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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.

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS

Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased risk of a range of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in offspring.

Clinical Symptoms in Children vs Adults with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy

Obesity, night eating, parasomnia, sleep talking and drunkenness, and ADHD symptoms are more frequent in children than adults at narcolepsy diagnosis.

Escitalopram Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens With GAD

Increasing CYP2C19 metabolism linked to reductions in escitalopram C_max, AUC

Ped-MSSS Provides Alternative to EDSS in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis

Compared to those with adult-onset MS, patients with pediatric-onset MS may present with lower scores using the Expanded Disability Status Scale.

SARS-CoV-2 Nasopharyngeal Load Higher in Children Than Adults

Children with SARS-CoV-2 infection have the highest nasopharyngeal viral load in the first two days of symptoms.

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Harm Child Neurodevelopment

Cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring by age 10 years.

Evaluating the Role of Genetics in Pediatric Suicidal Ideation and Aggression

The use of genetic evaluation for suicidal ideation may represent a future application for precision medicine.

Oral Therapy Evrysdi Approved for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Evrysdi is a survival motor neuron-2 (SMN2) splicing modifier.

Feasibility of Treating Adolescents With First Episode Psychosis Using Antipsychotic Medication or Psychological Intervention

Adverse events, including voluntary psychiatric admission, suicide attempt, serious violent incident, voluntary admission to a general medical ward, overdose of medication or painkillers, were highest among the combined group compared to the monotherapies.