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Costs and Complications of Pediatric Stroke: Why Early Identification and Intervention Are Priceless
In the U.S., about 3,000 children have a stroke each year. Yet, as pediatric neurologist Christine Fox, MD, MAS, notes, most parents don’t know that kids can have strokes, and more crucially, many pediatric providers are slow to consider ...
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Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis: Identifying Patients and Optimizing Care at Every Age
Neuro-oncologist Brian S. Na, MD, PhD, is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with NF1 and NF2-related schwannomatosis, complex genetic conditions that vary widely in severity and symptoms.
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When Meds Fail: Latest and Best Options for Kids With Epilepsy
Despite numerous new drugs developed over the last 30 years, medications alone aren’t enough to control seizures in one-third of patients with epilepsy.
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Differentiating Pediatric Movement Disorders: When to Reassure, When to Refer
Pediatric neurologist Mary Jeno, MD, starts by laying out useful parameters for navigating the nuances of odd motions – from eye fluttering to shuddering to hip thrusting – that worried parents report seeing in their babies, young children and teenagers.
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Child & Adolescent Headache Program
The Child & Adolescent Headache Program is a specialty clinic within the Department of Neurology. Our focus is the treatment of patients with difficult to manage headache syndromes.
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Brochure
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program is one of the longest-standing programs on the West Coast dedicated to taking care of children with brain tumors.
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First-Ever US FDA Approved Treatment for Rett Syndrome
An interview with Jennifer Martelle Tu, MD, PhD, Director of Katie’s Clinic for Rett Syndrome at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
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PEDIATRIC STROKE Referring Provider Workflow
UCSF is the lead institution for the first-ever NIH-funded pediatric stroke treatment trial – FOCAS: Focal Cerebral Arteriopathy Steroid.
Our team cares for children with common and rare conditions affecting all areas of the nervous system. Broad categories include stroke and cerebrovascular disease, brain injuries, brain tumors, birth defects, epilepsy, movement disorders, development and behavior issues, neuromuscular disorders, headache and sleep disorders.
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