The Lancet Publishes an Article by SUMS Professor of Epileptology, Dr. Ali Akbar Asadi-Pooya

The Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Dr. Hashempour, announced the publication of an educational article authored by Dr. Ali Akbar Asadi-Pooya, SUMS professor of epileptology and one of the world’s top 2% researchers (according to the World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists published by Stanford University Ranking in 2022), in The Lancet.

The article, titled “Adult Epilepsy”, explores the complexities of adult epilepsy and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research findings, diagnosis methods, treatment strategies, and lifestyle considerations for patients with epilepsy. It concludes by outlining the promising future directions in epilepsy management, mentioning that new diagnostic and treatment prospects, such as automatic wearable seizure detection devices, laser interstitial thermal therapy, and precision medicine based on the genetic causes of epilepsy are under clinical implementation.

Dr. Asadi-Pooya’s article in The Lancet, the second most prestigious medical journal in the world, serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing this neurological condition, which has profound neurobiological, cognitive, psychological, and social implications. This comprehensive work and other scientific publications by Dr. Asadi-Pooya showcase his expertise and dedication to advancing professional understanding of this critical field of medicine.