Newborn hydrocephalus: Recognition, diagnosis and management
Hydrocephalus in newborns represents one of the most challenging conditions faced in neonatal care. Early recognition and appropriate intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes. The key to managing newborn hydrocephalus lies in recognizing changes over […]
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Neonatal seizure: Distinguishing true seizures from nonepileptic spasms
Neonatal seizures represent one of the most common and challenging neurologic conditions encountered in the neonatal intensive care unit. The unique characteristics of the developing nervous system and their often subtle clinical manifestations complicate recognition […]
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Clinical assessment for neonatal hypotonia
Neonatal hypotonia, or “floppy infant syndrome,” is a common condition encountered after delivery and in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Early diagnosis and differentiating etiology of low tone are critical to help prevent further […]
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Diagnosing cerebral palsy: A stepwise process
Cerebral palsy describes a range of permanent motor function disorders arising from a one-time change to the fetal or infant brain. Cerebral palsy symptoms are secondary to a brain injury or malformation before, during or […]
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Classification of cerebral palsy, updates to diagnosis and treatment
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common disabilities affecting children. It is a group of permanent conditions and symptoms that affect movement, posture, overall mobility, gross motor skills, manual ability, vision, speech and muscle […]
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What to expect when referring to a pediatric epileptologist
Pediatric epileptologists are specialized pediatric neurologists who help to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, discover what is causing a child’s seizures and work to find an individualized management strategy considering concomitant medical issues. Referral to […]
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Diagnosing and Treating Migraine in Teens
Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and […]
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Diagnosing autism with diffusion tensor MR imaging
Diffusion tensor magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain combined with machine learning could provide a fast and objective alternative to traditional methods of diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a recently published study. […]
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Recognize the signs and symptoms of pediatric stroke
Stroke is the sixth-leading cause of death in children, and early recognition is key. Those at higher risk of stroke include newborns and pediatric patients with sickle cell anemia, congenital heart defects, immune disorders, clotting […]
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Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., joins Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute
Pediatric neurologist Cullen S. Marshall, M.D., has joined Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Dr. Marshall recently completed a residency in child neurology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He [...]
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Differentiating tics and other pediatric movement disorders
Pediatric movement disorders are characterized by impaired voluntary movements, abnormal involuntary movements or movements at inappropriate times. Tic disorders are the most common pediatric movement disorders and can be divided into motor tics and phonic […]
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Super-refractory status epilepticus case study
The patient A 6-year-old girl was admitted to Norton Children’s Hospital on May 11, 2020, with uncontrolled seizures that progressed to status epilepticus. The challenge After maximal medical intervention, neurosurgery was consulted on June 12, […]
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