Child Neurology Consultants of Austin Blog

Dr. Karen Keough recently visited KXAN to discuss epilepsy for National Epilepsy Awareness Month and shared info about a new in-home video monitoring service to help better evaluate young patients.

Dr. Karen Keough recently wrote an op-ed on the importance of physician education regarding the prescription of CBD oil for medical treatment.

A Texas Tribune documentary takes a deeper look at the complexities of epilepsy and the newly legalized treatment medical cannabis oil.

Child Neurology Consultant’s Dr. Karen Keough discusses the media attention of low THC, CBD Oil (cannabis) in treating patients with epilepsy, and the challenges of manufacturing a consistent form that will be effective.

The flu can be hard to spot in children who are non-verbal and can’t express that they are feeling crummy. Here are important signs to watch for especially during this very serious flu season.

Austin may be his home, but Africa has captured his heart. Learn more about one of our physicians who founded a medical outreach program to provide services to children in Kenya.

This physician was part of the “wild blue yonder” before settling down to practice in Austin. Learn more about them right here...

As the primary pediatric neurology practice in Austin, we work hard to better serve our community’s families that includes expanding our talented team. That is why we are pleased to introduce to you …(drum roll, please)….Dr. Aaron Cardon and Dr. Meeta Cardon. (Who doesn’t love a bow tie?!)

Find out what Dr. Keough has to say about medical marijuana, or the cannabis compound CBD, as it relates to epilepsy. You might be surprised:

Is #epilepsy on the rise in the U.S.? Find out what may be contributing to the increase, and more importantly, what you can do to help someone if they are having a seizure.