Deadly Brain Illness Linked To Flu In Children: What To Know In NJ
The "serious brain complication" has gone mostly unreported; a New Jersey doctor said there has been a case confirmed in the ...
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What Is Batten Disease? All About The Fatal Genetic Conditions Causing Waste Build Up In Kids Brain
Batten disease is a rare genetic disorder affecting 3 in 100,000 babies in the U.S., causing neurodegeneration, seizures, ...
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Neurologic Complications of Flu in Kids May Be Up This Year
Public health officials are looking into reports of a small potential uptick in neurologic complications of influenza in ...
Parents say son with autism was nonverbal until trying an off-label drug that treats chemo side effects
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
Measles outbreak in Texas rises to at least 58 cases — the state's worst in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas​ has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases​ are likely to occur.
Advocating for a child with a rare disorder brings heartbreak. And then there’s the joy.
When a child might not be — when something is wrong, yet no one seems to know what it is — the anxiety is soul-crushing. And ...
Parents' fears over loss of Batten disease drug
Parents of children with a rare neurodegenerative disease say they are in disbelief they could within months lose access to the only approved treatment that slows the condition's progress. CLN2 Batten ...