Neurosciences Center
How We Can Help
Patient Stories
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When Rare Epilepsy Struck Toddler, Diet Paved Road to Recovery
A special medical diet known as the ketogenic diet helped Sam recover from febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome.
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“Life-Changing” Treatment Helps Priscilla Reach for the Sky
Priscilla is hot to try new sports, thanks to selective dorsal rhizotomy and intense physical therapy. Cerebral palsy can’t stop her now.
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Dominic Perseveres Past Pediatric Stroke
After suffering at least 7 strokes, Dominic learned how to walk, talk and do everyday tasks, like getting dressed, all over again.
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Tumor Paint Brings Light to Toddler’s Brain Cancer
Getting rid of cancer while protecting a child’s brain is the goal of BLZ-100 Tumor Paint. Hunter’s brain surgery was a step to that goal.
Advances in Care
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Better Concussion Treatment for Persistent Cases in Teens
Our research shows kids with ongoing symptoms do better with cognitive behavior therapy and care that is coordinated with school and family.
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Boy Donates Part of Brain, Researchers Find a Cause of Epilepsy
We are pioneering ways to use catheters to repair complex heart problems, reduce complications and help kids recover faster.
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Our Scientists Discover Area of Brain That Controls Breathing
Understanding how this brain region works could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases that affect breathing.
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Solving Zika Riddle in Real Time
Seattle Children’s geneticists play a key role in characterizing the devastating damage to newborns caused by congenital Zika syndrome.
