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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?
Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Reza Maroofian
Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Reza Maroofian

UCL Queen Square Institute Of Neurology

London, ENG, GB 

Reza Maroofian practices in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Maroofian is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Fowzan S. Alkuraya
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Fowzan S. Alkuraya
Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
300 Longwood Ave, Fegan 10, 
Boston, MA 
617-355-6000
Languages Spoken:
English

Fowzan Alkuraya is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alkuraya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Vitrectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Nicola Specchio
Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Nicola Specchio
Rome, IT 

Nicola Specchio practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Specchio is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, CLN2 Disease, and Seizures.

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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: August 01, 2025

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