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Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastValproate and reproductive risks in women and men with epilepsy: Dr. Tony MarsonSend comments and feedbackIn 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 30% to 40% risk of neurodevelopmental issues, including autism. Sharp Waves spoke with Dr. Tony Marson about the reproductive risks for women and men taking valproate, discussing UK policies meant to ensure appropriate prescription of valproate and communication about its risks. The recent policy regarding men who take valproate, and the evidence used to...2025-07-2122 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastILAE Updated seizure classification: Dr. Sandor BeniczkySend comments and feedbackILAE's updated seizure classification position paper was published in Epilepsia in April 2025. Sharp Waves talked with Dr. Sandor Beniczky about the updates and how they will impact research and clinical care.The position paper is open access and available online. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where...2025-07-0713 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastDocumentary filmmaker confronts epilepsy in a new memoir: Stacia KalinoskiSend comments and feedbackSeizures cost Stacia Kalinoski her career in broadcast journalism and forced her to give up running. In her new memoir, Kalinoski recounts her journey from first seizure in college to epilepsy surgery years later, describing her seizures, struggles with medication, and challenges coming to terms with her epilepsy.Kalinoski's book, Racing Uphill, is available July 1, 2025 and can be ordered or pre-ordered online.Stacia Kalinoski is an Emmy Award–winning TV news journalist from the United States whose documentary Brainstorm was nominated for a regional Emmy Award. Before a seizure end...2025-06-2315 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastWork-life balance: Dr. Sheryl HautSend comments and feedbackWork-related stress and burnout are common in physicians, with rates of burnout estimated between 25% and 60%. These stresses impact physician health, patient care, and health care systems as a whole. Sharp Waves spoke with Dr. Sheryl Haut about strategies to identify work stress and mitigate burnout. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward...2025-06-0922 min
Epileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 7
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-05-3104 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastThe role of microglia in epilepsy: Hero, villain, or both? Dr. Amy BrewsterSend comments and feedbackMicroglia can have protective and also potentially harmful effects in the brain. They seem to be involved in dampening the nervous system during acute seizures – but also appear to play a role in neuronal loss and cortical thinning. Dr. Cecilie Nome spoke with Dr. Amy Brewster about the many faces of microglia and the current understanding of their role in epilepsy and seizures. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we...2025-05-2719 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 6
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-05-2406 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 5
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-05-1702 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastLanguage models reveal concerns of people with epilepsy in online discussionsSend comments and feedbackMany of the most common concerns of people with epilepsy are topics they don't usually talk about with physicians. This is one of many findings of a study using AI to analyze more than 55,000 posts about epilepsy on Reddit. Sharp Waves spoke with the study's first author and two epilepsy advocates about the results and how they could help initiate important patient-provider conversations. PLEASE NOTE: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation. If you are in crisis, call your local emergency number or crisis hotline.The Reddit study is f...2025-05-1232 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 4
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-05-1003 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 3
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-05-0304 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastMusic, epilepsy, and the brain: Dr. Phillip Pearl & Prof. Nigel OsborneSend comments and feedbackMusic can affect emotions, spark memories, and influence mood. In cases of musicogenic epilepsy, music can trigger seizures. In other cases, music may reduce seizure frequency. Dr. Cecilie Nome talks with Dr. Phillip Pearl and Prof. Nigel Osborne about the power of music and its effects on the brain.Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Links:Nigel Osborne - WikipediaPersonalised music as a treatment for epilepsy - Epilepsy & BehaviorNeuroscience and “real wo...2025-04-2827 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 2
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-04-2603 minEpileptic Disorders Podcast: Weekly DigestBreastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task ForcePart 1
