Impact of rapid treatment for pediatric status epilepticus (VIDEO)

Diazepam nasal spray (Valtoco) is approved for short-term treatment of seizure clusters, now in patients aged 2 years and older.

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.

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).

If approved, the expanded indication would include children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who weigh 99 lbs (45 kg) or more.

Submission is based on 3 clinical trials, including data from the ApproaCH Trial among children with achondroplasia.

Diazoxide choline has been granted breakthrough, fast track, and orphan drug designations in the United States.