Neurology
Conference Coverage
Oligoclonal bands, initial seizures increase risk of post-ADEM epilepsy in children
BERLIN – Nearly all with post-ADEM epilepsy had antibodies against myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG).
Conference Coverage
Revamped MS criteria boost pediatric diagnoses
BERLIN – Oligoclonal bands and absence of anti-MoG antibodies are useful clinical markers during a diagnostic work-up.
Video
In utero efavirenz, dolutegravir exposure linked to childhood neurologic problems
SAN FRANCISCO – Still looking for the safest antiretroviral regimen during pregnancy.
Feature
DEA moves Epidiolex to schedule V, clearing the way for marketing
The cannabis-derived drug to treat pediatric seizures should be available within 6 weeks.
Daily News Podcast
Does America have a gabapentinoid problem?
And atrial fibrillation guidelines may miss the mark with oral anticoagulation.
Daily News Podcast
Physician burnout singes patient safety
And stroke guidelines set a higher thrombectomy bar.
From the Journals
ICYMI: Fingolimod effective in pediatric relapsing multiple sclerosis
The adjusted annualized relapse rate with fingolimod was 0.12 vs. 0.67 with interferon beta-1a (P less than .001).
Daily News Podcast
Can tai chi tame seniors’ risk of falls?
And go easy on imaging in kids’ mild traumatic brain injury.
News
CDC releases guidelines for pediatric mTBI
A CDC work group assembles evidence supporting guidelines for diagnosis, management, and treatment of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.
From the Journals
Epilepsy often accompanies congenital Zika infections
Approximately two-thirds of children with Zika infections before birth presented with epilepsy before age 14 months.
From the Journals
Spinraza shows motor improvements in older children with SMA type 1