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- Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome - Trevor . . .
Because diagnosis is complex and early intervention may lead to improved outcomes, clinicians should consider treatment when Lennox-Gastaut syndrome symptoms are present, even in the absence of a formal diagnosis
- Expert Opinion on the Management of Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome: Treatment . . .
Current evidence favors the continued use of sodium valproate (VPA) as the first-line treatment for patients with newly diagnosed de novo LGS If VPA is ineffective alone, evidence supports lamotrigine, or subsequently rufinamide, as adjunctive therapy
- Diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and strategies for early recognition
This paper reviews the challenges in making an early diagnosis of LGS, explores current diagnostic criteria, and discusses strategies for early diagnosis, drawing upon relevant literature and research studies
- Diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and strategies for early . . .
Although there is progress with precision medicine targeted at specific causes, the term LGS still remains useful as a diagnosis in defining treatment options, as well as overall prognosis
- Lennox- Gastaut syndrome (LGS) cognitive impairment and seizure onset . . .
Patients with Lennox- Gastaut syndrome LGS are recommended to undergo review by a neurologist on annual basis which includes required assessments for diagnosis and treatment plans
- Expanding the Treatment Landscape for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Current . . .
Drug-refractory seizures are a hallmark and treatment is further complicated by its multiple morbidities, which evolve over the patient’s lifetime This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current and future options for the treatment of seizures associated with LGS
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Treatment Options Explained
Treatment options include various antiepileptic drugs, with valproic acid often used as a first-line treatment, while newer options like cannabidiol and fenfluramine have shown promise in reducing seizures in clinical trials
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Because diagnosis is complex and early intervention may lead to improved outcomes, clinicians should consider treatment when Lennox-Gastaut syndrome symptoms are present, even in the absence of a formal diagnosis
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