Neurology
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Steroids counter ataxia telangiectasia
Red blood cells infused with dexamethasone sodium phosphate delayed symptom progression and improved survival.
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Abnormal growth of the amygdala in infants tied to autism
“We found that the amygdala grows too rapidly between 6 and 12 months of age, during a presymptomatic period in autism, prior to when the...
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More years of ice hockey play tied to higher CTE risk
Each additional year of ice hockey play increased the risk for CTE by 23%.
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Novel drug significantly reduces tics in Tourette syndrome – without side effects
Ecocipam does not lead to weight gain, anxiety, depression, or tardive dyskinesia, compared with placebo – a factor that may lead to better...
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Neonatal hypoglycemia doesn’t affect childhood academics
Accompanying study showed no evidence of neurosensory impairment after neonatal dextrose gel treatment.
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Neurodevelopmental disorders prevalent with extremely preterm birth
The majority (75%) of infants had a neurodevelopmental disorder, including speech disorders (52%), intellectual disabilities (40%), attention-...
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New guidance on cannabis use for treatment-resistant epilepsy
Though only one FDA-approved drug derived from cannabinoids exists for epilepsy, patients frequently have questions about other cannabis products...
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Does giving moms cash make babies smarter?
“We predicted that our poverty reduction intervention would mitigate the neurobiological signal of poverty,” Dr. Noble said.
Behavioral Consult
Diagnosing adolescent ADHD
When your adolescent patients or their parents come to your office complaining of inattention, it is important to consider the full range of...
Guidelines
New guidance on palliative care for neurologic disorders
Palliative care includes much more than hospice services, according to a new guideline.
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Surveillance program highly predictive for early autism
Study finds high screening accuracy in a community-based sample of more than 13,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers followed from 11 months to...