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STR1VE-EU Trial Shows Efficacy of Onasemnogene Abeparvovec in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

In a phase 3 trial, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of onasemnogene abeparovec for symptomatic patients younger than 6 months with SMA1 and one or two SMN2 copies.

Patterns, Characteristics of Children Diagnosed With Acute Flaccid Myelitis Between 2014 and 2020

Researchers conducted a study that compared the patterns and characteristics of acute flaccid myelitis among patients diagnosed in peak years vs those diagnosed in nonpeak years.

Early Epilepsy Surgery in Infants Associated With Better Seizure Control

Researchers sought to review the safety and efficacy of ultra-early epilepsy surgery performed prior to 3 months of age.

Two Doses of 10 μg BNT162b2 Safe, Efficacious in 5 to 11 Year Olds

A two-dose regimen of 10 μg of BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine administered 21 days apart is safe and efficacious in children aged 5 to 11 years.

Cataracts Associated With Developmental Delay, Anxiety in Children

The risk was especially elevated in those who developed cataracts in the first 3 years of life, according to a report.

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Not Associated With Neuropsychiatric Features in Childhood-Onset SLE

Researchers studied the association between schizophrenia genetic susceptibility loci and neuropsychiatric features in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

Overweight Less Likely in Infants With More Sleep, Fewer Awakenings

Increases in nighttime sleep duration and reductions in waking bouts are associated with lower odds of overweight among infants aged 1 to 6 months.

Neurologic Issues in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Moving to Adult Care

Children with type 1 diabetes transitioning to adult diabetic care face unique challenges, including whether they have neuropathic lesions at the time of transition. Researchers sought to assess the neuropathic condition of this patient population to better define their needs.

Fragmented Sleep Common Among Children and Adolescents With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Study authors conducted a meta-analysis to compare sleep duration, sleep quality, and architecture among children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis vs their healthy peers.

Preemptive Intervention Reduces Autism Symptoms, Diagnosis in Early Childhood

Researchers determined the efficacy of a preemptive intervention at reducing the severity of autism symptoms and the likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis in infants showing early signs of ASD.