In support of Infantile Spasms Awareness week , Monica Diaz-Greco shares her daughter’s epilepsy journey from initial onset and diagnosis of infantile spasms through a VNS implant and brain surgery.
Category Archives: Infantile Spasms
Infantile Spasms – part 2: The Hope of Research
This week on Seizing Life® we conclude our two-part episode about infantile spasms (IS) by focusing on the research being conducted to improve understanding, detection, and treatment options for IS.
Infantile Spasms – Part 1: A Medical Emergency
This week on Seizing Life®, we focus on infantile spasms (IS), a rare and particularly severe epilepsy syndrome that typically begins within the first year of life. Our panel of experts addresses everything you need to know about IS, from diagnosis, to consultation, to treatment.
Infantile Spasms: Awareness, Observation, and Intervention
A mother’s awareness of infantile spasms and persistence contributes to a positive outcome for her daughter.
Infantile Spasms: Know the Signs and Take Action (Rebroadcast)
In honor of Infantile Spasms Awareness Week, we’re rebroadcasting an important episode on this severe pediatric epilepsy.
Infantile Spasms: Know the Signs and Take Action
Learn about infantile spasms, a severe form of epilepsy, and what steps to take if you think your baby is having seizures.