PPT-Updates in Epilepsy

Natalie Hendon MD Virginia Mason Medical Center February 21 2015 Learning Objectives Medical use of cannabis 2700 BCE Chinese physicians Treatment of menstrual disorders gout rheumatism malaria constipation and absentmindedness. SLIME TEACHING. Dr Rochelle Velho . FY1. Overview. Epilepsy. Case Based Discussions. epilepsy . Seizure vs Epilepsy. LINK. Abnormal metabolic state. Other. LINK. Epidemiology. Common in LEDCs and MEDCs . By Laura Parker. Define an epileptic seizure, epilepsy and status . epilepticus. Name common causes and factors that may predispose an individual to epileptic seizures. Recognise the symptoms a patient may present with who has epilepsy. MD, DM,. . FIACM, MNAMS. Associate Professor,. Department of Neurology,. King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. Epilepsy. MCQ-1. When do you label a “seizure” as “epilepsy”?. Presence of family history. Eilis Boudreau M.D., Ph.D.. Portland VA Medical Center. Epilepsy Center of Excellence & Sleep Medicine Program. Outline. What is the function of sleep?. How much sleep do we need?. Sleep Basics. Common sleep disorders. PYSC 4080. By: Misha Nili. Contents. Definitions. History. Seizure Stages. Classification. Mechanisms of Action. Neurotransmission. Genetics. Neuroanatomy. Neurodevelopment. Treatments. Cuttlefish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1T4ZgkCuiM. Epilepsy is when people have reoccurring seizures. Seizures are all different. Sometimes it causes people to fall down and shake all over. Sometimes it makes people go still and quiet. Everybody’s epilepsy is different. Nik. . Sanyal. FY2. Be able to define what a seizure is and what epilepsy is. Be able to define different types of epilepsy. Be able to establish a management plan involving investigations and medications.. J. Layne Moore, MD, MPH. Professor Neurology. Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Epilepsy. A disease known from antiquity. Initially thought to be from the attack of a spirit or demon. Eilis Boudreau M.D., Ph.D.. Portland VA Medical Center. Epilepsy Center of Excellence & Sleep Medicine Program. Outline. What is the function of sleep?. How much sleep do we need?. Sleep Basics. Common sleep disorders. Definition of Epilepsy. Group of disorders characterized by. excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS. Can produce a variety of symptoms ranging from brief periods of unconsciousness to violent convulsions. Mikiko. Takeda, M.S., . Pharm.D. ., . PhC. Assistant Professor. University of New Mexico. College of Pharmacy. 1. Leaning objectives. Pharmacists. To review pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and to detect possible adverse reactions at early stage.. Executive Medical Director – Neurosciences. Boys Town National Research Hospital. What is a Seizure?. A “storm in the brain”. Abnormal, synchronized electrical activity, changing a child’s movements, alertness, or sensation. James J. Riviello, Jr., MD. The IOM Report, Epilepsy. IOM Committee on the . Public Health Dimensions of . the Epilepsies. IOM Report: Types of Patient Education. Epilepsy-specific knowledge & skills. ICD-9-CM ICD-10-CM 345.01 Generalized nonconvulsive epilepsy, with intractable epilepsy G40.A11 Absence epileptic syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus G40.A19 Absence epile