Neurology
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Thelarche and menarche are associated with increased prevalence of migraine
PHILADELPHIA – The association suggests that earlier exposure to estrogen might increase the risk of migraine in...
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Maternal migraine is associated with infant colic
PHILADELPHIA – Mothers with migraine are more likely to have babies with colic, a cross-sectional study finds.
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CDC: Look for early symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis, report suspected cases
The average age of a patient diagnosed with AFM is 5 years
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Pediatric-onset MS may slow information processing in adulthood
Scores on the Symbol Digit Modalities Test begin to diverge after age 30 years between MS patients depending on age of onset.
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In MS, the challenges for women are unique
SEATTLE – In treating women with MS, sexuality, pregnancy, and menopause all require specific attention.
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Pediatric MS often goes untreated in the year after diagnosis
SEATTLE – About 65% of patients with pediatric multiple sclerosis do not receive disease-modifying therapy (DMT) within 1 year of diagnosis....
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FDA approves Zolgensma for infantile-onset SMA treatment
Zolgensma is the first gene therapy for the treatment of infantile-onset spinal muscular atrophy in children aged less than 2 years.
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QI boosts adherence to protocol-based care for elevated blood lead levels
This approach could be applied to other screenings to ensure appropriate interventions.
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Appendectomy linked to increased risk of subsequent Parkinson’s
The findings give pause to the notion of performing discretionary appendectomies in patients who are having surgery for another reason.
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Ruzurgi approved for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in patients under age 17
The approval is the first for a LEMS treatment specifically for pediatric patients.
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Cannabidiol reduces seizures in Dravet syndrome
PHILADELPHIA – Two dosages of the CBD treatment appear to have similar efficacy, but the lower dose may be more...