Neurology
Commentary
The latest news on pediatric migraine
There’s news about the most common disabling neurologic disease.
Conference Coverage
Drainage, irrigation, and fibrinolytic therapy held safe, effective for PHVD
SAN FRANCISCO - Should drainage, irrigation, and fibrinolytic therapy become the standard of care for neonates with preterm intraventricular...
Conference Coverage
Nusinersen for early spinal muscular atrophy: Final findings beat interim results
BOSTON – But the drug costs $750,000 a year, and questions remain about its use.
News
FDA: Some blood lead tests have reported falsely low levels since 2014
Blood lead tests should be repeated with a capillary sample in children younger than 6 years of age as of May 17, and all pregnant or...
Conference Coverage
Intravenous tPA ups mortality in children with acute ischemic stroke
BOSTON – The results show that studies of the efficacy of ischemic stroke treatment in adults can’t necessarily be extrapolated to children.
Conference Coverage
Study supports link between pediatric MS and remote viral infections
BOSTON – Building on previous studies, researchers found several possible associations that could lead to MS.
From the Journals
High allele level linked to lamotrigine-induced SCAR
Could higher frequency of alleles associated with drug-induced severe cutaneous adverse reactions be specific to ethnicity?
Conference Coverage
Cannabidiol cuts drop seizure frequency in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
BOSTON – Two trials show drop seizure reductions of 37%-44% with cannabidiol in patients with a median of 70-plus drop seizures per month.
Video
VIDEO: Cannabidiol reduces convulsive seizures in Dravet syndrome
BOSTON – Adjunctive treatment with cannabidiol significantly reduced convulsive seizure frequency in Dravet syndrome patients.
Conference Coverage
Kids with MS face higher risk of mental disorders
BOSTON – Children with multiple sclerosis and related conditions had higher risk for psychotic disorders, mood disorders, intellectual disability...
Conference Coverage
New guideline: Address GTCS frequency to reduce SUDEP risk
BOSTON – Generalized tonic-clonic seizures are a major risk factor for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).