UCSF Pediatric Brain Center
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The Pediatric Brain Center at @UCSFChildrens & @UCSFBenioffOAK brings together experts from all specialties related to brain health.
Joined August 2020
RT @PNOCFoundation: Today, we are launching #LoseNoChild to redefine the pace of progress in the fight against the deadliest childhood canc….
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/PRNewswire/ -- Launching today, the PNOC Foundation announced the Lose No Child campaign, a $50 million campaign to accelerate progress against pediatric...
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What is hydrocephalus? Think of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a cushion for the brain and spinal cord. In #hydrocephalus, this fluid doesn’t drain the way it should, causing it to build up and put pressure on the brain. #HydrocephalusAwarenessMonth🩵💙
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RT @PNOCFoundation: The FDA recently approved ONC201 (dordaviprone, now sold as MODEYSO™) — the first and only treatment for a brain tumor….
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FDA approval of ONC201 (DORDAVIPRONE, now MODEYSO™) is the first and only treatment for recurrent H3 K27M-MUTANT Diffuse Midline Glioma. Pre-clinical studies by PNOC’s DMG Working Group members...
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Emily R. Harrington to @UCSFChildrens! 🥳 Dr. Harrington is a psychologist who specializes in evaluating and treating kids with chronic #headaches and other neurological conditions.
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Emily R. Harrington is a psychologist who specializes in evaluating and treating children and teens with chronic headaches and other neurological conditions.
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At just 6, this child with #SpasticDiplegia had selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery at @UCSFBenioffOAK and worked hard in rehab. Now look at them at 16! This is proof of perseverance and expert care. #SDRsurgery @NeurosurgUCSF
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Not all unusual movements in kids mean cause for alarm. In this video, pediatric neurologist Jenn Tu, MD, PhD, breaks down tics, tremors, and other movement types in kids, and plus tips on when to refer to a specialist.
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Pediatric neurologist Jenn Tu, MD, PhD, breaks down movement types in this guide to determining whether a patient needs referral and how to sum up observations in meaningful ways.
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🧠💡 Did you know kids can have strokes too? While rare, strokes can happen at any age, even in newborns. If you spot the signs, call 911 immediately. Acting fast can save a child’s life. #PediatricStroke #KnowTheSigns #BEFAST
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RT @UCSFPedStrokeRC: Read this article by Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS, on receiving the 2025 Ralph L. Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Ment….
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New Neonatal Seizure Registry (NSR) Publication in @EpilepsiaJourn: Researchers followed neonates with acute provoked seizures from the NSR through early childhood to understand long-term epilepsy outcomes, risk factors, and clinical impacts in survivors.
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Families impacted by #braintumors: Join us for a special day of connection, learning & educational activities! RSVP here:
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RT @UCSFPedStrokeRC: 🏥Interested in UCSF's Pediatric Stroke Research Center? . 📰Click here to find new discoveries:
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"It is an honor to care for children and their families, and it is a privilege I approach with humility, compassion, commitment and purpose." We're excited to welcome pediatric nurse practitioner Jay Hunter to @UCSFBenioffOAK! 👏🥳
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RT @StrokeAHA_ASA: Advances in #Stroke by Fullerton & Dowling: Pediatric stroke care is advancing with new data on EVT, thrombolytics, anti….
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RT @UCSFBenioffOAK: Kids hospitalized for eating disorders are 25x less likely to return if they get therapy sessions after discharge, a st….
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A study finds that getting any amount of outpatient therapy after being hospitalized with eating disorders lowers the risk for re-hospitalization for youth on Medi-Cal.
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RT @UCSFChildrens: Experts warn ultra-processed foods can fuel addiction, especially in kids. "The food industry's business model – they go….
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There is a growing body of research that shows additives, found in frozen meals and even in so-called "healthy" foods like salad dressings and granola bars, can interfere with brain signals that...
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After minimally invasive surgery for #craniosynostosis, kids wear custom helmets to help shape their heads. Our in-house helmet facility at @UCSFBenioffOAK means our @NeurosurgUCSF surgeons and dedicated orthotist can work closely with families every step of the way.
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Join us in welcoming Dr. Alicia Callejo-Black, the PBC’s first neuropediatrician! 👏🥳 She founded the UCSF Neuropediatrician Program and enjoys helping kids, parents, and their doctors better understand how the brain can change and adapt. @UCSFPediatrics
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RT @UCSFChildrens: Plastic & reconstructive surgeon Dr. Alexander Lin uses advanced 3D-printing technology to help restore kids’ abilities….
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Lin uses advanced 3D-printing technology to transform pediatric surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals.
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