Ariel C. Rabanes, MD - Child Neurologist

12/08/2025

“Adolescence is a season of change—your mental health deserves the same care and attention you give to your dreams.”

Today is International

1 in 7 adolescents live with a condition.

Without adequate support, these conditions can have long-lasting effects on their education, relationships, and overall well-being.

We are calling on countries to invest in effective age-appropriate mental health services for young people and to address barriers to care.

10/08/2025

in children and adolescents are common.

📌 This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page discusses symptoms and treatment of headaches in children and teens.

https://ja.ma/45rQ1ds

06/08/2025

Flu season.

The new school year is just around the corner, and so is flu season. Before your kids head back to the classroom, make sure the flu vaccine is at the top of your back-to-school checklist.

The flu vaccine is the best defense to keep your child healthy, safe, and learning all year long. The AAP recommends annual childhood flu vaccination starting at 6 months of age. Talk with your pediatrician or visit our website for more information.
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03/08/2025

Here are 5 tips to help you sleep better. 😴

👍Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.
👍If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.
👍Limit your use of electronic devices, such as TVs, computers and smartphones, before sleeping.
👍Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.
👍Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

29/07/2025

It's been a devastating weekend for the community. Vacations, family gatherings & moving to a new home can increase the risk of fatality. Stay extra hyper-vigilant during these times & always

22/07/2025

DIY indoor activities for kids during rainy day!

22/07/2025

Keep safe.

22/07/2025

July 22 is World Brain Day!🧠

Happy World Brain Day! The ILAE is proud stand with the World Federation of Neurology for to highlight the importance of brain health and its impact on individuals, families, and communities across the globe.

Today, we celebrate progress, amplify voices, and continue working toward a world where everyone has the opportunity to achieve brain health — at every stage of life.

| wfneurology.org/world-brain-day-2025

22/07/2025

can lead to severe, long-term complications and can even cause your immune system to forget how to resist infections.

♦️Brain damage
♦️Severe diarrhoea and dehydration
♦️Deafness
♦️Blindness
♦️Pneumonia

Two doses of the measles vaccine is the only way to prevent measles.

22/07/2025

Take actions to prevent strokes by adopting a healthier lifestyle:
🥗 eat healthier
🏃‍♀️ be physically active
💪 maintain a healthy weight
🚭 avoid to***co & alcohol

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

- or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest pains
❗️ Weight loss
❗️ Fever
❗️ Night sweats

Yes! Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.