There are many ways we treat epilepsy and seizures at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. Traditional seizure medications, dispensary CBD oil, electrical stimulation through the vagus nerve, and ultimately brain surgery (if seizures continue despite these treatments) are all potential options. MRI-guided laser therapy is a form of minimally invasive surgery using a proven technology
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Kilometers 4 Carter
Kilometers 4 Carter is a cause close to our hearts at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. The inspiration for the cause is Carter Halliburton, a young patient of pediatric neurologist, Dr. Karen Keough, who suffers from a rare, debilitating neurological condition known as SynGAP1. This weekend on June 13, Carter’s father Peter Halliburton will be
Read MoreDr. Aaron Cardon Interviewed in HealthCentral: Raising a Child with Epilepsy
Raising a child is an amazing and endlessly rewarding experience. But as all parents know, it’s not without challenges. Even more challenging is when you discover that your child may have a neurological or developmental disorder or condition such as epilepsy. Epilepsy affects more than 2 million people nationwide, and many of them are children
Read MoreBeatrice: Bouncing Back After Brain Surgery to Stop Traumatic Seizures
Beatrice is a typical 7-year old. She loves swimming, playing outside, keeping up with her older siblings, and her scooter. What is not typical are the physical challenges Beatrice has had to endure and bravely overcome in her short life. She was born prematurely with low birth weight, mild cerebral palsy and developmental delays. Beatrice
Read MorePatient’s Grit and Determination Embodied in ‘We Are Marshall’ Award
We all love a good story of a patient who has beaten the medical odds, especially if it’s one of our own who we are honored to know and treat. Marshall Elmer is one such kiddo who has beaten the odds over and over again. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18 while still in utero, his
Read MoreDr. Karen Keough Visits KXAN Studio to Discuss Epilepsy
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin’s Dr. Karen Keough recently stopped by KXAN’s Studio 512 program to discuss epilepsy in recognition of November’s National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Dr. Keough is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, which means she specializes in evaluating epilepsy. In the interview, she broke down the different types of seizures and how a
Read MoreDr. Karen Keough Writes Powerful Op-Ed on CBD Oil
Child Neurology Consultant’s Dr. Karen Keough, a certified Epileptologist, recently penned a powerful op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman on the importance of physicians becoming properly educated before deciding to either prescribe or not prescribe CBD/Cannabidiol oil for medical treatment (specifically for a form of epilepsy known as refractory epilepsy). She touched on her two concerns
Read MoreDocumentary: Epilepsy, Texas and Medical Cannabis (CBD oil)
In February 2018, the first cannabis dispensary in Texas opened its doors, one of three expected to open this year, making medical cannabis oil also known as CBD oil available to patients with complex epilepsy. Families who have been managing epilepsy with multiple procedures and medications have been awaiting CBD oil as an alternative treatment since Governor
Read MoreTeam Brainiac Supports Epilepsy Foundation
Several of our Child Neurology staff members joined ‘Team Brainiac’ and took to the trails for the Epilepsy Foundation of Central & South Texas’ 5K fun run/walk in May. The annual event to raise funds for the organization, centered around a superheroes theme, was held on May 20 at Lake Pflugerville. The real superheroes though
Read More5 Myths About Epilepsy Debunked
Epilepsy is the second most common neurological condition affecting nearly 65 million people worldwide. In this country, nearly 50,000 kids will be newly diagnosed with it each year. While most people know that epilepsy causes seizures, many don’t really understand much about the condition. In fact, there are far more myths floating around about epilepsy than there
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