Pediatric neurology
Pediatric neurology
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Pediatric neurology moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Pediatric neurology.
Natalizumab Escalation Early in the Disease Course of Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: Two Japanese Cases
Jun 10, 2026
This study investigates the timing and effectiveness of natalizumab treatment in two Japanese children with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis who exhibited aggressive disease features. The authors highlight the use of advanced MRI metrics to assess disease severity and suggest that early escalation to high-efficacy therapy like natalizumab may lead to sustained clinical and radiologic stability in selected cases. The findings emphasize the need for further validation of pediatric thresholds for treatment escalation in this population.
Reliability of the Telehealth Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination at 24 Months: A Prospective Counterbalanced Observational Study
Jun 8, 2026
This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and clinical agreement of the Telehealth Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) compared to in-person assessments in term-born children aged 22-24 months. The results indicated that telehealth administration demonstrated acceptable agreement and reliability, allowing for effective neurologic surveillance when in-person evaluations are not feasible. The authors suggest further validation in younger, higher-risk populations is necessary before broader application of telehealth HINE.
Association of Race and Ethnicity With Computed Tomography Head Utilization in Children Presenting to the Emergency Department With an Unprovoked Seizure
Jun 4, 2026
The authors aimed to investigate the association between race and ethnicity and the utilization of computed tomography (CT) scans in children presenting to the emergency department with unprovoked seizures. Their analysis of data from 2016 to 2022 revealed that CT scans were performed in 23.6% of visits, with age being a significant factor influencing CT utilization, while no significant racial or ethnic disparities were found. However, the authors caution that the findings regarding race and ethnicity may lack statistical reliability.