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“Delay in diagnosis will result in delay in amplification, with subsequent delay in language and even cognitive development.” — Julie Wei, MD, Akron Children’s Hospital

Genomic analyses revealed that all circulating strains were descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant, “representing the first season without a SARS-CoV-2 strain replacement since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The NSGC CPC strongly recommends that all individuals with unexplained epilepsy be offered genetic testing, regardless of age.

“When it is proven to be safe, durable, deliverable in young children, and clearly improves long-term communication outcomes, not just hearing thresholds, then it becomes a routine referral.” — Julie Wei, MD, Akron Children’s Hospital

“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies

“We can’t just throw everybody born early into one ‘premature’ category. Using biological measurements collected at birth, we were able to come up with a new definition for prematurity that is based on the actual outcomes of these babies.” – Nima Aghaeepour, PhD