FDA approves givinostat for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients 6 years and up
The decision makes givinostat the first nonsteroidal drug approved to treat patients with all genetic variants of DMD.
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.
More options and new technology for treating epilepsy and seizures
William Gallentine, DO, explains why he is excited for the year ahead when it comes to epilepsy treatment as new technologies emerge and the treatment landscape changes.
Contemporary Pediatrics week in review: Tool to aid in autism diagnosis, increased RSV activity, and more
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary Pediatrics website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Contemporary Pediatrics week in review: FDA-approved generics for ADHD, changing the RSV prevention landscape, and more
Mediterranean diet, stress reduction improves child neurodevelopment
In a recent study, improved neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children aged 2 years whose mothers received a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy.
