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A blurry photo of a pond brought into focus by glasses held in someones fingers.

<乌鸦传媒>New Consensus Report: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease

Experts also call for more time outdoors for kids to help prevent myopia from developing

A photo of police officers on the street behind an ambulance parked in front of a house.

<乌鸦传媒>EMS Encounters for Youth Opioid Overdoses Remain Higher Than Before the Pandemic

Increasing trend among adolescents a cause for alarm, says researcher

FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man鈥檚 leg and foot.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

FDA APPROVED Dupixent (dupilumab) over a medical illustration of nasal polyps.

<乌鸦传媒>First Drug OK'd for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Adolescents

Dupilumab lands expanded indication for upper airway disease

A photo of a dropper of cannabis oil in front of cannabis plants.

<乌鸦传媒>Medical Cannabinoids in Kids Linked to These Adverse Events

Meta-analysis points to considerations for use and what to monitor

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

<乌鸦传媒>Conviction for Fatal COVID Spread; Who Is Alleged Trump Shooter? BMI & Schizophrenia

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Data for GLP-1 Pill; FAERS Tirzepatide Reports; AI Diabetes Voice Screening

More noteworthy research from the EASD 2024 meeting

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

<乌鸦传媒>ERS Roundup: Air Filtration Succeeds in Reducing Infections

Other studies looked at steroids for kids with pneumonia and a link between asthma and fertility

A computer rendering of rods and cones in the retina.

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Rare Eye Disease That Causes Early Blindness

"Mind-boggling" effects in small group with Leber congenital amaurosis 1, expert says

EASD over a photo of IFEMA Convention Center in Madrid, Spain.

<乌鸦传媒>Liraglutide Helped Cut BMI in Kids With Obesity as Young as 6

Saxenda group six times more likely to lose at least 5% of BMI

A photo of a little girl sitting on a step stool in front of a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

A screenshot of Brian King, PhD, speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

A photo of a player flying through the air during a high school football game.

<乌鸦传媒>Is Football Safe for Kids?

At least seven kids have died while playing football so far this year

A photo of members of the media outside the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, England.

<乌鸦传媒>U.K. Hospital Where Nurse Was Convicted of Murdering 7 Babies Faces Investigation

Inquiry will look at systemic issues and failures, but not the legal basis for the convictions

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

<乌鸦传媒>Twice-Yearly Biologic Cuts Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rate in Half

Investigational depemokimab succeeds in patients with high blood eosinophil count

A photo of a girl laying on her bed and looking out the window.

<乌鸦传媒>Youth With Chronic Pain May Have More Anxiety and Depression

Meta-analysis shows higher prevalence of both conditions compared with general population

An overhead shot of a baby boy lying on his back in a crib.

<乌鸦传媒>Newborn Screening Metabolic Markers May Predict SIDS

Metabolic profiles "may have utility for individualized, targeted counseling," researchers say

<乌鸦传媒>Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

A photo of a smiling female physician at the foot of the bed of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment.

<乌鸦传媒>The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness in Childhood

Let's do more to promote mental well-being in pediatric patients

A photo of boxes of vials of Comirnaty in a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots

The amount of vaccine to order is "a guess," says one physician

A photo of a pregnant woman using an asthma inhaler.

<乌鸦传媒>Asthma Biologics OK During Pregnancy if Patient Agrees, Consensus Statement Says

Safety data sparse, but asthma control often worsens in pregnancy

A photo of an Elf Bar and Esco Bar flavored disposable vaping devices.

<乌鸦传媒>Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

A photo of shadows falling across a Wegovy injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>New Studies Fuel Debate Over GLP-1 Drugs and Suicide Risk

No link found in nationwide data from Sweden and Denmark and in analysis of STEP trials

A photo of a neffy nasal spray over a blurred photo of shelves of medication at a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

A photo of Scarlett Goddard Strahan at her home in Sacramento, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Young Girls Are Using Anti-Aging Products They See on TikTok. Experts Warn on Harms.

Parents and child psychologists worry about the trend's effects on girls' mental health

A photo of Abdel-Rahman Abu El-Jedian sleeping at a makeshift tent camp in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip.

<乌鸦传媒>Baby in Gaza Has Polio Strain Tied to Mistakes in Eradication Campaign, Experts Say

Case shows the failure of WHO's global effort, according to scientists tracking polio outbreaks

A photo of an inhaler in a woman's hand releasing a fog of mist.

<乌鸦传媒>COPD, Asthma Inhalers Produce Staggering Amounts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Propellants in metered-dose inhalers are the biggest culprit

A computer rendering of sickle cells in the blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Lung Function Stable in Sickle Cell Patients After Non-Myeloablative Transplant

Results from some pulmonary function tests even showed improvement 3 years post-transplant

A computer rendering of a macrophage and blood cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Drug Works Near-Miracle for sJIA Patients With Life-Threatening Complication

Compassionate use produces dramatic results in two patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome.

<乌鸦传媒>Maternal PCOS Linked to Growth Restriction in Newborns

Association was more apparent when additionally adjusting for BMI

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

<乌鸦传媒>Fauci: Never Been as Sick in My Life; Badminton for Sexual Urges? Tattoo Ink Recall

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a teen male looking in a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>Intermittent Fasting in Teens With Obesity Matches Calorie Restriction

Similar improvements in weight loss and mental health in randomized trial

A computer rendering of sickle cells blocking blood flow.

<乌鸦传媒>Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

A computer rendering of red blood cells

<乌鸦传媒>A Miss for Steroid-Toting Red Blood Cells in Ataxia Telangiectasia

Phase III trial falls short of efficacy target, but positive signal emerges in younger kids

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a teen girl.

<乌鸦传媒>HPV Vaccine Coverage in Teens Stalled for Second Straight Year, CDC Says

And being up-to-date on HPV vaccination by age 13 fell among kids born in 2010

A photo of water flowing from a water fountain in Concord, New Hampshire.

<乌鸦传媒>Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit Tied to Lower IQ in Kids, U.S. Report Says

Report marks the first time a federal agency has determined this association

An overhead shot of a little girl testing herself for COVID with a nasal swab.

<乌鸦传媒>Long COVID Differs Between Kids and Adolescents, Study Finds

While 14 symptoms were common in both groups, differences also emerged

A computer rendering of two auto-injection pens.

<乌鸦传媒>Semaglutide Has Disproportionate Suicidality Signal, Analysis Finds

Reports of suicidal ideation higher when compared to other drugs in WHO database

A photo of a pair of sneakers under a bed in an inpatient psychiatric facility.

<乌鸦传媒>Access to Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Care Hasn't Met Growing Demand

From 2017 to 2020, pediatric inpatient psychiatric bed capacity remained unchanged

A computer rendering of hepatitis B viruses in the blood.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Defects in Kids Linked to Dads' Hepatitis B History Too

Study in line with prior evidence implicating mother's preconception HBV infection

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