Episode 148: Navigating Transition: Supporting Young Adults With Epilepsy Into Adult Care

Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc

Episode 148 of the NeurologyLive^® Mind Moments^® podcast is now live! Scroll down to listen or click here to subscribe on your favorite streaming service.

The Mind Moments podcast features exclusive interviews with leaders in the field discussing the latest research and disease management strategies across the breadth of neurology, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, dementia, sleep disorders, and more.

In this episode, "Navigating Transition: Supporting Young Adults With Epilepsy Into Adult Care," Danielle Andrade, MD, MSc, adult neurologist at the University of Toronto and co-chair of the ILAE Transition Task Force, discussed the critical process of moving pediatric patients with epilepsy into adult care. She highlighted findings from the task force’s global survey on transition practices, revealing major differences across regions. Andrade also shared important considerations for students with epilepsy entering college, including lifestyle management and the “perfect storm” of seizure triggers like sleep deprivation, alcohol, and medication adherence. She spoke on the vital role of reproductive health discussions, the utility of readiness questionnaires, and the challenges of coordinating multi-specialty care. Finally, Andrade underscored the importance of clear communication between pediatric and adult neurologists, as well as the need for stronger guidelines and education worldwide.

The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here:

• Ianalumab Meets Primary End Points in Phase 3 NEPTUNUS Trials of Sjögren’s Disease
• Praxis’ Vormatrigine Shows Significant Ability to Reduce Seizure Incidence in Phase 2 RADIANT Study
• FDA Denies Approval for Friedreich Ataxia Agent Vatiquinone, Citing More Efficacy Needed
  

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• 1:00 – Global survey findings on epilepsy transition of care
• 2:10 – Key considerations for students with epilepsy entering college
• 3:50 – Ensuring continuity of care during transition into adulthood
• 5:45 – Neurology News Minute
• 7:30 – Common challenges and strategies to overcome them
• 9:30 – Final thoughts on back-to-school care and global survey insights

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