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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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#epilepsy #BenBrinkmann #MEG #EEG #MRI

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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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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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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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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Raising awareness of epilepsy amongst everyone for Epilepsy Awareness Month - through events and just chatting! With epileptologist Meriem Bensalem-Owen.

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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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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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#epilepsy #EugeniaRoza #Seizures #peadiatricepilepsy

Biochemist Matt Gentry shares with us his extensive research into the ultra-rare epilepsy Lafora Disease, his motivation from working with families, the brilliant work of the Lafora Disease charity Chelsea’s Hope, and support from both the NIH and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

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Learn about SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), SUDEP Action Day (18th Oct 2023), minimising risks, and saving lives! With Sammy Ashby of SUDEP Action.

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Exposure to nature: plants, water noises, and more, are proven to be of distinct benefit to human health. Epileptologist, Elisabeth Doran from St. James’s Hospital in Ireland explains the benefits of exposure to nature for those with an epilepsy.

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