Epilepsy VIDEOS
SEIZURE FIRST AID VIDEOS
Someone having a seizure attack in front of you? Don't panic.
Watch the video and follow the simple steps outlined by Dr. Sherrini Bazir Ahmad, President of Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia.
Thank you to Subang Jaya Medical Centre for making this video in collaboration with Epilepsy Council from Malaysian Society of Neuroscience, and Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia.
You can now use this video to educate others on seizure first aid. Help share this with your friends, family members, school and work colleagues.
Remember - Safety, Airway, Timing!
20221125 SJMC - Seizure First Aid.mp4Seizure First Aid Video (ENG)
20221216 SJMC - Dr Sherrini BM_HiRes.mp4Seizure First Aid Video (BM)
20230130 SJMC - Seizure Aid CHI_HiRes.mp4Seizure First Aid Video (MAN)
HARI PESAKIT EPILEPSI / EPILEPSY PATIENT FUN DAY 2022
Collaboration with University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
6 November 2022 @ UMMC
Prof Fong_Epilepsi_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Epilepsi
Prof. Dr. Fong Choong Yi
Pakar Perunding Pediatrik Neurologi, PPUM
Prof. Dr. Fong menerangkan tentang kepentingan meningkatkan kesedaran mengenai epilepsi, fakta tepat mengenai epilepsi, ujian dan rawatan untuk epilepsi, dan tujuan dan kepentingan rawatan untuk epilepsi.
Haszlin Hassim_Ketogenik Diet & Epilepsi_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Diet Ketogenik dan Epilepsi
Puan Haszlin Hassim
Pegawai Dietetik, PPUM
Pn. Haszlin Hassim membincangkan tentang diet ketogenik sebagai alternatif kepada rawatan sawan. Kenali apa itu "classical ketogenic diet" dan "MCT diet", apakah fungsi diet ketogenik, dan perbezaannya dengan "normal diet," dan banyak info lain lagi.
Prof Lim & Yu Xuen_Caregiver Burden & Blessings_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Caregiver Burden & Blessings
Prof. Dr. Lim Kheng Seang & Yu Xuen
Consultant Neurologist (PPUM), Researcher (PPUM)
Prof. Lim dan Yu Xuen berkongsi hasil kajian dan "interview" yang dijalankan dengan keluarga/penjaga pesakit epilepsi di Malaysia. Mari sama mendengar mengenai beban/cabaran yang dihadapi oleh penjaga pesakit epilepsi, dan juga "blessings" yang mungkin kita boleh ambil sebagai teladan.
Roc Shen_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Kisah Epilepsi Roc Shen - "Don't Give Up with Epilepsy"
Roc Shen shares her epilepsy journey from childhood to early adulthood. She tells of the challenges she endured, and how she handles living with epilepsy with the help and support from her family, friends and doctors. Most importantly, she wants to share her message of "Don't Give Up!" to other Epilepsy Fighters.
Video & Pictures by Goh Roc Shen
Syahmi_Epilepsy Surgery_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Kisah Epilepsi Syahmi - "Epilepsy Surgery"
Pn. Noraini dari Kuantan, berkongsi kisah anaknya, Syahmi yang didiagnosis semasa berumur 3 bulan. Syahmi mengalami "sawan gelak" atau "gelastic seizures" yang disebabkan oleh ketumbuhan di dalam otak/"hypothalamic hamartomas", dan menjalani pembedahan pada umur 9 tahun (2019).
- Syahmi Saharudin, 12 tahun, dan ibunya, Puan Noraini, bersama Prof. Fong Choong Yi (Pakar Neurologi Pediatrik, PPUM).
Eusuf_VNS_Epilepsy Fun Day 2022.mp4Kisah Epilepsi Eusuf - "Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)"
Eusuf pernah berdepan serangan sawan lebih 100 kali sehari disebabkan penyakit Lennox Gestaut Syndrome (LGS). Pn. Djasriza menceritakan kisah Eusuf sebelum dan selepas menjalani pembedahan memasukkan alat perangsang saraf vagal, Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS).
- Eusuf Muhammad Idzfan, 7 tahun, dan ibunya, Puan Djasriza Jasin, bersama Prof. Fong Choong Yi (Pakar Neurologi Pediatrik, PPUM).
