Ep. 44 - Exploring Epilepsy ft. Nafisa Husein

Our guest this week, Nafisa Husein, recently graduated with a Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of Montreal. Her thesis focused on the association between epilepsy and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the elderly. She's starting her PhD in Epidemiology this September, and her research will aim to uncover the causal variants between epilepsy and other comorbidities, as well as finding and presenting solutions to improve neurological health. Questions Answered What's happening in the brain during a seizure and how do we treat it? Do babies have seizures? (Do they?) How do I know if I'm prone to developing epilepsy, and what can I do to mitigate its onset? What's the relationship between stroke and epilepsy? What are the precursors and catalysts for the development of epilepsy throughout your life? What's the opposite of a seizure, if there is one? Do people experience seizure-induced hallucinations? and many, many, many more! Topics & Concepts Epilepsy Seizures: Physical vs. Blank State Electrical Imbalance Intantile vs. Geriatric Cases Precursors & Catalysts Stroke Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Lifestyle & Behavior: Smoking, Drinking & Exercise Sociodemographics Chronic Disease Association vs. Causation The Opposite of a Seizure? Hallucinations Anti-Epileptic Drugs Neurological Disorders Anti-Seizure Medication Mediating Factors CVD PSA Fundraiser Info From March 8th - April 8th 2021, $0.40 will be donated to the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST: https://www.scwist.ca) every time an Abstract episode with a female guest gets a listen. $4,00 will be donated to the same cause for every new review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts! Does free will exist? Maybe. Regardless, please share your cherished feedback with me at [email protected]! Liking the show? Drop us a juicy 5-star rating or a written review on Apple Podcasts! Support the show by Following & Subscribing on: Spotify, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter