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News from Cook Children’s Neurosciences Research Center

Dr. Song awarded 2020 AACPDM grant Yanlong Song Ph.D., a postdoctoral research fellow at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children’s was awarded the 2020 American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) Research Grant, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Pediatric Rehabilitation Resource Center. His … Continue reading News from Cook Children’s Neurosciences Research Center

Epilepsy Awareness: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Program

November 1 marks the beginning of Epilepsy Awareness Month across the U.S. Cook Children’s Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center makes this month a priority each year to raise awareness for this common, yet rarely discussed condition. Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people during their lifetime and 3.4 million people currently live with active epilepsy … Continue reading Epilepsy Awareness: Seizure Recognition and First Aid Program

Primary Steps for Primary Care: Microcephaly

Central to a newborn examination is the tracking of growth parameters; head circumference is a key component in that evaluation. Identification of an abnormal head circumference, especially in the context of developmental delays, warrants evaluation by a neurologist and possibly a geneticist. Though it’s a frequently encountered exam finding, microcephaly is a poorly defined condition … Continue reading Primary Steps for Primary Care: Microcephaly

Neurology Expanding Services in Texas

Cook Children’s Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center continues to expand our faculty and services in an effort to provide the highest quality, convenient care to children in our region. We recognize the difficulties many families face when traveling long distances to reach providers at our main campus in Fort Worth. For many years we … Continue reading Neurology Expanding Services in Texas

Among the ‘Best’ for a Decade

Each June, U.S. News and World Report unveils its list of Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking multiple pediatric specialties based on excellence in clinical services, outcomes, patient experience and reputation. The Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children’s is proud to be recognized for the 10th consecutive year among the best pediatric Neurology and … Continue reading Among the ‘Best’ for a Decade

Neurofibromatosis type 1 – Primary Steps for Primary Care

Neurofibromatosis (NF) type 1 is a common genetic disorder, occurring in one out of 2,700 people.  It is inherited as an autosomal dominant, fully penetrant genetic disorder, though 50% of new presenters are de novo mutations. The genetic abnormality arises from the neurofibromin gene on chromosome 17 which, when intact, suppresses tumor growth.  How is … Continue reading Neurofibromatosis type 1 – Primary Steps for Primary Care

Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference March 6-8, 2020

The second annual Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference will be held March 6-8 at the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas. Following up on the successful inaugural conference hosted by Cook Children’s in 2019, this year’s conference will once again bring together pediatric neurology colleagues from across Texas to share their expertise, collaborate on new research, and … Continue reading Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference March 6-8, 2020

Dravet Syndrome Foundation Family and Professional Conference

Cook Children’s Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center is pleased to welcome those committed to improving the lives of those with Dravet syndrome – including families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers and industry professionals – to Fort Worth on June 18-20, 2020 for the fifth biennial Family and Professional Conference. This three-day event features a professional education … Continue reading Dravet Syndrome Foundation Family and Professional Conference