Pediatric Neurology in Children

Pediatric Neurology

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Neurology is the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system and its disorders.

Spina Bifida - Its Clinical Manifestations

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"Spina Bifida" comes from 2 words "Spina" meaning spine, "bifida" meaning split or divided. Spina bifida is the term used to describe a birth defect resulting from abnormal fusion of the posterior neural tube.

]]>"Spina Bifida" comes from 2 words "Spina" meaning spine, "bifida" meaning split or divided. Spina bifida is the term used to describe a birth defect resulting from abnormal fusion of the posterior neural tube.

Diagnosis and Management of Spina Bifida

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Antenatally, spina bifida is diagnosed by the following tests: Maternal serum Alfa Fetoprotein (ms AFP),Antenatal Ultrasonography.

Spina Bifida - Preventive Measures

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Both prevention and treatment of spina bifida are important. Spina bifida impacts not only the life of child and those of his or her family but the community as well. As a child with spina bifida grows older he or she faces unique economic, educational, medical, health and emotional issues.

Hydrocephalus in Children

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Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within brain cavities (Ventricles).

]]>Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within brain cavities (Ventricles).

Cerebral Palsy/Spastic Child

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Cerebral palsy (CP) is a general term used to describe a group of disorders that impair muscle control due to damage to the developing brain.

Status Epilepticus

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Status Epilepticus Conventionally defined as " prolonged seizure activity lasting longer than 30 min or series of seizures without recovery of consciousness in the interim".

Approach to a Case of Ataxia

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Ataxia is a disorder of movement characterized by incoordination, lack of precision and speed of movement with inability to maintain balance. The most prominent feature is an abnormal gait - which is wide based, lurching and staggering.

Second Generation Antiseizure Drugs

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The Second Generation Anti Seizure Drugs (SGASDs) have been traditionally known as "Newer Antiepileptic Drugs". "Newer Antiepileptic Drugs" has been used in the literature for Felbamate, Lamotrigine, Vigabatrin and Gabapentin.