Por qué es un doctor de primer nivel/Professional statement/Perché è un dottore di prim’ordine
Professor Matthew Walker is a top neurological clinician and expert in the field of epilepsy and neurological sleep disorders. A Cambridge graduate, he treats these disorders from his Queen's Square London clinic. He is a pioneer in his research field and has published 100s of articles, book chapters, and books.
In addition, he is head of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy at University College London, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and also serves as a council member of national and international epilepsy boards and associations. He received the Ambassador for Epilepsy award from the International League Against Epilepsy in 2013.
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Epilepsy
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Hypersomnia
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Narcolepsy
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Neurological disorders
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Parasomnias
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Restless legs syndrome
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Sleep disorders
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Sleepwalking
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Women and epilepsy (part 2): pregnancy, breastfeeding and safety
Women with epilepsy have extra considerations during pregnancy, breastfeeding and life as a new mum, but this doesn’t have to lessen their quality of motherhood. Professor Matthew Walker explains if seizures and epilepsy medication can harm a baby in the womb and provides breastfeeding and safety considerations for new mums with epilepsy. (Part 2 of 2 – see part 1 for epilepsy and hormones, periods and contraception)
Women and epilepsy (part 1): hormones, periods and contraception
The female body can have a profound effect on epilepsy. Unbeknownst to many, hormones, menstrual cycles and contraception measures play a part in the management of the condition. Matthew Walker, a leading specialist and researcher in the field of epilepsy, explains the connection between women and epilepsy.
Parasomnias explained: what are they and how are they treated?
Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders such as night terrors, sleepwalking and sleep behavioural disorders. They happen during REM and non-REM sleep and can be very troublesome for those who are affected by them. Professor Matthew Walker is on hand to explain what these are, why they happen and how they are dealt with.
Ongoing research: new epilepsy drugs and treatment
Epilepsy, as with many conditions involving the brain, is complex and can be challenging to treat. In this article, Professor Matthew Walker, Professor of Neurology in the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy at University College London, explains five areas of research currently being explored to further improve the management of epilepsy and seizures.
Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE): What are my next treatment options?
Epilepsy treatment, while overall very successful, can function differently in some patients. Some people with epilepsy are resistant to epilepsy medication and rely on other treatment methods to control their seizures. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurological clinician, expert in the field of epilepsy and a winner of the Top Doctor 2018 awards, explains why epilepsy medication doesn’t work on everyone with the condition and describes the next available treatment options.
Hypersomnia: what is excessive sleepiness and can it be treated?
Hypersomnia is a sleep condition characterised by daytime or excessive sleepiness. It can vary in intensity and can have different causes. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurologist, explains what hypersomnia is, its causes and the unfortunate effects this problem can have on people’s lives.