Podcasts about epilepsy sudep

In this episode, we talk about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Sadly, almost 300 people a year die due to epilepsy in Scotland.Ahead of SUDEP Action Day on Wednesday 16 October, we talked to Sammy Ashby, Chief Executive at SUDEP Action.We discussed the work that SUDEP Action does to help bereaved families and this year's #OurRisksOurRights campaign, which looks to highlight that every person living with epilepsy has a right to be told about the risks that come with the condition.

Why is epilepsy highly stigmatized, particularly in low and middle-income countries? Join me as we learn together.  We revisit our previous discussion in episodes 34 and 35, we attempt to answer the following questions that will take us further into understanding this often misunderstood condition:What are the changes in language or terminology when we speak about epilepsy?What is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and what do we know about how it is caused?What are the different ways people develop epilepsy in low and middle-income countries?Why is funding so limited when it comes to epilepsy research in these nations?What are the myths and stigmas that are linked with epilepsy, especially in low and middle-income countries?Listen to Part 1: Eradicating Epilepsy Stigma, Part 1: The Origin StoryListen to Part 2: Eradicating Epilepsy Stigma, Part 2: What Does Coffee Have to Do With Brain Health?Click here to submit a question for the next Q&A episode!__________________Thank you to our partners at CHIMUK: A sustainable and ethical handmade fashion brand transforming women's lives through knitting. Purchase one of a kind, high quality baby alpaca, and cotton handmade scarves, hats, and more! Each product comes with a special QR code linking you to a photo/bio of the artisan who handmade your product! Click here to see the impact you can make by shopping with Chimuk. >>Use the code GHP10 for 10% off at checkout!

Do patients want information about SUDEP? When do you give it? Does information help reduce SUDEP deaths?    Credit available for this activity expires: 8/3/2024 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/995044?ecd=bdc_podcast_libsyn_mscpedu

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) affects about one out of every 1.000 people with epilepsy.  Despite its rarity, SUDEP is important to discuss, but some physicians are wary of having the conversations. Dr. Emma Carter spoke with Dr. Suvasini Sharma about SUDEP, why it's important to inform patients and families about it, and how to manage risk factors.The greatest risk factor for SUDEP is uncontrolled generalized tonic-clonic seizures (previously called grand mal seizures). Nocturnal seizures and certain comorbidities, such as developmental delay, also are risk factors.SUDEP information for families from the ILAE (ilae.org) Relevant articles:Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) - What pediatricians need to know Garg D, Sharma S, 2020Effect of counselling of parents of children with epilepsy focusing on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy Kumari S, et al., 2022Counseling about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP): A global survey of neurologists' opinions Asadi-Pooya AA, et al., 2022  The International League Against Epilepsy invites you to explore the ILAE Academy: Interactive, practice based online courses for health care professionals who diagnose and treat epilepsy. Find more information at ilae-academy.org. Support the showSharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Patients, caregivers, and their communities are at the center of our work, and nobody is a better advocate for these individuals than Sally Schaeffer our, VP of Community Engagement Strategy. In this episode, Sally tells her heartbreaking yet inspiring story of advocating for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), learning how to be there for those experiencing grief, and sharing patients' authentic voices in health care communications.

This week on Seizing Life we present short videos about three key areas of epilepsy research on which we focus: Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (PTE), Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), and Refractory (or Drug-Resistant) epilepsy. The post Epilepsy Stories and the Research Making a Difference appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

Sarah, Rachel and Lucy open up and talk all things epilepsy in today's podcast. There are no fluffy unicorns or rose-tinted glasses here. We're real, raw and talking about epilepsy from a parent perspective.   Witnessing it, treating it and living on the brink of when it might strike again. So essentially this episode should just be one big trigger warning. But if you might find it helpful to know you are not treading the epilepsy tightrope alone – listen in as we swear and rant about:  Different types of seizure  Diagnosis  Monitoring epilepsy  SUDEP (Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy)  Medications and other treatments  Making YouTube films of different seizure types   Trigger warning we talk all about Epilepsy and it is traumatic to witness. This conversation includes Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).   Useful and reputable information  All about epilepsy from NHS  Sami alert (as talked about by Lucy)  SUDEP action  Children epilepsy charity  Different epilepsy monitoring options highlighted in epilepsy UK 

