Neurology
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Children may develop prolonged headache after concussion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Headache after pediatric concussion may present as migraine, chronic daily headache, tension-type...
Letters from Maine
Football for the young
It appears that precollege football is a relatively safe activity and good exercise.
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Stroke is diagnosed in about one-fifth of children with strokelike symptoms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Data are consistent with previous literature and underscore the importance of early recognition...
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Edasalonexent may slow progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Functional measures and disease biomarkers stabilized when patients received the investigational NF-kB inhibitor.
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Baricitinib may benefit patients with Aicardi-Goutières syndrome
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A compassionate use trial indicates that JAK inhibition may have a role in the treatment of genetic interferonopathies.
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Celiac disease may underlie seizures
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A gluten-free diet may reduce seizure burden in children with celiac disease and intractable seizures, a retrospective chart...
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Pediatric epilepsy surgery may improve cognition and behavior
CHARLOTTE, NC – Comorbidities may influence the likelihood of perceived improvement, whereas the type of surgery may not.
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Delay in EEG monitoring associated with increased seizure duration in pediatric refractory status epilepticus
Charlotte, NC – The 24-hour cumulative probability of seizure resolution may be lower in children who do not have...
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Does AED prophylaxis delay seizure onset in children with brain tumors?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A small study indicates that AED prophylaxis may be effective during the first 6 months after...
Perspectives
CBD: What physicians need to know about it
An internist describes the benefits and risks of using cannabidiol to treat various conditions.
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Researchers seek to characterize pediatric new daily persistent headache
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Approximately 14% of children who present to headache clinics may have the disorder.