To view Photos from the Epilepsy Fun Day, click HERE!
Further reading/viewing
Childhood Epilepsy Syndromes by Epilepsy Society UK
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy (VNS) by Epilepsy Foundation US
Lennox Gestaut Syndrome by The LGS Foundation
"Syukur Eusof makin pulih" (METROTV), Harian Metro, April 2019.
"Burden in caregivers of adults with epilepsy in Asian families" - Lai et al, Seizure, 2019
Scan the QR code for the Psychological Wellness Screening for Epilepsy Patients, by UMMC Epilepsy Research Team.
EPILEPSY FORUM VIDEOS
Wanita & Epilepsi (BM/ENG)
Dr. Sherrini Bazir Ahmad
Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), President of Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia (PEM)
癫痫与女性 (MAN)
Dr. Fong Si Lei
Neurologist, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Pregnancy and Epilepsy (ENG), Q&A Session
Dr. Joyce Lee
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC)
winners_announcement.mp4Purple Day E-Poster Competition Winners Announcement
All You Need to Know About Epilepsy
Dr. Sherrini Bazir Ahmad
Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC), President of Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia (PEM)
COVID-19 & Epilepsy
Dr. Fong Si Lei
Neurologist, University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Light & Easy Home Workout
Coach Kam Izzwan
Australia Certified Coach
Healthy Eating for Immunity
Pn. Nurul Aziah Musa
Dietetics Manager, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC)
Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
Pn. Nur Sakinah Ibrahim
Dietitian, Hospital Tunku Azizah (HTA)
Epilepsy Myths and Facts
Professor Dr Tan Hui Jan
Consultant Neurologist, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM)
Caring For A Child With Epilepsy
Mdm Joyce Moi
Caregiver
Living With Epilepsy - Patient Sharing Experience
Nurul Izati Sahib
Patient with Epilepsy
Ketogenic Diet Treatment for Epilepsy
Dr Khoo Teik Beng
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Epilepsy And Food
Professor Dr Lim Kheng Seang
Consultant Neurologist, University Malaya
Challenges in Treating Childhood Epilepsy
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin
Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Epilepsy in Adolescents
Dr Khoo Ching Soong
Neurologist, Hospital UKM
ONLINE PSYCHOEDUCATION AND EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
18 December 2021
Online Experiential and Psychoeducation for People with Epilepsy.mp4
EPILEPSY ADVOCACY: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
28 September 2021
Sept 2021 - Epilepsy Advocacy Webinar.mp4
EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND FIRST AID (PRIMARY SCHOOL)
11 September 2021
"Epilepsi"
Professor Dr. Fong Choong Yi, Pakar Perunding Paediatrik Neurologi, University Malaya (PPUM)
"Pertolongan Cemas untuk Sawan"
Dr. Sumitha Murugesu, Pakar Perunding Pediatrik Neurologi, Hospital Tunku Azizah, Kuala Lumpur
"Otak & Gelombangnya"
Dr. Sangita Dharshini Terumalay, Pakar Perunding Paediatrik Neurologi, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC)
EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND FIRST AID (SECONDARY & VAD)
11 September 2021
"Apakah itu Epilepsi?"
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Sau Wei, Senior Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
"Pertolongan Cemas untuk Sawan"
Dr. Khoo Ching Soong, Consultant Neurologist, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
"Epilepsi & Stigma"
Dr. Sherrini Bazir Ahmad, Consultant Physician and Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre
EPILEPSY PATIENT AND CAREGIVER SYMPOSIUM 2021
18 March 2021
"Introduction to Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia" - Dr Sherrini Bazir Ahmad (Consultant Neurologist SJMC, President of PEM)
"Introduction to school awareness program by Epilepsy Council" - Dr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed (Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, HKL)
"Apa itu Epilepsi dan bolehkah Epilepsi dirawat/What is Epilepsy and can it be treated?" - Professor Raymond Azman Ali (Professor in Neurology UITM & Chairman Epilepsy Council)
"Living with epilepsy - patient sharing experience" - Mdm. Frisha Hossain
"Caring for someone with epilepsy - a carer's perspective" - Mdm. Joyce Moi
"Epilepsy Expert Forum - Myths and Facts" - Prof Raymond Azman Ali, Prof Lim Kheng Seang (Professor in Neurology, UM), Dr Sherrini Bazir Ahmad, Dr Ahmad Rithauddin. Moderator - Dr Mohd Farooq Shaikh.
