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Make the Diagnosis: Summer 2013
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An 8-year-old male with a history of bilateral ptosis and narrow external auditory canals presented to his pediatrician with a 5-month history of decreased appetite and weight loss. He also complained of fatigue, polyuria, and polydipsia.
Sleepiness, Hunger, Hiccups: Clues to NMO
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Read a case study from the Division of Neurology about a 16-year-old patient with symptoms of sleepiness, hunger and hiccups and her diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica.
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders
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Read a case study from the Division of Neurology about a 17-year-old male with new academic and attention problems at school with a past history of HIV infection.
When a Headache Lasts for Months
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New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is a descriptive diagnosis for a headache that is constant from the start and lasts for at least 3 months. NDPH is a subtype of chronic daily headache, which occurs in at least 1.5% of children.
Complexities of Treating the TSC Patient
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Read a case study from the Division of Neurology about an 8-year-old female with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and the increased complexities of treating her symptoms.
Make the Diagnosis: Spring 2013
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A previously healthy 16-year-old girl presents with a 1-month history of increasing sleepiness. Over the last week, she has fallen asleep even while eating, causing her family to fear that she will choke. Once asleep, she is almost impossible to wake up.
Early Detection Reduces Risk of Intellectual Disabilities
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CH is a relatively common disorder and one of the most important preventable causes of intellectual disabilities.
Unique Needs of Teens with Diabetes
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Read a case study from the Diabetes Center about an 16-year-old female and her family negotiating living with diabetes through the teen years.