Cribsiders Episode #166: DEMystifying ADEM

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM

In this episode, Dr. Janetta Arellano (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) joins us to take a deep dive into ADEM. We discuss the key features, diagnostic approach, and management of ADEM, with important pearls for distinguishing it from other neurologic emergencies.

1. Recognize the key clinical features of ADEM, including red flags in history and physical examination that should prompt urgent evaluation.
2. Differentiate ADEM from other causes of acute neurologic symptoms in children, such as infection, stroke, and other immune-mediated demyelinating disorders.
3. Describe the recommended diagnostic workup for suspected ADEM, including characteristic MRI and cerebrospinal fluid findings.
4. Outline the initial management, escalation of therapy, and expected prognosis for children diagnosed with ADEM.

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