Pediatric Neurology
FDA Clears Neonatal MRI System
July 21, 2017Transporting neonates from the intensive care unit to MRI suites can pose challenges to care and patient safety.
Age a Factor in Concussion Symptom Severity
July 14, 2017Children in the youngest age group consistently reported worse scores on all measures than those in the highest age group.
Allodynia Common in Pediatric Migraine
July 12, 2017Symptoms associated with central sensitization are common in children and adolescents with migraine.
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Linked to Growing Economic Burden
June 16, 2017With the numbers of cases of NAS rising in recent years, so is the cost associated with caring for the children.
1 in 20 Pregnant Women With Zika Infection Have Children With Birth Defects
June 13, 2017Zika-related birth defects might occur following Zika infection during any trimester of pregnancy.
Pregabalin Use in Pregnancy: What's the Risk?
June 02, 2017Previous research has suggested a link between early use of pregabalin in pregnancy and congenital malformations.
In Pediatric Headache, Placebo Effect May Play a Role in Cervical Injection Response
May 31, 2017The difference in response in the ropivicaine and saline groups was insignificant, suggesting a placebo effect.
Early Autism Intervention Beneficial in At-Risk Kids
May 24, 2017Infants at risk for autism do better if therapists train parents to communicate more effectively.
Migraine Linked to Fetal Growth Restriction in Men
May 10, 2017Fetal growth restriction is characterized by a birthweight below the tenth percentile, according to gender and gestational age.
Buprenorphine Superior to Morphine in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
May 08, 2017Sublingual buprenorphine was associated with shorter duration of treatment and shorter length of hospital stay.
Neurodevelopment Not Adversely Affected by Hydrocortisone Tx in Preemies
May 04, 2017No statistically significant differences between the groups in the distribution of patients without neurodevelopmental impairment were observed.
Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Epstein-Barr, Herpes Simplex Virus Exposure
April 24, 2017Increased risk of pediatric multiple sclerosis was observed in patients with prior exposure to EBV, HSV-1, and vitamin D deficiency.
Iodide Supplementation May Not Benefit Preemies
April 19, 2017There was no significant difference in neurodevelopmental status at 2 years for infants with iodide vs placebo.
Cognitive Skills Adversely Affected by Thyroid Dysfunction
April 05, 2017Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism scored worse on tests of processing speed than patients with normal thyroid function.
Exploring Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil
March 30, 2017There was an apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly.
Q&A: Strategies for Transitioning Pediatric Patients to Adult Care
March 27, 2017The transition process can be challenging for patients and families, requiring a great deal of preplanning by providers.
Valproate for Epilepsy Poses Greater Risk for Major Congenital Malformations
March 24, 2017Lamotrigine and carbamazepine may represent safer treatment alternatives for girls and women who are or who might become pregnant.
DHA Supplementation Has No Impact on IQ in Offspring
March 22, 2017No between-group differences in measures of language, academic, or executive functioning were observed in those who took DHA during pregnancy and those who did not.
Movement Disorder After Foreign Body Ingestion
March 20, 2017A 10-month-old girl admitted to PICU with sudden onset of movement disorder was found to have ingested a foreign body.
Aptiom Aims for Pediatric Indication for Partial Onset Seizures
March 15, 2017Sunovion has filed a supplemental NDA with the FDA to expand the indication for Aptiom to pediatric patients with partial onset seizures.
Pediatric Migraine Relief With Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
March 10, 2017Improvements in migraine pain were reported in as little as 10 minutes after the nerve block.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Linked to Sex-Based Cortical Thickness
March 09, 2017Female participants with phenotypic male neuroanatomical features had an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder.
Risk of Zika Virus-Related Birth Defects in Pregnant Women
March 09, 2017The CDC report only accounts for physical birth defects, as researchers note that the full scope of developmental defects has yet to be recorded.
Vigabatrin Dose Affects Risk for Brain Abnormalities in Infantile Spasms
March 07, 2017There is as much as a 32% risk for vigabatrin-associated brain abnormalities in patients with infantile spasms.
Treating Pediatric Chronic Migraine With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Amitriptyline
March 02, 2017A larger percentage of participants receiving CBT plus amitriptyline reached a 50% reduction in migraine frequency during treatment compared with HE plus amitriptyline.
Comorbid Headache, Stroke Common in Pediatric Patients
February 24, 2017The co-presentation of headache at stroke onset in children may provide clues to underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms.
Persistent Asthma May Increase Migraine Risk in Children
February 20, 2017Persistent asthma was found to be associated with an increased frequency of migraine.
Antiretroviral Therapy May Improve Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in HIV-Infected Infants
February 17, 2017Early detection and robust treatment are critical to limiting deficits in achieving developmental milestones in HIV-infected infants.
MRI Improves Diagnostic Accuracy of Fetal Brain Abnormalities
February 08, 2017In addition to ultrasonography, MRI improved diagnostic accuracy and had an impact on prognoses in cases of fetal brain abnormalities.
Location of Childhood Arterial Ischemic Stroke Influences Recurrence
February 06, 2017The difference in rate of recurrence of PCAIS may have to do with a difference in mechanism compared with ACAIS.
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