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Investigating pediatric epilepsy in Nigeria: Dr. Edwin Trevathan

Investigating pediatric epilepsy in Nigeria: Dr. Edwin Trevathan

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast


Investigating pediatric epilepsy in Nigeria: Dr. Edwin Trevathan

FromSharp Waves: ILAE's epilepsy podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jun 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In northern Nigeria, as in many other low- and middle-income countries, more people need epilepsy treatment than traditional medical care can support. Dr. Edwin Trevathan discusses projects in that region aimed at identifying children with undiagnosed epilepsy and improving access to care, as well as research to better understand the risks and prognosis of pediatric status epilepticus.Dr. Trevathan heads the BRIDGE project (Bridging the Childhood Epilepsy Treatment Gap in Africa) and the SEED project (Childhood Status Epilepticus and Epilepsy Determinants of Outcome). Both are funded through the US National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center. Selected recent Sharp Waves episodes also are available on YouTube.  Most of the video podcast episodes have additional educational content, such as graphs, photos, and slides.  The ILAE YouTube channel houses more than 300 videos, including previously recorded webinars, teaching courses, Congress interviews, and much more. Visit the channel today and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all of our video resources. Support the Show.Sharp Waves episodes are meant for informational purposes only, and not as clinical or medical advice.Let us know how we're doing: podcast@ilae.org.The International League Against Epilepsy is the world's preeminent association of health professionals and scientists, working toward a world where no person's life is limited by epilepsy. Visit us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Released:
Jun 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (60)

Epilepsy affects more than 50 million people. Every day. Sharp Waves brings you stories about people with epilepsy, physicians treating epilepsy, and researchers studying the condition. We'll cover the latest research, challenges to diagnosis and treatment, and issues from around the world.