The early signs of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in young boys include walking late (after about 18 months), frequent falls, a waddling walk, walking on tiptoes, trouble with stairs and running, enlarged but weak calves, and Gowers’ sign, where a ...
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From the first seizure to long-term care: how doctors diagnose epilepsy in children, which treatments work, what to do during a seizure, and how families live well with epilepsy.
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Not long ago, a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in a baby came with very little hope. Today, that story has changed. There are now treatments that can stop SMA from getting worse and, when started early, can let ...
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You pick up your baby and something feels different. Their head flops back. Their arms and legs hang loose, like a soft toy. When you lift them under the arms, they seem to slip through your hands. And a quiet ...
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Diet, medical formulas, sick-day plans, and the right care team help children with metabolic disorders thrive. A practical guide for daily life and long-term care.
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A sleepy, vomiting, poorly feeding newborn may need urgent care. Learn the warning signs of inborn errors of metabolism, what newborn screening covers, and what to do.
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Confused by CMA, gene panels, and exome sequencing? Learn what each genetic test finds, what to expect, how to read results, and how families get support.
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Delays, floppiness, seizures, or lost skills can be early clues to a genetic cause. Learn the signs, how genetic testing works, and why early answers matter.
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Simple daily habits that help prevent recurring headaches in children, without relying on pain medicine. Tips from a pediatric neurologist.
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Blinks, jerks, or shaking hands? Learn how tics, tremors, chorea, and dystonia differ in children, what triggers them, and when to see a pediatric neurologist.
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