Publications by authors named "Blair Germain"
Article Synopsis
- Epileptic encephalopathies are complex epilepsy syndromes characterized by seizures, cognitive and behavioral issues, and sometimes early mortality, necessitating better treatments.
- The 2015 Neurobiology of Disease in Children symposium focused on diagnosis, treatment status, pathogenesis, and future research directions related to these conditions.
- The article compiles key presentations and discussions from the symposium, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for more research.
Autism spectrum disorder in children is a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties with social communication and behavior. Growing scientific evidence in addition to clinical practice has led the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to categorize several disorders into the broader category of autism spectrum disorder. As more is learned about how autism spectrum disorder manifests, progress has been made toward better clinical management including earlier diagnosis, care, and when specific interventions are required.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF