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Children with headache disorders may benefit from anti-CGRP mAb treatment
If undertaken, it should be done with close follow-up and attention to patient characteristics such as age, pubertal state, and medical...
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AAP advises moderate physical, cognitive activity after sports concussion
A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics counsels children to return to reduced activities post concussion versus total rest.
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More acute flaccid myelitis cases confirmed by CDC
Feds want to know if AFM is caused by virus, autoimmune process, or something else.
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Pediatric migraine linked to multiple comorbidities
Pediatric headache and migraine is associated with respiratory, neurologic, developmental, anxiety, and mood disorders.
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Can biomarkers detect concussions? It’s complicated
BY JIM KLING
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OV-101 shows promise for Angelman syndrome
A novel drug affecting the GABAergic system improved sleep problems in a sample of adults and adolescents with Angelman Syndrome.
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FDA approves Sympazan for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can have difficulty swallowing pills or large-volume oral suspensions, so this oral film may reduce care...
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FDA approves Xyrem to treat children with narcolepsy
The central nervous system depressant was approved for the treatment of cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Conference Coverage
New Registry Offers Insight Into Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
WASHINGTON – Most patients with opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome experience ataxia, among multiple other symptoms.
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Drug overdose deaths down since late 2017
Longer-term trend, however, shows an increase of 2.7% during the 12 months ending in March 2018, compared with March 2017.
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Mysterious polio-like illness baffles medical experts while frightening parents
Acute flaccid myelitis affects the gray matter in the spinal cord, causing sudden muscle weakness and a loss of reflexes.