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Episode #49 - Seizing Life Highlights: Epilepsy Surgery featuring Dr. Joffre Olaya, Dr. Jeffrey Loeb and Howard Zwirn

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Seizing Life Highlights: Epilepsy Surgery

Posted on September 10, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

What you should know about brain surgery for epilepsy from both the patient and physician perspective.

A Disability-Friendly Model for Independent Living

Posted on August 26, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

All About Seizures: How Understanding Informs Treatment

Posted on August 12, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

Seizures explained simply. Explore how they happen, why they look different from person to person, and why different treatments options work for different people.

The “Invisible” Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted on July 29, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

After a military training accident, doctors worked tirelessly to fix this Marine’s hand. But the bigger consequence, the risk of post-traumatic epilepsy, went unnoticed.

Seeing the Whole Person: Disability, Race, and Healthcare

Posted on July 15, 2020February 18, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

Sherri Brady tells us about the challenges of navigating the healthcare system as a black woman with a daughter who suffers from a rare neurological disorder.

From Lab to Clinic: Genetic Research Is Changing Epilepsy Treatment

Posted on March 11, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

CURE Taking Flight Grantee Dr. Gemma Carvill explains how genetic research discoveries in the lab can lead to precision care in the doctor’s office.

New Emergency Meds to the Rescue

Posted on February 26, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

A leading expert discusses how two newly approved rescue medicines can help epilepsy patients, families, and caregivers in dire moments.

Acting Globally to Fight Epilepsy

Posted on February 12, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

Explore the impacts and complex challenges of addressing epilepsy in the developing world.

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Mike Adamle Tackles Life with PTE and CTE

Posted on January 29, 2020January 17, 2022 by brandon-laughlin

Mike Adamle was a fierce competitor in both college football and the NFL.  Now, despite a formidable diagnosis, Mike fiercely tackles  life with both epilepsy and CTE.

What’s Your Plan? Seizure Clusters and Rescue Medications

Posted on January 15, 2020December 3, 2021 by brandon-laughlin

All epilepsy patients and their caregivers should have a seizure action plan, and for those prone to seizure clusters rescue medications are a vital part of that plan. Now two new rescue meds provide greatly improved options.

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