Epilepsy is a common neurological problem that may affect up to 1% of the general population. It is not a psychiatric disorder, nor it has to do anything with the…
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Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interactions, developmental language, and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive, and stereotypic behaviors. No two children with Autism are…
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Neonatal jaundice is a very common finding in newborn babies. More than 60% of the babies who are born at term and 80% who are preterm babies have jaundice within…
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In ancient history, epilepsy was attributed to spiritual or demonic possession. Hippocrates shunned the notion that it was a supernatural phenomenon and believed that it was derived from the brain,…
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What is a seizure? Our brain cells communicate with each other via electrochemical signals. A seizure is caused due to an abnormal burst of electrical activity in the brain. It…
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Pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the most common solid tumors in children and comprise 15% to 20% of all malignancies in children. Pediatric brain tumors are masses or…
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