Article reference: Tomson T, et al. Breastfeeding while on treatment with antiseizure medications: a systematic review from the ILAE Women Task Force. Epileptic Disord. 2022 Dec 1;24(6):1020-1032. English.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1684/epd.2022.1492
Speaker: Giovanni Castellucci MD
Producer: Irfan S. Sheikh MD
2025-04-1902 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastGenetic testing for epilepsy in low-resource regionsSend comments and feedbackIn lower- and middle-income countries, raising awareness of genetic etiologies in epilepsy and genetic testing options may ultimately shift national priorities toward making genetic testing part of the standard of care. Dr. Parthvi Ravat spoke with Dr. Jo Wilmshurst and Dr. Alina Esterhuizen about initiatives to increase awareness of genetics and genetic testing in epilepsy, including a decision tree model for epilepsy care in resource-restricted settings that has been implemented in Africa.Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Publication...2025-04-1425 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastEmergency diagnosis and treatment of status epilepticusSend comments and feedbackAs a neurological emergency, status epilepticus (SE) requires timely diagnosis and treatment. A US study found that 10% of people with SE were not diagnosed by emergency services. Among those who were diagnosed in an ambulance, 20% did not receive any first-line treatment, while others received lower-than-recommended doses. Sharp Waves spoke to senior author Dr. Elan Guterman about the study.Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Publications mentioned during the conversation:Status Epilepticus Identification and Treatment...2025-03-3130 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastFolic acid supplementation in women with epilepsySend comments and feedbackFolic acid supplementation is recommended for all women with epilepsy who may become pregnant. However, there is no agreed-upon dose for women with epilepsy taking antiseizure medication, and there may be risks of high-dose (>1 mg/day) folic acid supplementation. Dr. Bruna Nucera spoke with Dr. Marte Helene Bjørk about the risks and benefits of folic acid supplementation and what this means for pregnant women with epilepsy. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: p...2025-03-1721 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastHigh-frequency oscillations and epilepsy: Clinical and basic science perspectivesSend comments and feedbackHigh-frequency oscillations (80 to 500 Hz) are being studied as biomarkers of epileptogenic areas in the brain, as well as markers to be used in epilepsy surgery. Dr. Cecilie Nome leads a discussion about clinical research on HFOs and areas of uncertainty, as well as the importance of basic research in helping to understand this phenomenon.Publications mentioned during the episode: Roehri Eng N, et al. High-frequency oscillations are not better biomarkers of epileptogenic tissues than spikes. 2017. Annals of NeurologyJacobs J, et al. Removing high-frequency oscillations: A...2025-03-0326 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastFinding epilepsy genes: Dr. Allan BayatSend comments and feedbackThere 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 spoke with Dr. Allan Bayat, a pediatric neurologist in Denmark focused on rare monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders and epilepsy. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward...2025-02-1714 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastGenetic testing for epilepsy surgery: Dr. Pat MoloneySend comments and feedbackIn 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 Ivaniuk interviews Dr. Patrick Moloney, currently an epilepsy genomics fellow at the Chalfont Center for Epilepsy at University College London.Selected publications:Do germline genetic variants influence surgical outcomes in drug-resistant epilepsy? Epilepsy Res 2024Genomics in the presurgical epilepsy evaluation. Epilepsy Res 2022 Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice....2025-02-0323 min
The Banya PodcastEp. 20 - Sauna Surfing with Daniel - Daniel IlaeToday, we are joined by our Hawaiian brother, Daniel Ilae. Daniel is a BJJ Blue belt, hunter and all around amazing human. Come hear about his life story and the life lessons he's learned, often the hard way.2025-01-2459 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastGenetic testing in epilepsy: Who, how, and why? Dr. Ilona KreySend comments and feedbackThis 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 researcher at the Institute of Human Genetics at Leipzig University Medical Center. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life...2025-01-2016 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastEpilepsy surgery outcomes: Two experiences with life-changing consequencesSend comments and feedbackChristina 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 through epilepsy surgery, the consequences, and what they have learned.Brad Levy is a founder of Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland, a free event held every November in Anaheim, California, USA. Visit epilepsyawarenessday.org for more information. