Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast
Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people. Every day. Sharp Waves brings you stories about people with epilepsy, physicians treating epilepsy, and researchers studying the condition. We'll cover the latest research, challenges to diagnosis and treatment, and issues from around the world.
Podcasting since 2021 • 89 episodes
Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast
Latest Episodes
Research recap: Empiric immunotherapy for highly refractory epilepsy: Dr. Elisabeth Doran
In a retrospective study of 31 patients with highly refractory epilepsy, 29% had more than a 50% reduction in seizures for at least 12 months after being treated with immunotherapy. Three of these patients became seizure free. Other than a tren...
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Genetic testing: Variants of uncertain significance (VUS) - Dr. Gemma Carvill
What are variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in epilepsy genetic testing? How are they defined, and can those definitions change over time? Sharp Waves talks with Dr. Gemma Carvill as part of our genetic testing series.RESOURCES<...
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What's new in status epilepticus: Dr. Eugen Trinka
This episode covers a wide scope of issues, including treatment options, treatment response, prognosis and the role of seizures versus the underlying etiology, most common etiologies for different age groups, new-onset refractory status (NORSE)...
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Valproate and reproductive risks in women and men with epilepsy: Dr. Tony Marson
In use since the 1970s, valproate is highly effective for genetic generalized epilepsies and some forms of pediatric epilepsy. The medication also is associated with a 10% risk of birth defects in children exposed to it in utero, as well as a 3...
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