All About Infantile Spasms - Shaun Hussain, MD - UCLAMDChat
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
Explore infantile spasms with UCLA pediatric epilepsy specialist Dr. Shaun Hussain in this informative talk. Discover the common causes, diagnosis methods, and treatment options for this neurological condition. Learn about the latest clinical and research developments, including video EEG, GABA Train, ACTH vs Pensinula therapy, ketogenic diet, and surgical interventions. Gain insights into paradoxical responsive seizures, CBD usage, and associated risks. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing audience inquiries about infantile spasms.
Syllabus
Intro
Vocabulary
How common is infantile spasms
Worst case scenario
Video EEG
GABA Train
ACTH vs Pensinula
Therapy Protocol
Paradoxical Responsive Seizures
Ketogenic Diet
Remaining Drugs
Surgery
Sanjay Gupta
CBD
Risks
Questions
Taught by
UCLA Health