Epilepsy Sparks Insights

16:52

Using a Phone App To Diagnose Epilepsy - from...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/10/08

How can we improve access to epilepsy diagnoses around the world? Neurologist Dr. Victor Patterson shares with us how telemedicine and simple apps, AI, and machine learning can bring epilepsy expertise to people wherever they live - and make a huge difference to millions of lives!Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:19 Meet Victor Patterson02:00 What is telemedicine and how did it start?05:03 Using an app to diagnose epilepsy09:13 More generalised than focal seizures in low-middle income

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13:53

Who Doesn't Get Treatment for their Epilepsy? - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/10/01

Why don’t we all have the same access to and quality of epilepsy treatment and care? We all deserve the best, no matter what makes us different. Today we hear from neurologist & epileptologist Dr. Jonathan Williams about these needs, health equity, and how we can satisfy them - through working together and addressing stigma.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:45 Meet Jonathan Wlliams01:04 What is health equity?02:36 The invisible things that affect health 03:48 Why is health equity

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17:26

Epilepsy Impacting Cognition? - Dr. Jake Pellinen

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/09/24

Does epilepsy impact cognition? Could it be seizures, medications - or something that happened right at the beginning - even before seizures started? Hear all about it from epileptologist Dr. Jacob Pellinen who speaks of exciting answers - and questions - from the Human Epilepsy Project.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:07 Meet Jacob Pellinen01:17 Cognitive testing: The Human Epilepsy Project05:01 Types of cognitive testing used07:08 Results: cognition and epilepsy08:34 What might be

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19:44

New Types of Epilepsy Surgery - Prof. Sarat Chandra

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/09/17

What are some newer types of epilepsy surgery? Today we hear about the new version called Robotic Thermocoagulative Hemispherotomy - for which you need a plaster! Also, what defines epilepsy surgery success? It isn't always just seizure reduction or freedom. Hear all about it from epilepsy surgeon Prof. Sarat Chandra. Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:19 Different epilepsy surgery techniques03:26 Endoscopic hemispherectomy07:11 Measuring the success of epilepsy surgery09:04

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19:24

Reasons To Have Epilepsy Surgery - Prof. Sarat Chandra

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/09/03

Lots of people are very scared of epilepsy surgery. What are the risks of having it? What are the risks of not having it? Potential benefits? The processes beforehand? Hear all about it from epilepsy surgeon Prof. Sarat Chandra!.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:02 Meet Sarat Chandra 01:55 Reasons to get epilepsy surgery05:03 Different types of epilepsy surgery08:19 Fear, full investigations, and consent for epilepsy surgery11:38 Example: Stereoelectroencephalography14:15 Measuring

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19:08

Still Having Seizures? Don't Just Accept It - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/07/30

With neurologist Dr. Manjari Tripathi we hear about the complex world of epilepsy management, focusing on how treatments go beyond medications - including lifestyle changes and innovative surgical options! Join Manjari as she demystifies epilepsy treatments, preventative measures, quality of life, and looking at epilepsy surgery.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:03 Meet Manjari Tripathi 01:39 Epilepsy Is More Than Seizure Control: Daily Life, Stigma, and Mental Health 03:38 Diagnosing

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18:30

Why Don't Antiseizure Medications Work for Everyone?...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/07/23

Why do around 30% of people with epilepsy still have uncontrolled seizures despite decades of new antiseizure medications? Graeme Sills, PhD, explains the leading theories behind drug resistance - and how a better understanding of the brain could transform future epilepsy treatments.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:45 Meet Graeme Sills01:29 Introduction to pharmacology and epilepsy02:17 Challenges in epilepsy reatment06:30 Why the drugs don’t work: the drug-transporter hypothesis08:38

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19:04

The Brain Implant That May Do More Than Reduce...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/07/16

Could a brain implant do more than reduce seizures? Dr. Vikram Rao explains how responsive neurostimulation (RNS) is changing the treatment of epilepsy, why researchers think it may work differently than first imagined, and how the technology is helping us learn more about the brain than ever before. Could it even help treat conditions beyond epilepsy in the future?Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro01:07 Meet Dr. Vikram Rao02:01 What is RNS (Responsive Neurostimulation)?03:38 Surgery

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15:57

Just a Few Brain Cells Can Cause Epilepsy: Mosaicism...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/07/09

Most people think every cell in their body contains exactly the same DNA. It turns out that's not always true. Epilepsy genetics researcher Dr. Stéphanie Baulac explains mosaicism, how tiny genetic mutations can exist in just a small number of brain cells, and why they can cause a type of epilepsy called focal cortical dysplasia (FCD). These discoveries are transforming our understanding of epilepsy and could pave the way for highly targeted treatments in the future.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer

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16:27

Is A Blood Brain Barrier Leak Causing Seizures? - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/07/02

Could inflammation and the blood-brain barrier help explain why some seizures remain uncontrolled? Prof. Colin Doherty discusses emerging research into immune activity in epilepsy, how steroids may temporarily improve seizure control, and why future immunotherapies could help some people whose seizures do not respond to current treatments. Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:31 Precision therapy for autoimmune diseases01:27 Hypothesis: could steroids prevent seizures through mending the

