Pediatric Neurology

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Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm

Neurodevelopmental scores and gray matter volumes at age 2 years do not differ between asymptomatic neonates with SDH and control neonates.

Maternal Use of Anti-Seizure Drugs, Risk of Autism and ADHD in Offspring

Maternal use of valproic acid during pregnancy may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring.

Room Temperature Stable Fosphenytoin Gets FDA Approval

The product is a ready-to-dilute, room temperature stable formulation of fosphenytoin for IV injection, which allows for point-of-care storage.

Sleep Disturbance in Adolescence Associated With Opioid Misuse in Adulthood

Adolescent sleep deficiency as an increased future risk for prescription opioid misuse was examined in a large nationally, representative database designed to track health behaviors and outcomes from adolescence to early adulthood.

Diagnostic Criteria for Newly Defined Pediatric Restless Sleep

A committee of 10 sleep clinicians developed a set of 16 consensus questions, conducted a comprehensive literature search, and extensively discussed potential diagnostic criteria.

DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

A single diabetic ketoacidosis episode is associated with subtle memory declines soon after type 1 diabetes diagnosis in children.

Childhood Insomnia Frequently Persists Into Adolescence, Study Says

One of the first studies to follow a large, population-based, cohort sample of children into adolescence in order to evaluate the natural history of insomnia symptoms and a broad number of relevant clinically and objectively assessed risk factors.

Parent Behavior Impacts Adolescent Headache Frequency and Disability

Protective parenting behavior is associated with significantly greater frequency of adolescent headaches.

Survey Finds Variation in Practice Patterns for Neuroimaging in Sickle Cell Anemia

Survey finds variation in practice patterns for obtaining MRI/MRA for stroke prevention and monitoring in patients with sickle cell anemia.

Amygdala Connectivity May Predict CBT Efficacy for Adolescent Migraine

Connectivity between the amygdala and specific brain regions may predict headache reduction after cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescent migraine.