Assuming icas is required, the following 236 results were found.
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Developmental Milestones (Birth to 8 Years)https://cnke.org/articles/166
Newborn (0–1 Month) Gross Motor: Flexed posture Turns head to side while lying prone Momentary head control in upright position Fine Motor: Hands predominantly fisted Reflexive grasp Social/Emotional: Prefers human faces Cries to communicate needs...
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Genes implicated in neurotransmitter disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/279
These genes are implicated in various neurotransmitter-related disorders, affecting the synthesis, release, transport, and degradation of neurotransmitters. Serotonin Pathway Disorders TPH2 (Tryptophan hydroxylase 2) Associated with serotonin...
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Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate Dependent Epilepsyhttps://cnke.org/articles/31
PNPO deficiency (OMIM 6032870) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism that leads to a seizure disorder, presenting in the newborn period (neonatal epileptic encephalopathy) or early infancy, that can be treated with pyridoxal 5’-phosphate...
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Why a Lecture Notes Style Knowledgebase on Child Neurology?https://cnke.org/about/180
The CNKE favours a lecture notes style approach for its articles for Clarity and Readability Inline citations can disrupt the flow of reading, especially for topics that require a step-by-step understanding of complex concepts. A lecture notes-style...
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cherry-red-spothttps://cnke.org/?view=article&id=118:350&catid=15
The Cherry Red Spot refers to the appearance of a red-tinted region at the center of the macula surrounded by retinal opacification, usually present due to the thickening and loss of transparency of the posterior pole of the retina. The differential...
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Schwartz–Jampel Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/237
Schwartz–Jampel Syndrome (SJS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a combination of musculoskeletal abnormalities and continuous muscle contractions. Clinical Features: Musculoskeletal Features: Chondrodysplasia: Abnormal cartilage...
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Investigations - Urine Biochemistryhttps://cnke.org/articles/291
Urine Biochemistry Test Indications Precautions Interpretation α-AASA (a-amino-adipic semialdehyde) Neonatal epileptic seizures (usually with suppression-burst), or later pyridoxine-responsive epilepsy No need to obtain urine before giving pyridoxine or...
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Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy (DRPLA)https://cnke.org/articles/211
DRPLA (dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy) is a progressive neurologic disorder characterized by ataxia, cognitive decline, myoclonus, chorea, epilepsy, and psychiatric manifestations. Overview Hallmark features Ataxia Cognitive decline Myoclonus...
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Clinical Caseshttps://cnke.org/component/communityanswers/category?Itemid=101
Q & A on clinical case scenarios
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Valproic acid and Lamotrigine combinationhttps://cnke.org/articles/312
lamotrigine (LTG)in combination with valproic acid (VPA) may work synergistically to provide superior seizure control than each drug independently VPA inhibits LTG metabolism by UGT1A4 glucuronidation, increasing plasma LTG concentrations[1] Valproic...
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Investigations in Epileptic Encephalopathieshttps://cnke.org/articles/321
Differential Diagnosis Epileptic encephalopathies presenting with seizures as prominent/unique symptom Vitamin or enzymatic cofactor dependency Pyridoxine dependent epilepsy Folinic acid responsive epilepsy Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate responsive epilepsy...
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Neurological Reflexeshttps://cnke.org/articles/knowledge-maps/210
Superficial Reflexes Corneal Reflex - Blinking in response to corneal stimulation. Conjunctival Reflex - Eye closure in response to conjunctival stimulation. Nasopalpebral Reflex - Blinking upon tapping the nasal bridge. Gag Reflex (Pharyngeal Reflex)...
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PRRT2-Associated Disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/274
PRRT2 Gene Located on chromosome 16p11.2. Consists of four exons. Encodes a protein of 340 amino acids: proline-rich transmembrane protein 2. PRRT2 protein helps regulate signaling in the brain. Composed of a proline-rich extracellular N-terminal...
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Kleine–Levin syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/43
Overview Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS) was first described in the 1930s, but it has only recently gained attention in pediatrics and child psychiatry. It predominantly affects adolescent boys, though the exact population prevalence is unknown. KLS is...
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Spikes and Sharp Waveshttps://cnke.org/articles/30
Spikes and Sharp Waves Spikes, sharp waves, spike & waves are common EEG wave forms. Spike wave A transient, clearly distinguished from background activity, with pointed peak at a conventional time scale and duration from 20 to less than 70 ms....
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Dystrophia Myotonicahttps://cnke.org/topics/dystrophia-myotonica
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GABRB3 Mutationshttps://cnke.org/articles/152
Introduction GABRB3 gene is a recently identified gene located in 15q12 chromosome and encodes encodes the β3-subunit of the GABA-A receptor, a ligand-gated chloride channel. The gene is believed to share a role in inhibitory GABAergic synapses, GABA...
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Methylphenidate Preparationshttps://cnke.org/articles/35
Methylphenidate (MPH) is available in 2 different isomer formulations. It is essential to know which formulation you are dealing with when converting from one stimulant to another. Those conversions are less precise if the new medication has a...
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Developmental Dysarthria in Syndromic Conditionshttps://cnke.org/articles/245
Developmental Dysarthria in Syndromic Conditions Causes: Often linked to structural brain anomalies such as perisylvian or perirolandic polymicrogyria, cerebellar anomalies, Joubert syndrome, and brainstem dysgenesis. Differential Diagnosis: Childhood...
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