Pediatric Neurology
Caffeine Therapy for Apnea of Prematurity Safe Over Long Term
April 23, 2018Neonatal caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity has no detrimental long-term effects and even improves some neurologic measures.
Extremely preterm children more likely to develop motor impairment
April 20, 2018This prospective cohort study showed that children born extremely premature or at an extremely low birth weight were more likely to develop cerebral palsy or non-CP motor impairment at 8 years' corrected age when compared to matched controls born at term.
Isolated vomiting not linked to clinically important TBI in children
April 20, 2018Isolated vomiting was not associated with clinically important TBI or evidence of TBI on computed tomography scans among pediatric patients with head injury.
Psychosis Could Be a Potential Side Effect of Steroid Treatment in Kids
April 19, 2018Iatrogenic steroid-induced psychosis is a rare side effect of glucocorticoid therapy which is mostly seen in adults, although it has been reported in children and adolescents.
Prenatal Exposure to SSRI Tied to Fetal Brain Development
April 19, 2018Prenatal exposure to a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is associated with fetal brain development.
White Matter Tracts Differ for Infants With Fragile X Syndrome
April 18, 2018There are significant differences in the development of 12 fiber tracts between infants with fragile X syndrome and controls.
Early-Life Epilepsy Should Be Urgently Treated With EBM
April 13, 2018Best diagnostics and evidence-based treatments should be used from the start of the disease.
Early Infection With Zika Virus Associated With More Birth Defects in Pregnancy
April 10, 2018Among pregnant women with Zika virus infection, birth defects were reported more often in fetuses and infants whose mothers had been infected with the virus early in their pregnancies.
Traumatic Brain Injury Rare for Children With Isolated Vomiting
April 10, 2018Children presenting with head injury with isolated vomiting rarely have clinically important TBI.
First-in-Class Inhibitor Designated Orphan Drug for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
April 02, 2018By inhibiting the activation of myostatin, SRK-015 may promote a clinically meaningful increase in muscle mass and strength.
Improving Cognitive Outcomes in Preemies an Uphill Battle
March 26, 2018Preventive strategies for reducing the high incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia may be key to the improvement of long-term outcomes in EP/VP children.
Later-Onset Spinal Muscular Atrophy Benefits From Nusinersen
March 14, 2018Improved motor function was observed among more participants in the nusinersen group compared with those in the control group.
Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome May Benefit From Rooming-In vs NICU Care
March 05, 2018Rooming-in with the mother or family members may help reduce pharmacotherapy and increase breastfeeding in newborns with NAS.
Cognitive Deficits Apparent in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
March 05, 2018Children with chronic kidney disease may have deficits in global and domain-specific cognition.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders likely to be vastly underdiagnosed in US
February 23, 2018A multi-site, cross-sectional study found a large mismatch between previously diagnosed fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and the actual prevalence of cases identified.
Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the US
February 22, 2018Fetal alcohol syndrome prevalence ranges from 1.1% to 5.0% among first graders in 4 US communities.
Significant Head Injury Reported in 7 Percent of Children: CDC
February 15, 2018Less than 10% of boys and girls aged 3-17 have ever had a significant head injury in 2016.
Ketamine, Propofol Help Reduce Recovery Time in Children Undergoing Sedated MRI
February 14, 2018For children undergoing MRI with deep sedation, a shorter recovery time is associated with use of ketamine at induction followed by propofol infusion.
FDA Expands Pediatric Age Range for Contrast Agent
February 08, 2018The FDA has approved an expanded age range for MultiHance contrast agent.
Nutrients Key to Neurodevelopment in Child's First 3 years
January 29, 2018Providing adequate nurtrients during a child's first 3 years is important for optimal neurodevelopment.
No long-term neurodevelopmental effects of inhaled budesonide in preterm infants
January 26, 2018Budesonide used for prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely preterm infants showed no difference in rate of neurodevelopmental disability at two years compared to placebo treated infants.
Herpes simplex virus infection uncommon in infants undergoing meningitis evaluation
January 26, 2018Through this retrospective study, researchers found that 0.42% of study infants undergoing CSF culture for suspected meningitis tested positive for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.
Neurodevelopment in Preemies Not Affected by Glucocorticoid Therapy
January 22, 2018There is no increased rate of neurodevelopmental disability in preterm infants using inhaled glucocorticoids.
Language Delay May Be Linked to Prenatal Acetaminophen Use
January 19, 2018A language delay among girls is linked to acetaminophen use during pregnancy.
Fetal MRI Analysis, Machine Learning Identifies Candidates for CSF Diversion
January 05, 2018Multiple imaging characteristics from fetal MRI analysis helped to yield a model with the ability to classify postnatal CSF diversion status with a high level of accuracy.
Folate Supplementation May Help Reduce Autistic Traits in Children Exposed to AEDs In Utero
January 04, 2018Children who are exposed to AEDs in utero may have a reduced risk of autistic traits.
Identifying Pediatric Seizures With Hemispheric Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation
December 21, 2017The findings further the utility of cerebral oximetry as a neurological assessment tool.
Fingolimod Wins Breakthrough Designation for Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
December 20, 2017The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to Fingolimod for treating children with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Identifying Risk of Stroke Following Traumatic Injury
December 19, 2017Investigators sought to assess the risk of ischemic stroke after a traumatic injury in patients <50 years of age.
Effect of Maternal Antibiotic Use on Neonatal Seizure Risk
December 19, 2017Researchers from the University of Colorado reported on whether or not maternal antibiotic use during labor increased the risk of seizure for the neonate.
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