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Magnetic Brain Stimulation in Epilepsy: Genetics, Research & Future Care - Simona Balestrini


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Asst. Prof. Simona Balestrini, an adult and paediatric neurologist, shares her epilepsy research into the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a tool for understanding genetic forms of epilepsy! She explains the methodology of TMS, its applications in clinical and research settings, and the importance of safety in its use for people with an epilepsy. The chat also explores future directions for TMS, including its potential as a treatment option!

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00:00 Intro

00:22 Meet Simona Balestrini
02:20 What Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Actually Is
03:47 How Simona Uses TMS in Epilepsy Research
05:56 What TMS Reveals About Genetic Epilepsies
09:50 Why Safety Matters in Magnetic Brain Stimulation
12:09 Could TMS Guide or Improve Treatment?
14:31 Looking Ahead: The Future of TMS in Epilepsy
14:57 Closing Thanks & Where to Learn More

 

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