Theme: Pediatric neurology

Pediatric Neurology

Since the first cranial remodeling devices were introduced in 1979, both their design and availability have continued to evolve. Today, these d4~vices are used to treat deformational plagiocephaly and are used as adjuncts to surgery for craniosynostosis. In deformational plagiocephaly, the goal is to improve cranial symmetry and return the cran...

Pediatric neurology.

Pediatric Neurology

The topics discussed by those concerned with amines and mental disorder are hauntingly familiar: ceruloplasmin, taraxein, plasma oxidases, epinephrine, adrenolutin, LSD-25, atropine-like psychotomimetics, tryptophan metabolism, and central cholinergic stimulants. The reader will gain insight into the competence and intent of the reported research. From the comments of a number of superbly infor...

Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Neurology

Botulinum neurotoxins are natural molecules produced by anaerobic spore-forming bacteria called Clostradium boltulinum. The toxin has a peculiar mechanism of action by preventing the release of acetylcholine from the presynaptic membrane. Consequently, it has been used in the treatment of various neurological conditions related to muscle hyperactivity and/or spasticity. Also, it has an impact o...

Ethical considerations in pediatric neurology.

The practice of pediatric neurology demands a high level of responsibility at multiple levels. These include listening carefully to people's stories in order to assess each situation, planning and implementing investigations and therapies, individual and family counseling, longitudinal follow-up from fetal life throughout childhood and adolescence, organization of transition to adult care, and ...