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Rare Pair: HI and Kabuki Syndrome
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Low blood sugar is one of the symptoms of Kabuki syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems in the body but can be tricky to diagnose.
Coping with a Dual Diagnosis
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Parents are usually blindsided when they find out that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), a rare genetic disorder that depresses blood sugar to dangerously low levels.
The Rare Intersection of HI and Turner Syndrome
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Sometimes rare and super rare genetic conditions occur within the same child. That’s the case for Turner syndrome, which has an incidence rate of about 1 in 2,500 female births, and congenital hyperinsulinism, which happens about once in 50,000 births.
How a Psychologist Can Help HI Families
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When families learn that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), it’s not uncommon for parents to be overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, isolation or helplessness.
Psychologist Joins HI Team
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Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
Managing HI into Adulthood
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The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP has been with your family every step of the way as you’ve treated and managed your child’s HI.
What Are the Chances Our Next Child Will Have HI?
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When a family has a child with congenital hyperinsulinism, a question often arises: Will any future child also have HI?
Meet HI Center’s Newest Team Member: Genetic counselor Victoria Sanders
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CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, which treats more children with HI than any center in the world, has added a dedicated genetic counselor to its multidisciplinary team.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story
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The partnership between her doctors at The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP and her local medical team in California is keeping Alina healthy and allowing her to be a typical toddler. However, her beginning was anything but typical.
Seizures and HI/HA
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Seizures result from abnormal electrical activity of neurons. There are many types of seizures that generally relate to the locations in the brain in which they occur.