CHOP Team Attends Global Keto Symposium
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The Dietary Treatment Program team from CHOP presented at the 6th Global Symposium on Ketogenic Therapies in Korea.
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CHOP Experts Help Discover 11 Genes Newly Linked to Epilepsy
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CHOP scientists joined with researchers worldwide to find genes involved in common forms of epilepsy. The findings may advance future precise treatments to control seizures.
Everything Parents Need to Know about AFM
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Parents magazine interviewed a CHOP expert about signs of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), the polio-like illness that can cause lifelong paralysis.
New Causative Gene Found in Severe Childhood Epilepsy
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Recent research has discovered a new genetic cause for a severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome, and found clues to potential medical treatments.
Leukodystrophy Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne
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Elise has Alexander disease, a type of leukodystrophy. Watch the video to learn how the Leukodystrophy Center at CHOP is committed to helping kids like Elise.
Pediatric Stroke Patient Featured on Seeking Solutions with Suzanne
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Avery Marz suffered a stroke at 17. CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program helped her get back to doing what she loves: playing basketball. Watch her story.
In Huntington’s Disease, Heart Problems Shed Light on Disease Process
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Abnormal proteins in the brain disorder Huntington’s disease also attack the heart. CHOP researchers improved heart function in animals, a finding relevant to future treatments.
Washington Post Highlights Alexander Disease Research Efforts
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Amy Waldman, MD, and a patient family talk about research and fundraising efforts underway that seek to identify better treatment options for Alexander disease.
CHOP Researchers Stimulated a Brain Circuit, Leading to “Antidepressive” Behavior in Animals
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CHOP researchers discovered a method to stimulate a brain circuit in animals that could someday help treat depression in people.
In a Severe Childhood Neurodegeneration, Novel Mechanism Found
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Neurology researchers studying a rare, devastating condition in infants have discovered the cause: gene mutations that disrupt mitochondria in cells.