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What is the definition of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence?
Juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE) is a genetic epilepsy with onset occurring around puberty. JAE is characterized by sporadic occurrence of absence seizures, frequently associated with a long-life prevalence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) and sporadic myoclonic jerks.
What are the alternative names for Epilepsy Juvenile Absence?
  • Epilepsy juvenile absence
  • Childhood absence epilepsy
  • JAE
  • Juvenile absence epilepsy
Who are the top Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Local Doctors?
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Neurology

7200 Cambridge St, 9th Floor, BCM 609-1, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Atul Maheshwari, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Atul Maheshwari specializes in Neurology (Brain and Spine) and works at BCM Neurology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2273. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Maheshwari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Maheshwari is board certified in Certifications:Neurology From The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology;Clinical Neurophysiology From The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology;Epilepsy From The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Maheshwari is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Referral may be required
Vancouver, BC, CA 

Terrance Snutch practices practicing medicine in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Snutch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Neurology
Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Neurology
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Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
Greeneville, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Arvo Kanna, MD, became a neurologist because he was deeply fascinated by the complexities of the human brain. “My job is like piecing together a puzzle, where I use a patient’s medical history along with examination and tests to find an accurate diagnosis.” Dr. Kanna believes that a strong patient-physician relationship is one of the most important tools a doctor can have. “Creating a personal connection is essential,” he says. “It lets the patient know that you genuinely care.”. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kanna is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

What are the latest Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Clinical Trials?
A Single-center, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Crossover Study Evaluating NPT 2042 Versus Placebo in Subjects Aged 16-75 Years With Genetic Generalized Epilepsy (GGE) and Absence Seizures

Summary: This study will compare the effect of NPT 2042 and placebo in subjects with GGE on the frequency and duration of electroencephalographic absence seizures, separated by a 14-day washout period. The study will be a single-center, double-blind, crossover study with subjects receiving either NPT 2042 BID orally or matching placebo BID in each of two treatment periods. Two doses of NPT 2042 will be eva...

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A Prospective, Case-control Evaluation of Ketogenic Dietary Therapy for New-onset Childhood Absence Epilepsy

Summary: The ketogenic diet is a medical therapy for epilepsy that is used nearly predominantly for refractory epilepsy (after 2-3 drugs have been tried and failed). However, there is both published evidence for first-line use (infantile spasms, Glut1 deficiency syndrome) and also anecdotal experience (families choosing to change the child's (or the family' own) diet rather than use anticonvulsant medicati...

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