Epilepsy

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.

Dravet Syndrome UK’s team participated in the 36th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC 2025) in Lisbon, joining clinicians, researchers, pharmaceutical developers and patient advocates focused on Dravet Syndrome and related epileptic encephalopathies. Several key themes emerged that signal progress towards disease-modification, more patient‑centred trials, and enhanced outcome measures beyond simple seizure counts.

Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the global population, with one-third of patients remaining refractory to medical therapy.1 Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), defined as the failure of two appropriately chosen antiseizure medications (ASMs) to achieve seizure freedom, poses significant risks, including injury and ...

As touchNEUROLOGY approaches 20 years of providing education for busy neurologists, we are looking to the future—and it certainly looks bright!

Dravet Syndrome UK has launched the Little Moments Matter Awards, a new programme that celebrates the healthcare, social care and education professionals whose dedication provides vital support to families living with Dravet syndrome. Nominations are open until 31 August 2025, and the winners will be announced at DSUK’s Professionals Conference in November.

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.

Seizures are one of the most frequent neurological disorders in neonates − the incidence of seizures in infants born at term is 1–3 per 1,000 live births, and is even higher in both preterm and very-low-birth-weight infants at 1–13 per 1,000 live births.1 Seizures may ...