A Mother’s Fight Against Infantile Spasms: The Power of Instinct and Community
December 4th 2024This story highlights a mother’s journey through her daughter Addie's diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), emphasizing the critical need for early diagnosis, parental advocacy, and the strength of community support.
Quantifying Impact of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders
December 19th 2023Elizabeth M. Cassidy, MPH, research project manager at the TSC Alliance, provided clarity on a presentation at AES 2023 examining the association between TSC-associated neuropsychiatric disorders and seizure duration.
Uncovering New, Synergistic Ways to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
January 17th 2023The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s provided insight on whether the timing and combination of certain therapeutics may impact the long-term care for patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding the Goals of TSC Steps and Use of Sirolimus: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
December 20th 2022The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s provided background on the idea of TSC Steps, a trial designed to assess whether early intervention with sirolimus could significant impact disease course of tuberous sclerosis complex. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Raising the Overall Awareness for Infantile Spasms, Early Recognition of Pre-Epilepsy Diagnosis
December 6th 2022Martina Bebin, MD, MPA, professor of neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center, discussed Infantile Spasms Awareness Week, the strides made within the field, and the emphasis on early and accurate diagnosis.
Growing the Knowledge of Detection and Treatment of Infantile Spasms: Martina Bebin, MD, MPA
December 5th 2022The professor of neurology and pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Epilepsy Center provided perspective on the strides made with detection and treatment of infantile spasms. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Sirolimus Topical Gel Available for Facial Angiofibroma Associated With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
August 30th 2022The 0.2% topical gel, branded as Hyftor by Nobelpharma America, was approved in March 2022, and is indicated for individuals aged 6 years and older with TSC. It is the first topical therapy approved for this population.
TSC Alliance’s Growth Has Led to Improved Lives and Progress Toward a Cure
May 26th 2022In light of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Awareness Month throughout May, Kari Rosbeck, president and CEO, TSC Alliance, highlights what has been done to advance TSC research and how the organization is improving the diagnosis journey, access to care, and support for families.
Rare Disease Day: Updates on Rare Neurological Diseases
February 28th 2022In recognition of Rare Disease Day, the NeurologyLive® team offered an extensive update on the state of care and treatment for a wide range of rare neurological diseases, including Kleine-Levin syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and more.
Preventing TSC By Treating at the Earliest Stage: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
January 3rd 2022The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s discussed the thought behind STOPS2, a trial aimed at preventing or delaying seizure onset in tuberous sclerosis complex. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Ganaxolone’s Potential in TSC, Need for More Drug Development: Darcy Krueger, MD, PhD
December 12th 2021The director of the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s discussed the phase 2 open-label study of ganaxolone in TSC and whether drug development remains the top priority for these patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
TS Alliance Partners With Seizure Tracker to Promote Data Sharing
June 23rd 2020The partnership will combine 2 databases with robust historical data in hopes of empowering both research and physician communities and ultimately improving clinical care for patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.