Recent advances and a greater understanding of its etiology provide cautious optimism that effective treatments for spinal muscular atrophy will emerge. Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
In a prospective study, elevated blood lead levels still below the current US federal standard were linked with reduced intelligence quotient scores in children aged 6 years. Medscape Medical News
A new pilot study shows that methlylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy) administered with psychotherapy may relieve symptoms of PTSD without evidence of harm for treatment-resistant patients. Medscape Medical News
More than 100 neurologists from 40 states will be on Capitol Hill this week explaining why change is important for specialists and their patients. Medscape Medical News
A new study indicates that 20% of children with ADD or learning disabilities have abnormal EEGs, but some of these normalize after puberty or treatment. Medscape Medical News