BALTIMORE -- Children with infantile spasms were not likely to have a sibling who also had infantile spasms, other forms of epilepsy, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a retrospective cohort study ...

Infantile spasms Infantile spasms syndrome is a rare childhood epilepsy disorder. Since some evidence suggests that earlier treatment is associated with better outcomes, providers are encouraged to ...

The antiepileptic drug vigabatrin has been shown to be one of the best treatments against a special form of epilepsy in infants, called infantile spasm. However, its use has been limited in many ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 6, 2016 -- Many infants with a rare form of epilepsy known as infantile spasms aren't promptly diagnosed, and that delay can lead to devastating health consequences, new research ...

Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), often called infantile spasms, is the most common form of epilepsy seen during infancy. Prompt diagnosis and referral to a neurologist are essential. But ...

HOUSTON — A new survey has uncovered substantial delays in diagnosing and treating infantile spasms (IS), which could severely affect the outcome of these children. Doctors have to take some ...

Infantile spasms represent a severe epileptic encephalopathy predominantly affecting early childhood, with West syndrome constituting a well‐defined clinical subset marked by a triad of spasms, ...

December 1st-7th, 2024 is Infantile Spasms Awareness Week (ISAW): “Spot the Signs”, “Time is Brain”, MOVE FAST! Quick Action Can Prevent Brain Damage! *Giveaway Below* I’m thrilled to partner with TSC ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - This week is Infantile Spasms Awareness Week, a time dedicated to making sure parents are aware of the signs of what doctors say is a medical emergency. Infantile spasms are ...

Infantile spasms (IS) are a rare, but serious type of seizure, occurring in 1 in 2,000 children, which can cause catastrophic, permanent damage to a child's developing brain. The seizures include ...

Healio spoke with Eric Kossoff, MD, about screening, diagnosing and treating infantile spasms. “Infantile spasms is a condition that we actually do see a fair bit of,” he said. “Although it’s ...

One survey indicated that two-thirds of providers utilize ACTH as first-line treatment for patients with IS. 1 Recent studies show that ACTH is not only successful at treating spasms, but is also ...