Exercise and epilepsy: Research and myths

Send comments and feedbackAre people who have their first seizure during sleep at greater or lesser risk for future seizures, compared with people who have their first seizure when they're awake? Dr. Laurent Sheybani interviews Dr. Elaine Pang, author of a 2023 paper in Epilepsia ...  Show more

Send comments and feedback In this episode of Sharp Waves, host Nancy welcomes renowned neurologist and neuro-oncologist Dr. Katie Peters from the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center to discuss the important connection between brain tumors and epilepsy. Dr. Peters shares her ...  Show more

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Emanuele Cerulli Irelli about the research on seizure recurrence in women with idiopathic generalized epilepsy who switch from valproate to another medication. Read the related article in Neurology. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit ww ...  Show more

In part 1 of a 2-part series, Dr. Halley Alexander explores the potential benefits and risks involved for individuals with epilepsy who desire to actively engage in sports or exercise activities. 

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Drs. Jacqueline French and Nora Jandhyala about investigating ED recognition of motor vs. non-motor seizures and its effect on the management and treatment of focal epilepsy in adolescents. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be ...  Show more

The June 2024 replay features four previously showcased episodes on topics in epilepsy. The episode begins with Dr. Genevieve Rayner and Eliza Honybun discussing the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes ...