It’s no secret that many people have some aversion to the dentist; those connected to medically complex children are likely even more familiar with the challenge of maintaining oral health and accessing professional care. Dr. Matt Mara, DDS., a practicing general dentist, assistant professor of general dentistry at Boston University, oral health researcher, Hope for HIE medical advisory board member, […]
Hope for HIE was thrilled to talk to our Medical Advisory Board member, Dr. Adam Numis (pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist), to learn about updates regarding several Neonatal Seizure Registry (NSR) studies. These studies — some of which have concluded and others which are still in progress — will help us understand neonatal seizures, their relationship with HIE, and the […]
April marks the beginning of HIE Awareness Month, and what better way to kick off our campaign than with a live Q&A with Dr. Pia Wintermark – a renowned pediatrician and neonatologist at Montreal Children’s Hospital – about important HIE updates in the field? If you missed her Q&A, no worries! We took notes, and like any good partner, we’re […]
What do families need to know when they are getting discharged from the NICU after HIE about epilepsy? A few things! HIE is the top cause of neonatal seizures, and can lead to various more common, and rare, seizure disorders and epilepsy. Knowledge is empowerment, during a time where things feel very much out of control. We think of empowering […]
The holidays can be a hard time for families of children with special needs. Running around to visit family, often toting extra supplies with you, talking about the realities our children face and playing the never-ending comparison game when being around other children all adds up to extra stress. Add that to the extra to-do list of holiday shopping, cooking […]
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