Juliann Paolicchi, M.A., M.D.
Director Vanderbilt Pediatric Neurology

March 24, 2009
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Latest Treatments for Childhood Epilepsy
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About the Webcast
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Sometimes seizures appear to be staring spells.  But other types of seizures, at any age, are frightening for family members and others to witness.  Parents feel helpless and confused and can accidently  cause harm to a child in their attempts to help during a seizure.   

In addition to concerns about a child’s physical health, epilepsy can cause cognitive disturbances and mood disorders such as depression.  Dr. Paolicchi and the Epilepsy Team at  Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, focus on the many psychological and developmental issues that  need attention in children with epilepsy.

During this webcast, Dr. Juliann Paolicchi, Director of the Vanderbilt Pediatric Epilepsy Center, will be discussing childhood epilepsy and how other conditions may sometimes mimic this disorder.  She will cover new technology that is available to help ensure a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment, other issues that children with epilepsy may face, the latest treatments and some that will be available in the coming years.

Join Dr. Paolicchi and one of her patients to learn about the latest medical and surgical treatments available to children with epilepsy. The goal of the Vanderbilt Pediatric Epilepsy team is to help each child  find a treatment plan that makes them  seizure free.

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For more information:

• About Vanderbilt's Epilepsy Center
• About our Childhood Epilepsy Program
• Epilepsy Foundation Middle & West Tennessee