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Managing epilepsy in older adults: Dr. Loretta Piccenna & Dr. Rebecca O'Dwyer

Managing epilepsy in older adults: Dr. Loretta Piccenna & Dr. Rebecca O'Dwyer

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast


Managing epilepsy in older adults: Dr. Loretta Piccenna & Dr. Rebecca O'Dwyer

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Anca Arbune interviews two authors of a recent critical review on managing epilepsy in the elderly, developed by the ILAE Commission on Epilepsy in Older Adults. They discuss choosing an anti-seizure medication, monitoring cognitive changes, assessing quality of life, status epilepticus, the potential of epilepsy surgery, and the need for more research. Listeners interested in the newly formed consortium mentioned by Dr. O'Dwyer can contact her through the ILAE website.  Support the showSharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.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 is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Released:
Apr 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (56)

Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people. Every day. Sharp Waves brings you stories about people with epilepsy, physicians treating epilepsy, and researchers studying the condition. We'll cover the latest research, challenges to diagnosis and treatment, and issues from around the world.