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Heart health, epilepsy, and SUDEP

Sharp Waves spoke with neurologist Dr. Katia Lin and cardiologist Dr. Guilherme Fialho, who are part of a team researching the interactions among seizures, heart function, heart health, and SUDEP.

Slowing brain drain in neurology and epileptology: It starts with education

The emigration of skilled professionals from lower-resource to higher-resource countries is commonly referred to as brain drain. The phenomenon affects many sectors, including neurology and epileptology.

Exercise and epilepsy: Research and myths

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 does NOT increase seizure risk). Dr. Ayushe Sharma talked with Dr. Jane Allendorfer and Dr. Halley Alexander, as well as Brian Wiedmeyer, who participated in an exercise research study for people with epilepsy.

Deux régions de l'ILAE collaborent à une série de webinaires ayant un impact professionnel