Pediatrics
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— If it lives up to its promise, many infants and parents "will breathe easier," says panelist
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Waiting for the results of the SRP-9001 confirmatory trial may be a better move
Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff
Overall, nearly half dropped below threshold for obesity
Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins
Overall, nearly half dropped below threshold for obesity
Increased risk of death, immune illness, cancer in trauma-exposed versus unexposed twins
Pediatrics Case Studies
Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME
Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis
Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas
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But agency reviewers flag numerical imbalance in premature deliveries
Join us for a discussion with Jeremy Faust, MD, Jessi Gold, MD, MS, and Amanda Calhoun, MD, MPH
Helping families move to areas with less pollution or stressors eased symptoms, exacerbations
"A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher
Magnitude of the risk is "striking," editorialists say
Whether vote means FDA will approve Sarepta's gene therapy remains to be seen
Also in TTHealthWatch: a peanut allergy patch for young children and orphan drug profits
Even with reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, adoption is slow across the U.S.
New language emphasizes potential for misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose
Choice of alternative route with nasal spray outweighs possible risks, panelists say
Medical professionals must focus on the harm of the child
Researchers at Parisian ED tally potential sight-threatening injuries over the past decade
