Addressing Neurodevelopment, Qualify of Life and Emerging Therapies in Dravet Syndrome Patients

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Addressing Neurodevelopment, Qualify of Life and Emerging Therapies in Dravet Syndrome Patients

The combined developmental and epileptic encephalopathy of Dravet syndrome provides significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. This activity focuses on key characteristics and clinical presentations of Dravet syndrome with the aim of early identification of persons with the syndrome, timely initiation and appropriate use of approved medications, and the need for a multidisciplinary care plan, particularly as individuals transition into adulthood. Dr. Wirrell also provides an overview of investigational disease-modifying therapies.

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    Disease-Modifying Therapies

    Antisense oligonucleotide– zorevunersenHistamine antagonist– clemizole hydrochlorideSerotonin agonist– bexicaserinGene therapy– ETX101

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    Optimizing Standards of Care

    Seizure management–cannabidiol, fenfluramine, stiripentol; ketogenic diet Multidisciplinary careDravet Syndrome Foundation Transition GuideSeizure action plan

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    Improving Diagnosis

    Key features and triggersImagingDS mimicsGenetic testing

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    Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy

    Description and courseComorbiditiesSCN1A gene mutationDisease burden

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The combined developmental and epileptic encephalopathy of Dravet syndrome provides significant diagnostic and treatment challenges. This activity focuses on key characteristics and clinical presentations of Dravet syndrome with the aim of early identification of persons with the syndrome, timely initiation and appropriate use of approved medications, and the need for a multidisciplinary care plan, particularly as individuals transition into adulthood. Dr. Wirrell also provides an overview of investigational disease-modifying therapies.

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Annenberg Center for Health Sciences

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