Archive for stroke
‘Face blindness’ may represent a failed brain network — and could shed light on autism
People with prosopagnosia, or “face blindness,” have trouble recognizing faces — even those of close friends and family members. While some people can compensate by using clothing and other cues, face blindness often creates serious social problems. It often becomes apparent in early childhood, but, rarely, people can acquire face blindness later in life after ... Read More about ‘Face blindness’ may represent a failed brain network — and could shed light on autism
Simon’s incredible progress after neonatal stroke
Simon Lieffers is “a very busy boy,” says his mother, Cara. At 2 1/2 years old, he’s obsessed with trucks and tools like many kids his age — but he’s also fascinated by things most grownups don’t consider fun. “He wants to mow the lawn and vacuum the house with us,” laughs Cara. “He really ... Read More about Simon’s incredible progress after neonatal stroke
Pediatric stroke: Do you believe these three myths?
Think fast: How much do you know about pediatric stroke? If you’re like many clinicians, you may not even realize that kids can have strokes. Yet knowing the signs of stroke in children, as well as when to refer, is crucial for primary care providers as well as specialists. Here, Miya Bernson-Leung, MD, EdM, a ... Read More about Pediatric stroke: Do you believe these three myths?
Care for stroke lets Matty just be a kid
Most adults might encourage kids to behave themselves, but Matthew Marino’s doctor wants to help him make mischief. “He told us that he loves when kids cause trouble and that he wants to help Matt cause trouble, too,” says his mother, Maura, of Dr. David Fogelman, a physiatrist in the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at ... Read More about Care for stroke lets Matty just be a kid
Neurosurgeon’s pioneering technique helps thousands of children
Michael Scott, MD, was a 29-year-old neurosurgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston when he saw a patient with a condition he hadn’t learned about in medical school: a narrowing of the blood vessels entering the brain. It was 1970, and though Japanese doctors had described the condition a few years earlier, it would ... Read More about Neurosurgeon’s pioneering technique helps thousands of children
Life after stroke: Rebecca’s fierce determination
Last July, Rebecca Gold’s parents, Karen and Adam, had just dropped her off at sleepaway camp in Pennsylvania. They hadn’t even completed the drive back to Connecticut when they received a frightening call: Their 12-year-old daughter had collapsed to the floor, vomiting and unable to move her limbs. She was now at a nearby children’s ... Read More about Life after stroke: Rebecca’s fierce determination
I-ACQUIRE: A new study for young stroke patients
Could I-ACQUIRE help your child?To qualify for this study, your child must meet the following criteria: · is 8 to 36 months old · had a perinatal arterial ischemic stroke confirmed by MRI · has weakness on one side of the body both arm and leg · is in good health · hasn’t had previous ... Read More about I-ACQUIRE: A new study for young stroke patients
Stroke in kids: What’s different?
Every May, we recognize National Stroke Awareness Month to honor everyone who has experienced a stroke — and to raise awareness of this disease. That awareness is especially important for pediatric stroke, which is more common than you might imagine. “Stroke occurs throughout childhood, from birth through 18 years of age, and more commonly than ... Read More about Stroke in kids: What’s different?