As exome and genome sequencing become more commonly used in medical care, doctors will increasingly be able to learn about genetic changes that increase an individual's risk for developing an unrelated disease. In the past, these incidental genetic findings (unrelated to the condition for which the patient was tested) were seldom provided to the patient.

The EFNS-ENS consensus recommendations for the usage of PCR technology for the diagnosis of infections of the nervous system have been published. A summary of the guideline is given below. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a simple and rapid, easy- to- use approach to diagnose infections by amplifying nucleic acids. The reliability of PCR technology for the diagnosis of neurological infections is dependant on the type of pathogen The PCR involves the in vitro enzymatic synthesis of millions of copies of a specific DNA segment. 1. The reaction is based on the annealing and extension of ...

A report summarising the current treatment options and directions for future research in the management of epilepsy associated with Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) has been published in the European Journal of Paediatric Neurology 2012. The recommendations follow the TSC consensus meeting of European experts for SEGA and Epilepsy management in March 2012, Rome, Italy.

Guideline Year Download Reference EPNS/SFNP guideline on the anticoagulant treatment of cerebral sinovenous thrombosis in children and neonates 2012 European Journal of Paediatric Neurology Volume 16, Pages 219–228 Guideline on the investigation, management and prevention of venous thrombosis in children 2011 Br J Haematol, pp. 196–207

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Guideline Year Download Reference Febrile Seizures: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Long-term Management of the Child With Simple Febrile Seizures. 2008 PEDIATRICS Vol. 121 No. 6 June 1, 2008 pp. 1281 -1286 Febrile Seizures ( Clinical Knowledge Summary - NHS Evidence ) 2008 view  National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Royal Children's Hospital , Melbourne Clinical practice guidelines on Febrile Seizures 2011 view

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GuidelineYearDownloadRef. Electrodiagnostic standards and guidelines in neuromuscular disorders 2011 Clin Neurophysiol. 2011 Mar;122(3):440-55 An evidence-based approach to proper diagnostic use of the electroencephalogram for suspected seizures 2011 Epilepsy & Behavior 21 (2011) 219–222

GuidelineYearDownload Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy; defining the gold standards of management in the use of corticosteroidssecured 2004 Diagnosis, pharmacological and psychosocial management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophysecured 2010 Implementation of multidisciplinary care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophysecured 2010 Corticosteroid treatment of Duchenne Muscular dystrophy (AAN Guidelines) 2005 Cardiovascular Health Supervision for Individuals Affected by Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy (AAP Guidelines) 2005 Diagnosis and managemen...

Guidelines, Practice Parameters and recommendations for the treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders