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Less Velopharyngeal Insufficiency at Age 5 With Earlier Cleft Palate Surgery

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

8 Hrs Ago
A photo of an infant during cleft palate surgery.

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Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Increased IBD Risk in Adults and Kids

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

Aug 30, 2023
Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk

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

Aug 29, 2023
Vaccine Skepticism Spreads to Pets; Generics for ADHD Approved; Malaria in Maryland

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 29, 2023
Brain Damage, Including CTE, Seen in Athletes Who Died Young

Cognitive, behavioral symptoms frequent among brain donors under age 30

Aug 28, 2023
Vaccine Skepticism Spreads to Pets; Generics for ADHD Approved; Malaria in Maryland

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Brain Damage, Including CTE, Seen in Athletes Who Died Young

Cognitive, behavioral symptoms frequent among brain donors under age 30

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What's Behind Boy's Bullous Skin Lesions After Flu Symptoms?

Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME

A photo of a boy with reddened eyelids blowing his nose
Persistent Lymphadenopathy and Neck Abscesses in a Healthy Boy

Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis

Doctor examining boy’s neck.
Teen Seeks Care for Delayed Growth Compared With His Twin

Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas

A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.

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THC Dose of Edible Cannabis Tied to Degree of Toxicity in Young Kids

Researchers note possible thresholds for medical decisions and marijuana regulations

Aug 28, 2023
A photo of a little boy looking at gummy candies on a countertop.
Doctors, Patients Try to Shame Insurers to Reverse Prior Auth Denials

Many have taken to social media to get tests, drugs, and treatments approved

Aug 27, 2023
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Teen HPV Vaccine Rates Stall for First Time in a Decade

Researchers flag concerning trends in Vaccines for Children program

Aug 25, 2023
A photo of a female nurse giving a teen female an HPV vaccination.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Increased Asthma-Related ED Visits in the U.S.

New York saw an 82% increase in such visits on the day with the highest recorded pollution

Aug 25, 2023
A photo of pedestrians on the streets of Manhattan under an orange sky and haze from Canadian wildfire smoke.
Blood Test Could Ease Diagnosis of Kids' Inflammatory Conditions

Just one biomarker distinguished Kawasaki disease from others with similar clinical features

Aug 25, 2023
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What to Know About New Tools to Fight RSV

Two vaccines and a monoclonal antibody aim to bring down the burden of RSV

Aug 23, 2023
A computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus particles.
Diet, Stress Reduction During Pregnancy Improved Outcomes for Moms and Kids

Healthy lifestyle interventions improved fertility, postnatal outcomes in two studies

Aug 22, 2023
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RSV Vaccine Approved for Use in Pregnancy to Protect Infants

Prescribing info has warning about the potential risk for premature birth

Aug 22, 2023
FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein vaccine (Abrysvo) over a photo of a male nurse preparing to vaccinate a pregnant woman.
Toddlers' Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development

More time on devices at 1 year was associated with specific delays at 2 and 4 years

Aug 21, 2023
A photo of a baby girl standing in front of a television displaying the Peppa Pig cartoon.
Surgery May Improve Dysphagia Outcomes in Kids With Sleep Apnea

Adenotonsillectomy was more likely to resolve difficulty in swallowing versus watchful waiting

Aug 20, 2023
 A photo of a boy in bed wearing a sleep apnea mask.
Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatment

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

Aug 18, 2023
FDA APPROVED pozelimab (Veopoz) over a micrograph of the intestinal tissue of a child with CHAPLE disease.
Bivalent COVID Shot Extends Benefit in Youngest Kids

CDC analysis finds 80% protection against emergency, urgent care visits

Aug 18, 2023
 A photo of a little girl receiving a COVID vaccination.
Nurse Guilty of Baby Killings; Highly Mutated COVID Strain; Food Handler Infects 300

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Aug 18, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Aug 16, 2023
FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.
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