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… with epilepsy , I always start with those four words. My reason is simple: unlike many other diseases that … epilepsy and, as a result, the shame and fear that accompany a diagnosis create a significant obstacle. …

… mother, Jennelle. “But she made it out like a rock star.” A Mysterious and Devastating Spinal Injury Born “perfectly … of the spine that affects 6 to 9 million Americans, according to the American Association of Neurological …

… And sometimes she just offers a listening ear. “When my son was diagnosed, I felt lost,” says Nancy, who serves … needs and treatments. The team at Phoenix Children’s helped my family get on the right path for this condition, and I … Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD), Children’s Advisory Board (patients and siblings, …

… in Children Blog Heart Month Cardiology Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly or unexpectedly stops pumping. … to pump blood effectively, such as with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or dilated cardiomyopathy. Congenital abnormalities … heart Inflammation of the heart from another illness, or myocarditis Chest trauma: This is a rare occurrence but does …

… that can cause excessive bruising and bleeding. It occurs when you don’t have enough platelets, which are the … are experts in treating ITP.     What causes ITP? Why does my child suddenly have a low platelet count? We know that a … look like a cluster of bruises or a rash) How do I know if my child has ITP? ITP is typically a diagnosis of exclusion, …

… affected. Meia, who has a rare type of spina bifida called myelomeningocele (or open spina bifida), had a lesion at her … and legs, bowel and bladder problems, and an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain known as hydrocephalus. …