PPT-Post Traumatic Epilepsy Sarah Wagers, MD

Assistant Professor University of Louisville Department of Neurosurgery Frazier Rehabilitation Institute Robley Rex Veterans Administration Neurorestorative Asikainen said in 1998 Recovery from a TBI involves dealing with problems that can be physical cognitive or psychological in nature The development of Posttraumatic EpilepsyPTE further complicates recovery by means of physical and psychological consequences of seizures as well as the medications used for their treatment Whereas most posttraumatic symptoms show gradual improvement over time epilepsy is unique in recurring suddenly and unexpectedly leading to a physical and psychological setback that can negatively affect recovery and that has been shown to worsen functional outcome. World’s most serious brain disorder. A disorder of brain function that takes the form recurrent seizures. Seizures can take a wide variety of forms. - Convulsing. . - A blank stare - Uncharacteristic behaviour . 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. 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. Mazen. Al-Hakim, M.D.. Focal Epilepsy. Localization related. Part. i. al. seizures.. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is the most common type. Hipocampal Sclerosis (HS) . (Mesial Temporal Sclerosis) is the most common cause of TLE. 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 absent-mindedness. In 2005, a Task Force of the International League . Against Epilepsy . (ILAE) formulated conceptual definitions of “seizure. ” and . “epilepsy. ”. . The “two unprovoked seizure” definition of epilepsy . Sarah Wagers, MD. Assistant Professor University of Louisville Department of Neurosurgery. Frazier Rehabilitation Institute. Robley. Rex Veterans Administration. Neurorestorative. Asikainen said in 1998. Sarah Wagers, MD. Assistant Professor University of Louisville Department of Neurosurgery. Frazier Rehabilitation Institute. Robley. Rex Veterans Administration. Neurorestorative. Asikainen said in 1998. 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. at Queen’s Park. October 27, 2015. 15 . epilepsy agencies across Ontario represent nearly 90,000 people living with epilepsy. . Epilepsy agencies provide direct support to a sub-set of individuals and families living with epilepsy.. Cedar Mountain post acute rehabilitation center provide a therapeutic environment for our residents Yucaipa. Individualized treatment programs are developed with the interdisciplinary team of nursing, social services, Healthcare and dietary in consultation with your physicians. What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. Ron Andersen CCPA. Disclosures . I am employed by the CF, currently.. I have no financial disclosures or sponsorships to disclose.. I am . NOT. a psychiatrist.. Objectives. Review the Diagnostic Criteria as per DSM – IV and preview the DSM-5 (released March 2013). 89