Background: Bilateral Rasmussen encephalitis is a rare variant of a debilitating, typically unihemispheric disease with limited treatment options. Few cases with bilateral histopathology have been reported, all with poor seizure control following surgery. Here we report a favorable outcome following hemispherotomy in a four-year-old male with biopsy-confirmed bilateral disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Child well-being, which includes physical, mental, and social health, has a critical effect on academic performance. Schools face many challenges in meeting needs for child well-being. Schools in low-resource areas, including the Mississippi Delta, face greater challenges when meeting student needs.
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