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sharp Waves episodes are...2024-12-0928 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastHeart health and SUDEP in people with epilepsy: Dr. Katia Lin and Dr. Guilherme FialhoSend comments and feedbackSharp 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 more about their research.Selected publications from Drs. Lin & Fialho and colleagues:Determining factors of electrocardiographic abnormalities in patients with epilepsy: A case-control study (2017, Epilepsy Research)Maximal/exhaustive treadmill test features in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy: Search for sudden unexpected death biomarkers (2017, Epilepsy Research)Echocardiographic risk markers of sudden death in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (2018...2024-11-2524 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastExercise and epilepsy: Research and mythsSend comments and feedbackIn 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 does NOT increase seizure risk). Dr. Ayushe Sharma talked with Dr. Jane Allendorfer, Dr. Halley Alexander, and Brian Wiedmeyer, who participated in an exercise research study.The episode refers to a 2016 report by the ILAE Task Force on Sports and Epilepsy - that report is freely available online at this link.Some of the other research papers mentioned in the...2024-11-1134 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastPractice guideline on outcomes after in utero exposure to anti-seizure medications: Dr. Alison PackSend comments and feedbackA recent practice guideline provides updated evidence-based conclusions and recommendations regarding in utero effects of anti-seizure medications and folic acid supplementation on the prevalence of major congenital malformations, adverse perinatal outcomes, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Dr. Parthvi Ravat interviewed Dr. Alison Pack about the guideline, which was produced by the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.Review the practice guideline: Teratogenesis, perinatal, and neurodevelopmental outcomes after in utero exposure to antiseizure medication (Neurology, May 2024)Other studies mentioned in the episode: Risk of major...2024-10-2823 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastChanging the term for "epilepsy" in Malaysia: Why and how? Dr. Chong Tin TanSend comments and feedbackSome historic names for epilepsy have been derogatory and stigmatizing. An older term for “epilepsy” in Malay means “mad pig disease.” Neurologists in Malaysia collaborated to change the word to a medically accurate term. Sharp Waves spoke with Dr. Chong Tin Tan about the origins of the older term and how the new term was introduced.Resources:Name of epilepsy: Does it matter? - 2012 - Neurology AsiaAnnouncement of a new Chinese name for epilepsy - Lau - 2011 - Epilepsia Changing name of epilepsy in Korea; cerebroel...2024-10-1411 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastGlobal neurology: Pitfalls and purpose - Dr. Melody Asukile and Dr. Deanna SaylorSend comments and feedbackWith all the best intentions, undertakings in global neurology can include assumptions and biases that lead to unforeseen negative consequences. Sharp Waves spoke with Drs. Melody Asukile and Deanna Saylor about their recent article on the perils and pitfalls of global neurology. They discussed specific examples of some of these unforeseen consequences and talked about the ingredients for productive, ethical, and sustainable global neurology initiatives.Resources:Asukile M et al. The Perils and Pitfalls of Global Engagement (JAMA Neurology)Global Neurology: Advancing Neurological Care Worldwide (YouTube)2024-09-3028 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastEpilepsy comorbidities present before diagnosis: Research recap with Remy Pugh and Dr. Chris TailbySend comments and feedbackSome people with epilepsy also experience memory and learning issues, as well as depression or anxiety. A small study in Australia screened people for these conditions at a first seizure clinic before any anti-seizure medications had been prescribed. Compared with a control group, the people at the first seizure clinic had higher rates of all of these cognitive and neuropsychological issues.The study is published in Epilepsia Open. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.2024-09-1620 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastReflections on the life and career of Dr. Juhn Wada (1924-2023)Send comments and feedbackJuhn Atsushi Wada was a Japanese–Canadian neurologist known for research on epilepsy and human brain asymmetry, including his description of the Wada test to assess cerebral hemispheric dominance of language function. The Wada test is the gold standard for establishing cerebral dominance and is conducted worldwide prior to epilepsy surgery. He became a pioneer in the utilization of the kindling model of epilepsy, which permitted controlled studies of the development of epilepsy in the laboratory. Drs. Maryam Nouri and Laurent Sheybani interviewed Drs. Jerome Engel Jr., Marilyn Jones-Gotman, an...2024-09-0238 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastAstrocytes and epilepsy: Dr. Peter BednerSend comments and feedbackPreviously thought to be mere connective tissue and support for neurons, astrocytes are now understood to have many functions in the nervous system that are linked with