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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre says members of its neurology team have taken part in a major international conference focused on epilepsy care and research.<\/em><\/p>

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The hospital confirmed that its team was represented at the 2025 American Epilepsy Society (AES) Meeting<\/strong> by Dr Gaden Osborne<\/strong>, neurologist and chair of subspecialty services, Kesha Willock<\/strong>, a registered nurse and EEG technician, and Dr Ranisha Hazlewood<\/strong>, a neurology registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AES meeting is one of the world\u2019s leading forums for epilepsy specialists, bringing together clinicians and researchers to discuss the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of the condition.<\/p>

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In a statement, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre said participation in the conference allows its specialists to remain current with international best practices and emerging research.<\/p>

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Hospital officials said the knowledge gained would be applied locally, with the aim of improving epilepsy diagnosis, patient care and long-term support for individuals and families across Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The medical centre added that continued professional development plays a key role in strengthening specialist services within the public health system, noting that improved training ultimately leads to better patient outcomes.<\/p>

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