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Brain & Nervous System

Newborn Brachial Plexus Injuries

During childbirth, a brachial plexus injury can happen if the baby's neck is stretched to one side.

Pompe Disease

Pompe disease is a rare genetic condition that makes muscles get weaker over time.

RASopathies

RASopathies are a group of genetic conditions caused by problems in the RAS pathway, which is one way cells in the body communicate.

Sanfilippo Syndrome

Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition in which the body can't break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.

Seizures

Seizures are caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Find out what you need to know about seizures and what to do if your child has one.

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Kids with spastic CP have stiff muscles in the upper part of the body, the lower part, or both.

Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. It's usually detected before a baby is born and treated right away.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that causes muscle weakness and atrophy. There's no cure, but therapy and other treatments can help most people who have SMA.

Strokes

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Often, kids who have a stroke can learn to use their arms and legs and speak again through brain retraining.

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Kids with temporal lobe epilepsy have seizures that start in one of the temporal lobes of the brain. Seizures usually get better with medicine.