Karliegh Fry, 8 years old, suffers with rapid-onset primary dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions. Thanks to Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health, she's the FIRST pediatric patient in the world to have deep brain stimulation! "Her arms used to lock up to the point we would put socks on her hands because she would scratch her neck," Trisha Fry said. "There's definitely been some improvements, even from the moment they turned it on. She is even using her voice a little bit more, and we can make out some of her words. I think she's going to have a great future for sure." Read via ABC News: https://lnkd.in/ewnJwMUm
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Addressing pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) necessitates a global strategy, recognizing the unique challenges and varied incidence worldwide. Swift and precise acute management is paramount for children and adolescents, followed by comprehensive rehabilitation. A collaborative approach spanning prevention, acute care, and ongoing support is essential. By prioritizing research, education, and evidence-based practices, we pave the way to redefine outcomes. Together, we can craft a narrative of resilience, recovery, and hope for the well-being of children globally. #PediatricTBI #GlobalHealth #ResilienceAndRecovery
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Great article about the use of ambulatory EEG with pediatric patients. #acns, #ambulatory EEG, #EEG, #epilepsy
The week's "Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology" Editor-in-Chief's pick, titled “Use of ambulatory EEG in pediatric epilepsy," is a single-center experience & comprehensive literature review on the utility of pediatric AEEG, largely depending on the indication. Visit https://ow.ly/Noyi50RojZ2 to read the full article.
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A tiny pacemaker for the brain is helping children with epilepsy control their seizures and live fuller lives. Oran, a 12-year-old boy with severe refractory epilepsy, was fitted with a small brain stimulation device last October. He had been suffering from dozens, sometimes hundreds, of seizures every day with no relief from medications. The deep brain stimulation device has reduced his daytime seizures by 80% and making a huge difference to his daily life. As his mum put it - he now has a "much better quality of life" and "I'm definitely getting him back slowly". The Picostim, manufactured by Amber Therapeutics, is significantly smaller than traditional neurostimulators meaning it can be implanted into the skull where it is pretty much invisible. In the first phase of the trial the stimulation is continuous, rather like a traditional heart pacemaker. This has already reduced the number and severity of seizes significantly. But the device is also capable of adaptive stimulation, where the device "listens" for the start of a seizure and only then applies electrical pulses to block the seizure. This will be tested in the next part of the trial, and could be even more effective. https://lnkd.in/eW82C_rF #neurotech #epilepsy #DBS #clinicaltrial
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Safety of vagus nerve stimulation and responsive neurostimulation used in combination for multifocal and generalized onset epilepsy in pediatric patients
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To live with epilepsy is a challenge. The seizures varies from person to person. Some only get a few during a lifetime while others have sever seizures every day. Anxiety and uncertainties when a new one will occur is frequent and affect the quality of life both for the person living with the disease and the family. You want to feel safe. Today there are sophisticated devices that can monitor epilepsy. A critical component of the device is high-quality medical wire, which plays an essential role in the functionality and reliability of these life-saving devices. The human body is a demanding environment and it's important that you can rely on your device. Check out the latest development in device development related to epilepsy. Perhaps you know someone who has a device like this and have got improved quality of life?
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Early Detection Saves Lives Brain tumors in children can present with a variety of symptoms, including headaches, seizures, and changes in behaviour. Recognizing these signs early is key to prompt diagnosis and treatment. As a pediatric neuro-oncologist, I urge parents and caregivers to trust their instincts and seek medical attention if they notice any concerning symptoms in their child. #EarlyDetection #BrainTumorAwarenessmonth #PediatricNeuroOncology
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