Kansas City, Kan- Eli Mies, who lived with uncontrolled epilepsy for most of his life, experienced severe seizures, especially at night. Diagnosed at six and told at 14 he'd live with seizures, Eli's life changed at 26 when he met Dr. Patrick Landazuri.
Brain surgery in 2017, followed by a second surgery using intraoperative MRI, successfully removed abnormal tissue, ending his seizures. Eli's journey highlights the importance of comprehensive care, including mental health support, and the transformative impact of advanced medical technology.
Eli Mies, patient
- Eli describes the fear and uncertainty he felt before deciding to undergo brain surgery at 26.
- He describes the emotional impact of his seizures, including hallucinations and the inability to sleep.
- Eli shares his experience of running a 5k race, which symbolized his victory over epilepsy.
Dr. Kelsey Sewell, Psychologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Kelsey Sewell discusses the common mental health issues faced by epilepsy patients, including depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.
- She emphasizes the importance of treating mental health to improve epilepsy management.
Dr. Patrick Landazuri, Epileptologist, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Landazuri explains the collaborative approach of the epilepsy surgery team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychologists.
- Dr. Sewell and Dr. Landazari emphasize the importance of comprehensive care and the availability of treatment options for epilepsy patients.
Wednesday, September 24th is Open Mics:
In hospitals and clinics, AI is helping with data, diagnostics, and documentation so physicians can do what they do best: focus on their patients.
Today doctors with The University of Kansas Health System show and tell three ways AI is assisting them during your clinic visit… quietly transforming care behind the scenes.
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