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.
Listen Now:
HOST: Dr. Thad Woodard
GUESTS:
- Dr. Jeffrey Sponsler, neurologist, Alaska Brain Center, manager, epilepsy monitoring unit at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
LINKS:
Dr. Sponsler's private practice
National Library of Medicine factsheet on epilepsy
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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