Gelastic Seizures: No Laughing Matter
Seizures are common in children and present with a very wide spectrum of findings. Let us review a unique one that may seem silly, but it is not - Gelastic Seizures.
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Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage
Swelling of the scalp is a commonly encountered issue in the newly born neonate and it is often only a minor issue. On occasion, however, it can be a major concern and may be related to a Neonatal Subgaleal Hemorrhage. Let's Review.
Reye’s Syndrome
Call me crazy, but discussing Measles last week got me feeling nostalgic. Mumps, Tetanus, and Chicken Pox similarly harken back to the early days… you know, when safe and reliable vaccines didn’t exist. I distinctly remember having chicken pox personally…
Acute Cerebellar Ataxia
Hooven animals are complicated creatures (just like humans). They can be majestic, but rambunctious. They can be wild, yet tamed. In medicine, we often try to distinguish between them: Horses versus Zebras. While searching among the horses for the zebras,…