Dravet / en Today marks International Dravet syndrome Awareness Day /solutions/magazine/detail/article/today-marks-international-dravet-syndrome-awareness-day <span>Today marks International Dravet syndrome Awareness Day</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-author-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> Mike Davis, Patient Value Neurology &amp; Europe/International Solutions </div> <span><span lang about="/user/8671" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype content="Nathalie.Vandenbruaene@ucb.com">Vandenbruaene …</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-06-23T08:33:51+02:00" title="Thursday 23 June 2022 - 08:33">Thu 23/06/2022 - 08:33</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-author-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-above field__items"> <article class="media media--type-image media--view-mode-default"> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__items"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/ucb_header_image/public/author_images/Mike_Davis_2_2.jpg.webp?itok=ZeplMHuT" width="50" height="62" alt typeof="foaf:Image"> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-newsroom-content field--type-text-long field--label-above field__items"> <p><br> Often described as a complex form of epilepsy, Dravet syndrome is a rare, devastating, and life-long condition that begins in infancy and is marked by frequent treatment-resistant seizures, significant developmental and motor impairments that persist into adulthood, and an increased risk of sudden death.</p> <p>On this day we recognize, honour, and celebrate every advocacy organization and those dedicated families from around the world who are fundraising and raising awareness of Dravet syndrome.&nbsp;</p> <p>By raising awareness, we can increase knowledge in the general public; improve early diagnosis; assure that patient families have the information they need to manage their loved one’s care; and reduce the feelings of isolation faced by patients and their families.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyone who has worked or is working with patients and families living with Dravet Syndrome knows that the condition needs to be managed round the clock, 365 days a year.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a company we have witnessed first-hand the remarkable work being done by caregivers, nurses, doctors, therapists, and researchers to make every day a little better for Dravet patients and their families. 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