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A photo of a little girl blowing her nose.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Evidence Fully Support Antibiotic Use for Acute Sinusitis in Kids?

Meta-analysis shows fewer treatment failures, but which children benefit is mostly unclear

A photo of bagged breast milk in a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconium

Infants also moved to enteral feeding faster, randomized Chinese trial showed

A photo of a mother feeding her children while working from home during the COVID pandemic.

<乌鸦传媒>Modest Changes in Kids' Developmental Scores Seen From Pandemic

Future studies continuing to follow large numbers of children will be important, researcher says

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Killed in Murder-Suicide? New Human Bird-Flu Case; Olympics' Eating Disorders

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A 1972 CDC microscope image of a Treponema pallidum bacterium

<乌鸦传媒>As Syphilis Cases Soar in Newborns, ACOG Advises More Testing During Pregnancy

Group now recommends screening three times instead of once

A photo of an alarm clock plate between a fork and knife.

<乌鸦传媒>Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Modest Weight Loss

Benefits appeared to come mainly from reduced caloric intake

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<乌鸦传媒>IG Live April 22: Temperature Rising, Health Declining

How health professionals can help confront climate change

A photo of a bumper sticker on the back of a car which reads: Fluoride, there is poison in the tap water.

<乌鸦传媒>As Bans Spread, Fluoride in Drinking Water Divides Communities Across the U.S.

Many believe fluoride may be harmful despite evidence to the contrary

A photo of a female physician administering oral rotavirus vaccine to a baby in his mothers arms.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus: Then and Now

Many pediatric hospital residents "have never seen a case of rotavirus," said Paul Offit, MD

A transmission electron micrograph of rotaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus Still Ranks High as Cause of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Recent research sheds light on how the virus can cause such severe symptoms

A photo of a pregnant woman napping while receiving chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Immunotherapy During Pregnancy Just as Safe as Other Cancer Drugs

However, use should be avoided "if possible" due to risk of rare immune-related adverse events

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<乌鸦传媒>New Consensus Recs for Oral Immunotherapy in Food Allergies

Allergist Zahida Maskatia, MD, shares how the guidelines will change practice

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<乌鸦传媒>Idaho's Ban on Youth Gender-Affirming Care Has Families Scrambling for Solutions

Ruling marks the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on the issue

A photo of a female pediatric ophthalmologist pointing to an eye chart while a little girl looks on.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric Eye Care 'Deserts' Pervasive in the U.S.

87% of counties don't have a single pediatric ophthalmologist or pediatric optometrist

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<乌鸦传媒>What Kate Middleton Reminds Us About the Role of Privacy in Healing

Everyone deserves the "sanctity of space" during a course of illness

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<乌鸦传媒>I'm an Autistic Doctor. Here's How to Improve Care for Autistic Patients.

There are robust resources available to help

A screenshot of Robert Califf, MD, speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Chief Blasted for Infant Formula Crisis Response, COVID Vaccines

Republican lawmakers questioned why the agency is "failing to do the bare minimum"

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<乌鸦传媒>No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide, Says European Regulator

EMA announcement comes a few months after FDA's preliminary evaluation

<乌鸦传媒>Persistent Non-HDL-C Dyslipidemia Starting in Childhood Tied to Higher CVD Risk

But this was not the case for those with dyslipidemic levels that resolved by adulthood

A photo of a positive COVID test lying atop several negative tests.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Infection Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnoses in Kids

Less exposure to respiratory viruses, other asthma risk factors during pandemic may have helped

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<乌鸦传媒>1,000 Paper Cranes Can Bring Our Patients One Step Closer to Healing

We must remind our patients to hold on to hope

A photo of a teen male receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: COVID Vax Not Linked to Sudden Deaths in Young Adults

Mortality from vaccine-related myocarditis not supported by Oregon death records

FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a computer rendering of an inflamed bronchial tube.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Approval of Severe Asthma Drug

Add-on maintenance therapy benralizumab now indicated for children ages 6 to 11 years as well

A close up image of a rash caused by measles.

<乌鸦传媒>Dramatic Rise in U.S. Measles Cases Threatens Elimination Status, CDC Says

Seven outbreaks have occurred already in the first quarter of 2024

Illustration of anterior shoulder pain

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: A Martial Arts Misstep: What鈥檚 the Damage?

An 11-year-old boy presented to the emergency room due to an injury that occurred earlier that day. Can you diagnose the patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>Justice Department Issues Final Rule to End the 'Gun Show Loophole'

"If you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit ... you must conduct background checks"

A photo of a man holding an GLP-1 injection pen next to his stomach.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Assuages Thyroid Cancer Fears With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Study findings support conclusions of the European Medicines Agency's recent investigation

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<乌鸦传媒>Cass Review Finds Weak Evidence for Puberty Blockers, Hormones in Youth Gender Care

Review leader Hilary Cass, MD, says medical treatment for gender is "built on shaky foundations"

A close up photo of acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Not Linked With Autism, ADHD

Large Swedish cohort study with sibling analysis suggests previous ties were due to confounders

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<乌鸦传媒>New WIC Rules Include More Money for Fruits, Veggies, and Expand Food Choices

Update did not add peanut products to foods allowed, a request by top allergists

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Doc Flung From Trailer Dies; Viral Hepatitis Deaths Rise; Suicidal Thoughts and GLPs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a pregnant woman sitting on a couch and smoking a cigarette.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Do Kids of Smokers Wheeze Less When Mom Took Vitamin C During Pregnancy?

Outcomes appear to be mediated by vitamin C's effect on improved airway function

A computer rendering of a motor neuron connecting to a muscle fiber.

<乌鸦传媒>Newborn Screening for SMA Appears to Offer Functional Benefits

German cohort study suggests earlier initiation of treatment benefits sitting, walking

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<乌鸦传媒>Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

<乌鸦传媒>Can Machine Learning Predict CVD Risk? Sleep-Related Benefits of Exercise

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A photo of a female physician teaching her female teen patient how to use an insulin pump.

<乌鸦传媒>Specialty Care Access Not Equal Among Teens With Diabetes

Claims for specialists significantly lower for youth with type 2 versus type 1 diabetes

A photo of the vial and packaging of Duvyzat.

<乌鸦传媒>Givinostat Slows Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Decline

Trial details the results that led to recent FDA approval

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Improvements Tied to Better Asthma Control in Children

"Yet another motivator for therapies to maximize lung function"

A photo of a female physician performing an ultrasound of the knee of a young girl

<乌鸦传媒>No Response to TNF Inhibitor in JIA? Another May Do the Trick

Registry study finds no advantage for switching to a different drug class

A photo of a hospitalized child鈥檚 with a catheterized hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Extra Measures to Secure Kids' Peripheral IV Catheters Cuts Failures

Researchers also found lower healthcare costs

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