Peadiatric neurologist & epilepsy surgery specialist from Bambino Gesù Children Hospital, Rome, Luca De Palma, explains to us his pre-surgical evaluation of children being considered for epilepsy surgery, the potential risks and benefits of having surgery, and the benefits of having surgery earlier in life.

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Peadiatric neurologist and Assistant Professor at Gazi University, Esra Serdaroglu, tells us about the exciting treatment for some epilepsies called VNS (or vagus nerve stimulation). Esra speaks of the simple surgery, potential side effects, and incredibly positive impacts that so many children experience when it comes to seizure control and even mood. Esra also tells us about her research into the impact of VNS on children when it comes to sleep, appetite, and overall quality of life.

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Who knew that a genetic issue restricting glucose absorption (to the brain) could cause an epilepsy?! Today hear Kathleen Gorman tell us about genetic epilepsies - including the rare genetic epilepsy GLUT1 Deficiency Disorder.

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Accurately diagnosing epilepsy can be a challenge. Are the "episodes" NEAD? Fainting? Behavioural issues? Michael Kentris explains to us the importance of and how to obtain a 100% accurate diagnosis, the risks of misdiagnosis, and the "weird questions" to ask patients! Click below for more information about Michael and for podcast contents.

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 Accurately diagnosing epilepsy can be a huge challenge when a hospital is underresourced. Michael Kentris explains how he manages with only 3 EEG machines, his work training others, using telemedicine, and more. 

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Hear why genetic epilepsy syndromes (largely found in young children) have been reclassified - and not without deep thought or consideration! With world-renowned peadiatric consultant neurologist & researcher Sameer Zuberi.

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Hear about precision medicine for children with genetic epilepsies with Sameer Zuberi, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Researcher, & Honorary Prof from the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK - with a special mention of the rare epilepsies Dravet & CDKL5 (as June happens to be Awareness month for each).

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"There is an unacceptable acceptance of having recurrent seizures and not opting for something like epilepsy surgery" - neurologist and epileptologist Ajay Asranna explains the benefits of temporal lobe resections for many with refractory temporal lobe epilepsy, and why we need to promote the surgery to make significant improvements to patients' Quality of Life.

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Ian Bone: a neurologist, honorary professor, writer, and dad to a son with epilepsy, speaks from the heart - telling us a bit about his experiences in the early 1980s, what he’s learnt, and his new book about epilepsy: “Sacred Lives”.

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