Assuming stimulation is required, the following 34 results were found.
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PRRT2-Associated Disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/274
Ca2+ influx to exocytosis. Short-term potentiation (STP) phenomena in response to short-duration, increasing frequency stimulation show opposite effects on excitatory (glutamatergic) and inhibitory (GABAergic) synapses. Increased facilitation in...
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Perampanel https://cnke.org/articles/292
binds to AMPA receptors. Acts as a noncompetitive antagonist, not displaced by glutamate. Inhibits glutamate receptor stimulation, suppressing seizure activity. Clinical Trials Efficacy: Demonstrated in several clinical trials. Anti-seizure activity is...
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Migraine in childhoodhttps://cnke.org/articles/358
acute and preventative treatment of migraine in individuals over 18 years of age. Mechanism: External trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS), targeting the trigeminal nerve with precise electrical impulses. Study Findings: Esparham et al., 2021: Decreased...
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Epilepsy in Rett Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/156
Avoid: Phenobarbitone (causes drowsiness, less effective). Advanced Therapies: Ketogenic diet and vagal nerve stimulation may help in drug-resistant cases. Management Approach: Avoid overtreatment of infrequent or mild seizures. Epileptiform activity...
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Guillaume Duchenne (1806–1875)https://cnke.org/historical-vignettes/175
of electrophysiology marked a transformative era in medicine. He was the first to formalize the principles of electrical stimulation for diagnosing and treating diseases, culminating in his seminal 1855 textbook, De l'electrisation localisée et de son...
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ADCY5 Dyskinesiahttps://cnke.org/articles/213
no later than 6 PM to avoid interference with sleep. Total daily caffeine dose: 60 mg. Surgical Intervention: Deep brain stimulation (DBS): Beneficial in refractory movement disorders (fewer than five cases reported). Supportive Therapies: Speech...
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Sleep issues in Rett Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/158
Key points: Prevalence and Onset: Sleep problems affect 70–80% of individuals with RTT, with onset becoming evident between 18 months and 2 years. Sleep disturbances in RTT are significantly more common than in typically developing children. Sleep...
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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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Fragile X Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/578
FXS is the most prevalent inherited cause of mild-to-severe intellectual disability and the most common monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder. Overview Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), also known historically as Martin-Bell syndrome, is a non-Mendelian...
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Repeat Expansionshttps://cnke.org/articles/187
Introduction to Repeat Expansions Definition: Repeat expansions refer to the abnormal increase in the number of tandem nucleotide repeats in specific regions of the genome. Examples: CAG, CGG, CTG, GAA repeats. Significance: These expansions can...
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Psychometric measureshttps://cnke.org/articles/197
Common psychometric measures used in the developmental and neuropsychaological assessment of children based on the domains they assess. General Cognitive Ability Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5)...
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Night Terrors https://cnke.org/articles/230
Night terrors, also known as sleep terrors, are an early childhood parasomnia characterized by screams or cries, behavioral manifestations of extreme fear, difficulty waking and inconsolability upon awakening[1].Parasomnias can often occur during any...
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Metabolic derangements and Autismhttps://cnke.org/articles/126
Disruption at any of the stages in metabolism could contribute to primary and/or secondary contributions to ASD Possible Role for Metabolism in the Pathogenesis of ASD Overview of Metabolism: Metabolism encompasses biochemical processes for: Converting...
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Hyperekplexiahttps://cnke.org/articles/236
Hyperekplexia, also known as stiff baby syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by abnormal startle responses and muscle stiffness. The condition primarily affects neonates and infants, though milder forms can persist into adulthood....
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