Issue: September 2017
UCSF study shows measurable neurological differences in affected children
Issue: April 2017
A new UCSF center offers children with rare pediatric epilepsies timely diagnosis and treatment to prevent delays, which can lead to lasting neurological damage and a lifetime of seizures.
Issue: January 2017
Computed tomography (CT) scanning is currently the only type of imaging used worldwide to diagnose neurologic emergencies. Immediate diagnosis, aided by rapid, automated evaluation of head CT could greatly improve care in situations where minutes count.
The UCSF-led Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) clinical trials have begun to yield encouraging results for children with brain tumors.