Research and innovation has significantly changed the quality of life for persons with epilepsy. Today we have an array of options to help children control their seizures from diet changes (ketogenic) to pharmaceutical options (more than a dozen approved by the FDA), a medical device (vagus nerve stimulator or VNS) and, in severe cases, surgery.
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Dr. Karen Keough Heads to Disneyland As Featured Speaker for Epilepsy Expo
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
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 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 MoreCommunity Invited: Epilepsy Symposium on June 8
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is proud to have two of our physicians presenting at the Epilepsy Patient Symposium this coming Saturday, June 8, at the St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Dr. Karen Keough, board-certified and fellowship trained pediatrician and child neurologist, will speak on the topic “Epilepsy in Children.” Dr. Aaron Cardon, board-certified
Read MorePatient’s Grit and Determination Embodied in ‘We Are Marshall’ Award
We all love a good story of a patient who has beaten the medical odds, especially if it’s one of our own who we are honored to know and treat. Marshall Elmer is one such kiddo who has beaten the odds over and over again. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 while still in utero, his
Read More15-Year-Old Creates Documentary About Her Brother’s Epilepsy…And It’s AWESOME
For as long as 15-year-old Hannah Dando can remember, certainly since her brother Freeman was first diagnosed with epilepsy, she has wanted to do something to raise awareness about his disease. The Lake Travis High School sophomore has — turning her love for him and passion to inform others about epilepsy into a documentary. We all
Read MoreKXAN Shares Story of Child Neurology Consultants’ New EEG Service for Epilepsy Monitoring
Hospital visits are no fun, especially for kids. For children suffering from epilepsy, a hospital visit is fairly routine to monitor brain activity when a seizure occurs. These visits typically take place in an EMU (epilepsy monitoring unit) where kids are monitored via an EEG. However, recent technology advances are letting families get this important
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