Finding epilepsy genes: Dr. Allan Bayat
Send comments and feedback There are potentially hundreds of "epilepsy genes" - but what is an epilepsy gene? How do researchers discover these genes and associate them with epilepsy? Sharp Waves spok...
17 Feb 202514min
Genetic testing for epilepsy surgery: Dr. Pat Moloney
Send comments and feedback In the second episode of our genetics and epilepsy series, Sharp Waves explores how genetic insights can inform considerations and outcomes of epilepsy surgery. Dr. Alina Iv...
3 Feb 202523min
Genetic testing in epilepsy: Who, how, and why? Dr. Ilona Krey
Send comments and feedback This first episode in a multipart series on genetics in epilepsy covers the basics of genetic testing. Dr. Alina Ivaniuk interviews Dr. Ilona Krey, a physician and researche...
20 Jan 202516min
Epilepsy surgery outcomes: Two experiences with life-changing consequences
Send comments and feedback Christina Rezek and Brad Levy each have daughters who underwent epilepsy surgery, with dramatically different results. Sharp Waves talked with them about the journeys to and...
9 Dec 202427min
Heart health and SUDEP in people with epilepsy: Dr. Katia Lin and Dr. Guilherme Fialho
Send comments and feedback Sharp Waves spoke with a neurologist and a cardiologist who are part of a team researching the interactions among seizures, heart function, heart health, and SUDEP. Learn mo...
25 Nov 202424min
Exercise and epilepsy: Research and myths
Send comments and feedback In this episode, we explore the science behind exercise as an adjunct treatment for epilepsy and debunk some common myths (spoiler alert: With very rare exceptions, exercise...
11 Nov 202433min
Practice guideline on outcomes after in utero exposure to anti-seizure medications: Dr. Alison Pack
Send comments and feedback A recent practice guideline provides updated evidence-based conclusions and recommendations regarding in utero effects of anti-seizure medications and folic acid supplementa...
28 Okt 202423min
Changing the term for "epilepsy" in Malaysia: Why and how? Dr. Chong Tin Tan
Send comments and feedback Some historic names for epilepsy have been derogatory and stigmatizing. An older term for “epilepsy” in Malay means “mad pig disease.” Neurologists in Malaysia collaborated ...
14 Okt 202411min
