Explore the expanding role of genetic diagnoses in epilepsy care and treatment in this informative 49-minute webinar presented by Ambry Genetics. Delve into the importance of genetic diagnosis for informing families about the cause of epilepsy and connecting them with others facing similar disorders. Learn how understanding specific genes and mutations can directly impact diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic options. Gain insights from Dr. Orrin Devinsky, a renowned Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine, as he discusses topics such as cannabidiol, autism, genetic epilepsies, sudden death in epilepsy (SUDEP), and therapeutic electrical stimulation. Discover the latest advancements in epilepsy research, including the North American SUDEP Registry and various genetic epilepsy studies. Examine case studies on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Dravet Syndrome, and ion channel disorders, and learn about precision epilepsy treatments. Enhance your understanding of genetic testing in epilepsy and its potential to revolutionize patient care and treatment strategies.
Translational Therapies for Epilepsy - Webinar - Ambry Genetics
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Reminders
Logistics
Speaker Introduction
Disclosure
Genetics and Epilepsy
Why Genetic Diagnosis
Impact of Genetic Diagnosis
Prognosis
Who should be tested
Genetic Diagnosis
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Dravet Syndrome
Ion Channel Disorders
Precision Epilepsy
Sen8A Mutation
Scientific Data
Other Methods
Genetics
Questions
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Ambry Genetics
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5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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I consider that this course presents an interesting synthesis about many topics related to Epilepsy and Translational Medical Sciences. In addition, the new genetic considerations regarding pharmacological research to produce advances in the field of medical treatments to combat Epilepsy seemed very interesting to me.
