June 3, 2020 / Dr. Andres Kanner
In this episode of Seizing Life, explore the psychological impacts of epilepsy that can result in mood disorders, like depression and anxiety with Dr. Kanner, Director of the International Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Chief of Epilepsy Division at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.
May 20, 2020 / Rob Moss
While this app comes from humble beginnings, Seizure Tracker now provides patients, families, and physicians the ability to track, understand, and treat seizures, as well as tools to manage treatment regimens and document medication side effects.
May 6, 2020 / Patricia Gibson
One in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy in their lifetimes and millions more will be touched by this devastating condition. While the diagnosis can be challenging there are people and groups who can provide support in many different ways. The trick is how to find them.
April 22, 2020 / Jessica Rosini and Beth Scolis
In these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all trying to adjust to a “new normal”. But for individuals, caregivers, and families battling epilepsy, current shelter-in-place guidelines bring additional challenges and concerns.
April 8, 2020 / Dr. Vicky Whittemore
On this episode of Seizing Life, Dr. Vicky Whittemore, Program Director for Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis at NINDS and CURE Scientific Advisory Council member, explains how NINDS sets priorities, funds research, and collaborates with non-profits to move science forward in pursuit of new treatments for epilepsy.
March 25, 2020 / Dr. Jeffrey Loeb
On this episode of Seizing Life, CURE Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Initiative Grantee Dr. Jeffrey Loeb from the University of Illinois at Chicago explains how EEG data is used in diagnosing, treating, and researching epilepsy.
March 11, 2020 / Dr. Gemma Carvil
On this episode of Seizing Life, CURE Taking Flight Grantee Dr. Gemma Carvill explains how genetic discoveries in the lab can lead to precision care in the doctor’s office.
February 26, 2020 / Dr. Linda Laux
On this episode Dr. Linda Laux, Medical Director of the epilepsy center at Lurie Children’s Hospital, provides information on two new emergency seizure medications and discusses how they can be utilized in creating a Seizure Action Plan for epilepsy patients, families, and caregivers.
February 12, 2020 / Gardiner Lapham
On this episode, former CURE Board Chair and BAND Foundation trustee Gardiner Lapham speaks with current Board Chair Stacey Pigott about the global impact and complex challenges of epilepsy and tells us how the foundation is helping combat the epilepsy health crisis in the developing world.
