Status Epilepticus —The Hunt for Treatable Causes

Working my way through medical school and pediatric neurology residency, I was frequently asked why anyone would choose a career in child neurology, and —“it׳s so depressing” or “you can׳t cure these children”—were the typical comments. My response at that time, adopted from an admired senior colleague who specialized in pediatric neuromuscular disease, was that there are indeed numerous instances where we can successfully treat and so metimes cure these neurologic disorders, and even when this may not be possible, the ability to make a very meaningful impact in these families׳ lives was ever present.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research