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Pediatric Neurology is a monthly journal that provides essential information to child neurologists and others who care for children with neurological disease.
Parent education on childhood hydrocephalus is an important component of long-term care.
In this month's #pedneuro journal, describes a novel avatar-based parental education program aimed at improving parent education and reducing complications.
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What are predictive parameters for neuro-developmental outcomes in neonates with Vein of Galen malformation?
Read more in the August #pedneuro issue to discover in this retrospective study examining the associated of disease severity & neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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Cryptogenic cerebral palsy - can there be genetic underpinnings?
Yes! Based on this study of looking at WES for patients with cryptogenic CP, the yield is upto 50%!
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A National Survey on the Neurogenetics Workforce: Practice Models, Evolving Challenges, and Future Directions
Results from this national survey of neurogeneticists with strategies that can be used to help neurologists more effectively incorporate genetic testing into practice
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🧠💤 Kids with epilepsy show 3 persistent sleep phenotypes:
✅ Typical
⚠️ Moderately Disrupted
🚨 Severely Disrupted
More sleep disruption = more cognitive & behavioral challenges over 3 years. Early action matters!
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Start your Sunday with ☕ Coffee & a Case (Series)☕ . In this month's #PedNeuro journal, Wright et al. share a case series describing the fetal presentation of Cri du Chat using prenatal MRI and genetic testing.
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What is the value of ictal fear in localization? In the current issue of #pedneuro, Ugalde-Canitrot et al describe a series of patients with ictal fear & the insights gathered for fear mechanisms in the developing brain.
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What is the utility in urgent video #EEG in the pediatric ER for kids presenting with #seizure or paroxysmal spells? This retrospective chart review explored the use in a cohort over 3-year period.
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📢 New Publication Alert!
Workforce survey of neurogeneticists—who we are, what our practice looks like, evolving challenges, and future directions. Plus: what lessons can neurology learn from this experience to incorporate genetic medicine into practice? Curious? Read on. 🧬✨
Honored to share what we learned from other neurogeneticists in the field about how to approach and support clinical efforts
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Our new piece in @pedneurojournal.bsky.social calls out the current administration’s efforts to weaken Medicaid.
This move will harm kids with medical complexities, including those with #DMD.
We must protect vulnerable lives. #SaveMedicaid
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A bit late in sharing, but proud of this piece published in
@pedneurojournal.bsky.social. As DEI efforts face backlash, we argue why neurologists must stay committed to equity for the health of our profession and our patients.
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What are the common causes of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage in kids?
Do these vary by age?
This single center study explores these questions using a retrospective cohort.
Read more in this #OpenAccess article - buff.ly/4p1psRA
Learn about the emerging precision treatments for developmental and epileptic encephalopathies in this review paper. It explores the evolving landscape of precision therapeutics for DEEs, focusing on mechanism-driven interventions across key pathophysiologic categories
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In patients with SMA, does improvement in motor function help with mental health and independence ? Yes!
This study evaluates this effect in pediatric patients with SMA type 2 and 3 who were treated with nusinersen - buff.ly/uy2d2MB
📊 New study by Segal et al. finds youth with ADHD showed improved symptoms during COVID-19, per parents—despite increased peer issues. Highlights everyday stress of "normal" life for families. 🧠
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #ADHD #MentalHealth #COVID19
Symmetrical thalamic lesions in preterm triplets—a rare case series to ponder over your morning coffee. Two affected, one spared. Neuro insights you don’t want to miss! ☕🧠
Read here: www.pedneur.com/article/S088...
What is the prevalence of elevated opening pressure in children with Alexander Disease?
In the current issue of #pedneuro journal, Joung et al. explore this question through analysis of opening pressure, MRI and examination in a cohort of 43 patients.
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What is the impact of headaches on school and activities participation for kids & teens? This #pedneuro cross-sectional case study took a closer look at a pediatric outpatient #headache center. Read more here: buff.ly/7buApxA
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☕ A Case with your Coffee ☕
Wondering about the spectrum of Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy of Childhood? In the most recent issue of #pedneuro journal - Trombley et al. share a case series with variable presentations, management & outcomes.
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Does positional nature of headache help predict intracranial hypertension in kids?
Maybe.
Read more, and learn about other symptoms (like paradoxical headache and head & neck pain) in IH, that can help guide differential.
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The clinical presentation of pediatric primary depends on the age of the child and the location of tumor. This article reviews the most common acute neurological effects of pediatric primary brain tumors and their treatments.
Acute Effects of Pediatric Primary Brain Tumors - buff.ly/rXHwoJb
What do child neurologists need to know about pediatric glioma?
Read this review in press focusing on the latest advancements in the biology and treatment of pediatric gliomas - buff.ly/mXXEG5K
Image: Frequency of molecular alterations in pediatric low-grade glioma
New study shows aberrant supracallosal bundle (ASB) on fetal MRI in cases of thick, short corpus callosum—key for prognosis and counseling. 🧠✨
Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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GLUT1DS puberty survey (n=98) shows 58% had worsened movement issues, 38% more seizures, plus migraines & mood swings. 71% of girls noted symptom changes with menses. Ketosis often dropped on keto diet but didn't always increase seizures.
🧐 What is the role of triptans in pediatric post-traumatic headache management?🧐
Learn more from this single-center retrospective study exploring patterns of use & benefits of triptans for acute headache worsening in pediatric patients with post-traumatic headache.
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🤓 #Neurosky Time to Review🤓 : Impaired Cerebral Autoregulation in Children
Refresh your memory on the pathophysiology
Learn about current research and future areas for exploration
&
Explore the clinical implications for pediatric patients with acquired brain injury.
Read here: buff.ly/1MPAawK
June 2025 #pedneurojournal issue is HERE!
Includes topics such as --
⚡ Ket-Mid Study for Rx Peds Status Epilepticus
💬 Difficult Conversations in Fetal-Neonatal Neurology
🤯 Patterns of Use & Benefits of Triptans in Post-Traumatic HA
...and much more!
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Developmental, Endocrine, and Ophthalmologic Outcomes in Children Prenatally Diagnosed With Midline Brain Malformations (MBM) -
Data from this retrospective study in current issue of @pedneurojournal -
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Could the use of ketamine in addition to midazolam be more effective in first line treatment for pediatric status epilepticus?
Read more about this randomized controlled trial here -
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#Epilepsy
