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  • Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML) for Parents


    Learn about this rare type of cancer, which usually affects kids under 4 years old.

  • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) for Parents


    While this type of blood cancer is more common in adults, it affects children, too. Thanks to advances in therapy, most kids with CML can be cured.

  • Encephalitis for Parents


    Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.

  • A to Z: Pseudotumor Cerebri for Parents


    Learn about pseudotumor cerebri, a disorder in which the pressure is too high in the fluid that surrounds the brain.

  • A to Z: Hypertension, Intracranial for Parents


    Learn about causes of vision loss and conditions that can affect the brain and nervous system.

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) for Parents


    Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) happens when the body makes too many immature white blood cells. Among kids with leukemia, 20% have this type. With treatment, most recover.

  • A to Z: Meningitis, Viral for Parents


    Sometimes viruses can spread to the meninges, the membrane around the brain and spinal cord, and cause more severe illness. Learn about it here.

  • Retinoblastoma for Parents


    Retinoblastoma is a childhood cancer that affects the retina, the area of the eye responsible for sensing light and sending nerve signals to the brain.

  • Strokes for Parents


    A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Often, kids who have a stroke can learn to use their arms and legs and speak again through brain retraining.

  • Health Care Providers: Neurologists for Parents


    A neurologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain.