Neurology
Conference Coverage
NICU signs hint at cerebral palsy risk
“Infants who are at higher risk for developing cerebral palsy had more respiratory instability early on in life.”
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Connected: Preterm infant program makes progress
Intimate sensory interactions between mothers and infants physically altered infants’ cortical networks in the brain ... later correlated to...
Conference Coverage
Cerebral palsy: Video clues suggest dystonia
Key movements could both aid diagnosis dystonia in patients with cerebral palsy and hint at differences in brain injury.
From the Journals
Teens with diagnosed and undiagnosed ADHD report similar quality of life
Those diagnosed with ADHD in childhood were more than twice as likely to report self-harm.
From the Journals
Dementia signs detected years before diagnosis
Findings of a new study offer hope for interventions to reduce the risk of the dementia developing.
Child Psychiatry Consult
Tourette syndrome: Diagnosis is key for best care
Accurate diagnosis of Tourette syndrome can be used to gain access to developmental disability services if the condition has resulted in true...
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Novel gene-based therapies for neuromuscular diseases
Novel gene-based therapies show significant potential for transforming the treatment of neuromuscular diseases.
News
Rett syndrome: Looking to the future and the promise of gene therapy
Rett syndrome is entering an exciting stage – at which the words “treatment” and “cure” can be spoken with intent and vision, not just wide-eyed...
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Spinal muscular atrophy: Patient care in the age of genetically targeted therapy
Newborn screening, updated treatment guidelines, and treatment algorithms have changed what can be clinically done for patients with SMA, but...
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The urgent need to diagnose Sanfilippo syndrome at an early age
The quest for effective treatments is dependent on enrolling more children at a very young age, before loss of milestones.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA confirms nationwide Adderall shortage
The FDA announcement follows weeks of reports of a shortage of the drug by pharmacy chains and Adderall users.