Lucknow, 18 September, 2024: Medanta has inaugurated its Pediatric Epilepsy Care Clinic in Lucknow, providing an innovative and specialized facility for children and adolescents afflicted with epilepsy. The ceremonial inauguration was graced by the presence of Senior and famed Pediatricians Dr. Sanjay Niranjan, Dr. A C Chawla and Dr. Rashmi Kumar, former Head of Pediatrics at KGMC, underscoring the clinic’s commitment to exemplary pediatric care. The clinic focuses on the unique requirements of pediatric epilepsy, which often demands different approaches than adult-onset epilepsy, exhibiting more nuanced symptoms and genetic influences. The establishment is structured to offer thorough, long-term care, customized to the developmental needs of younger patients. The new Pediatric Epilepsy Care Clinic at Medanta in Lucknow offers expert evaluations by pediatric neurologists, advanced diagnostics including EEG and video EEG monitoring, 3T MRI for detailed brain imaging, and genetic testing. Treatment options include medication management with anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), ketogenic diet therapy and surgical interventions for drug-resistant epilepsy. The clinic also provides multidisciplinary support with a pediatric epilepsy care nurse, psychologists, therapists from the Child Development Centre, and a dietician trained in epilepsy care. The clinic also offers a dedicated video EEG lab, in-house genetic testing, specialized dietary therapy, and advanced 3T MRI and PET for surgery evaluations. Dr. Rakesh Kapoor, Medical Director at Medanta, Lucknow, said, "The Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic is an extension of our commitment to providing cutting-edge healthcare. Epilepsy in children can have a profound impact on their development and with this clinic, we aim to give families access to world-class treatment options right here in Lucknow." The dedicated team at the clinic includes Dr. Richa Tiwari, Associate Consultant with an MD in Pediatrics and DM in Pediatric Neurology from AIIMS, New Delhi; Dr. Rakesh, Consultant with an MD in Pediatrics and DM in Neurology; and Dr. Mukund, Associate Consultant with an MD in Pediatrics and DM in Neurology. The clinic will be operational every Thursday. Dr. Richa Tiwari stated, “Global statistics reveal that 3-5 in every 1000 children, or 0.5 to 1%, are affected by epilepsy, with one in every 10,000 potentially requiring emergency care. Our aim is to offer specialized, comprehensive care to meet the unique needs of children with epilepsy. We are excited to launch this clinic to provide advanced care with our experienced team, improving the quality of life for young patients and their families.”