Announcement of short essay competition winners - Dr Sherrini Bazir Ahmad
Closing - Dr Mohd Farooq Shaikh
SHORT ESSAY COMPETITION WINNER VIDEOS 2021
18 March 2021
1st Place Essay CHERN SZE TANG.mp41ST PLACE WINNER
CHERN SZE TANG
"Perjalanan Bertemankan Epilepsi"
2nd Place Essay NURUL AFIQAH.MOV2ND PLACE WINNER
NURUL AFIQAH MOHD SHAH
"Epilepsy Fighter"
3rd Place Essay JAMES VICTOR.mp43RD PLACE WINNER
JAMES VICTOR
"My Journey Living as an Epilepsy Patient"
INTERNATIONAL EPILEPSY DAY 2021
2 February 2021
zoom_0.mp4WEBINAR KESEDARAN EPILEPSI BAGI KALANGAN GURU DI MALAYSIA 2020
3 June 2020
"Sawan dan pengsan di kalangan murid sekolah"
Dr Ahmad Rithauddin Mohamed Mohamed, Pakar Perunding Paediatrik Neurologi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur
"Menangani & merawat epilepsi"
Professor Dr. Fong Choong Yi, Pakar Perunding Paediatrik Neurologi, University Malaya (PPUM)
"Epilepsi dan pembelajaran"
Professor Dr. Wong Sau Wei. Pakar Perunding Paediatrik Neurologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM)
EPILEPSY AWARENESS WEBINAR 2020
17 May 2020
MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF EPILEPSY 2020 - A NEW LOOK
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT EPILEPSY
Dr Sherrini Bazir Ahmad
President of PEM
Consultant Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre
EPILEPSY & COVID-19 : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Professor Dr. Lim Kheng Seang
Honorary Advisor of PEM Consultant Neurologist, University of Malaya
EPILEPSY SURGERY
Professor Vairavan Narayanan
Consultant Neurosurgeon, University of Malaya
EPILEPSY AWARENESS VIDEO SERIES
These are PEM and University Malaya Epilepsy Research Team collaboration on epilepsy awareness video series. Feel free to share them with others!
EPILEPSY AWARENESS VIDEO 2016
This video was created in conjunction to the Epilepsy Awareness Event in 2016. This is a video collaboration between Persatuan Epilepsi Malaysia and Neurology Department, University Malaya Medical Centre.
Topics included: info on diagnosis, treatment, investigations involved, surgical options
EP.1: WHAT ARE SEIZURES AND EPILEPSY?
We have our very own Jason Chia from the Epilepsy Research team from University of Malaya to give us an brief introduction about epilepsy and seizures.
EP.2: CANNABINOIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY
CBD? Cannabis? Cannabis oil? What are all these terms about and what do they have to do with curing epilepsy? Lets find out more about how cannabis can contribute in curing epilepsy with Prof. Lim in this video!
EP.3: WHAT IS A SEIZURE ? -MANDARIN
癫痫？发羊吊？这些都是什么意思啊？癫痫只是抽搐而已吗？还是有更多的症状？让我们一起看这个影片 来更加了解 什么是癫痫吧！
EP.4: THE GENETICS OF EPILEPSY
Is Epilepsy Genetics? What are the chances of inheriting Epilepsy? How can I find out about the risk of epilepsy for myself or my children?
Want to find out the answer to these questions? Watch the video to find out more!
Speaker : Winson Ho
EP. 5: COMPLIMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES IN EPILEPTIC PATIENTS
Can there be other ways to treat epilepsy better?
Lets find out in this video!
Speaker : Wei Zheng
EP.6: QUESTIONS ON ANTI-EPILEPTIC MEDICATIONS
What goes through a doctor's mind when they select a medication for patients? Can I take seizure medication if I am pregnant?
Let's solve the burning questions together with Dr Fong Si Lei!
EP.7: CAN EPILEPSY CAUSE DEATH? - A LESSON LEARNED FROM MALAYSIAN STUDY
What are the chances that death may occur to a person with epilepsy?
Dr. Khor Si Bao shares his findings with a study done on Malaysian epilepsy patients.
