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Neurology
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.
Adjunctive medications for epilepsy
July 07, 2021
Examining 2 of the medications that can be used as an adjunctive treatment for epilepsy.
What are the long-term outcomes of neonatal hypoglycemia?
June 28, 2021
A session at the virtual Scientific Sessions for the American Diabetes Association examined the potential long-term outcomes for a child who experiences neonatal hypoglycemia.
Children and headaches: Red flags, triggers, and rescue treatments
May 11, 2021
Headaches are common in children, but not all headaches are the same. This article offers a review of triggers and treatments.