Epilepsy Sparks Insights
Led by Torie Robinson, ”Epilepsy Sparks Insights” is an educational podcast to spark interest in and bridge the gap between epilepsy patients, clinicians, scientists, geneticists – and the world. Follow on Twitter: @TorieRobinson10 & @EpilepsySparks. Visit www.torierobinson.com & www.epilepsysparks.com. **NOT FOR CLINICAL OR PATIENT DECISION MAKING**
Episodes
![Being An Epilepsy Nurse - Neil Williamson](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Neil_Williamson_content_Podcast_insta850zs_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Epilepsy Specialist Nurses provide a key part of the care package for people with an epilepsy. Hear of the value of flexibility and going above and beyond required, by Neil Williamson.
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🔗 Website & more about Neil: 👇🏻
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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#epilepsy #NeilWilliamson #epilepsynurse
![A Cancer Drug That Prevents Seizures - Pablo Casillas-Espinosa](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/_Pablo_Sq_content_Podcast_Insta8b8zp_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
A compound designed to treat prostate cancer appears to be effective in treating temporal lobe epilepsy in rodents - including the cognitive and psychiatric aspects so commonly accompanying seizures! Hear more from Pablo Casillas-Espinosa!
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🔗 Website & more about Pablo: 👇🏻
www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/pablo-casillas-espinosa-sodium-selenate-temporal-lobe-epilepsy
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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#epilepsy #PabloCasillasEspinosa #temporallobeepilepsy #DiseaseModifyingTherapies #Tau
![Seizure Forecasting Using Machine Learning & AI - Ben Brinkmann](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Ben1_Sq_content_Podcast_insta8tjxi_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Hear about developments in seizure forecasting (using AI & machine learning), the benefits to people with epilepsy, trust, and managing expectations. With Clinical Support Scientist at the Mayo Clinic: Ben Brinkmann.
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🔗 Transcription & more about Ben: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ben-brinkmann-machine-learning-ai-forecast-prevent-seizures
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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#epilepsy #BenBrinkmann #seizureforecasting
![The Latest Ways To Scan Your Brain! - Ben Brinkmann](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Ben_Sq_content_Podcast_instaaxu5n_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Exciting neuroimaging techniques are getting out there to help more and more people become seizure-free. Hear more about the latest from clinical support scientist Ben Brinkmann.
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🔗 Website & more about Ben: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ben-brinkmann-latest-ways-scan-brain-mri-eeg-mag-magnetoencephalography-7tesla-mri
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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#epilepsy #BenBrinkmann #MEG #EEG #MRI
![What Are MEG Brain Scans? - Stefan Rampp](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Stefan_Sq_content_Podcast_insta9hi80_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Magnetoencephalographies - or MEGs - are brain scans with a very high sensitivity and are a distinct complement to EEG and MRI scans in preparation for epilepsy surgery. Hear all about them now from the expert in biosignal analysis: Stefan Rampp.
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🔗 Website & more about Stefan: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/stefan-rampp-MRI-magnetoencephalography-benefits-epilepsy-neurosurgery
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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![Epilepsy Via Somatic Gene Mutations - Karl Martin Klein](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Karl_Martin_Podcast_insta_coverac82u_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Hear how somatic gene mutations can lead to an epilepsy and how this is being researched by lead clinician scientist of the University of Calgary: Karl Martin Klein.
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🔗 Website & more about Karl Martin: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/karl-martin-klein-epilepsy-via-somatic-gene-mutations
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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![Epilepsy: The Israel-Palestine Crisis - Omar Danoun](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/IMG_5587_300x300.jpeg)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Hear how the conflict in Palestine is impacting the thousands people with epilepsy in Palestine - but how support from around the world is making a difference - with our return-guest, epileptologist Omar Danoun د. عمر دنون..
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🔗 Website & more about Omar: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/omar-danoun-epilepsy-israel-palestine-gaza-crisis
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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![Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacists: The Value - Trudy Thomas](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Trudy_Sq_content_Podcast_insta8y3yx_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist Trudy Thomas explains the incredible value of an Epilepsy Specialist Pharmacist, managing “A wonky stool”, and how and why other non-specialist pharmacists should learn more about the epilepsies.
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🔗 Website & more about Trudy: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/trudy-thomas-epilepsy-specialist-pharmacists-value
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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![Epilepsy Awareness Month - Be Involved! - Meriem Bensalem-Owen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Merium_Sq_content_Podcast_insta_1_7vjh9_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Raising awareness of epilepsy amongst everyone for Epilepsy Awareness Month - through events and just chatting! With epileptologist Meriem Bensalem-Owen.
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🔗 Website & more about Meriem: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/meriem-bensalem-owen-epilepsy-awareness-month-being-involved
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Chapters 📖
00:00 Meet Meriem
02:27 Why focus on the epilepsies?
03:54 Promoting epilepsy awareness through bourbon!
05:51 Activities for Epilepsy Awareness Month - inc the Mayor of Lexington!
08:37 Help raise awareness during Epilepsy Awareness Month - through the gym…
10:09 Educating researchers and scientists about epilepsy!
12:17 Reassuring people with a new diagnosis of epilepsy
13:24 Telling PWE that heaps of people behind the scene are working for them
15:01 Thank you
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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![Epilepsy - Fundraising for Care - Romania - Eugenia Roza](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog14777734/Copy_of_Sq_content_Podcast_insta7v168_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Learn how funds are generated for the care of children with an epilepsy, fun times, and how it’s crucial to work with the whole family - with peadiatric neurologist and secretary of ILAE YES, Eugenia Roza, Romania.
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🔗 Website & more about Eugenia: 👇🏻
https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/eugenia-roza-epilepsy-fundraising-for-care-romania
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Don’t understand all the terms used? Check out the Epilepsy Sparks Glossary! 👇🏻 https://www.epilepsysparks.com/glossary
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#epilepsy #EugeniaRoza #Seizures #peadiatricepilepsy