Almost half a million American kids live with epilepsy and another 10 to 20 million have a chronic illness. As these younger patients grow up, many will need to start treatment with adult specialists, putting them at risk of falling through the cracks. Ivanhoe has more on transitioning care and learning to live in […]
The curious case of a nine-year-old girl suffering an epileptic attack due to the application of mehendi has made it to the latest edition of Clinical Neurophysiology. The case was reported in Delhi’s Sir Gangaram Hospital. The nine-year-old suffered her first convulsion after applying mehendi to her hands two years back. The convulsion lasted for […]
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – When the Make-A-Wish Foundation asked six-year-old Kathryn Handford, of New Port Richey, what she wanted for Christmas, she said a castle. It was a challenging request, even for Make-A-Wish. However, local construction company Team Farrell heard about the request and jumped in to make her wish come true. For three weeks, Steve Farrell and his team […]
A new study shows that children born to parents with diabetes are more likely to develop autism and behavioral problems. A study conducted by National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan and published in the journal Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology found an association between maternal diabetes during pregnancy and a number of neurodevelopmental disorders […]
Epilepsy Surgery Gives Toddler Active, Seizure-Free Life In 2013, LaDonna and Luther Jenkins of Southfield, were joyful at the birth of their beautiful first-born daughter Lauren. Their baby girl was healthy and thriving. When Lauren was about 17-months-old, however, there were a few signs that caused some concerns. “Lauren started to have staring spells and […]
LAKELAND, Fla. — The holidays are a special time, but some children have to spend them in the hospital. Liz Haygood knows what it’s like having a child hospitalized. Her daughter’s first birthday was spent in the hospital. “We were actually planning for her first birthday party, and she began to have seizures. So, we […]
