Infantile spasms, or West syndrome, is a rare condition marked by subtle seizures in a baby, usually within their first year of life. While the seizures may be subtle, they can have serious ...

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 ...

Martina Bebin, MD, MPA, professor of neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center, discussed Infantile Spasms Awareness Week, the strides made within the field, and the emphasis on ...

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.

HOUSTON -- Babies with infantile spasms often go undiagnosed and untreated for weeks, researchers reported here. In a survey of parents of 100 children with the condition, only 29% were seen by an ...

June 15, 2012 — The American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society have released new guidelines on the medical management of infantile spasms in children. The guideline updates the last ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...