With the expertise of a CHOC epileptologist, a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with a rare type of epilepsy is seizure-free with a bright future.
Infantile Spasms: What Pediatricians Should Know
Though seizures are always worrisome, pediatricians should be especially watchful for infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy.
ROSA Robot Assists in CHOC Patient’s Successful Epilepsy Surgery
Five-year-old Ian Higginbotham recently enjoyed his best summer yet. He experienced his first family vacation. He learned to swim and ride a bike. He got himself ready for kindergarten. These are milestones most kids and parents, alike, eagerly welcome. But there was a time when Ian’s parents weren’t certain their son, who was born seemingly […]
Dr. Mary Zupanc joins national pediatric neurology board of directors
A CHOC neurologist has been elected to the board of directors of a national pediatric neurology organization. Dr. Mary Zupanc, Division Chief of pediatric neurology at CHOC and director of the pediatric comprehensive epilepsy program, has been named councillor of the west for the Child Neurology Society, a nonprofit professional association of pediatric neurologists in […]
New recommendations for transitioning neurology patients
The transition for an adolescent or young adult with a neurologic disorder into adult care can be challenging, but steps outlined in a leading medical journal can help pediatric neurologists and pediatricians to ensure a smooth progression. Dr. Mary Zupanc, division chief of pediatric neurology at CHOC, is among the 14 authors of the consensus […]
Complicated Case: Hemispherectomy Follows Frontal Lobe Hemorrhage
A 4-year-old girl is preparing for preschool and a normal life following a hemispherectomy performed at CHOC.