seizures and epilepsy. Dr. Cecilie Nome spoke with Dr. Peter Bedner about astrocytes' involvement in epilepsy and how identifying and resolving astrocyte dysfunction is a new frontier in drug development.Relevant articles:de Ceglia R., et al. 2023. Specialized astrocytes mediate glutamatergic gliotransmission in the CNS. Nature 622, 120–129.Grote A., et al. 2023. ‘Hippocampal innate inflammatory gliosis only’ in pharmacoresistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Brain 146(2), 549-560.2024-08-1923 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastFrom epilepsy patient to epilepsy surgeon: Dr. Ashok PillaiSend comments and feedbackDr. Ashok Pillai is a professor of neurosurgery and neuroscience associated with Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, India. He underwent epilepsy surgery after a diagnosis of epilepsy in his mid-30s. Dr. Pillai received his undergraduate degree and medical training in the United States before returning to Kochi in 1999. He experienced ecstatic seizures for nearly a decade before he was diagnosed. His personal experience with epilepsy and epilepsy surgery led him to train as an epilepsy surgeon, whereas previously he had focused on surgical neuro-oncology. The Amrita Advanced Centre for E...2024-08-0525 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastThe epileptic heart: Seizures and cardiac risk factors - Dr. Trudy Pang and Dr. Richard VerrierSend comments and feedbackRecent community-based studies suggest that people with chronic epilepsy have three times the risk of sudden cardiac death, compared with the general population. The studies also found that two-thirds of the cases of cardiac arrest in people with epilepsy did not occur directly before, during, or after a seizure. How do seizures affect the heart, both acutely and chronically? Dr. Trudy Pang and Dr. Richard Verrier have introduced the concept of the "epileptic heart" as "a heart and coronary vasculature damaged by chronic epilepsy as a result of repeated s...2024-07-2230 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastThe bumpy road from pediatric to adult epilepsy care: Dr. Danielle AndradeSend comments and feedbackWhen a child with epilepsy ages out of pediatric healthcare, the shift to adult epilepsy care can be complex. Planning this transition and coordinating care can prevent gaps that can affect quality of life and possibly lead to health crises. A recent survey of people with epilepsy treated inside and outside of academic medical centers found that transition care was lacking. One-fourth of young adults with epilepsy were still followed by their pediatric neurologists and only 4% said they received clear instructions during the transfer of care process. Sharp Waves spoke with t...2024-07-0820 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastInvestigating pediatric epilepsy in Nigeria: Dr. Edwin TrevathanSend comments and feedbackIn northern Nigeria, as in many other low- and middle-income countries, more people need epilepsy treatment than traditional medical care can support. Dr. Edwin Trevathan discusses projects in that region aimed at identifying children with undiagnosed epilepsy and improving access to care, as well as research to better understand the risks and prognosis of pediatric status epilepticus.Dr. Trevathan heads the BRIDGE project (Bridging the Childhood Epilepsy Treatment Gap in Africa) and the SEED project (Childhood Status Epilepticus and Epilepsy Determinants of Outcome). Both are funded through the US National Institutes...2024-06-2425 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastConsensus recommendations for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia (Jeavons syndrome): Dr. Kelsey SmithSend comments and feedbackA recent publication outlined areas of consensus on the recommended management, treatment options, and prognosis for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, also known as Jeavons syndrome. Dr. Alina Ivaniuk interviewed Dr. Kelsey Smith about the results and how consensus was reached.They discuss which medications are recommended as first-line treatment, possible non-pharmacologic treatment options, and what is known about the safety of driving in this population. The publication appears in Epilepsia:Smith KM, et al. Management of epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia: Results of an international expert consensus panel. E...2024-06-1023 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastDevelopmental and epileptic encephalopathies: Managing more than seizures - Dr. Scott DemarestSend comments and feedbackBesides seizures, people with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies experience a wide variety of symptoms, including sleep problems, vision problems, and behavioral issues. Dr. Scott Demarest discusses how neurologists may be able to address some of these, improving outcomes and quality of life. