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Niemann-Pick Disease: Detection Clues and News of a Promising Therapy
With tips on when to suspect an inborn error of metabolism, pediatric hematologist-oncologist Caroline Hastings, MD, describes how she came to a better understanding of Niemann-Pick disease type C – a journey that began with compassionate care for newly diagnosed twin toddlers and led to investigation of a treatment that extended their lives.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.Hydrocephalus: The Workhorse Shunt
UCSF's chief of pediatric neurosurgery, Nalin Gupta, MD, PhD, gives a quick lesson in the structure and function of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt, illuminating its many benefits.Big, Small, Flat, Triangular: Understanding Abnormal Head Shapes in Infants
Babies’ heads can look odd for a variety of reasons, some benign and some requiring prompt, expert care.Plagiocephaly in Infants: Keys to Assessing Head Shape Concerns in Primary Care
Emphasizing the value of early referral, specialists with the UCSF Craniofacial Center present essential information for pediatricians noting or suspecting plagiocephaly – including how to know what's actually abnormal when examining a baby's skull.PEDIATRIC STROKE Referring Provider Workflow
Acute onset focal neurological deficits such as face, arm or leg weakness, aphasia, ataxia, diplopia, dysarthria or vertigo may indicate a stroke. Symptoms may be with or without seizures or headache.Pediatric Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease
Specialized assessment and treatment are essential in managing pediatric stroke and cerebrovascular disorders. For these services, physicians nationwide can turn to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals’ Pediatric Brain Center.Serious Headache, Small Patient: How to Approach Migraines in Kids
Not just a bad headache, migraines are complex and have particular features in the very young.Pediatric Hydrocephalus: An Update on Signs, Solutions and Strategies
With a range of causes, associated disorders and presentations, childhood hydrocephalus can be challenging to diagnose.Detecting Tethered Spinal Cord: A Guide for Pediatricians
Peter P. Sun, MD, breaks down cutaneous and other signs to check for as part of an infant’s physical exam, with images to illustrate which dimples, lumps and other abnormalities call for further evaluation.Cervical Instability in Children: Identifying Abnormalities and Designing Treatments
In this richly illustrated presentation, pediatric neurosurgeon Peter Sun, MD, delivers straightforward rules for assessing imaging tests and explains surgical approaches to specific challenges, such as chiari malformations and common complications of Down syndrome.Cutting-Edge Epilepsy Surgery With Less Cutting: New Techniques Are Changing Kids’ Lives
Pediatric neurosurgeon Kurtis Auguste, MD, who directs the UCSF Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program, discusses in-use options that boost accuracy and safety for managing seizures.