Bringing equity to infantile spasms - Boston Children's Answers

Summary

The article discusses a new online training program designed to help pediatricians promptly recognize and refer cases of infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), a form of epilepsy common in infancy associated with conditions like tuberous sclerosis complex and Trisomy 21. The course, provided by OPENPediatrics, includes lectures and videos, aiming to reduce diagnosis delays, particularly in infants from marginalized communities, in order to combat healthcare disparities in the treatment of this neurological disorder.