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Altering Nerve Signals May Lead to Future Treatments in Children with a Severe Developmental Disorder

Aug 9, 2019

In finding cellular origins of a severe childhood disorder causing seizures, intellectual disability and autistic-like symptoms, new research suggests potential therapies.

CHOP Researchers Use Novel Tool to Mine Clinical Data and Identify Causative Gene in Severe Childhood Epilepsy

May 16, 2019

CHOP researchers use novel tool to mine clinical data and identify causative gene in severe childhood epilepsy.

Adding Parental Testing May Improve Diagnosis in Child Epilepsy

May 7, 2019

CHOP researchers report that including parental testing in clinical genetic tests improves diagnosis to help guide treatment for pediatric epilepsy.

Fellow’s Corner: Ignoring Mom or a Bigger Problem?

Apr 19, 2019

“All staring is not necessarily seizure," but in M's case it was. M was diagnosed with CAE; he outgrew it by age 10, but was then diagnosed with PNEE. A CHOP Neurology fellow highlights the case.

Daily Headache that Won’t Go Away

Apr 19, 2019

Using the case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with a new daily persistent headache (NDPH), we discuss the possible diagnoses and treatment options.

Acute Flaccid Myelitis: Diagnosis and Management Basics, Ongoing Questions

Apr 19, 2019

Using the case of a 3-year-old boy, we discuss the diagnosis of acute flaccid myelitis, including testing, management, and CDC reporting.

CHOP Experts Help Discover 11 Genes Newly Linked to Epilepsy

Jan 23, 2019

CHOP scientists joined with researchers worldwide to find genes involved in common forms of epilepsy. The findings may advance future precise treatments to control seizures.

Pediatric Stroke Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Sep 24, 2018

Avery Marz suffered a stroke at 17. CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped her get back to doing what she loves: playing basketball. Watch her story.

Leukodystrophy Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne

Sep 24, 2018

Elise has Alexander disease, a type of leukodystrophy. Watch the video to learn how the Leukodystrophy Center at CHOP is committed to helping kids like Elise.