Robbie Frawley, host of the podcast series Stories of Recovery, shares his own journey of recovery from post concussion syndrome; Professor Julie Stout, a Psychologist and Clinical Neuroscientist at Monash University and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment of Huntington's disease; and Professor Terry J O'Brien, Chair of Medicine (Neurology) and Head of the Central Clinical School at Monash University and Program Director at Alfred Brain, canvasses the symptoms and treatment of epilepsy and the causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr G Spot, and Nurse Epipen.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

On today's edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am once again highlighting the efforts of The Danny Did Foundation with Tom Stanton & Tracy Jablonski. Founded by Chicagoans Mike and Mariann Stanton in January 2010 after the death of their four-year-old son Danny, the Danny Did Foundation works toward its mission to prevent deaths caused by seizures with these main goals in mind: advancing public awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), enhancing SUDEP education and disclosure between medical professionals and families afflicted by seizures, and the mainstreaming of seizure detection and prediction devices that may assist in preventing seizure-related deaths. Epilepsy impacts more than 3.4 million people in the United States - more people than ever before, per the CDC - and 65 million people worldwide. One in 26 Americans will develop epilepsy. Seizures can sometimes be fatal from a range of causes; more people die as a result of seizures than from fires and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) combined. Thousands of U.S. deaths occur annually from SUDEP, and estimated 50,000 deaths occur worldwide each year due to SUDEP, status epilepticus (prolonged seizures), and other seizure-related causes such as drowning and other accidents. To achieve our goals, the DDF interacts directly with patients and caregivers to provide them resources and immediate support, often related to education or funding for seizure detection devices. We also engage providers and researchers in the field of neurology; we collaborate with medical technology companies; we consult with epilepsy organizations, and anyone else who is affected by Danny's story. We ask doctors to talk about SUDEP, and we offer ourselves as an outlet to which doctors can steer patients. We create informational pieces about safety in epilepsy in general and SUDEP in particular. We pursue the latest seizure detection and seizure prediction technologies, and once identified as viable and worthwhile instruments, we work to get these products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and then covered by insurance companies. We view these devices as complimentary to medicinal, surgical, and dietary measures that are used to treat seizures, and –with SUDEP accounting from an estimated 20 percent of seizure-related deaths– we believe that there is no such thing as too much prevention.

Last month Mark successfully climbed and summited Mt. Everest, the highest mountain on earth. By doing so, he became the first NFL player in history to make it to the top of The Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. In addition to being a former NFL football player and successful high altitude mountain climber, Mark is also an accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, podcaster, and executive at Sports Illustrated. He's a man who's lived an incredible life and a man with multiple missions. One of Mark's important missions is helping his daughter, Emilia, with successfully overcoming her own Everest by defeating epilepsy (uncontrolled and sometimes fatal seizures). Currently, more than 3.4 million people in the U.S. have epilepsy (1 in 26 people), with 3,000 people dying each year from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).  In our live video interview, Mark will be sharing his Mt. Everest adventure. I'll also be asking Mark to share the mindset he developed early in life to become a successful athlete, entrepreneur, and human being. Live Q&A is always encouraged! Between now and showtime, you can learn more and connect with Mark here https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/ and support his fight to defeat epilepsy by learning more, sharing and donating to “Higher Ground” here https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/philanthropy/ If you'd like to enjoy Mark's podcast, “Finding Your Summit” (over 100,000 downloads after 180 episodes), which provides powerful conversations with celebrities, sports legends, and others about overcoming their adversity and finding their way, start here https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/finding-your-summit/ and make sure to see many of Mark's climbing pictures on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/markpattisonnfl/ Make each day your masterpiece! MitchGet all my show updates here https://streaming.lawyer/mitch

