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Recurrent seizures, or epilepsy, can be a frustrating and occasionally debilitating problem, but newer diagnostic techniques and treatments are leading to improved outcomes. Today’s program will provide new information about seizures and epilepsy pertinent to listeners in Alaska.
HOST: Dr. Thad Woodard
GUESTS:
Dr. Jeffrey Sponsler, neurologist, Alaska Brain Center, manager, epilepsy monitoring unit at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Dr. David Buckland, neurologist, Mat-Su Neurology, LLC
LINKS:
Dr. Sponsler’s private practice
Dr. Buckland’s private practice
National Library of Medicine factsheet on epilepsy
American Epilepsy Society
Epilepsy Foundation of America
PARTICIPATE:
Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
Send email to lineone@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air)
Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air)
LIVE BROADCAST: Monday, October 19, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Monday, October 19, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
DR. WOODARD’S FAVORITE HEALTH AND SCIENCE LINKS:
Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic
MedlinePlus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HealthyChildren.org
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
Science Based Medicine
Quackwatch
Super Smart Health
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