Physician Groups Quiet on RFK Jr. Nomination for HHS Secretary Several groups that did comment expressed concern about Kennedy's vaccine skepticism Nov 15, 2024
MEK Inhibitor Scores Big Win in Adults, Children With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 More than 40% of adults, half of children met response criteria, majority of responses durable Nov 15, 2024
How Often Do Doctors Use New Weight-Loss Drugs in Kids? Ƶ analysis finds large increases in prescribing of GLP-1 agonists Nov 15, 2024
First Brain-Delivered Gene Therapy Approved for AADC Deficiency Novel treatment is indicated for children and adults with the rare disorder Nov 14, 2024
RFK Jr. Selected to Lead HHS Vaccine skeptic tapped to run massive agency overseeing everything from drug to food safety Nov 14, 2024
Evidence of Resistance to Standard Malaria Therapy for Severe Cases High levels of drug resistance could require changes in management strategies, one expert says Nov 14, 2024
Lowest Paid Medical Ƶ in 2024 These eight specialties earn the least, with many averaging less than $300k per year Nov 14, 2024
Electronic Symptom Screening in Kids With Cancer Boosts Quality of Care Improvements seen in pain, neuropathy, and cognitive function Nov 13, 2024
Canadian Teen in Critical Condition With What Is Believed to Be Bird Flu Teen is not known to have any contact with infected animals Nov 13, 2024
New Rescuer Guidelines Tackle Rise of Drowning Deaths in U.S. American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics stress CPR with breaths, compressions Nov 12, 2024
Gender-Affirming Care Isn't Just for Adults, Say AMA Delegates One pediatric endocrinologist called it "lifesaving" for her patients Nov 12, 2024
Early Intratracheal Budesonide Didn't Improve Outcomes for Preterm Infants Added corticosteroid had no benefit on survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia Nov 11, 2024
Asthma Tied to Memory Difficulties in Kids Relationship was stronger in kids with earlier onset of asthma Nov 11, 2024
ObesityWeek Roundup: Patients More Likely to Ration Weight-Loss Drugs Plus: oral semaglutide outcomes and incident hypertension in teens on GLP-1 drugs Nov 11, 2024
Industry Clinic • Ad Insights Shifting the Paradigm in Whole-Genome Sequencing for Newborns Nov 11, 2024 video
AMA Delegates Tackle Protections for LGBTQIA+ Athletes Proposed policy statement stresses access, but what about safety and fairness? Nov 10, 2024
When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots? It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say Nov 08, 2024
Year in Review: RSV Another vaccine option, updated ACIP recommendations, and data on a new monoclonal antibody Nov 08, 2024
Now Is Not the Time to Undo Adolescent Vaccination Policies Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences Nov 07, 2024
Early-Life Sugar Restriction Reduced Diabetes, Hypertension Risk Diagnoses were also delayed the longer sugar was restricted Nov 06, 2024
Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health? California report linked food dyes to hyperactivity, but experts say there's more work to be done Nov 05, 2024
Cranberry, Antibiotic May Help Kids With Recurrent UTI Meta-analysis finds one most effective option to prevent symptomatic episodes Nov 04, 2024
Digital Intervention for Healthy Behaviors Helps Prevent Obesity in Toddlers Randomized trial achieves a substantial impact with personalized texting, goal-based feedback Nov 04, 2024
RFK Jr. Says Trump Would Push to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water "It's possible," Trump says Nov 04, 2024
RFK Jr. Wants Access to Federal Data to Show Vaccines Are Unsafe, Trump Advisor Says Goal is to get vaccines pulled from the market, according to Trump transition leader Nov 01, 2024
MedPod Today: Upcoding Concerns; COVID Vax Recs; Med School Credit for Parenting Ƶ reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Nov 01, 2024 podcast
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Kids This association could provide insights into future treatment paradigms for kids Oct 31, 2024
Opponents Use Parental Rights, Anti-Trans Messages to Fight Abortion Ballot Measures Groups link gender issues to sway reproductive rights vote Oct 31, 2024
Ex-Gov. May Face Charges Over COVID; Autism Dx Up 175%; Can Fasting Help Kidneys? Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff Oct 31, 2024
Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery in Teens Persisted at 10 Years Remission of coexisting conditions was also maintained, long-term data show Oct 30, 2024
Colorado Teen Fights Kidney Failure After Eating McDonald's Quarter Pounders Deadly E. coli outbreak has been tentatively traced to contaminated onions Oct 30, 2024
Why Has This Preteen Had Baldness and Fragile Hair Since Infancy? Trichoscopy helps clinicians identify the cause -- no genetic testing required Oct 30, 2024
IG Live November 1: Healthcare Is on the Ballot Public health and access to care are at stake in the 2024 election Oct 30, 2024
We Can Better Protect Kids From Head Injury in Football Making youth football safer requires a collective effort Oct 29, 2024
Obesity May Raise Risk of Long COVID in Youth Researchers observed dose-response relationship for increasing BMI and long COVID risk Oct 28, 2024
What Is the Optimal Reliever Therapy for Difficult-to-Control Asthma? Meta-analysis says anti-inflammatory relievers beat bronchodilators in reducing exacerbations Oct 28, 2024
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids Associations observed when kids were 5 years old Oct 28, 2024
Pediatric Febrile UTI May Hurt Kidney Function Study also raises question of antibiotic prophylaxis in kids with common congenital anomaly Oct 26, 2024
Upadacitinib Shows Long-Term Benefits in Teens With Atopic Dermatitis EASI-75 was achieved by majority of patients taking 15 mg or 30 mg at 76 weeks Oct 25, 2024