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.2024-05-2730 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastSeizure action plans as educational tools: Dr. Lucretia LongSend comments and feedbackSeizure action plans can help people with epilepsy manage their seizures and address emergencies. They often are aimed at a subset of people with epilepsy, particularly children. Dr. Lucretia Long discusses how seizure action plans can be used to engage and educate all people with epilepsy, as well as their families and the larger community.Seizure action plan examples: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Ukrainian, VietnameseOnline fillable seizure action plan - English (PDF) Plan de acción de incautación en línea - espanol (PDF...2024-05-1321 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastThe Human Intracerebral EEG Platform and the power of big data: Dr. Philippe RyvlinSend comments and feedbackWhat is the Human Brain Project and how might it advance epilepsy research? Dr. Maryam Nouri speaks with Dr. Philippe Ryvlin about the project in terms of the Human Intracerebral EEG Platform and how compiling these unique data from around the world could lead to new breakthroughs and understanding of epilepsy.The Human Intracerebral EEG Platform is an open-source platform designed for collecting, managing, analyzing, and sharing iEEG data at an international level. Its primary mission is to promote the development of large-scale iEEG research projects by facilitating international collaborations in...2024-04-2927 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastReproductive health counseling in adolescents with epilepsy: Dr. Elizabeth Harrison and Dr. Laura KirkpatrickSend comments and feedbackCounseling of teens and young adults with epilepsy about reproductive issues is not happening often enough. Conversations about pregnancy are almost non existent. Sharp Waves spoke with authors of a recent paper that details these findings and discusses possible solutions.Read the study: A retrospective textual analysis of sexual and reproductive health counseling for adolescent and young adult people with epilepsy of gestational capacity - Epilepsy & Behavior (epilepsybehavior.com)Related articles by the same authors:Sexual and reproductive healthcare for adolescent and young adult women with epilepsy...2024-04-1521 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastChanging epilepsy care through entrepreneurship: Dr. Mark CookSend comments and feedbackPeople with epilepsy don't always know when they have had a seizure - and yet establishing seizure frequency is a key part of epilepsy management. When Dr. Mark Cook's father was diagnosed with epilepsy, Dr. Cook realized that a system to identify and predict seizures could improve care and change people's lives. Dr. Parthvi Ravat talks with him about entrepreneurship in epilepsy and ways to advance the field through innovation. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice....2024-04-0123 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastMaximizing health-related quality of life after pediatric epilepsy surgery: Dr. Mary Lou SmithSend comments and feedbackIs surgery for pediatric epilepsy "worth it"? What factors determine quality of life in families with a child who has epilepsy? Dr. Kette Valente talks with Dr. Mary Lou Smith, whose work has implications for clinical treatment decisions, as well as expectations for the impact of treatments in children with epilepsy. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice....2024-03-1825 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastClinical neurophysiology training: The present and the future - Dr. Sandor BeniczkySend comments and feedbackEEG training varies within countries as well as between them; in many countries, there is no training available. Dr. Bruna Nucera talks with Dr. Sandor Beniczky about the present and future of clinical neurophysiology training, including a recent review that calls for harmonizing this type of training across the globe. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health...2024-03-0415 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastNeonatal seizures: Guidelines and consensus-based recommendations: Dr. Ronit PresslerSend comments and feedbackSeizures are common in neonates, but there is substantial management variability. The Neonatal Task Force of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) developed evidence-based recommendations about anti-seizure medication management in neonates in accordance with ILAE standards. Dr. Emma Carter speaks with first author Dr. Ronit Pressler about the guidelines and recommendations, and how they were established. Treatment of seizures in the neonate: Guidelines and consensus-based recommendations—Special report from the ILAE Task Force on Neonatal Seizures I...2024-02-1925 minSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcastBringing epilepsy out of the shadows: How far have we come? Dr. Edward (Ted) ReynoldsSend comments and feedbackIn the 1990s, there was more funding for leprosy research in the United Kingdom than for epilepsy research. It was around that time that Dr. Edward (Ted) Reynolds, then president of ILAE, recognized that as a global problem, epilepsy required global solutions. His idea blossomed into the Global Campaign Against Epilepsy and established a partnership among ILAE, the World Health Organization, and the International Bureau for Epilepsy that continues to this day through the Intersectoral Global Action Plan for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP).Dr. Reynolds is interviewed...2024-02-0526 min