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Autism Spectrum Disorders: 5 Things Pediatricians Should Know
Autism spectrum disorders affect 1 in 100 children and the prevalence is 3 times higher in females. One-third of all children with autism have seizures.
Childhood Absence Epilepsy: 5 Things Pediatricians Need to Know
Childhood absence epilepsy is distinct from partial epilepsy and is often misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD. It is one of the most common types of pediatric seizure.
Recurrent Head Deviation in an Infant: Dystonic Drug Reaction? Torticollis? Focal Seizures?
Episodes of recurrent head deviation to one side followed by irritability affect this infant, lasting for days. Migraine headaches affect mother and aunt. Is there a clue in the history?
Teenager with Persistent Headache, Irritable Mood, and Weight Gain
Child with Episodic Severe Frontal Headaches
Intense bilateral frontal headache accompanied by severe retching followed by frequent bouts of emesis despite a normal neurological exam. What is going on in this 10-year-old?
Treatment of Childhood Epilepsy - What’s New?
A third of patients with epilepsy are refractory to current treatment options. Thus, new agents are a welcome addition.