Neurology

First patient treated in adolescent epilepsy trial assessing NeuroPace RNS system

May 17, 2022

Since its approval for the treatment of medical refractory epilepsy in 2013, the closed-loop neuromodulation device has had its efficacy and safety confirmed in several pivotal studies and will now be assessed in focal epilepsy in the RESPONSE trial.

Getting to the heart of pediatric vision loss and blindness

May 16, 2022

Researchers are attempting to determine how pediatric visual impairment caused by damage to the brain is different from visual impairment at the level of the eye.

Is there room for improvement in neuroimage use in suspected abuse cases in infants?

April 28, 2022

When an infant presents with fractures that suggest possible abuse, but appears to be neurologically fine, clinicians should make sure to rule out occult head injury. A report looks at whether many children’s hospitals are routinely following this guidance.

Do repeated head injuries during play impact cognition and behavior?

January 04, 2022

Repeated concussions have been linked to severe negative neurological outcomes. Is there a similar experience with repeated impacts on the head during contact sports?

How weight gain early in life affects brain development

December 15, 2021

A new study examines how weight gain in utero and during infancy can impact brain volume in childhood.

How well do caregivers understand their child’s CP?

October 05, 2021

The caregiver's understanding of a child's condition can positively impact care. What can lead to this understanding with cerebral palsy?

Long-term video EEG monitoring has range of benefits in epilepsy

September 01, 2021

For monitoring epilepsy, long-term monitoring can be effective without requiring the time and cost of a hospital stay.

Impact of neighborhood disadvantage on a child’s brain

August 04, 2021

Neighborhood disadvantage can lead to suboptimal health outcomes in children. Is this true for brain structure and neurocognition?

Examining the neurological and psychiatric complications of COVID-19

July 22, 2021

A study looks into the neurological and psychiatric aspects of COVID-19 infections.

Looking at the prevalence of migraines following a clinical trial

July 16, 2021

A clinical trial can offer a child a chance for relief from painful headaches. An investigation examines whether the benefits of treatment in a migraine study were sustained, even after treatment ended.