Send comments and feedback This episode covers a wide scope of issues, including treatment options, treatment response, prognosis and the role of seizures versus the underlying etiology, most common etiologies for different age groups, new-onset refractory status (NORSE), and the prevalence and special considerations of non-convulsive status epilepticus. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sh...
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Send comments and feedback This episode covers a wide scope of issues, including treatment options, treatment response, prognosis and the role of seizures versus the underlying etiology, most common etiologies for different age groups, new-onset refractory status (NORSE), and the prevalence and special considerations of non-convulsive status epilepticus. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sh...
The role of microglia in epilepsy: Hero, villain, or both? Dr. Amy Brewster
Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast
19 minutes
2 months ago
The role of microglia in epilepsy: Hero, villain, or both? Dr. Amy Brewster
Microglia can have protective and also potentially harmful effects in the brain. They seem to be involved in dampening the nervous system during acute seizures – but also appear to play a role in neuronal loss and cortical thinning. Dr. Cecilie Nome spoke with Dr. Amy Brewster about the many faces of microglia and the current understanding of their role in epilepsy and seizures. Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice. Let us...
Sharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast
Send comments and feedback This episode covers a wide scope of issues, including treatment options, treatment response, prognosis and the role of seizures versus the underlying etiology, most common etiologies for different age groups, new-onset refractory status (NORSE), and the prevalence and special considerations of non-convulsive status epilepticus. ILAE's International Epilepsy Congress will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2025. We welcome you to join us! Sh...