Jay and Eric talk with Autumn Karen on a challenging subject – A rare chromosome disorder of her daughter Hermione. Sadly, they lost her at the age of 3.5 years, but those years were blessed with loved and empathy. Episode Highlights: 03:01: Autumn narrates about her tragedy. She states that at first, all looked good, but there was a slight clue that something was wrong which the doctors were not able to put a pin.05:18: There are markers for normal or commonly known syndromes or congenital disabilities, but everything was new and unheard of in Hermione’s case. She had plastic surgery at the age of 3 months.06:29: Interestingly, during the same time, Autumn was doing a psychological dissertation on the topic “How families are told about diagnosis.”07:00: Jay empathizes and supports Autumn saying that it might have been confusing and challenging as a nail already hits you in the head.07:28: At the hospital when Autumn was informed of her daughter’s condition. The doctor coldly asks her to google it.07:40: Jay and Eric discuss how some people don’t understand or communicate with you about your pain during tough times. Eric shares a personal experience about how he felt when doctors don’t show any empathy.09:54: Jay points out mental health crisis is not just for the parents or children; doctors also deal with the same situation. There should be an awareness about the same.13:23: Hermione had a 10% chance of survival when she was born. Autumn discusses the privileges that they got from the government and family members.14:54: Eric puts an important question “What are the options available to those people who don’t have such kind of privileges?”16:58: Jay stresses that the issue should be addressed so that, privileged or not, no child should be left out to get proper care and service.17:56: Autumn shares about Hermione’s seizures; at times, they were for 2 hours.19.24: Autumn confesses that before this tragic incident, she had no idea about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).22:30: Autumn takes the listeners to an emotional ride when she narrates Hermione’s last moments.25:01: Jay respected the fact that Autumn did not put Hermione under heavy medication but instead tried her best to give her a normal childhood.28:27: Eric talks about his personal experience with epilepsy and how he jokes about it.32:18: Autumn jokes about how her other two kids took things lightly and made seizure faces.35:20: To help parents who have special needs children, Autumn points out that it is essential to talk about it. There is nothing to be afraid of about it.37:24: Funding is also missing for special needs child welfare.48:00: Eric and Jay discuss that “The importance of discussing how it feels to go back to the house post a tragic loss. This discussion is something that has to happen.”49:32: Jay talks about the importance of meditation.53:57: Family with special needs child tends to isolate from the society, it is important to invite them and make them feel welcome.55:15: Jay asks, “Do you think society is becoming more understanding towards special needs children?”58.31: Jay and Eric motivate Autumn and appreciates that she talks about Hermione. They acknowledge that she is making a change.59:55: Jay points out that the entire situation is more about miscommunication; hence it is crucial to talk about it.01:01:06: Autumns stresses that she is not ashamed to talk about Hermione or her disability.3 Key Points:Autumn knows about life with and without a child with a disability, and she shares how life was like Hermione.Autumn explains the difference between controlled and uncontrolled seizures. She also shares about the percentage of survival. Autumn shares the challenges she faced as a single mom of 3 kids and how society, friends, family, or neighbors can help take the pressure off.Resources Mentioned:www.c22c.org | https://www.purpleday.org/C22C Videohttps://autumnkaren.compurpleday.org

(Part 2)This is the story of an incredible life, magnificent love, loss, and hope. Zsatara Savard was just 31 years old when she passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP.) In this two-part series, we celebrate and honor the life of Zsatara, as told by her fiancé, Geoff. Geoff shares with us Zsatara’s incredible gifts and passions in life, from hairstyling to motherhood, and the life that he and Zsatara built together. In the aftermath of her passing, he shares with us how he and their 4 year old son Nathanael coped with the loss, how Geoff honors Zsatara by being an advocate for epilepsy, how he keeps her memory thriving, and finally, how their story reminds us all, ‘There iZ Hope’. This series is dedicated to the life and legacy of Zsatara Savard.

