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Dravet Syndrome Diagnosis

Scott Perry, MD, discusses how Dravet syndrome is diagnosed through a combination of clinical observation, genetic testing, and phenotypic evaluation, emphasizing the challenges and importance of early diagnosis to improve patient outcomes.

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