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Can we prevent seizures in Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Port wine stains — capillary malformations on the skin — are the most visible manifestation of Sturge-Weber syndrome. However, up …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
Unraveling the secret to attention, one brain cell at a time: Brielle Ferguson, PhD
In college, Dr. Brielle Ferguson was initially drawn to psychology. Witnessing the impact of schizophrenia on a family member, she …Read More
Research aims to pinpoint genetic connection between autism and heart disease
Cardiology and neurodevelopmental researchers have more questions than answers about the possible genetic links between congenital heart disease (CHD) and autism spectrum disorder …Read More