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Threads by Dr. Yash Shah

My posts on X about pediatric neurology, epilepsy, AI in medicine and lifelong learning, rewritten as articles. Each one links back to the original posts.

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  Seizure Rescue Medicine: Nose, Cheek or Thigh?

  When a child's seizure won't stop, every minute counts. Parents often ask me which way of giving rescue medicine works best. A recent trial gives a reassuring answer.

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  When Your EEG Monitor Talks Back: AI in Epilepsy Care

  Imagine your EEG monitor texting you: “Possible seizure at 3:12 AM. Did you feel anything?” And when you answer, it gets smarter. That's no longer science fiction. A new Nature Medicine study showed it in people with epilepsy. Here is my breakdown as an epileptologist.

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  Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Comparing the US and European Treatment Approaches

  Two recent expert papers, one from Europe and one from the United States, offer contrasting but complementary views on managing Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Here is how they compare.

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  Epilepsy Stigma: A Hidden Burden

  Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide. Despite medical advances, stigma remains one of its biggest challenges. Here is a look at its history, its impact and what we can do about it.

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  Continuous EEG in the NICU: The 2025 ACNS Guidelines

  New guidelines from the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) highlight the role of continuous video EEG (cEEG) in caring for newborns at risk of seizures. Here are the key points.

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  MNRI Therapy and Autism: What I Learned From a Patient

  I recently met a young patient with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who made remarkable progress in feeding and behavior with MNRI therapy. That inspired me to look more closely at this approach. Here is what I learned.

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  Epilepsy Clinical Pearls

  Over the years I've shared short takeaways from studies, talks and cases in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Here they are in one place.

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  Career Milestones and Our Team

  A few highlights from my training and practice, from residency and research awards to the care our team provides today.

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  Lifelong Learning: Tools and Habits

  Medicine never stops changing, so neither can we. Here's how I've used note-taking and spaced-repetition tools to keep learning.