This week’s episode spotlights epilepsy, exploring research in the field, and global perspectives on this condition. Jonathan is joined by Maeike Zijlmans, who discusses the electrical activity in the brain which is causative for this disorder; seizures and loss of consciousness; and the more unknown aetiologies of epilepsy.

Maeike Zijlmans, Neurologist and Professor, University Medical Center Utrecht, and Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland, Heemstede, both in the Netherlands, shares valuable insights into her work studying both generalised and focal epilepsy, the longevity of this disease, and exciting treatment options.

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(00:00)-Introduction

(02:38)-Why neurology and later epilepsy research?

(03:26)-Global perspectives on epilepsy research and clinical practice

(06:30)-Aetiologies and treatment journeys associated with epilepsy

(10:29)-Raising awareness

(15:58)-Spotlighting electroencephalogram in the context of epilepsy

(18:26)-High-frequency oscillations

(21:23)-Signal analysis and phase amplitude coupling to generate an individual epileptic ‘signature’

(24:38)-Intraoperative electrocorticography in people with brain tumours

(26:40)-Surgical approaches to treating epilepsy

(29:20)-Next-generation taskforce for the International League Against Epilepsy

(31:14)-Machine learning and artificial intelligence

(34:05)-Three wishes for the future of healthcare