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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in pediatrics.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs and Vaccine-Hesitant Patients: Don't Debunk, but Do Discuss

Ryan Hassan, MD, MPH, urges clinicians to be gentle when dealing with disinformation and distrust

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

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Doc Trapped in Gaza; DEA Extends Virtual Prescribing; Girl's Brain Disconnected

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

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<乌鸦传媒>ART Births Linked to Slightly Higher Risk of Congenital Anomalies in Kids

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in particular, shows risk for major genitourinary abnormalities

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<乌鸦传媒>Tamoxifen Fails to Deliver on Clinical Promise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Phase III trial finds that repurposed tamoxifen was safe but ineffective

Sad lonely troubled teenage boy with hands down sitting on steps outdoors.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Finds Racial Disparities in Treatment Rates for Teen Depression

Lowest rates of treatment were seen for Latinx, biracial kids based on 2021 data

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>SMART Therapy for Asthma: Press Gas or Hit the Brakes?

Therapy with proven benefits still finding its footing without regulatory approval

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

<乌鸦传媒>'Good' Cholesterol and Dementia Risk; Water Allergy; Firearms Deaths Surge in Kids

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

FDA ODAC eflornithine (DFMO) over a photo of a little girl battling neuroblastoma.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Endorses DFMO for Kids' High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Remission

Large improvement in event-free survival, but questions linger about sources of data

A photo of a woman in winter hat, scarf and gloves surrounded by COVID viruses in an urban environment.

<乌鸦传媒>How Bad Will This Respiratory Virus Season Be? CDC Weighs In.

Agency officials also outlined recommendations for COVID, RSV, and influenza vaccines

A photo of amoxicillin capsules spilled out of a prescription bottle.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric EDs Able to Sway Some Families, Clinicians on Penicillin Challenge

Time constraints, fear of reaction among top concerns cited by clinicians

EASD over a photo of the Messe und Congress in Hamburg, Germany.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Bag for Early Metformin in Gestational Diabetes

EMERGE trial misses on primary endpoint, but secondary outcomes suggest potential benefit

FDA ODAC eflornithine (DFMO) over a photo of a little girl battling neuroblastoma.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors to Consider DFMO Maintenance for High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Kids

Lack of options for relapsed disease versus uncertainty about supporting data

A computer rendering of RSV viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>A Framework to Communicate With Pregnant Patients About the RSV Vaccine

A values-based decision-making framework is key

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<乌鸦传媒>Preoperative Algorithm Might Halve Unnecessary Oophorectomies in Children

Researchers point to potential for reduction in lifelong consequences

A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a protective mask getting a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron

But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine

FDA APPROVED nedosiran (Rivfloza) over a computer rendering of a transparent kidney with kidney stones.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Another Injectable for Rare Kidney Disorder

Nedosiran approved for patients ages 9 years and older with primary hyperoxaluria type 1

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

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Too Woke? FDA Warns on Probiotics; Medicare Drug-Price Negotiation Moves Forward

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

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<乌鸦传媒>The ED Is Not the Place to Refer Kids With Mental Health Concerns

An honest look at how the nation's emergency departments are pushed to the limit

A photo of an Ozempic injection pen in a miniature shopping cart.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Obesity Drugs for Adolescents Cost-Effective?

Despite the effectiveness of these medications, costs are a major barrier

A photo of an infant recovering from congenital heart surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>New Two-Tier System to Weed Out Some Pediatric Heart Surgery Centers

Low-volume congenital and pediatric heart programs may be cut in national reorganization

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<乌鸦传媒>Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate

Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time

A photo of a wooden scoop laying in a pile of sesame seeds.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Displeased With Companies Purposely Adding Sesame to More Foods

Agency issues updated guidance for limiting cross-contamination in wake of FASTER act

A photo of a sign advertising COVID shots outside of a Walgreens store

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax Appointment Cancelled? New Shot Rollout Faces Challenges

Insurance approval delays, slower than ideal supply chain contributing to rocky vaccine rollout

<乌鸦传媒>Who Really Needs a Yearly COVID Booster?

"We will have the biggest impact by focusing on high-risk groups," Paul Offit says

A computer rendering of covid viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Rare in U.S. Kids, Has Affected 7% of Adults

More common among girls and women

A photo of a box of Abrysvo over a photo of a pregnant woman receiving a vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Endorse Maternal RSV Vax to Protect Newborns

Vast majority of infants will not need monoclonal antibody if mom has received the vaccine

A photo of a box of amoxicillin-clavulanate tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Amoxicillin Alone for Acute Sinusitis Holds Up Against Broad-Spectrum Cousin

Excess adverse events tilts balance away from amoxicillin-clavulanate for kids

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

A photo of a woman holding a Neffy nasal spray.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

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

<乌鸦传媒>BA.2.86 Variant Spotted in 10 States; Vax and Long COVID; Children and Suicide

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

A photo of an excited looking boy about to eat a salad.

<乌鸦传媒>Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

A photo of a fecal sample container.

<乌鸦传媒>Child Develops Voluminous Diarrhea After Amoxicillin

Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

<乌鸦传媒>Paul Offit Goes Off on Religious Vaccine Exemptions

Mississippi "loophole" may allow people to avoid vaccination for any reason at all

A photo of a yellow oleander flower next to a jar of Mexican tejocote root supplement.

<乌鸦传媒>Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Toxic Substance, CDC Says

A toddler landed in the emergency department after consuming the product

A photo of water beads pouring from a bowl into a colander.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Water Beads a Health Hazard for Kids?

These sensory toys have reportedly caused bowel obstructions, other injuries

A photo of a female and male surgeon performing gynecological surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

A photo of a box of Sudafed PE.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective

ERS over a photo of Milano Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Smart Inhaler for Asthma Misses the Mark for Boosting Adherence

But patients on intervention had better asthma control at study end

A photo of a mother touching her baby who is sleeping while wearing a CPAP mask.

<乌鸦传媒>MIST Didn't Reduce Death in Preemies With Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Another study shows kids who survive ARDS at high risk of readmissions

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