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15:54

Could Immunotherapy Could Control Seizures? - Prof....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/06/25

Could the immune system play a bigger role in epilepsy than many of us realise? Prof. Colin Doherty explains how autoimmune epilepsies challenged the traditional view of epilepsy as purely an electrical disorder. He also discusses antibody-negative autoimmune epilepsy, early immunotherapy studies, and why some people with highly refractory epilepsy may respond to steroid treatment. Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:44 Not just an “electrical disorder”02:19 30% still don’t have seizure

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24:20

Can Ketogenic Therapy Help More Than Seizures? - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/06/18

Could medical ketogenic therapy improve more than seizures?! Like anxiety and depression? Dr. Manny Bagary shares how clinciains assess whether ketogenic therapy is working, including its potential effects on anxiety, mood, cognition and quality of life. He also talks about common misconceptions, cholesterol worries, potential pregnancies, and why so many adults with epilepsy still struggle to access specialist ketogenic therapy services. This is episode 2 of 2 with Manny.This episode is

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23:37

Ketones Are Changing Your Brain - Epilepsy! - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/06/15

Medical Ketogenic Therapy can reduce seizures in some people - but how does it actually work?! Dr. Manny Bagary explains the nitty gritty of ketones, interactions, how they might affect brain excitability, what’s going on with neurotransmitters, mitochondria, inflammation, and even the gut microbiome! He also shares how ketogenic therapy might improve cognition, when a person should be offered it, and how it can help with status epilepticus! This is episode 1 of 2 with Manny.This episode is

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33:53

The Epilepsy Diet Most People Get Wrong - Keto - Dr....

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/06/04

Medical ketogenic therapy has more than 100 years of evidence behind it - so why is it still often treated as a last resort?! Ketogenic dietitian Neha Kaul explains how success can go beyond potential seizure reduction, and how the diet may affect cognition, mood and overall quality of life. Neha also covers common misconceptions, safety concerns, and what it really takes to make the diet work in everyday life.This episode is sponsored by Kanso, a brand by Dr. Schär and had no influence

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14:27

Focal Epilepsy Onset Later In Life - With Origins In...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/05/28

Signs of focal epilepsy before the seizures start: hear all about it from neurologist and epileptologist Dr. Jacob Pellinen, who shares with us his research and results proving that people can experience things like depression or learning difficulties at school or work before seizure onset.Chapters 📖00:00 Trailer & intro00:44 Meet Jacob02:34 Epilepsy is more than seizures02:54 Later epilepsy diagnosis & The Human Epilepsy Project 03:05 “Later onset focal epilepsy with roots in

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17:52

Can You Improve Memory In Epilepsy? - Dr. Laurie Miller

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/05/21

Memory problems are one of the most common and frustrating symptoms experienced by people with an epilepsy - but what actually causes them? And how can we "treat" them? Dr. Laurie Miller explains how different types of memory work, why memory difficulties are often linked to the underlying brain pathology rather than just seizures, and what evidence-based strategies and techniquest may help improve everyday functioning. 👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch

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20:04

Inside One Of The World’s Busiest Epilepsy Clinics -...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/05/14

What does epilepsy care look like when a clinician has to see so many people each day?! Prof. Mamta Singh shares what high-volume epilepsy care really looks like in New Delhi - from specialist epilepsy clinics to outreach services across rural regions. We discuss why seizure freedom doesn't automatically equate to good quality of life, how experienced clinicians detect mental health and functional symptoms through observation and communication, cultural aspects, and why listening carefully to

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19:51

Can Exercise Improve Memory In Epilepsy?! - Dr. Jane...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/04/30

Can exercise improve memory in people with an epilepsy? Dr. Jane Allendorfer explores how physical activity may drive measurable changes in verbal learning, memory function, and hippocampal connectivity! Building on a 6-week pilot study showing improved memory performance, we hear about her newly completed randomised clinical trial investigating exercise for memory rehabilitation in epilepsy, aiming to determine whether changes in brain networks can explain cognitive improvement and help predict who

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18:30

Improving Seizure Localisation With MEG, High-Density...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/04/23

Can’t find where seizures start in drug-resistant epilepsy? Christos Papadelis, Ph.D, biomedical engineer and researcher, explains how ultra-high-resolution brain mapping and AI are improving seizure localisation and surgical decision-making in children. This episode explores how combining advanced neurophysiology with AI can identify seizure origins and networks, predict surgical outcomes, and move care beyond traditional limitations.This episode is sponsored by EASEE® by Precisis GmbH and had no

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20:10

Seizure Free… But Still Struggling? Rethinking...

Epilepsy Sparks Insights ·

2026/04/16

Is seizure freedom enough in epilepsy care? Dr. Lucretia Long, epilepsy specialist nurse practitioner, shares why care must go beyond seizure control - with psychiatric symptoms, medication side effects, and cognitive challenges shaping quality of life just as much as seizures. This episode explores how to individualise care, why patient priorities must lead decisions, and how small, realistic changes can improve wellbeing. This episode is sponsored by EASEE® by Precisis GmbH and had no influence

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