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Seconds Can Change A Life: Recognizing And Responding To Infantile Spasms
Infantile spasms also known as West syndrome is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that affects infants. These seizures are brief frequent jerks, which could result in long-term developmental issues should they not be treated quickly. Knowing the symptoms of infantile jerks as an adult can change the course of your child’s development. Act…
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Time-Sensitive: Recognizing And Reacting To Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)
Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, is a rare and serious type of epilepsy that affects babies. These seizures are short repeated jerks that can result in developmental issues later on if they are not identified and treated quickly. Knowing the signs of infantile jerks as the parent can make a huge difference in…