Frustration in the world of special education Feb 21, 2008
Caballero s daughter, Martha Arancibia, was diagnosed with West syndrome when she was five months old when the pair lived in Peru ... West syndrome, also known as infantile spasms, is a rare and serious form of epilepsy in infants ... What is West syndrome. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Community raises money for ill child Sep 11, 2007
The spasms are a specific type of seizure seen in an infant epileptic known as West syndrome, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Onset is predominantly in the first year of life, between 3 and 6 months. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More of this story Jul 15, 2007
The spasms are a specific type of seizures seen in an epileptic of infancy and early childhood, known as West Syndrome, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Jacob suffers from infantile spasms, which are a specific type of seizures seen in an epileptic syndrome of infancy and early childhood known as West Syndrome ... West Syndrome is often characterized by infantile spasms and mental retardation. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Father sentenced for drowning disabled son Jul 14, 2007
"Gary Burrell QC, prosecuting, told the court how Milakovic, born in Croatia and brought up in Germany, had had a series of problems after going deaf.He met Ms Hirschman, who is also deaf, at Bristol university and they both worked for Rotherham borough council as social workers specialising in helping people with disabilities.Mr Burrell said Yacob was a "much-loved and wanted child" but in June 2006 was diagnosed with West syndrome. The rare and serious form of epilepsy left the youngster... (Guardian Unlimited)
Little champs Feb 26, 2007
At 4 months old, Jon Andrew was diagnosed with West Syndrome, a rare type of epilepsy. "They're called intractable seizures because you can't control them with medicine," Kristy explained. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Getting mobileTargeted therapy 'has given Oliver a new lease of life' Feb 19, 2007
His muscles have strengthened and thanks to the use of a special "gait trainer", Oliver, who has West Syndrome, which causes epilepsy, can even join in playground games with his friends. Achievement. (BBC News -- Health)
A little too public? Privacy a concern as social online sites become fair game Jan 1, 2007
"It's what I refer to as the 'Wild West Syndrome.' It first gets settled and the laws and the norms get established.". For their part, the young leaders of the North American Federation of Temple Youth came up with a resolution asking members to think about how their postings reflect on themselves and the organization. (North County Times)
Technology: Users more wary of social sites Dec 30, 2006
It's what I refer to as the 'Wild West Syndrome. It first gets settled and the laws and the norms get established. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Questcor drug to be reviewed by FDA Aug 24, 2006
Infantile spasm is a seizure disorder of early childhood also known as West Syndrome. Typically, the child suffers a sudden bending forward and stiffening of the body, arms, and legs; there can also be arching of the torso. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
