The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is hosting a free Epilepsy Symposium from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 28 during which UAMS experts will discuss the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders.
The event is open to patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy and seizure disorders, patient caregivers and family members, healthcare providers, and members of the community who are interested in learning about epilepsy, treatment options, and living with epilepsy.
The event will be held in the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute (12th floor auditorium) on the UAMS campus. It will also be livestreamed on Zoom.
Parking is available in Parking Deck 3 at 4000 W. Capitol Ave., with access to the Spine Institute through a sky bridge.
Advance registration is required for the free event. To register and a see list of presenters and topics, visit https://medicine.uams.edu/neurosurgery/epilepsy2023. A Zoom link will be sent to those registrants who indicate they will be attending remotely.
Topics to be discussed include challenges and management strategies for women with epilepsy; surgical options; seizure preparedness and safety; laser technologies in children; and functional MRI studies on neural correlates.