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Advice From Our Experts 5 Things Parents Need to Know About Multiple Sclerosis March 24, 2025 CHLA neuroimmunologist Laura Saucier, MD, MSc, offers parents the most important information on pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS). Read more
Research and Breakthroughs Breakthrough Study Led by CHLA Neurologists Links Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction and Inflammation With Down Syndrome Regression Disorder March 7, 2025 Investigators led by CHLA’s Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, published a new research study that links Down syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD) with neuroinflammation and dysfunction of the blood-brain Read more
Care Innovation CHLA Performs Its First Thalamic RNS Procedure for Epilepsy February 4, 2025 A CHLA neurosurgeon explains why thalamic responsive neurostimulation offers a much-needed treatment option for kids with generalized epilepsy. Read more