Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
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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
Dr. Wendy K. Chung
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Elite in Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Dr. Wendy K. Chung
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
617-355-6000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Wendy Chung is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chung is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Hypotonia, HNRNPH2-Related Disorder, and Hernia. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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 practicing medicine in London, United Kingdom. Mr. Maroofian is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

 
 
 
 
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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 practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alkuraya is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Vitrectomy.

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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: February 23, 2026

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