Ángel Aledo-Serrano speaks of the need to improve prescribing & avoid polypharmacy, the need for further qualitative research into treatment & care, & convincing clinicians that epilepsy is far more than seizures.

Epileptologist & neurologist Ángel Aledo-Serrano speaks of his recent review & opinion on a paper re ASM Levetiracetam/Keppra, its effectiveness in controlling seizures but also the importance of precision medicine.

With veterinary neurologist Rodrigo Gutierrez-Quintana, hear of his research study into helping treat dogs and humans (hopefully!) with refractory epilepsy! This is episode no. 2 of 2.

With human molecular physiologist and neuroscientist David Henshall, hear of a MicroRNA treatment for dogs with epilepsy that shall hopefully benefit them and potentially humans in the future. This is episode 1 of 2.

Hear how societal, cultural, and medical attitudes & approaches to the epilepsies have evolved over the past 160 years, inc. research, diagnoses, & treatments. All from neurologist, emeritus prof. & writer, Simon Shorvon.

From epileptologist Georgia Ramantani, learn about who's suitable for a hemispherotomy, the positive impacts, the sacrifices, and ongoing research into patient outcomes.

Hear about hemispherotomies (type of epilepsy surgery) and how they benefit a child's life - from epileptologist Georgia Ramantani, Switzerland! This is part 1 of 2.

Learn of how the brain "preps" for epileptic seizures - "epileptogenesis" - plus recent research into how to prevent seizure-onset in people who have had a stroke! With epileptologist & researcher Eugen Trinka.

Epileptic seizures can look like a mental illness such as anxiety - Vaughan Bell of UCL, UK, explains why we need to improve the understanding of the epilepsies among psychologists.

Clinical neuropsychologist and academic Vaughan Bell of UCL, UK, explains why we need to improve the understanding of the epilepsies among psychologists in general. This is part 1 of 2.

Hear about research into the correlation between epilepsy and sleep disorders, with a focus on bruxism (teeth grinding) - with Samson Khachatryan. This is part 2 of 2.

Learn of how politics and war impact populations affected by epilepsy in Armenia and how things can improve - with neurologist & government advisor Samson Khachatryan.

Peadiatric epileptologist Maša Malenica of Croatia speaks of her incredible (& replicable!) projects empowering patients, families, clinicians, and schools.

What Infantile Epilepsy Syndromes are, potential disease-modifying treatments, steroids, and research - all fabulously explained by epileptologist & neuroscientist Stéphane Auvin!

Peadiatric neuropsychiatrist & researcher Rebecca Bromley talks about the needs of families regarding positive research and international collaborations re pharmacovigilance.

Hear about common fears of dementia, other causes for dementia "symptoms", how to minimise risk, & more! From adult neurologist & neuroscientist of MGH & Harvard Medical School, Alice Lam. This is part 2 of 2.

Adult neurologist, scientist & PI Alice Lam explains the bidirectional relationship between epilepsy and Alzheimer’s Disease. This is part 1 of 2.

Oliver Henning and Torie Robinson speak of ways to speak about and improve the sex lives of people with an epilepsy (should they need it) - from both the clinician and patient perspective.

We speak to epileptologist & psychiatrist Oliver Henning re sex and epilepsy! Many of those with an epilepsy can struggle with their sex lives (at times) a little more than those without an epilepsy…

Adult neuro Abril Marone speaks of her sensitivity in managing the patient experience from paediatric to adult care plus how important it is for patients to be able to speak about personal concerns such as sexuality.