Dr. Nandan Yardi | Partner and Owner, Vatsal (Yardi) Hospital
- Dr. Yardi is the Partner and Owner of the Vatsal (Yardi) Hospital.
- He is a member of the Publications Council of the International League Against Epilepsy.
Podcast
Overview
Join us in an insightful conversation with Dr. Nandan Yardi, an esteemed medical professional based in Pune, India, and the US. As a distinguished paediatric neurologist specialising in epilepsy, Dr. Yardi shares his journey, expertise, and the transformative impact of technology on epilepsy care. From dispelling myths to exploring cutting-edge research, delve into the intersection of epilepsy, mental health, and the promising future of treatments.
[00:50] – About Dr. Nandan Yardi
- Dr. Yardi is the Partner and Owner of the Vatsal (Yardi) Hospital.
- He is a member of the Publications Council of the International League Against Epilepsy.
- He is an editor and chief of the ILAE Wikipedia Epilepsy Initiative.
- Dr. Yardi is a Senior Consultant, Associate Professor of paediatrics, paediatric neurology and childhood and adult Epileptologist.
- He has been recognised and felicitated several times.
[04:38] – Tell us about epilepsy. How does it differ from other kinds of occasional seizures?
- Epilepsy is defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures.
- Occasional seizures can be situational and caused by factors like dehydration or environmental triggers.
- Epilepsy involves more than two unprovoked seizures or a single seizure indicating a likelihood of future seizures.
[12:18] – Are there any major challenges in diagnosing epilepsy?
- Diagnosing epilepsy faces obstacles due to stigma, lack of awareness, and a large treatment gap.
- Approximately 80% of epilepsy patients do not seek treatment or lack access to it.
- Efforts in increasing awareness and encouraging patients to come forward with their concerns are essential in diagnosis.
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- Dr. Yardi is the Partner and Owner of the Vatsal (Yardi) Hospital.
- He is a member of the Publications Council of the International League Against Epilepsy.
- He is an editor and chief of the ILAE Wikipedia Epilepsy Initiative.
- Dr. Yardi is a Senior Consultant, Associate Professor of paediatrics, paediatric neurology and childhood and adult Epileptologist.
- He has been recognised and felicitated several times.
