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Hopkins Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Weakness in PICU 👉 Rare polio like syndrome, affects children after asthma crisis 👉 Report of 10 yo pt admitted to PICU w/status asthmaticus, followed by development of asymmetric flaccid paralysis 🔎 Read more buff.ly/4k1qtKC

The Pediatric Neurology Editorial Board wishes you a happy #RareDiseaseDay! Rare doesn’t mean invisible—we’re here to prove it. Here’s to the patients, families, doctors, and scientists advocating and advancing care for rare diseases every day. #RareButNotAlone Follow me @DrYasminKhakoo.bsky.social (she/hers)

The impact of war on children remains devastating, with lasting physical and psychological consequences. This editorial highlights the urgent need to address these effects in today's global conflicts. Read more pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

👶💡 EEG & aEEG may predict neurodevelopmental impairment in preterm infants with sub-optimal sensitivity (63.9%) & acceptable specificity (87.6%). More research needed! Krishnegowda et al 📊💻 #Neurodevelopment #PretermInfants #EEG pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

79% of youth with chronic tic disorders had an anxiety disorder, with anxiety most common (62%). Anxiety was linked to worse tic severity (p=0.0003) & premonitory urges (p=0.03), highlighting the need for targeted care. #TicDisorders #Anxiety 🔬 pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

Post-concussion clinical insomnia affects 36% of kids after concussion, leading to 3x higher symptom severity, poorer cognitive function, and longer recovery (89 vs. 57 days, p=0.004). Early intervention can ease symptom burden and speed up recovery. pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

pedneur.com/article/S0887-… 🔬 Study Alert: Ketamine + Midazolam shows better results for pediatric #GCSE! 📊 Key Findings: 76% seizure cessation in Ket-Mid vs 21% in Pla-Mid at 5 mins. Improved seizure control & fewer second doses/intubations.

Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) shows promise for pediatric-onset MS (POMS), reducing relapses & MRI activity. With mild side effects like gastrointestinal discomfort & flushing, DMF is a potential first-line or switch therapy for POMS. pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

Bach et al surveyed child neurology residents on difficult convos in fetal-neonatal neurology (FNN): 87% had participated, 68% had led one, but only 32% had FNN-specific training. 96% want to improve. Room to grow in training. [Link] pedneur.com/article/S0887-… Dr. Sonika Agarwal, MBBS, MD, FAAN, FCNS

New study: Sevoflurane, but not propofol, activates the integrated stress response (ISR) in models of vanishing white matter (VWM) disease—highlighting potential implications for anesthesia choice in patients with VWM. 🔗 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

🧠 Kids with Rett syndrome show widespread brain volume reductions on MRI vs. peers with typical or delayed development. New insights: pedneur.com/article/S0887-… Boston Children's Child Neurology Society Follow me @DrYasminKhakoo.bsky.social (she/hers) ACMG

🧠 Study by Nagai et al. highlights cognitive effects of CAR-T in B-ALL patients. Of 10 cases, 3 developed ICANS. 2 AYA patients had severe memory & emotional issues—despite low encephalopathy scores. All recovered in 1 month, but effects were profound. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Delighted to share that I will be joining the pedneurojournal Editorial Board! I am very grateful to Follow me @DrYasminKhakoo.bsky.social (she/hers) for this wonderful opportunity.❤️ Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s American Academy of Neurology Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology UT Tyler School of Medicine Stanford Neurology & Neurological Sciences Texas Neurological Society

Hopkins Syndrome: An Uncommon Cause of Weakness in PICU ➡️ Rare polio-like syndrome, affects children after asthma crisis ➡️ Report of 10 yo pt admitted to PICU w/status asthmaticus, followed by devt. of asymmetric flaccid paralysis 🔎 pedneurojournal: bit.ly/4jjOZWk

A national survey looking at educational needs in #fetalneonatalneurology Download a copy of the article—> Your personalized Share Link: authors.elsevier.com/c/1kzKL39uenqi…

Fisher et al. report a consensus-based intrathecal dexamethasone protocol for children with treatment-refractory neuroinflammatory disease. Applied in 8 cases with no adverse events, it shows promise for safe, consistent care. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Study of 116 children with demyelinating diseases (MS, MOGAD, NMOSD) found that 26% had COVID, with 10% requiring hospitalization (no ICU/intubation). Only 7% had neuroinflammatory events post-infection. Vaccination showed no link to new events. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

National survey of Neurogenetics workforce reveals insights on program development, practice styles, inpatient care, next-gen therapeutics, and how general neurology clinics can integrate these lessons for precision medicine. Kuntal Sen, MD, FACMG sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

GLUT1DS puberty survey (n=98) shows 58% had worsened movement issues, 38% more seizures, plus migraines & mood swings. 71% of girls noted symptom changes with menses. Puberty impacts vary in GLUT1DS. pedneur.com/article/S0887-…

New study shows aberrant supracallosal bundle (ASB) on fetal MRI in cases of thick, short corpus callosum—key for prognosis and counseling. 🧠✨ Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…