Division of Neurology News

CHOP researchers use novel tool to mine clinical data and identify causative gene in severe childhood epilepsy.

CHOP researchers report that including parental testing in clinical genetic tests improves diagnosis to help guide treatment for pediatric epilepsy.

“All staring is not necessarily seizure," but in M's case it was. M was diagnosed with CAE; he outgrew it by age 10, but was then diagnosed with PNEE. A CHOP Neurology fellow highlights the case.

Using the case of a 14-year-old girl who presented with a new daily persistent headache (NDPH), we discuss the possible diagnoses and treatment options.

Using the case of a 3-year-old boy, we discuss the diagnosis of acute flaccid myelitis, including testing, management, and CDC reporting.

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.

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.

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.

Parents magazine interviewed a CHOP expert about signs of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), the polio-like illness that can cause lifelong paralysis.

Recent research has discovered a new genetic cause for a severe, difficult-to-treat childhood epilepsy syndrome, and found clues to potential medical treatments.