Publications by authors named "Danae Andreopoulos-Malikotsinas"
Epilepsia Open
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- - The study examined the occurrence, causes, and effectiveness of genetic testing in infants with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) in Tasmania, focusing on those diagnosed between 2011 and 2016 who had experienced seizures before age 2 and other related symptoms.
- - Among the 16 identified cases, the incidence of infantile DEEs was found to be 0.44 per 1,000 infants per year, with structural causes in 5 cases and genetic factors in 6 cases, using gene panels and whole exome sequencing (WES).
- - The research highlights that a methodical approach combining clinical imaging and advanced genetic testing significantly improves diagnostic outcomes for infantile DEEs, which can aid in
