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Enhancing outcomes in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Disease insights and management strategies

5

Accredited (Credits: 2)
Free
1h 49min
Audio: English +1
Subtitles: German +5

Synopsis

This CME accredited course provides a comprehensive overview of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), examining its neurophysiologic and genetic foundations, hallmark clinical features, and evolving diagnostic frameworks. Faculty review characteristic seizure types, EEG patterns, and the broader cognitive and behavioral comorbidities that contribute to disease burden and caregiver impact. Evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies are discussed within the context of international guideline recommendations and real-world resource variability. The program also explores disparities in access to care, multidisciplinary management approaches, and emerging advances in precision medicine and therapeutic innovation. Together, this activity offers clinicians a practical, global perspective to support timely diagnosis and optimized long-term management of LGS. This program is supported by an independent medical education grant from Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

Objectives

  • Describe the neurophysiological and genetic factors underpinning LGS, highlighting key pathophysiological processes
  • Review the utility, accuracy, and limitations of current diagnostic tools in confirming a diagnosis of LGS and guiding treatment decisions
  • Compare diagnosis and treatment guidelines across key regions
  • Analyze the epidemiology, QOL impact, healthcare utilization, and caregiver challenges associated with LGS
  • Evaluate the range of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment strategies, including the rationale for therapy selection and combination approaches
  • Identify critical gaps in current treatment strategies for the long-term management of LGS across diverse healthcare settings

Accreditation

This course is accredited with 2 ECMEC credits valid in 26 countries. To claim your credits take the evaluation (satisfaction survey and evaluation questionnaire). You have 3 attempts for the evaluation. You need to pass the evaluation with a sufficient score to validate the course. Your diploma is issued instantaneously and sent to your email.

See more information on the accreditation at: Accreditation

Duration

1h 49min

Target audience

Neurology, Pediatrics, Clinical neurophysiology

Authors

Prof. Andreea Nissenkorn

Prof. Andreea Nissenkorn is a Pediatric Neurologist at Wolfson Medical Center, where she leads a clinic for children with epilepsy and rare genetic disorders. Her research focuses on genetic epilepsies involving voltage-gated sodium and potassium channels, with an emphasis on precision medicine and personalized treatment approaches.

Conflicts of interests statement:

The author declares of having received honoraria or consultation fees from Medison and research support from Neopharm.

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What you will learn

Before you begin

  • Pre-course assessment: please complete to help us personalize your learning experience

Recognizing Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

  • Faculty Introduction
  • Clinical Presentation
  • Electroclinical Features and Diagnosis
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Understanding the Burden of LGS

  • Comorbidities and Quality of Life
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Tools for Timely and Accurate LGS Identification

  • Diagnostic Criteria and EEG Features
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

LGS Diagnosis and Treatment Across Regions

  • Global Guidelines and Regional Practice
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Evidence-Based Strategies for Treating LGS

  • Multimodal Treatment Strategies
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Missing links in LGS

  • Emerging Innovations and Unmet Needs
  • Perspectives Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
  • Closing Remarks

Accreditation - Evaluation

  • Satisfaction survey
  • Multiple-choice test

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