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Tics and Tourette syndrome are neurological disorders characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. Tics can range from simple motor actions, such as blinking or head jerking, to complex movements or vocalizations. Tourette syndrome, a more specific form

Types of Hearing Loss in Children What are the different types of hearing loss? There are 3 main types of hearing loss: sensorineural, conductive, and mixed (both sensorineural and conductive). These types of hearing loss can be present at birth (congenital). Or they can happen

Cerebrovascular disorders in children encompass a range of conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain, leading to issues such as strokes, aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The risk of stroke is highest during the first year of life, but it can occur at

Uniparental Disomy: Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome What is uniparental disomy? Chromosome pairs affect how our body works. Normally, a baby gets 1 copy of each chromosome pair from each parent. This means 1 copy from the genetic mother, and the other copy from the

Hypnosis What is hypnosis? Hypnosis (hypnotherapy), like sleep, puts the mind in an altered, relaxed state. Under hypnosis, the mind can still reach memories, sensations, and other thoughts. Hypnosis is often used for things such as breaking bad habits, controlling pain, and

General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment A healthy diet can help you feel better and stay stronger. It can also decrease side effects and support your immune system’s fight against cancer. The foods you choose to eat during cancer treatment will vary depending on side