Dr. Karen Keough will soon be packing up her mouse ears and heading off to Disneyland to participate in the annual Epilepsy Awareness & Education Expo /Epilepsy Awareness Day, November 4 – 6, taking place at the Southern California theme park. While there, Dr. Keough will join a panel titled “CBD in Epilepsy”, sharing updates
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Parents Credit Early Intervention, Brain Surgery for Two-Year-Old’s ‘Miraculous Outcome’ despite Tuberous Sclerosis
Rain Woods began facing challenges well before he was even born. At around 32 weeks in utero, his parents – Chase and Moriah – discovered that he had a large tumor filling up his tiny heart. The tumor was diagnosed as a cardiac rhabdomyoma, and this was the first indication that he may also be
Read MoreIt’s Sports Season — Has Your Child Had His Baseline Test?
Kids are flocking to the fields right now to play fall sports like football and soccer. Unfortunately, with all this running around, there are bound to be some real run-ins. Hitting heads with one another or a bouncing head off the ground is very common in youth sports and could lead to a concussion. An
Read MoreSeasoned Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carrasco Joins Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Full Time
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is proud to have assembled a unique team of pediatric specialists—offering our patients diverse expertise in treating the most common and also very rarest disorders. One of our physicians who commands a unique specialty is Dr. Ruy Carrasco, board-certified pediatric rheumatologist, and one of the only ones in the region
Read MoreDr. Karen Keough on Prescription CBD Oil vs. Over-the-Counter CBD Products
If you’re looking for CBD oil products, there’s a good chance you can find a store selling some version in just about any direction you travel. CBD specialty stores have popped up throughout Austin with at least eight opening in 2018 alone. The popularity of CBD oil is due to the vast number of suggested
Read MoreCNCA Doctors Discuss Epilepsy, SUDEP After Actor’s Sudden Death
Young kids, teenagers, and adults alike were saddened about the sudden death of popular television and movie star Cameron Boyce earlier this month. At just 20 years old, he left a lasting impression on fans who loved him for his characters on-screen and his heartfelt philanthropic efforts off-screen. His death has been attributed to a
Read MoreDr. Labiner Weighs In On Recent Traumatic Head Injuries at Baseball Games
We have all seen the recent headlines of fans at baseball games being hit in the head – accidentally – by a foul ball. We are particularly struck and saddened when these fans are children. One of these incidents occurred not far from here in Houston during an Astros game against the Chicago Cubs in
Read MoreBeatrice: Bouncing Back After Brain Surgery to Stop Traumatic Seizures
Beatrice is a typical 7-year old. She loves swimming, playing outside, keeping up with her older siblings, and her scooter. What is not typical are the physical challenges Beatrice has had to endure and bravely overcome in her short life. She was born prematurely with low birth weight, mild cerebral palsy and developmental delays. Beatrice
Read MoreMedical Marijuana in Texas: Dr. Keough Updates on Compassionate Use Program
If you are wondering about the latest updates to Texas’ Compassionate Use Program (CUP) for use of medical marijuana, listen up… Child Neurology Consultants’ Dr. Karen Keough (who also serves as the chief medical officer for Compassionate Cultivation) recently participated on a panel for Texas Public Radio on the expansion of the CUP known as
Read MoreOur Doctors are Going to Summer Camp!
Kids aren’t the only ones who get excited about summer camp. Some of our very own physicians have been eagerly gathering gear in anticipation of their work at a few Texas camps for special needs children and teenagers. Dr. Michael Reardon is at the MDA Camp for All (June 2-7) in scenic Burton, Texas. This camp
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