Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
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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?
Atul Maheshwari
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence

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. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Terrance P. Snutch
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Elite in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Vancouver, BC, CA 

Terrance Snutch practices in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Snutch is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine, Absence Seizure, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

 
 
 
 
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Arvo Kanna
Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Neurology
Advanced in Epilepsy Juvenile Absence
Neurology

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. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss.

What are the latest Epilepsy Juvenile Absence Clinical Trials?
A Randomized, Dose-Finding and Confirmatory, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Multicenter Study With a 2 Stage Adaptive Design and Randomized Withdrawal to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Brivaracetam as Monotherapy in Patients 2 to 25 Years of Age With Childhood Absence Epilepsy or Juvenile Absence Epilepsy

Summary: The purpose of the study is to test the efficacy, safety and tolerability of brivaracetam monotherapy in study participants 2 to 25 years of age inclusive with childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) or juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE).

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A MULTICENTER, OPEN-LABEL, SINGLE-ARM STUDY TO EVALUATE LONG-TERM SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY OF BRIVARACETAM IN STUDY PARTICIPANTS WITH CHILDHOOD ABSENCE EPILEPSY OR JUVENILE ABSENCE EPILEPSY

Summary: The purpose of the study is to investigate the long-term safety and tolerability of brivaracetam in study participants with childhood absence epilepsy or juvenile absence epilepsy.

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