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What is the definition of Rasmussen Encephalitis?
Rasmussen encephalitis is a chronic inflammatory neurological disease that usually affects only one hemisphere of the brain. Rasmussen encephalitis is characterized by frequent and severe seizures, loss of motor skills and speech, paralysis on one side of the body (hemiparesis), inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), and mental deterioration. While the cause of Rasmussen encephalitis is unknown, there is evidence that in many patients it is an autoimmune disorder.
What are the alternative names for Rasmussen Encephalitis?
  • Rasmussen encephalitis
  • RE
Who are the top Rasmussen Encephalitis Local Doctors?
Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Renu K. Pokharna
Neurology
Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Renu K. Pokharna
Neurology

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

8 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 420, 
Columbia, SC 
 (50.6 mi)
803-545-6050
Languages Spoken:
English
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Renu Pokharna is a Neurologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Pokharna and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Seizures, and Headache.

Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Robert B. Wildman
Neurology
Advanced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Robert B. Wildman
Neurology

University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
 (72.2 mi)
843-792-1414
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Wildman is a Neurologist in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wildman and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Wildman is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Brett G. Lewis
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Rasmussen Encephalitis
Dr. Brett G. Lewis
Internal Medicine

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

14 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 320, 
Columbia, SC 
 (50.6 mi)
803-434-6771
Experience:
12+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Brett Lewis is an Internal Medicine provider in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Lewis has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rasmussen Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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What are the latest Rasmussen Encephalitis Clinical Trials?
Observational Study on Patients With Rasmussen Encephalitis Treated With Adalimumab: Efficacy and Tolerance in the Short and Long Term
Observational Study on Patients With Rasmussen Encephalitis Treated With Adalimumab: Efficacy and Tolerance in the Short and Long Term
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Other

Summary: Since the initial study of cases reported between 2009 and 2015, adalimumab has become in France the immunomodulatory reference treatment used after failure of corticosteroids and immunoglobulins before a possible recourse to the hemispherotomy. This observational study is intended to document the long-term efficacy and safety of Adalimumab therapy in patients with Rasmussen encephalitis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center