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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Children with infantile spasms, a rare form of epileptic seizures, should be treated with one of three recommended therapies and the use of non-standard therapies should be strongly discouraged, ...

Infantile spasms are a distinctive form of epilepsy that typically presents in the first year of life with sudden, brief contractions of the head, trunk and limbs. The condition is frequently ...

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 ...