Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Silent Cerebral Infarct Complicates Sickle Cell
Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.
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Coding Expanded for Craniosynostosis
Craniofacial surgeons lead updates to an international medical code to reflect important subtype distinctions.
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Comprehensive, Early Intervention for Cerebral Palsy
Clinicians from multiple specialties coalesce to identify and provide interventions for a heterogeneous population of affected children.
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Advanced Computation in Neurologic Monitoring
Advancements may allow quicker therapeutic interventions.
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Intervention in Early Psychosis Helps Mitigate Damage
NAVIGATE program is helping patients regain cognitive skills and minimize life disruption.
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Wearables Support Research Into Rare Diseases
Young patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia have new ways to measure diabetes risk.
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When There’s No Room for Doubt
Neurocritical care team revives failing patient with resolve and advanced pediatric care.
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Study Reviews Surgical Approach to Neural Tube Defect
A MOMS follow-up study finds bipedicle flap closure an effective option for open fetal meningocele repair.
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Cenobamate for Focal Seizure Reduction
Phase 3 trial analysis supports cenobamate’s efficacy for patients with drug-refractory epilepsy.
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Ketamine Lowers Pressure in Pediatric TBI
New, retrospective analysis could help reverse decades-old thinking.