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Dr. Andrew Jea Recognized As One Of The Top 10 Spine Surgery Leaders In The...

Dr. Andrew Jea, Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, and Director of the NeuroSpine program at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston is recognized as one of the top 10 spine surgery leaders … Full...

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Lissencephaly: A Rare Neurological Disease

If you’re a sports fan, you may have read recently that Bill O’Brien was hired as head coach by the Houston Texans. An article in the Houston Chronicle detailed the O’Brien’s … Full Entry »

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Texas Children’s Hospital Leading The Way In Seizure Treatment

Dr. Daniel Curry and Dr. Angus Wilfong recently shared with the world results of their pioneering experience with stereotactic laser ablation brain surgery for hypothalamic hamartomas. Their study was...

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Concussions: A Silent Epidemic Among Our Children

A concussion is a trauma, blow, or jolt to the head that can cause the brain to not work properly. This is considered a mild traumatic brain injury. Each year, … Full Entry »

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Our Journey With Holoprosencephaly: Part One

  In April of 2009, my husband, Kevin, myself and our son were very excited to find out we were expecting our second child. A girl named Teagan, who was … Full Entry »

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My Story Growing Up With Epilepsy

I’ve been living with epilepsy since I was a small child. One thing that I learned early on was not to dwell on the “why.” That little word can drive … Full Entry »

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2014 Monthly News Round-Up: Top Stories From April

From Dr. Bart Putterman discussing contractions in Parents Magazine to Texas Children’s Blue Bird Circle volunteers sharing how they are working to support research efforts in pediatric neurology,...

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My Child Has Headaches: What Should I Do?

Did you know twenty percent of adults who develop headaches in their lifetime will begin having them before ten years of age? Headaches are a common problem in children, which … Full Entry »

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Christian’s Journey With Epilepsy: How Camp Spike And Wave Is Making A...

Our son Christian was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2011 when he was 11 years old. Through his contact with Texas Children’s Hospital and more specifically, the neurology department we learned … Full Entry »

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Major League Soccer vs. Power Soccer: First In The Nation

Have you heard of the Houston Fireballs? They are a power chair (i.e. electric wheelchair) soccer team made up of 13 young players in the Houston area. Recently the Fireballs went … Full Entry »

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Video: Learn All About Texas Children’s Neuroscience Center

Did you know there are approximately 1.7 million children in the Houston area? Statistically, that means there are approximately 8,000 children with intractable epilepsy, and approximately 170,000...

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How Laser Ablation Surgery At Texas Children’s Hospital Gave Me My Life Back

When I was a little girl I never had any freedom. I couldn’t experience anything on my own. I couldn’t play outside with my friends, go to school like all … Full Entry »

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The Many Faces Of Epilepsy

Growing up, I always loved the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. I couldn’t get enough. The stories made me laugh, made me cry and everything in between. I … Full Entry »

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The Road To A Diagnosis: A Mother’s Intuition And How One Family Never Gave Up

Parents have a sixth sense about their children. Call it a hunch, a gut feeling or a intuition, but it is real. I think as parents we feel like we … Full Entry »

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A Chance Meeting Leads To Life-Changing Surgery

Elisabeth was 9 years old when she experienced her first seizure. I remember it very vividly. We were at a neighborhood yard sale when Elisabeth began oddly staring off into … Full Entry »

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Your Brain On Fat: Nutrition Therapy For Epilepsy

This blog was co-written by Dr. Angus Wilfong, Medical Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. There are several medical conditions for which nutrition therapy serves as an important part of the...

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Texas Children’s Hospital Leads Research In Phase 2 Trial Demonstrating...

Every 90 minutes a baby is born with Rett syndrome, a debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder that predominately effects females. Most patients suffering from Rett syndrome cannot speak or use their...

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By The Numbers: Texas Children’s Neuroscience Center

Texas Children’s Neuroscience Center provides a complete continuum of care for neurologic and neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Our Neuroscience Center has 13 specialty clinics and programs in...

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2015 Monthly News Round-Up: Top Stories From January

From learning about the risks associated with the measles to sharing the latest about the Mata conjoined twins, it’s been a month full of important updates and interviews. We’re excited to share … Full...

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Rett Syndrome: A Journey Towards A Cure

For over 30 years, my work in the Blue Bird Circle Rett Center has been dedicated to the study, evaluation and treatment of Rett syndrome – the second most common … Full Entry »

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