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.
Awareness for epilepsy surgery among drug-resistant pediatric patients
H. Westley Phillips, MD, explains why awareness and availability of epilepsy surgery is important for pediatric providers among drug-resistant epilepsy patients.
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 approves Kebilidi as first gene therapy to treat aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency
With the decision, Kebilidi becomes the first FDA-approved gene therapy for AADC deficiency, and is indicated for adult and pediatric patients.
NGN-401 to treat Rett syndrome demonstrates positive interim data
Data stems from the first 4 patients dosed in a low-dose cohort of an ongoing phase 1/2 open-label trial.
Marinus discontinuing oral ganaxolone trial development to treat seizures in children
The TrustTSC trial did not achieve its primary endpoint of percent reduction in 28-day frequency of TSC-associated seizures.
FDA approves sodium oxybate to treat cataplexy, EDS in pediatric narcolepsy patients
The approved indication is for patients aged 7 years and up with narcolepsy to treat cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness.