Jitendra Kumar Sahu

ORCID: 0000-0001-5194-9951
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Research Areas
  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
  • Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
  • Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
  • Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
  • Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
  • Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
  • Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
  • Parasitic infections in humans and animals
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Virology and Viral Diseases
  • Neurological disorders and treatments
  • Hereditary Neurological Disorders
  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
  • Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • Genomics and Rare Diseases

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
2016-2025

The Center For Rural Development
2025

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
2025

Gandhi Medical College
2024

Lovely Professional University
2022-2023

John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2023

Kiryu University
2022

University of Delhi
2022

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
2019-2020

Berhampur University
2019

Summary Purpose: Intravenous lorazepam is considered the drug of first choice for control acute convulsive seizures. However, resource or personnel constraints necessitate study alternative routes and medications. This compared efficacy adverse effects intranasal versus intravenous in children aged 6–14 years who presented with Methods: was a randomized open‐label conducted at an Indian hospital from August 2008 to April 2009. One hundred forty‐one consecutive convulsing emergency room were...

10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02949.x article EN Epilepsia 2011-01-28

Abstract Objective Through international collaboration, we evaluated the phenotypic aspects of a multiethnic cohort KCNT1‐related epilepsy and explored genotype‐phenotype correlations associated with frequently encountered variants. Methods A cross‐sectional analysis children harboring pathogenic or likely KCNT1 variants was completed. Children one two more common recurrent were compared rest for presence particular characteristics. Results Twenty‐seven (15 males, mean age = 40.8 months)...

10.1111/epi.16480 article EN Epilepsia 2020-03-13

The opsoclonus–myoclonus syndrome is a rare and distinct neurological disorder characterised by rapid multidirectional conjugate eye movements (opsoclonus), myoclonus ataxia, along with behavioural changes in adults irritability children. Sometimes it due to self-limiting presumed para-infectious brainstem encephalitis but may also represent non-metastatic manifestation of neuroblastoma children small cell carcinoma the lung adults. In this article, we will describe clinical features,...

10.1136/practneurol-2011-000017 article EN Practical Neurology 2011-05-05

Abstract Objective Literature on the genotypic spectrum of Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome (IESS) in children is scarce developing countries. This multicentre collaboration evaluated and phenotypic landscape genetic IESS Indian children. Methods Between January 2021 June 2022, this cross‐sectional study was conducted at six centers India. Children with genetically confirmed IESS, without definite structural‐genetic structural‐metabolic etiology, were recruited underwent detailed...

10.1002/epi4.12811 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Epilepsia Open 2023-08-19

Introduction Pediatric hemifacial spasm (HFS) is rare, presenting early in infancy, and often fraught with subsequent psychomotor intellectual deficits. Fourth ventricular hamartoma (FVH) a rare cause of HFS only 5 cases reported literature. While Gamma-knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has been used to treat hypothalamic hamartomas, this the first case FVH treated primary GKRS. Case Presentation A two-year-old female presented persistent episodes spasms dystonic posturing an resistance medication....

10.1159/000543470 article EN Pediatric Neurosurgery 2025-01-09

Micronutrient deficiencies continue to be an important concern in India, particularly among mothers and young children. Food fortification fortified rice as a scalable cost-effective solution, has been accepted critical intervention address these deficiencies. Our analysis examines how food can improve the health of children India. Focusing on vital window first 1,000 days since conception child, we examine benefits fortification, incidence micronutrient deficiencies, incorporation foods...

10.3389/fnut.2025.1517247 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Nutrition 2025-03-03

<h3>Objective:</h3> Gingival overgrowth is an important adverse effect of phenytoin (PHT) therapy, occurring in about half the patients. This study aimed to evaluate oral folic acid supplementation (0.5 mg/day) for prevention PHT-induced gingival (PIGO) children with epilepsy aged 6–15 years on PHT monotherapy 6 months. <h3>Methods:</h3> was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted at tertiary level hospital from May 2008 June 2009. Children started within last 1 month...

10.1212/wnl.0b013e3182152844 article EN Neurology 2011-04-12

Abstract Objectives Considering the dearth of literature on West syndrome (WS) from South Asian countries, this study aimed to evaluate management practices in Asia by an online survey and meta‐analysis. Methods An questionnaire was sent 223 pediatric neurologists/pediatricians India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh. Their responses were evaluated supplemented a Results Of 125 received (response rate: 56%), around 60% responders observed male preponderance approximate...

10.1002/epi4.12419 article EN Epilepsia Open 2020-07-20

We read with great interest the report by Sourbron et al. 1 entitled "Medical Treatment in Infants and Young Children Epilepsy: Off-label Use of Antiseizure Medications.Survey Report ILAE Task Force Medical Therapies Children".We want to congratulate authors on this timely article that explores occurrence off-label anti-seizure medicine use.It analyzes prescription behavior over 500 neurologists worldwide six different epilepsy syndromes, including Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome...

10.1002/epi4.12895 article EN cc-by Epilepsia Open 2024-01-13
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