Explain it to me!

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Every week, Dr. Billakota (a board certified neurology and epileptologist) breaks down a topic in neurology. This is your weekly dosage of medical knowledge, in an easy to understand format, in 10 minutes or less! The goal of this podcast is to bring neurology awareness to the average person, hopefully inspire some curiosity and encourage further learning. Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

Episode List

"Brain Health"

Sep 20th, 2023 3:03 PM

Amongst all the things advertised on social media, what actually is important for brain health? More about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

"Aphasia"

Sep 2nd, 2023 9:23 PM

Aphasia is a disorder that affects communication- verbal, written, comprehension and repetition. What causes aphasia? More about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

Cerebellum

Aug 25th, 2023 11:26 PM

The cerebellum is primarily responsible for muscle control, including balance and movement. It also plays a role in other cognitive functions such as language processing and memory. More about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

Basics of Epilepsy

Aug 5th, 2023 3:23 PM

What is epilepsy? What differentiates having seizures from having epilepsy? What are the different types of seizures that someone might have and how are they classified? Those questions answered and more- audio from a webinar I gave last month. Please follow my socials for updates on future webinars! Like what you hear? Spread the word! More information about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

"Left Brain vs Right Brain"

Jul 17th, 2023 11:18 AM

WHAT IS THE LEFT-BRAIN/RIGHT-BRAIN MYTH? The myth is that everyone has a dominant hemisphere (or side) of the brain. Left-brained people are thought to be logical and good with math and language, while right-brained people are thought to be more creative and artistic. However, now we know that although there is some dominance to the side of the brain between individuals, there is no such thing as this split brain theory. More about me: https://linktr.ee/Drbillakotamd

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