When evaluating and diagnosing migraines in pediatric patients, a thorough medical history is key to giving a diagnosis. These 8 questions are structured to pinpoint concerning headache patterns earlier in the diagnosing process.
Youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities face higher risk of poor cardiovascular health
New data from national survey highlights disparities and need for focused prevention strategies.
PODCAST: Auditory brain stem implants in young children.
Jamie Glater, MD, discusses an NIH-sponsored study investigating the effectiveness of an auditory brain stem implant in young children with congenital cochlear nerve agenesis.
FDA expands diazepam nasal spray for seizure clusters to ages 2–5
Diazepam nasal spray (Valtoco) is approved for short-term treatment of seizure clusters, now in patients aged 2 years and older.
Preterm skin-to-skin contact does not improve neurodevelopment at 2–3 years
In the immediate skin-to-skin contact group, improved breastfeeding practices up to 12 months were observed.
Preterm birth associated with long-term cognitive issues in children
Infants born moderately preterm had lower composite cognitive scores compared to those born at full-term s (β = −0.39; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.22; P < .001).
FDA accepts sBLA to expand fremanezumab-vfrm indication for episodic migraines in children
If approved, the expanded indication would include children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 99 lbs (45 kg) or more.