Epileptologist Eddie Chengo from Kenya discusses the stigma faced by people affected by epilepsy in Africa, explaining that around 75% of people with epilepsy in the region experience stigma and emphasising the importance of addressing this whilst implementing medical treatment.

A mutation of a gene can lead to lack of absorption of glucose (our fuel) and cause epilepsy! Carla Marini, a paediatric neurologist and neuropsychiatrist talks about the rare epilepsy GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, and treatment using the ketogenic diet!

Nazanin Azarinejad Mohammadi discusses her research on the clinical and functional characterisation of GABAA-receptor related disorders, how mutations in GABAA-receptor subunits can lead to epilepsy and morbidities, and emphasises the need for genetic testing and personalised treatments.

Whilst it can prevent up to 100% of seizures in 20% of those with refractory focal epilepsy and indirectly, positively impact mental health, cognitive function and reduce seizure propagation, Cenobamate is not suitable during pregnancy.

Neurologist Ricardo Morcos talks about the anti-seizure medication Cenobamate (brand names Xcopri (US) and Ontozry (EU)) and its potential benefits for people with refractory focal-onset seizures. This is part 1 of 2. Please note that this is not an endorsement of any anti-seizure medication.

For the 11th World Brain Day, hear from co-chair and lead neurologist Tissa Wijeratne, who explains how so many of the brain disorders in nearly 4 billion people can be prevented, and how you can help this happen!

People forget to bring up memory issues with their neurologist…because of their memory issues! Discover the potentials and limitations of neurosurgery and neuroplasticity with epileptologist Jon Kleen.

Learn how people can have memory and other cognitive struggles as part of their epilepsy - in part 1 of 2 with epileptologist & researcher; Jon Kleen! Jon speaks types of cognitive impairments, impacts on quality of life, and more.

Stress and anxiety levels are incredibly high amongst the population of those with an epilepsy, plus, are common seizure triggers. Neil Shah of the Stress Management Society speaks of stress in today's society and the importance of recognising and addressing it.

Learn of when an Autoimmune-Associated Epilepsy can onset, potential causes, and the needs of people affected - other than seizure control! All in part 2 of 2 with epileptologist Claude Steriade from​⁠ NYU Langone Health  Epilepsy Center.

Hear about Autoimmune-Associated Epilepsy and the intersection between epilepsy and immunology - in part 1 of 2 with epileptologist Claude Steriade from​ NYC Langdon Health Epilepsy Center!

Mark Cook explores the issue of overreporting and underreporting of seizures by patients and the potential of ambulatory EEG monitoring and big data analysis to provide more accurate understandings of seizure activity!

Discover the CASTLE study regarding Sleep and Epilepsy - with leads Deb Pal and Paul Gringras - who share the upcoming conference - disseminating their research findings.

What should someone do if interested in adopting the ketogenic diet or looking further into "metabolic psychiatry"? Hear about sacrifices, benefits, weight loss, constipation, nutrition, and having the right support. With pharmacist Graham Phillips.

The evolution of the ketogenic diet, metabolic psychiatry, the treatment overlap between different diagnoses (e.g. the epilepsies and mood disorders), and the cognitive dissonance of many. Part 2 of 3.

Are humans forgetting the animals that we actually are? The Pharmacist Who Gave Up Drugs - Graham Phillips - talks to us about the impacts of the regular western diet and the impacts on health - in part 1 of 3.

M. Scott Perry explains to how Epilepsy Researchers need intros and support to initiate, manage, and see results. It’s possible through the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC).

Hear about research into a new way of inhibiting temporal lobe seizure activity through GABAergic interneuron cell therapy! With neurologist and neuroscientist David Spencer.

Wild: when clinicians mistake an epilepsy (caused by a brain tumour!) for menopause! Why are stroke awareness and MS drugs advertised but so little regarding the epilepsies? Tune in to hear all about it from leading epilepsy specialist: Jacqueline French. 

Hear about the one-of-a-kind 6th Dianalund International Conference on Epilepsy in May 2024 - with lead genetic clinicians and researchers Elena Gardella, Rikke Møller, and Guido Rubboli.