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Posted by: Mike Patrick, MD on Mar 20, 2026

Health care providers are seeing an interesting trend as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Functional movement disorder is on the rise in teenagers. The cause? Some experts say screen time habits may play a part, but more research is needed to determine the exact reason.

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When a Seizure Isn’t Epilepsy
When a child falls down and starts jerking their body, most people assume that the child is having an epileptic seizure. But sometimes this is not the case. Children can have events that look like seizures but actually are non-epileptic events.
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Concussion and Prolonged Symptoms in Younger Children
The type of patient that usually comes to mind first when one thinks about concussion is the young athlete. Concussion is also common in early childhood, however: young children are naturally inclined to explore as they learn about and experience their world.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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What Are Seizure Clusters?

Dec 10, 2025

Some people with epilepsy can have clusters of seizures which are often called “seizure clusters.” They can be very confusing to recognize. Seizure clusters are seizures that start and stop, but occur in groups one right after another. Read More

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What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Sep 25, 2025

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare but serious condition that gradually weakens muscles and changes how families live each day. From early signs and diagnosis to current treatments and groundbreaking research, learn how doctors and scientists are bringing hope to boys with Duchenne and their families. Read More

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Improving Patient Care Through Teamwork

Sep 17, 2025

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disease that causes muscle weakness, eventual loss of the ability to walk, and failure of the heart and lung. Boys with DMD typically do not survive past their twenties, but standardization of care and cutting edge research is changing this outlook. Read More

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Epilepsy Monitoring: What to Expect

Aug 22, 2025

Monitoring, which is an in-patient procedure, makes it possible for your child’s medical team to determine if concerning events are seizures as well as where in the brain seizures are occurring. Read More

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The Road to Recovery After Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

Jan 15, 2025

Selective dorsal rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure where some of the sensory nerves in the back are cut to decrease spasticity in the legs.  Read More

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Cerebral Palsy: What Is It?

Oct 02, 2024

By receiving comprehensive medical care and participating in therapies, people with CP can continuously work to build skills and participate actively at school and in the community. Read More

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Neurology, Mental Health and How Social Workers Can Help Your Family

May 23, 2024

We support you in a crisis and even before a crisis arises. If you meet with a social worker to discuss your mental health, you might expect to share how you have been feeling and thoughts that you may be having. Read More

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Hydrocephalus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prenatal Interventions

Apr 16, 2024

The diagnosis of hydrocephalus, often described as "water on the brain," can be a source of concern and numerous questions for parents. This condition involves an excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, potentially leading to increased pressure and affecting brain function. Read More