1. Dr. Tracey Milligan. Epilepsy, epileptic seizures expert. Biography. 0
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains the complexities of seizure diagnosis and treatment. She highlights the high rate of epilepsy misdiagnosis.
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2. Causes of epilepsy by age group. Epileptic seizures in young children and elderly adults. 1
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains the major causes of new-onset epileptic seizures across different age groups. She details the two most common periods for epilepsy...
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3. 55% of epilepsy patients never see an expert. How to diagnose epileptic seizures correctly? 2
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains how diagnostic uncertainty leads to suboptimal therapy. A major UK study found 55% of adults receiving epilepsy treatment never see...
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4. Old woman with epileptic seizures all life. Wrong diagnosis and treatment. Clinical case. 3
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains how a precise diagnosis can stop lifelong seizures. She shares a clinical case of an elderly woman misdiagnosed for decades....
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5. 20-40% of epilepsy patients have wrong diagnosis. Psychogenic epileptic pseudo-seizures. Syncope. 4
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains how 20-40% of patients are misdiagnosed with epilepsy. Syncope and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures are common conditions that mimic real seizures....
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6. Types of epileptic seizures. Treatment options for epilepsy. All epilepsy patients deserve medical second opinion. 5
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains the diverse manifestations of epileptic seizures. She emphasizes that generalized tonic-clonic convulsions are the least common type. Focal seizures with...
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7. Refractory epilepsy. 30% of patients with epileptic seizures have drug-resistant epilepsy. 6
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains refractory epilepsy. She details how 30% of patients have seizures that do not respond to medication.
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8. New medications for epilepsy treatment. How to choose epileptic seizure therapy correctly? 7
Dr. Anton Titov, MD, explores these treatment strategies in a detailed interview.
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9. Non-pharmacological treatment of epilepsy. Ketogenic diets, Cannabidiol, marijuana. 8
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains non-pharmacological options for seizure control. She details the efficacy of the ketogenic diet and its variations for drug-resistant epilepsy.
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10. Epilepsy and pregnancy. Risks of epileptic seizures. Side effects of epilepsy medications during pregnancy. 9
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains how women with epilepsy can have healthy pregnancies. She details the critical importance of seizure control before conception.
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11. Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). How to prevent? 10
Dr. Tracey Milligan, MD, explains the risks and prevention of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). She details the annual incidence rates, which are 1...
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12. Epilepsy and discrimination. Prejudice against patients with epileptic seizures is common. 11
Dr. Anton Titov, MD, facilitates this vital discussion on reducing stigma.
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13. Patients with epilepsy can get online expert medical second opinion. 12
Leading expert in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment explains how remote EEG interpretation enables global access to specialized care. Digital EEG transmission allows patients worldwide to...
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