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The bumpy road from pediatric to adult epilepsy care: Dr. Danielle Andrade

September 24, 2024 sarah JonasFeature

The shift from pediatric to adult epilepsy care can be complex. A recent survey of young people with epilepsy found that 25% still saw pediatric neurologists for their epilepsy care. Only 4% said they received clear instructions during the transition process.

Consensus recommendations for epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia (Jeavons syndrome): Dr. Kelsey Smith

August 21, 2024 sarah JonasFeature

A recent publication outlines consensus recommendations on several aspects of managing epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia, also known as Jeavons syndrome. What are the most effective first-line medications? Are there non-pharmacologic treatment options? Can people with this type of epilepsy drive safely? Dr. Alina Ivaniuk talks to the paper’s first author, Dr. Kelsey Smith.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Names Sucheta Joshi, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES as Incoming Medical Director of Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

June 29, 2023 sarah JonasAnnouncement

Sucheta Joshi, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES, has been named as incoming Medical Director of the Neurological Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).