This is the story of an incredible life, magnificent love, loss, and hope. Zsatara Savard was just 31 years old when she passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP.) In this two-part series, we celebrate and honor the life of Zsatara, as told by her fiancé, Geoff. Geoff shares with us Zsatara’s incredible gifts and passions in life, from hairstyling to motherhood, and the life that he and Zsatara built together. In the aftermath of her passing, he shares with us how he and their 4 year old son Nathanael coped with the loss, how Geoff honors Zsatara by being an advocate for epilepsy, how he keeps her memory thriving, and finally, how their story reminds us all, ‘There iZ Hope’. This series is dedicated to the life and legacy of Zsatara Savard.

QUINN NEIDIG is a very special friend of mine joining us to talk about her lesson “Wear Elastic Waistbands” – before you think this is about Pandemic Fashion trends – please listen to the beautiful metaphor unfold – about acceptance and the beauty of vulnerability. This is a very special show. My wife and I met Quinn and her husband Joe 11 years ago in New York City diner. We attended the same church and cemented our friendship over a mid summer brunch in Union Square. We quickly found many similar interests and friends that we would share our lives with to this day. We have been each other's family. Quinn is a High School Spanish teacher in the NYC Department of Education. Her investment into countless students over the past 10+ years has shown a relentless passion and an unyielding belief in each and every student she teaches. In July of 2019, an unspeakable tragedy struck her family which is beyond any parents' worst nightmare. Her son Marshall had a seizure in his sleep and died of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) – he had just turned two years old. She shares her grief writing and often hashtags “normalize grief” as a way to make unspeakable loss, speak-able again. To give the grieving a voice in a world of carefully curated Social Media feeds. During Marshall's eulogy I asked “he may have been so young, but didn't he teach us so much?” Like her son, Quinn is someone who has something to teach all of us. Someone who cares deeply for her family, her friends and her students She is a person of endless grace, profound courage, and unimaginable wisdom. Her grief writing and vulnerability will surely be her greatest legacy. A purpose she may not have never imagined. She is simply the friend we all wish we had.

In this episode, The Good GP interviews Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis on the topic of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This episode explores what is SUDEP, the demography and who is most at risk – including a look at the risks in children. We also cover what can be done to modify/reduce the risk of SUDEP and the GP's role in educating and helping patients understand the risks of SUDEP. Dr Athanasios Gaitatzis is a Neurologist and epileptologist. Dr Gaitatzis works at the Neurology Department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and at Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science. Resources discussed: SUDEP epilepsy action Australia assessment checklist https://www.epilepsy.org.au/sudep-checklist/ https://www.epilepsywa.asn.au https://www.epilepsywa.asn.au/services/#seizure-alert-technologies https://www.epilepsywa.asn.au/services/#epilepsy-grief https://www.epilepsy.org.au https://www.epilepsy.org.au/sudep-checklist/ https://www.epilepsy.org.au/epilepsy-and-risk_sudden-unexpected-death-in-epilepsy-sudep/

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“It’s a goodbye song, but it’s also an inspirational song, It could also mean a new beginning" - Ray Davies Written by Ray Davies and released by the Kinks in 1968 'Days' had a very different sound to the rest of their repertoire. Sorrowful but uplifting it's been embraced by listeners across the world who have found solace and hope in it's lyrics. Having been covered by numerous artists (most notably Kirsty MacColl), it speaks to people of all generations and captures moments in their lives. For Sim Wood it's an anthem to great friendships and discovery whilst for actor Gabriel Vick it's a song that has journeyed with him from a place of fond memories to heartfelt remembrance. John Slater, who was born the same year that it was released, has his own celebratory take on 'Days' and for Laura and John Mapes it's the song that gave them the words they so needed to express. Produced By Nicola Humphries With contributions from rock critic and writer Barry Miles For Help and Support BBC Action Line support: Emotional distress www.bbc.co.uk/actionline https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4WLs5NlwrySXJR2n8Snszdg/emotional-distress-information-and-support The Samaritans www.samaritans.org Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children. www.cruse.org.uk SUDEP Action provides information and bereavement support to families affected by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and other epilepsy related deaths. www.sudep.org Young Epilepsy is a national charity supporting children and young people aged 25 and under living in the UK with epilepsy. www.youngepilepsy.org.uk

Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) was founded in 1998 by parents of children with epilepsy. Since then CURE has raised more than $60 million to fund epilepsy research. We talk with Dr Laura Lubbers, Chief Scientific Offier of CURE, about CURE’s work. Hosted by Kris Pierce and David Cunnington, parents of Will, who has SCN2A. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts.  You can also find SCN2A Insights on Spotify, and Google Podcasts or in your podcast app Links:  CURE Epilepsy  Epilepsy Genetics Initiative (EGI)  Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)

Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a risk for the more than 1/3 of people with epilepsy whose seizures are uncontrolled, and one the wider epilepsy community needs to be aware of. Often occurring when a person is asleep, SUDEP is a major concern for epilepsy patients and families alike. The post SUDEP: What You Need To Know (Rebroadcast) appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

In honor of SUDEP Action Day, we’re rebroadcasting an important episode of Seizing Life exploring Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), the risk factors, and ways patients, families, and caregivers can reduce the risk. The post SUDEP: What You Need To Know (Rebroadcast) appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

In honor of SUDEP Action Day, we’re rebroadcasting an important episode of Seizing Life exploring Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), the risk factors, and ways patients, families, and caregivers can reduce the risk. The post SUDEP: What You Need To Know (Rebroadcast) appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) is a risk for the more than 1/3 of people with epilepsy whose seizures are uncontrolled, and one the wider epilepsy community needs to be aware of. Often occurring when a person is asleep, SUDEP is a major concern for epilepsy patients and families alike. The post SUDEP: What You Need to Know appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

Learn about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and what preventative steps to take. The post SUDEP: What You Need to Know appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

Learn about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) and what preventative steps to take. The post SUDEP: What You Need to Know appeared first on CURE Epilepsy.

The charity is proud to have funded the £94,000 required to upgrade the equipment used in epilepsy surgery at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, ensuring our amazing clinicians can dramatically reduce seizures and risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) in our young patients. Here Teresa Preston, Neurophysiology Services Manager, explains what the equipment can do, and mum, Hazel, explains the life changing impact of the surgery on her young daughter Pippa.Support the show (https://donate.alderheycharity.org/public/)

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: Elizabeth Donner, MD Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) refers to the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy person with epilepsy where no cause of death can be found. What do doctors need to know about this mysterious and devastating phenomenon? Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto joins host Dr. Andrew Wilner to talk about the risks and investigated causes of SUDEP.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens" Guest: Elizabeth Donner, MD Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) refers to the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy person with epilepsy where no cause of death can be found. What do doctors need to know about this mysterious and devastating phenomenon? Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto joins host Dr. Andrew Wilner to talk about the risks and investigated causes of SUDEP.

Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, Author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens" Guest: Elizabeth Donner, MD Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) refers to the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy person with epilepsy where no cause of death can be found. What do doctors need to know about this mysterious and devastating phenomenon? Dr. Elizabeth Donner, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto joins host Dr. Andrew Wilner to talk about the risks and investigated causes of SUDEP.

We were joined in the studio for The Valley Business Today by Emily Buhl, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber & Steve Shafran, Chelsea Hutchison Foundation. We talked about the upcoming fundraiser, STOMP out Epilepsy & SUDEP on behalf of the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation. The event takes place on September 25th at Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. We also discussed the history of the non-profit, the effects of Epilepsy and SUDEP as well as how Steve's involvement in the chamber has helped to build his network to promote this worthy cause. For more details about the event, visit: http://www.chelseasstomp.org/