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Children with Epilepsy and Comorbid Conditions by Liu Lin Thio, MD, PhD

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Introduction

All parents want their children to have the highest quality of life possible. The same is true of parents who have a child living with a chronic condition such as epilepsy. Obviously, these children will attain this goal only if the symptoms of their condition are eliminated or at least minimized. However, the symptoms of comorbid conditions can have an equal or even greater impact on their quality of life. Comorbid conditions refer to conditions that co-occur more frequently than expected by chance. Unfortunately, children who live with epilepsy are at risk for having multiple comorbid conditions. Continue reading →

Executive Review by Darla Templeton

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Many of you have called the office and talked with Kathleen. Many of you have attended an epilepsy program where Kathleen presented. Many of you have received packets of information from Kathleen. Many of you have gathered at the office and discussed your child’s challenges and Kathleen was there for support. Many of you have read the newsletter that Kathleen edits. Many of you have attended a seminar that Kathleen has organized. Many of you have attended a professional advisory board meeting that Kathleen arranged. Many of you are nurses, medical interpreters, EMS personnel, police recruits, adult day care providers, childcare providers, school personnel, veterans, students and seniors. Continue reading →

EPILEPSY – A Symposium for Physicians, Nurses & Community Health Advocates

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Epilepsy: A Symposium for Physician, Nurses & Community Health Advocates will take place on April 13, 2013 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS. Program materials, breakfast & lunch, and 6.5 continuing education credits (based on session attendance and event evaluation completion) are provided for free.

Get directions to the Capitol Plaza Hotel here.

Presentations:

Epilepsy 101: an Overview
Epilepsy 101: an Overview
Dr. Hammond - Epilepsy 101, an Overview.pdf
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Kansas Telehealth Services for Pediatric Epilepsy
Kansas Telehealth Services for Pediatric Epilepsy
Ms.Velasquez - Kansas Telehealth Services for Pediatric Epilepsy.pdf
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Management of Seizures in Children
Management of Seizures in Children
Dr. Abdelmoity - Management of Seizures in Children.pdf
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Psychosocial Issues with Epilepsy
Psychosocial Issues with Epilepsy
Dr. Strong - Psychosocial Issues With Epilepsy.pdf
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Public Health Dimension of the Epilepsies
Public Health Dimension of the Epilepsies
Dr. Thurman - Public Health Dimension of Epilepsies.pdf
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Women's Issues, SUDEP, and Status Epilepticus
Women's Issues, SUDEP, and Status Epilepticus
Dr. Hammond -Women Issues, SUDEP, and Status Epilepticus.pdf
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Program content:

  • Epilepsy treatment
  • Diagnosis
  • Psychosocial issues
  • Co-occurring conditions
  • Resources

Individual tracks for Physicians, Nurses and Community Health Advocates

Symposium outcomes:

  • Identify new medications and devices used to treat seizures.
  • Implement comprehensive strategies for seizure management.
  • Apply quality assessment evaluations to determine seizure types.
  • Apply effective medication treatment.
  • Determine appropriate milestones for referral.
  • Identify resources for support, intervention and education.

Agenda:

7:30 – Registration, exhibits and continental breakfast

7:50 – Welcome & Introductions – Mimi Brown, MPH, HRSA, Project Access

8:00   Key Note Address – Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies: The context of the 2012 Institute of Medicine Report on Epilepsy – David Thurman, MD, MPH

8:30 – Overview – Nancy Hammond, M.D.

9:15 – Break

9:30 – Concurrent Break Out Sessions for physicians, nurses, community advocates

  • Adults – Nancy Hammond, M.D.
  • Nurses – Mary Ann Kavalir, CFNP, MSN
  • Community Advocates – Teri Strong, PhD
  • Pediatrics – Ahmed Abdelmoity, M.D.

11:45 – Break

12:00 – Lunch with special topic tables

  • School Nurses
  • Epilepsy in Adults
  • Epilepsy in Pediatrics
  • SUDEP, Status Epilepticus, etc
  • Nursing Issues
  • Psychosocial Issues
  • Employment Issues
  • Area Health Education Center
  • Project Access

1:00 – Women’s Issues, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, Status Epilepticus -Nancy Hammond, M.D.

1:45 – Q & A Panel Discussion- All Presenters

2:30    Evaluation

2:50 – Wrap Up

3:00 – Adjourn

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Epilepsy Symposium

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EFMK is proud to host an educational symposium targeted to physicians, nurses and community health advocates. Top medical and public health professionals will present on epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, psychosocial issues, co-occurring conditions, women’s issues, SUDEP and status epilepticus. Continue reading →