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Pompe Diseasehttps://cnke.org/articles/470
leaving residual neuromuscular impairments. Impact on LOPD: Stabilizes respiratory capacity. Improves motor function and maintains ambulation. Increases survival. Ongoing Challenges: Weakness, hypotonia, dysarthria, and dysphagia persist in many IOPD...
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Rett Syndrome : Orthopaedic issueshttps://cnke.org/articles/157
with operative stabilization for displaced fractures. Preventative and Long-Term Strategies: Physical Activity: Maintains muscle strength, bone health, and ambulation. Nutritional Support: Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake are essential. Regular...
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Spikes and Sharp Waveshttps://cnke.org/articles/30
with pointed peak at a conventional time scale and duration from 20 to less than 70 ms. Amplitude varies but typically >50μV Main component is generally negative relative to other areas The term should be restricted to epileptiform discharges EEG spikes...
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Kenneth J Mackhttps://cnke.org/editors/kenneth-j-mack
and away from the laboratory. The Mayo Clinic was fortunate enough to acquire the talents of Dr. Mack in 2001 and he has remained in the Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology since, serving in several capacities including director of the D. Sanford...
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disabilities. They noted that the condition followed an X-linked pattern of inheritance. Although the specific cause remained unknown, their observations laid the foundation for understanding Fragile X Syndrome. Dr. Julia Bell, an English human...
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Bromideshttps://cnke.org/articles/bromides
was the first “modern” anticonvulsant. Introduced in 1857 by Sir Charles Locock for hysterical (catamenial) epilepsy. Remained the primary anticonvulsant until the discovery of phenobarbital in 1912. Pharmacology Chemical Structure and Characteristics:...
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Migrainehttps://cnke.org/articles/37
mild, infrequent episodes, treatment primarily involves rest, trigger avoidance, and analgesics. Lifestyle and Education: Maintain regular bedtime and meal schedules Avoid overloading the child's schedule with activities Help the child recognize...
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Plagiocephaly in infantshttps://cnke.org/articles/282
year of life to allow for optimal brain growth and cranial reshaping. Post-Operative Care: May include helmet therapy to maintain skull shape post-surgery and multidisciplinary follow-up for developmental assessments. Prognosis Positional Plagiocephaly:...
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Community Interaction: This knowledge environment has a large and diverse community of editors who collaborate to create and maintain articles. Engaging with this community can provide valuable professional connections and collaborative opportunities....
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Subject to Changehttps://cnke.org/article-flags/329
community to refine and expand the article. Cite Reliable Sources: Reference only high-quality, peer-reviewed sources to maintain credibility.
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To Provide and Improve Our Services Facilitate collaborative contributions and editing. Verify user credentials and maintain professional standards. Improve user experience by analyzing website usage. Communication Respond to inquiries and provide...
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Papillodemahttps://cnke.org/articles/179
Teaching Points Always rule out life-threatening causes of raised ICP. Papilloedema can present without obvious symptoms—maintain a high index of suspicion. Early identification and management prevent irreversible vision loss.
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Congenital Muscular Dystrophyhttps://cnke.org/articles/224
WWS. Management of CMDs Management principles align with general guidelines for neuromuscular disorders: Physical Therapy: Maintain muscle strength and range of motion. Prevent and manage joint contractures and scoliosis. Monitoring and Interventions:...
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Rippling Muscle Disease (RMD)https://cnke.org/articles/232
or quinine derivatives (under supervision) can be considered for severe cramps. Supportive Care: Physiotherapy: To maintain muscle function and prevent contractures. Orthotics or assistive devices: Rarely required due to the absence of weakness....
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Stiff Person Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/235
Immunosuppressive agents (e.g., corticosteroids, rituximab) in refractory cases. Adjunctive Measures: Physiotherapy to maintain muscle flexibility and prevent contractures. Addressing underlying or associated autoimmune diseases. Prognosis: While the...
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Ohtahara syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/177
suppression (see Figure 1). The bursts coincide with the tonic spasms [Beal JC et al., 2012]. The pattern typically remains the same during both wakefulness and sleep. Fig1: ohtahara syndrome Inter-ictal EEG Pseudorhythmic repetitive suppression-burst...
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Tension-type headachehttps://cnke.org/articles/40
adolescence. Unlike migraines, genetics play a less significant role in tension-type headaches. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear but may involve trigeminal nerve activation. Characteristically, tension-type headaches present as bilateral, dull,...
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William G. Lennoxhttps://cnke.org/articles/51
his contributions. Dr. William G. Lennox passed away on July 21, 1960, but his influence on the field of epilepsy research remains profound and enduring.
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Needs Updatehttps://cnke.org/article-flags/needs-update
for significant updating to incorporate recent advances in the field. Keeping content up to date ensures that CNKE.org remains a cutting-edge, reliable resource for the child neurology community. Key Areas for Updating: Recent Advances: Include the...
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Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/330
may be considered or initial doses of immunotherapy given before tumor resection if there is delay in surgery. There remains uncertainty as to the benefits of a regimen of escalation of treatment vs front-loading treatment. Some children will respond to...
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