Strength Training May Benefit Gross Motor Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Researchers investigated the effects of a strength training program on function, activity, and participation in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy.
Pediatric Neurology
De Novo Variants in PTLC1 Gene Associated With Juvenile ALS
Using exome sequencing, researchers shared results of family-based genetic study on the genetic variants associated with juvenile amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Ecopipam Shows Promise in Tic Reduction in Children With Tourette Syndrome
In a study presented at MDS 2021, researchers assessed the long-term safety and activity of ecopipam, a selective D1 antagonist, in reducing tics in children with Tourette syndrome.
FIREFISH Trial Shows Risdiplam Benefits in Infants With Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of risdiplam in infants with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy compared with historical cohorts.
CPR With Rescue Breathing Linked to Improved Pediatric OHCA Outcomes
Rescue breathing CPR is associated with better outcomes compared with compression-only CPR in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Health in Children and Adolescents
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement summarizing the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on the cardiovascular health of children and adolescents, as well as the current best practices for diagnosis and evaluation of CVD-related complications of OSA.
25 Weeks May Be Cutoff for Severe Neurological Outcomes in Preemies
Delivery before 25 weeks of gestation may represent a critical cutoff for a higher risk for long-term neurological complications following preterm birth.
Pesticide to Be Banned Over Ties to Neurological Damage in Children
The Biden Administration said Wednesday that a widely used pesticide will be banned because it has been linked to neurological damage in children.
Psychotropic Medications May Significantly Reduce Chronic Pain in Pediatric Patients
Study authors conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to study the effectiveness of psychotropic medications in children and adolescents with chronic pain.
Almost Half of Pediatric Opioid Prescriptions Considered High-Risk
Almost half of pediatric opioid prescriptions are considered high-risk by one or more metric, and high-volume prescribers write more than half of the prescriptions.
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