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Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders Textbook Published
Two decades after the first edition, a third edition of the definitive textbook on stroke in children -- Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders -- has been published by Demos Medical Publishing of New York City. Lead author E.
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Study Presented before the American Headache Society Finds Parents May Play Role in their Kids Migraine Headache Pain
According to preliminary results of an ongoing study at Columbus Childrens Hospital, to be presented at the American Headache Societys June meeting in Chicago, parents of adolescents with migraines may have an influence on the level of pain reported.
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome Textbook Published
Eleven years after the first edition, a new edition of the Sturge-Weber Syndrome textbook has been published by the Sturge-Weber Foundation in New Jersey. Co-author E. Steve Roach, MD, is chief of Neurology and vice-chair of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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Helping the Sickest Children Navigate the Health Care System
Dealing with the health care system can be frustrating no matter who you are, or how healthy you tend to be. Think, though, of the children who have long-term, serious conditions. A child with cerebral palsy, for example, may need special equipment just to survive.
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Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor of the central nervous system that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. It affects up to 300 children annually. Most cases have no known cause and result from genetic changes that happen by chance.
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Rett Syndrome Clinic
Children with Rett syndrome often need to see many specialists. Some families must travel for an entire day to visit a physician or team who understands and treats the condition. That’s why Nationwide Children’s offers a Rett syndrome clinic so patients and families can see multiple specialists during one visit.
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Ketogenic Diet
Patients who have seizures that are difficult to treat may benefit from a ketogenic diet, which is a high-fat, adequate-protein and low-carbohydrate dietary program.
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Post Concussive Syndrome: When Concussion Symptoms Linger
It is expected that most children will return to typical functioning within 3-4 weeks following a concussion. A small portion of children can experience symptoms that continue for a longer duration. This is called Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS).
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Helping Your Child With Lupus: From Team Care to Sun Smarts
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a challenging disease given the unpredictability of flares, the potential for involving any organ system in the body, the side effects of some of the medications used for treatment and the stress of living with a potentially life-threatening disease.