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

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

A photo of Mike Pence at the Republican primary debate

<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

<乌鸦传媒>Delayed-Release ADHD Therapy Slightly Mitigates Slowed Growth in Kids

Youth on Jornay PM saw significantly higher weight trajectories

<乌鸦传媒>Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby.

<乌鸦传媒>Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood

But researchers say the established benefits likely outweigh any potential risk

The cover art for the documentary Take Care of Maya.

<乌鸦传媒>Issues at Stake as the 'Take Care of Maya' Case Heads to Trial

Case could have far-reaching implications

A photo of the Paqui One Chip Challenge packaging and chip.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Death After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Raises Alarm

A psychiatrist weighs in on how hazardous social media challenges can be

A photo of a healthcare worker drawing blood from an infant.

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Genome Sequencing in Infants With Epilepsy Shows Immediate Benefit

Pilot study suggests early testing for seizures, regardless of treatment setting

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

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Drops Virus-Hunting Program; Spicy Chip and Fatality; Lost Bladder Tumor

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

A close up of an Ozempic injection pen needle.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose Semaglutide Can Ease Insulin Need in Early T1D, Small Series Shows

All 10 patients were able to eliminate prandial insulin use within 3 months

A photo of a mature woman outdoors holding an inhaler during an asthma attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Climate Change a 'Major Threat' for Respiratory Patients, Experts Warn

ERS statement suggests action for individual physicians with affected patients

A photo of Senator Chuck Schumer during a press conference about the JR-15 rifle

<乌鸦传媒>The JR-15 Rifle Places Children's Safety in the Crosshairs

We cannot ignore the public health crisis of gun violence

A photo of a male toddler sitting on his mother鈥檚 lap as she points to a tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>Eye-Tracking Tool May Aid in Autism Diagnoses

The hope is that "objective measurements can help speed that process," researcher says

A photo of a woman walking past a store advertising free flu shots.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Help Patients Navigate a Newly Complex Vaccine Season

The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines

A close up photo of an intravenous line in the back of a little girl鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Should Cannabinoids Be Given to Kids With Cancer?

Systematic review suggests evidence is lacking for efficacy and safety

A photo of an infant during cleft palate surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Less Velopharyngeal Insufficiency at Age 5 With Earlier Cleft Palate Surgery

More infants with early primary surgery had canonical babbling at 1 year

A photo of the arm of a child with atopic dermatitis.

<乌鸦传媒>Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased IBD Risk in Adults and Kids

Risk increased with severity of atopic dermatitis across both groups, cohort study shows

A photo of a little boy sitting on his bicycle on a sidewalk in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk

High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity

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

<乌鸦传媒>Vaccine Skepticism Spreads to Pets; Generics for ADHD Approved; Malaria in Maryland

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

A photo of high school football players colliding on the field.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Damage, Including CTE, Seen in Athletes Who Died Young

Cognitive, behavioral symptoms frequent among brain donors under age 30

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