A child's brain is different from an adult's, of course. But now researchers are finding how these differences can lead to improved epilepsy treatment of kids.
Keywords: Epilepsy, chronic, recurrent, unprovoked, seizures, electrical discharges, brain, children, adults, pediatric, research, researchers, clinical trials, neurotransmitters, AMPA receptors, neurons, signal, refractory seizures, animal models, neonatal seizures, age-specific therapies, therapeutic targets, anti-seizure medications, adolescence, cortical dysplasia, tumor, abnormal, patches, cells, tuberous sclerosis, genetic disorder, genes, TSCI 1, TSCI 2, quality of life, pediatric epilepsy, immature brain
If your doctor has suggested amniocentesis you probably have a lot of questions and concerns. Is the procedure safe for you and your child? What are the chances that an abnormality will be found? What decisions will you be faced with if there is an abnormality? Join our panel of experts for a close look at this important procedure.
Keywords: Amniocentesis, fetus, amniotic fluid, birth defects, obstetrician, ultrasound, maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein, free-beta, estriol level, multiple births, Down syndrome, alpha-fetoprotein, AFP, DNA, birth problems, genetic disorders, neonatologist, vaginal delivery, Caesarean delivery, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, Pregnancy, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum
If you're pregnant, there's a chance that your doctor will suggest a procedure known as chorionic villus sampling to determine if your child has a genetic abnormality like Down's Syndrome. This can of course a very scary prospect for many reasons: What do you do if the test comes back positive? And what if the test endangers the pregnancy? Worrisome as the test may be, it's important make an informed decision about testing. Join our panel of experts for an in-depth look at CVS.
Keywords: Chorionic villous sampling, pregnancy, CVS, placenta, genetic disorders, cervix, obstetrician, geneticist, chromosomes, cystic fibrosis, Dr. Unjera Jackson, Dr. Joan Atkin, pregnant, childbirth, birth, labor, delivery, prenatal, Cesarean, c section, postpartum
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get sick, your weight and, for children, how well they grow. Learn why sleep can mean more than just a good night's rest.
Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, diabetes, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ambien, Zolpidem, Sonata, Zaleplon, Valium, Diazepam, Librium, Chlordiazepoxide, metabolism, sleep deprivation, hormones, cortisol, stress hormone, obesity, puberty, immune system, immune function, stress, sleep wake cycle
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