Magnetic Brain Stimulation in Epilepsy: Genetics, Research & Future Care - Simona Balestrini

Asst. Prof. Simona Balestrini, an adult and paediatric neurologist, shares her epilepsy research into the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a tool for understanding genetic forms of epilepsy! She explains the methodology of TMS, its applications in clinical and research settings, and the importance of safety in its use for people with an epilepsy. The chat also explores future directions for TMS, including its potential as a treatment option!

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00:00 Intro 00:22 Meet Simona Balestrini 02:20 What Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Actually Is 03:47 How Simona Uses TMS in Epilepsy Research 05:56 What TMS Reveals About Genetic Epilepsies 09:50 Why Safety Matters in Magnetic Brain Stimulation 12:09 Could TMS Guide or Improve Treatment? 14:31 Looking Ahead: The Future of TMS in Epilepsy 14:57 Closing Thanks & Where to Learn More

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