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What is the definition of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy?
Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy (EIEE) is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. The disorder affects newborns, usually within the first three months of life in the form of epileptic seizures. Infants may have primarily tonic seizures (which cause stiffening of muscles of the body, generally those in the back, legs, and arms), but may also experience partial seizures, and rarely, myoclonic seizures (which cause jerks or twitches of the upper body, arms, or legs). Most infants with the disorder show underdevelopment of part or all of the cerebral hemispheres or structural anomalies. Some cases are caused by metabolic disorders or by genetic changes in several different genes. The cause for many cases can't be determined.
What are the alternative names for Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy?
  • Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Who are the top Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Local Doctors?
Experienced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Amy S. Walker
Family Medicine
Experienced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Amy S. Walker
Family Medicine

Paoli Family Medicine

250 W Lancaster Ave, Suite 120, 
Paoli, PA 
 (6.2 mi)
610-644-8069
Languages Spoken:
English
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Amy Walker is a Family Medicine provider in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Dr. Walker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Endocarditis, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

Advanced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Eric Lancaster
Neurology
Advanced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Eric Lancaster
Neurology

University Of Penn - Medical Group

915 Old Fern Hill Rd, Suite D503, 
West Chester, PA 
 (11.1 mi)
215-662-3318
Languages Spoken:
English
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Eric Lancaster is a Neurologist in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lancaster and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Isaacs' Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Ingo Helbig
Pediatrics | Neurology
Advanced in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Ingo Helbig
Pediatrics | Neurology
3401 Civic Center Blvd, 9nw, Room 55, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (21.1 mi)
215-590-1220
Languages Spoken:
English

Ingo Helbig is a Pediatrics specialist and a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helbig and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Spasmus Nutans.

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What are the latest Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Clinical Trials?
Investigations of Individuals With MEHMO Syndrome or eIF2-Pathway Related Conditions
Investigations of Individuals With MEHMO Syndrome or eIF2-Pathway Related Conditions
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 30, 2024

Summary: This observational natural history study will follow individuals with MEHMO (Mental disability, Epileptic seizure, Hypopituitarism/Hypogenitalism, Microcephaly, Obesity) syndrome or an eIF2-pathway related disorder, who have symptoms such as intellectual delay, seizures, abnormal hormone and blood sugar levels, and decreased motor skills. No current treatment for these conditions is available. A m...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center