Neuroscience

Other Neurological Conditions  See All Headaches See All Injuries  See All Neuromuscular Diseases See All Other Neurological Conditions See All  Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult in Headaches Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has. ...more  Headaches in Children in Headaches A headache is pain or discomfort in one or more areas of the head or face. Headaches can happen once in a while. Or they may happen often. ...more  Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children in Injuries Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is when the spinal cord is damaged from an accident or other situation. An SCI may be a bruise (contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (transection) in the spinal cord. ...more  Head Injury in Children in Injuries A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain. Head injuries are one of the most common causes of disability and death in children. ...more  Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) in Children in Neuromuscular Diseases Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the muscles. It is called a neuromuscular disease. There are several types. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare type. ...more  Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children in Neuromuscular Diseases Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rare genetic condition that weakens your child's muscles. It appears in young boys, usually between ages 2 and 5....more  Absence Seizures in Other Neurological Conditions Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that most often occur in children. Read on for details about this condition. ...more  Brain Abscess in Children in Other Neurological Conditions An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that needs to be treated right away. ...more