Ricky’s skin disease baby born with blistered skin
Ricky Tummillo, born with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, survived despite dire early warnings. His mother Karen Tummillo recalls wounds from incubator restraint and constant teasing from peers. Ricky attends a sixth grade special education class, living with his mother and stepfather Frank, as she advocates for awareness.
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Four-Year Seizure-Free Window May End Epilepsy Drugs
Johns Hopkins researchers report that epileptic children who remain seizure-free for four years may safely stop anticonvulsant treatment. In a study of 68 patients, about 70 percent stayed seizure-free after withdrawal, with relapse higher in mentally retarded children or those with early seizures, abnormal EEGs, or many generalized seizures before control. Potential savings include reduced medication and medical followups, though careful selection is essential.
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