Epilepsy in pregnancy
In every 1000 pregnancies, between two and five infants are born to women with epilepsy. For such women, pregnancy can be a time of anxiety over maternal and fetal wellbeing.
In 96% of pregnancies they will deliver a healthy child. However, some women will experience an increase in seizure frequency, which can be harmful for the mother or fetus,... (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - June 21, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts
Epilepsy in pregnancy
In every 1000 pregnancies, between two and five infants are born to women with epilepsy. For such women, pregnancy can be a time of anxiety over maternal and fetal wellbeing.
In 96% of pregnancies they will deliver a healthy child. However, some women will experience an increase in seizure frequency, which can be harmful for the mother or fetus, and evidence comes from observational study and registry data suggests some antiepileptic drugs are associated with an increased risk of congenital and neurodevelopmental abnormalities.
Michael Kinney, specialist registrar in neurology, and James Morrow, principal investigator of...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - June 21, 2016 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Care delivery and self management strategies for adults with epilepsy
Epilepsy affects tens of millions of people around the world and alongside many trials and reviews of drugs and other treatments, are studies that have tested more complex strategies. In an updated Cochrane Review from February 2016, Peter Bradley, from Public Health Wales in the UK. and colleagues look at the evidence for some of these. He tells us what they found in this evidence pod. (Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library)
Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library - May 23, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Cochrane Source Type: podcasts
Generic vs Brand-Name Epilepsy Drugs
Dr Ting talks with Dr Wilner about the results of her study on the bioequivalence of generic and brand-name drugs for epilepsy. (Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pharmacists Podcast - February 29, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Generic vs Brand-Name Epilepsy Drugs
Dr Ting talks with Dr Wilner about the results of her study on the bioequivalence of generic and brand-name drugs for epilepsy. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 29, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
February 23 2016 Issue
1) Neurology® Genetics: Late diagnosis of cerebral folate deficiency: Fewer seizures with folinic acid in adult siblings 2) e-Pearl topic: Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) Syndrome3) Topic of the month: Neurology Today story about unraveling the genetics of Alzheimer disease and attending the ‘Oscars of Science' This podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. Robert Gross, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Nathan Fountain interviews Dr. Dave Dyment about his Neurology: Genetics paper on late ...
Source: Neurology Podcast - February 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: American Academy of Neurology Source Type: podcasts
Feburary 16 2016 Issue
1) Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation: Vasculitis neuropathy following exposure to minocycline 2) e-Pearl topic: Primary progressive aphasia3) Topic of the month: Neurology Today story about a wearable EEG device This podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. Robert Gross, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Ted Burns interviews Dr. Chafic Karam about his Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation paper on vasculitis neuropathy following exposure to minocycline. Dr. Ilena George is reading our e-Pearl of ...
Source: Neurology Podcast - February 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: American Academy of Neurology Source Type: podcasts
Feburary 16 2016 Issue
1) Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation: Vasculitis neuropathy following exposure to minocycline 2) e-Pearl topic: Primary progressive aphasia3) Topic of the month: Neurology Today story about a wearable EEG device This podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. Robert Gross, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Ted Burns interviews Dr. Chafic Karam about his Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation paper on vasculitis neuropathy following exposure to minocycline. Dr. Ilena George is reading our e-Pearl of ...
Source: Neurology Podcast - February 15, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: American Academy of Neurology Source Type: podcasts
Efforts in Epilepsy Prevention in the Last 40 Years (JAMA Neurology)
Interview with Dieter Schmidt, MD, author of Efforts in Epilepsy Prevention in the Last 40 Years: Lessons From a Large Nationwide Study (Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews - February 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
JAMA Neurology : Efforts in Epilepsy Prevention in the Last 40 Years
Interview with Dieter Schmidt, MD, author of Efforts in Epilepsy Prevention in the Last 40 Years: Lessons From a Large Nationwide Study (Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Specialty Journals Author Interviews - February 15, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts
Sheryl R. Haut, MD - Individualizing Therapy in Epilepsy: Applying Evidence-Based Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes
Individualizing Therapy in Epilepsy: Applying Evidence-Based Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes (Source: Peerview CME/CE Audio Podcast - Neurology International)
Source: Peerview CME/CE Audio Podcast - Neurology International - July 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Are You Providing Adequate Baseline Epilepsy Care?
Dr Andrew Wilner interviews Dr Nathan Fountain on the updated quality measures that aim to improve care of patients with epilepsy. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - July 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
