Pediatric Neurology
Neurologic comorbidity increases risk for postoperative pneumonia in children
Children with a neurologic comorbidity experienced an almost twofold greater risk for postoperative pneumonia, according to results from a retrospective study published in Pediatrics.
Adrenocorticotropic hormone, oral steroids superior for new-onset infantile spasms
ICU admission, multispecialty care, other factors extend pediatric neurology hospital stay
Several factors, including pediatric ICU admission and multispecialty care, increased length of stay and costs at pediatric neurology hospitals, according to results of a retrospective review published in Journal of Child Neurology.
Opioids, benzodiazepines impact neurodevelopmental outcomes of extremely preterm infants
Extremely preterm infants with prolonged exposure to opioids and benzodiazepines experienced an increased risk for worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at 2 years’ corrected age, according to results from a cohort study.
Q&A: Neurologists navigate 'challenging' delivery of care during COVID-19
A survey of community neurologists demonstrated four primary themes associated with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in this group, specifically highlighting “the unusual environment” in which these providers practice.
Boston Children's Hospital named best hospital for pediatric neurology, neurosurgery
Boston Children’s Hospital once again ranked as the No. 1 hospital in the country for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, according to a press release.
Childhood insomnia that persists into adulthood impacts mental health of young adults
Childhood-onset insomnia symptoms that continued into adulthood served as “strong determinants” of internalizing disorders in young adults, according to findings from a 15-year longitudinal study presented at the virtual SLEEP 2021 meeting.