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      Nerve conduction studies

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      Nerve conduction studies are used to try to find out what might be wrong with muscles or nerves. Learn about what is involved in nerve conduction studies.

      Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy

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      Read about pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, a rare form of epilepsy caused by a deficiency of alpha-aminoadipic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (antiquitin) due to a genetic mutation.

      Massage and nerve stimulation for pain management

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      Learn about the benefits of using massage and TENS for effective pain management.

      Nerve block: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      How to take care of a child at home after they have received a nerve block. Learn about when to give other medicines, and potential problems to watch for.

      Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)

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      Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).

      Controlling epilepsy with vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)

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      Vagus nerve stimulation has been used to treat partial and generalized seizures in both adults and children. Read about the procedure.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Nerve-injury pain

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      Learn about neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nervous system and is often described as burning or shooting pain.

      Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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      Rasmussen syndrome

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      Find out the causes and symptoms of Rasmussen syndrome and how this form of epilepsy is treated.

      Optic neuritis

      Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve in the eye. It can occur in one eye or both eyes at the same time. Learn about the signs and symptoms of optic neuritis and what to expect.

      What does the future hold for a child with epilepsy

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      The prognosis of an illness is a forecast of how it will develop and the outcome after treatment. Read about the factors that affect the prognosis of a child with epilepsy.

      Encephalopathies and progressive epilepsy syndromes

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      Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for encephalopathies and progressive syndromes.

      Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

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      Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

      The future of cancer research

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      Find out what type of studies are being done around the world to improve treatments and therapies for cancer, including research on cancer in teens.

      Diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      Continuous peripheral nerve block with elastomeric device

      Find information about continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNBs) using an elastomeric device and learn how to care for your child at home with this device.

      Heart catheterization test

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      Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

      Ross procedure

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      In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

      Sleep studies: Having a polysomnogram

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      Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.

      Diagnosing JIA

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      Several exams and tests are done in order to diagnose arthritis. A complete medical history, physical exam, blood tests, and imaging studies such as MRI and X-rays are needed.

      Ear cleaning: How to clean your child's ears

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      Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.

      Bell's palsy

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      An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial weakness.

      The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Fixed abduction brace

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      Learn about why your child might need a fixed abduction brace to treat developmental dysplasia of the hip, risks of the treatment, and how to care for your child in a fixed abduction brace.

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