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Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Living with Pediatric MS: A Complete Guide for Families
...once) More frequent relapses in the first years after diagnosis Higher inflammatory activity on MRI Better initial recovery from relapses That higher relapse...affected. Common presentations include: Vision problems: Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) causes blurred vision, pain with eye...
Research > Drug Development
Unveiling Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
Muscular dystrophy research advances gene therapy, inflammation control, and assistive devices, empowering patients and offering hope.
Health > Treatment
Is There a New Drug for Cerebral Palsy?
...palsy is that the brain damage is a result of inflammation in the child's brain; this inflammation stems...result of inflammation in the child's brain; this inflammation stems from an infection during pregnancy. In...administered a drug that targets and treats the inflammation in the brain. The rabbits who were treated showed...
Special Needs > Respiratory Health
What Triggers Asthma?
...respiratory disease that can be anywhere from mild to life threatening. Asthma attacks are brought on by triggers, which can be anything that causes inflammation of airways. Triggers can vary from person to person, and what might affect one person with asthma might not affect another person. Triggers are...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
...mostly the lungs and the pancreas. When mucus builds up in the lungs, it causes difficulty breathing, and as it gets stuck in the airways, it causes inflammation and possible infections. The mucus also builds up in the digestive tract and pancreas, which prevents enzymes from getting to the intestines. These...
News > Research
New Research Links Immune System 'Brakes' to Autism Behaviors and Points to Possible Treatment
...cells, immune components that act as "brakes" on inflammation, compared to typically developing children....included increased helpful Treg cells, reduced pro-inflammatory cells in the spleen and gut, fewer inflammatory...pro-inflammatory cells in the spleen and gut, fewer inflammatory cytokines, and altered gene expression in the...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Dietary Strategies in Managing Gastrointestinal Disorders for Special Needs
...gastroenterological issues often presents intricate problems. From constipation and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to more complex conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), people with special needs may experience higher incidence rates compared to the general populace. Adjusting one's diet can...
Special Needs > Multiple Sclerosis
Diagnosing Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that attacks the central nervous system, including the spinal chord, optic nerves, and brain. MS most frequently occurs in adults, but it...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Interactive Metronome Hits the Right Beat
...Her son Adam was in second grade and nobody knew what was wrong with him. When Adam was 18 months old, he had been diagnosed with a rare childhood inflammatory disease called Kawasaki syndrome. After six months he improved, but he had sensitivities they later learned were sensory integration problems. When...