(VIDEO) Advanced Care for Seizures

What happens when seizures are difficult to diagnose or manage? Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides specialized monitoring to help physicians better understand seizure activity and develop personalized treatment plans. Brian Wolf, MD, a neurologist with First Physicians Group, explains how continuous video EEG monitoring works, who may benefit from an EMU stay […]

(VIDEO) Genetic Counseling & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

smh HealthCasts with Genetic Counselor Cecilia Delisanti

What can genetic testing tell you during pregnancy—and what can’t it tell you? Cecilia Delisanti, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor with First Physicians Group Maternal-Fetal Medicine, explains prenatal genetic counseling, including carrier screening, NIPT (cell-free DNA), diagnostic testing and ultrasound findings. She also discusses how genetic counselors help families understand their individual risks, navigate uncertain […]