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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Children’s Gut Issues—What’s Known and A Potential Treatment Approach

Studies co-led by Dr. Kara Margolis suggest that targeting the gut epithelium could mitigate risks to developing fetuses, while improving tolerability for patients.

Complex Case Spotlight

SDR Treats a Child’s Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Just six months after surgery, the 7-year-old patient was able to ride a specialized bike.

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How Does Long COVID Present in Children & Teens? Research Maps Symptom Patterns

NYU Langone researchers helped lead the NIH’s national study of long COVID in kids, developing two novel research tools to advance investigations of the disease.

Advancing Science

A New Digital Tool for Preventing Childhood Obesity

A recent JAMA study shows a digital intervention may help lower obesity risk over the first 2 years of life.

Complex Case Spotlight

‘Exceptionally Rare’ Neurogenetic Condition Responds to Carbamazepine

Whole exome sequencing confirmed the RHOBTB2-RD diagnosis, with the child exhibiting developmental delays and non-epileptic dystonia.

Cigdem I. Akman, MD

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Epilepsy Expert Strives to Improve Access to Surgical Care

Dr. Cigdem Akman, medical director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program, on optimizing treatment for kids—and winning their parents' trust.

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