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Epilepsy Sparks InsightsMagnetic Brain Stimulation in Epilepsy: Genetics, Research & Future Care - Simona BalestriniAsst. 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!
📖 Chapters
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 Rev...
2025-09-0415 min
VJNeurology PodcastAdvancing the awareness and management of rare neurological disorders: ALSP, PKU, CADASIL, SSADHD, & rare epilepsies
Welcome to today’s podcast, which focuses on the understanding and management of rare brain disorders. This episode, in honor of Rare Disease Day, delves into a variety of rare conditions, including adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia (ALSP), phenylketonuria (PKU), cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarct (CADASIL), succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADHD), and rare epilepsies.
This podcast features Zbigniew Wszolek, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, Bernadette Sheehan Gilroy, PhD candidate and rare disease advocate, Munster Technological University, Kerry, Ireland, Elisa Ferrante, PhD, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, Christian Brandt, MD, Bielefeld University Me...
2025-02-2739 minVJNeurology PodcastAdvancing the awareness and management of rare neurological disorders: ALSP, PKU, CADASIL, SSADHD, & rare epilepsiesWelcome to today's podcast, which focuses on the understanding and management of rare brain disorders. This episode, in honor of Rare Disease Day, delves into a variety of rare neurological conditions, including adult-onset leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia (ALSP), phenylketonuria (PKU), cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarct (CADASIL), succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADHD), and rare epilepsies.
This podcast features Zbigniew Wszolek, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, Bernadette Sheehan Gilroy, PhD candidate and rare disease advocate, Munster Technological University, Kerry, Ireland, Elisa Ferrante, PhD, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, Christian Brandt, MD, Bielefeld University...
2025-02-2739 minVJNeurology PodcastDecoding epilepsy: a precision approach to management
Over the past decade, a genomic revolution has unfolded in medicine, and the epilepsy space is no exception. The intricacies presented by the diverse array of epilepsy syndromes and the highly variable inter-individual responses to therapies create considerable challenges in disease management.
With advancements in DNA sequencing revealing a genetic component in over 30% of epilepsy syndromes, genetic testing now plays a crucial role in confirming clinical diagnoses, predicting disease prognosis, and guiding treatment decisions. Tailoring medication choice to an individual’s genetic makeup aims to not only lessen seizure burden, but also improve the patient’s comorbidities and...
2024-03-2217 minVJNeurology PodcastDecoding epilepsy: a precision approach to managementWelcome to our latest episode of the Video Journal of Neurology podcast where we explore the rapidly evolving world of precision medicine within the field of epilepsy. In this episode, we delve into how our emerging understanding of genetic factors is reshaping our knowledge of epilepsy syndromes, shedding light on personalized treatment strategies.
Join us as Guido Rubboli, MD; Simona Balestrini, MD, PhD; Reetta Kälviäinen, MD, PhD; and Kristen Park, MD, share their invaluable perspectives on the cutting-edge advancements in precision medicine for epilepsy. Together, they unravel key advances, including the use of pharmacogenomics for de...
2024-03-2217 min
eanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 59: Epilepsy and TravelEpisode 59: Epilepsy and Travel
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveli
Episode 59: Epilepsy and TravelModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveling with experts Simona Balestrini and Marian Galovich. They address various topics related to epilepsy and travel, including recommendations for people with epilepsy when flying, adjusting medication schedules for time zone changes...
2023-08-0724 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 28: Editorial Board Article reviewModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey), Dr. Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Dr. Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
To start of the New Year 2023, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is j
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey), Dr. Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Dr. Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)To start of the New Year 2023, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is joined by EAN’s eLearning Associate Editors Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, Dr. Simona Balestrini and Dr. Marian Galovic to discuss new phenomena that have arisen since the beginning of th...
2023-01-0322 min