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Fighting for answers: Innovative approach to epilepsy helps Emma thrive
As a nurse, Lynda Coto was used to solving problems — until she was faced with her own daughter’s seemingly inexplicable …Read More
Mary’s journey with genetic epilepsy
Lots of people don’t like the heat. It makes them feel uncomfortable and sluggish. But for Mary, being outside on …Read More
Looking toward the future in epilepsy care and treatment
“There’s a revolution happening in epilepsy treatment,” says Dr. Philip Pearl, director of Boston Children’s Hospital Epilepsy Center. Dr. Pearl …Read More
Exploring brain operations: Making decisions, snapping to attention, and forming memories
How do our brains snap to attention and orient us to the outside world — like when we’re sound asleep …Read More
Infantile spasms: Speeding referrals for all infants
Infantile epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS), often called infantile spasms, is the most common form of epilepsy seen during infancy. Prompt …Read More
Writing the book on infantile spasms: Charlotte’s story
When Charlotte, 3, developed infantile spasms last year, her parents, Kate and Brett, entered a world they didn’t know how …Read More
Lessons from Emma: Mom shares how RNS has changed their lives
Emma’s journey with the Epilepsy Center at Boston Children’s Hospital began three years ago when she came to Boston Children’s …Read More
Homecoming: Jack’s complex care brings a family back to Massachusetts
Georgia and her husband, Keith, moved to North Carolina from Massachusetts in 2015 with a dream of building a house …Read More
Getting a little help from a game show host: How Steve Harvey became Panos’ personal tooth fairy
11-year-old Panos loves to smile and sing — but getting him to show his teeth to a dentist hasn’t always …Read More
Keeping pace: ‘Superhero’ Zachary hasn’t let a brain tumor break his stride
Zachary Sonnek, 11, loves being active, whether that means running or playing baseball, golf, or hockey. “He’s always been ‘go, …Read More