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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.
Controlling Asthma Requires Coordinated Care—and Trust
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Trude Haecker, MD, the medical director of Quality Improvement for the CHOP Care Network and a pediatrician at the Karabots Pediatric Care Center, talks about caring for children with asthma.
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.
Late to Diagnosis: Turner Syndrome
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Read a case study from the Diabetes Center about a 9-year-old female and her eventual diagnosis of Turner Syndrome.
Thyroid Cancer Happens
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Read a case study from the Diabetes Center about a 14-year-old female and her eventual diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Talking Sex with Toddlers
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Cindy W. Christian, MD, director of Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health, and medical director of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, talks about how the best weapon against pedophiles and sexual predators is helping families understand the importance of knowledge and communication.