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Dr. John Schreiber Launches SCN8A Survey and Webinar for Medical Providers in Partnership with TCSF

9/30/2019

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In partnership with The Cute Syndrome Foundation, John M. Schreiber, MD from Children's National Hospital is collecting survey data from health care providers. The survey is intended to assess comfort in ordering and interpreting genetic testing and knowledge among medical professionals about SCN8A-related epilepsy, preferred treatments, and SUDEP risk. This research will help direct future education initiatives.  Click the button below for access to the survey (Medical Professionals only, please).
SURVEY
 There is a also a free informational webinar given by Dr. Schreiber geared towards clinicians that will provide an overview of genetic evaluation in patients with refractory epilepsy with particular attention to SCN8A. This is being held by Global Genes from 1-2 pm EST on Wednesday, October 2. Please click on the following button to register. The password to access the webinar, when available is TCSF2019. 
WEBINAR
This webinar will provide a brief overview of genetic evaluation in refractory epilepsy and specific examples of how a positive test may influence management. SCN8A-related epilepsy will be discussed in detail, with attention to epilepsy phenotype, diagnostic testing, associated co-morbidities including sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, and treatment.
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  • About
    • About SCN8A
    • About Us
    • Partner Organizations
    • Volunteers
    • Sponsors
    • 2021 Annual Report
  • Families
    • Caregiver Support
    • CUTE Connections Grant Application
    • Join our SCN8A Community
    • SCN8A Warriors
    • Educational Videos
    • Reference Guide
    • Resources
    • Shareable Graphics
  • Events
    • Annual SCN8A Clinician, Researcher, and Family Gathering
    • Researcher Roundtable
    • Awareness Day
    • Virtual 5k
  • Research
    • Clinical Trials
    • Research Grants
    • SCN8A Registry
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Blog
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