Neurology
Conference Coverage
Herbal supplements offer value with cautions, caveats
CHICAGO – Ask about herbal supplements at every patient medication history.
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FDA approves Vimpat for POS treatment in children with epilepsy
The drug has previously been approved for use in adults.
From the Journals
Early diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis may be possible in infants
An echocardiogram and skin examination can help diagnose TSC before the onset of epilepsy.
Conference Coverage
Everolimus has long-term efficacy in tuberous sclerosis complex
The mTOR inhibitor is the first antiepilepsy drug to be selected for its mechanism of action.
From the Journals
Gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy shows promise
A majority of boys had stabilization of lesion progression and no major functional disability.
Letters from Maine
‘Without clinical prodrome’
Parents and physicians will continue to wonder whether someone else might have picked up those early signs of impending disaster.
Conference Coverage
Subtle hearing loss after concussion could impair learning
Researchers assessed children with normal hearing after a concussion and found deficits in auditory processing that might not be apparent – and...
Conference Coverage
Soccer-playing girls 5 times more likely to return to same-day play after concussion
Increased likelihood for return to play stacks on top of increased risk of concussion for girls in soccer.
News
Briviact gets monotherapy approval for partial-onset seizures
New indication is based on extrapolation of trials data as an adjunctive treatment.
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Aptiom approved for pediatric partial-onset seizures
The antiepileptic was previously approved for partial-onset seizures in adults.
From the Journals
Check children’s eyes early for best corrections
One vision screening approved for preschool children.