PPT-Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group

Christos Lambrakis MD 1 September 20 th 2014 How is Epilepsy Diagnosed Recognizing Types of Seizures a nd Imitators of Epilepsy 2 3 Brain Weight 3 lbs Made of 75 water. 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 . 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. Gaetha Mills, RN, CNRN. 4. bed monitoring unit (with 4 additional beds being constructed). 5 epilepsy fellowship trained . Epileptologists. An. . epilepsy fellowship trained . Neurosurgeon. 4 epilepsy trained neuropsychologists. The Plentiful Sea. Chapter 4- Lesson 3. Pgs. 116-121. Chapter Review: pgs. 122-123. FOCUS ON THE MAIN IDEA:. Chesapeake Bay and other bays in the Northeast provide seafood for millions. .. PLACES:. 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. 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. PRESENTED BY. GERRY BROPHY. Training in Care Solutions. The brain is made up of billions of neurons, or nerve cells. These are the electrically charged units that, as they communicate with each other, organize electrical energy to make the brain work.. 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. Rachael Coons. 9 December 2016. Motivation. Widespread areas of greater than 15cm snowfall in Upstate NY and New England with areas of greater than 30 cm snowfall within this region. . Third of fourth major snowstorm of the season. Boston would go on to break seasonal snowfall record.. Calvi. Climatology. November through March.. Can even happen out of season in October and April.. February and March have seen some of the most intense Northeast Snowstorms in the past 10 years.. Weak to moderate El . Christos . Lambrakis. M.D.. 1. September 20. th. , 2014. How is PNES Diagnosed . with Video-EEG. . . . 2. PNES. Non-epileptic seizures are episodes that resemble epileptic seizures clinically but are not derived from electrical disturbances. . 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. Key Message #1. 18. Ch. 18 | Northeast. Changing Seasons Affect Rural Ecosystems, . Environments, and Economies. The Northeast’s coast and ocean support commerce, tourism, and recreation that are important to the region’s economy and way of life. Warmer ocean temperatures, sea level rise, and ocean acidification threaten these services. The adaptive capacity of marine ecosystems and coastal communities will influence ecological and socioeconomic outcomes as climate risks increase. .