Imad Michel Najm, MD

SEEG has transformed the surgical investigation of refractory epilepsy, enabling clinicians to map complex seizure networks with precision, leading to more targeted treatment options for patients.

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute provided commentary on the future outlook of gene therapies for patients with epilepsy, and some of the knowledge and technical barriers clinicians currently face. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute discussed the parameters of an upcoming educational event that highlights the current and future role of sEEG in epilepsy surgery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute provided perspective on the in-depth testing neurologically healthy patients in the Brain Study will undergo. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center provided an update on the World Brain Study, a large-scale, longitudinal study aimed to observe the early, underlying changes in neurological disorders. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

The importance of addressing disorders of the brain cannot be overstated, and doing so will be essential to our generation and generations to come.

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center discussed the currently known overlap between neurological diseases and the need to identify causative biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center provided insight on a new 20-year initiative to uncover more about the origins of neurological diseases and how they occur prior to symptom onset. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the epilepsy center at Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute spoke on one of the studies he coauthored that were presented at AES 2021. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute discussed the need for specificity and artificial intelligence for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute spoke on the latest advances with epilepsy surgery, as well as what still needs to be learned. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute discussed poignant presentations from the 2021 American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

An overview of available treatment options in epilepsy treatment to increase patient compliance, and a deeper diver into the recent data from the phase 4 ELEVATE study of perampanel.

An expert neurologist outlines best practices to consider in epilepsy therapy to increase patient compliance.

A discussion about the impact of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on patient compliance with epilepsy therapy.

An overview of the goals of epilepsy treatment, seizure freedom, and the importance of patient compliance.

Imad Michel Najm, MD, discusses various factors to consider when diagnosing epilepsy in patients such as when to start drug therapy as well as patient resistance to medications.

The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of the Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic detailed the transition patients and doctors make from the office to telemedicine.

The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of the Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic discussed the advanced application of telemedicine at Cleveland Clinic.

The director of the Epilepsy Center at Cleveland Clinic reviewed the role that wearable technology can play in detecting seizures in patients with epilepsy.

The director of the Epilepsy Center at Cleveland Clinic discussed why cannabidiol should be used cautiously in patients with epilepsy.

The director of the Epilepsy Center at Cleveland Clinic explained why epilepsy surgery should be recommended and incorporated more.

The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic detailed how researchers are working to utilize a biomarker to enhance epilepsy surgery.

The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of the Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic relayed his excitement for a new advanced imaging tool that could change how epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat the disease.

The director of the Epilepsy Center at Cleveland Clinic spoke about the challenges faced when identifying focal cortical dysplasia.

The Director of the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center spoke about how important it is for clinicians to not select the wrong patients for deep brain stimulation.

The director of the epilepsy center at Cleveland Clinic spoke about the process that leads to the selection of candidacy for deep brain stimulation.