Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Acute flaccid myelitis: More likely missed than diagnosed
A retrospective series reports that 78% of children with acute flaccid myelitis are misdiagnosed initially, causing delays in treatment.
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Cerebral blood flow may predict children’s recovery from persistent postconcussion symptoms
Higher cerebral blood flow at 4-6 weeks post injury is associated with poor recovery at 10 weeks among children with concussion.
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When should students resume sports after a COVID-19 diagnosis?
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Nusinersen provides continued benefits to presymptomatic children with SMA
Most children developed normally in an interim analysis of the NURTURE trial that did not find any new safety concerns.
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CBD for LGS: Fewer seizures, but thrombocytopenia risk
Cannabidiol reduces seizures in Lennox Gastaut syndrome out to 3 years, but has been linked to thrombocytopenia in children also on valproic acid...
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Preventive treatment delays first seizure onset in tuberous sclerosis complex
Administering vigabatrin before the first seizure may reduce the risk and severity of epilepsy, compared with conventional treatment.
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Comorbidity burden is greater among children with tics than children with stereotypies
Among children, tics are associated with a higher number of neurologic consultations and a greater likelihood of pharmacologic or behavioral...
News from the FDA/CDC
Teen vaping in the time of COVID-19
occurred...
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NMOSD challenges in children
Neuroimmunologists discuss key diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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Worldwide measles vaccination is flagging
Vaccine hesitancy and other factors are driving a resurgence in the disease, with short-term and long-term consequences.
From the Journals
Fourteen-day sports hiatus recommended for children after COVID-19
Children with moderate symptoms should have an electrocardiogram before returning to sports.