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Benefits of Transplant for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Add Up a Decade Later

— Better disease outcomes, measures of cognition, and quality-of-life vs standard care, study finds

1 Hrs Ago
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AI Screening of Home Videos Proves Accurate for Infantile Seizure Detection

But artificial intelligence model needs further validation before release

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Novel Drug Fails for Two Rare Seizure Disorders

First-in-class agent unlikely to get another phase III chance in Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut syndromes

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One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

Dec 09, 2024
How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.'s Watch

Some experts fear he could "make America sick again"

Dec 09, 2024
One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.'s Watch

Some experts fear he could "make America sick again"

Pediatrics Case Studies

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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Use of Depression Treatments Lower for Teens in States With Parental Consent Laws

A third of states have laws that mandate caregiver consent for mental health treatment for teens

Dec 09, 2024
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Dual Targeted CAR-T Yields 99% Response Rate in Pediatric ALL

Cytokine release syndrome developed in all patients, including grade 3/4 events in nearly half

Dec 07, 2024
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New Standard for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Blinatumomab consolidation reduced risk of relapse by 61% versus chemotherapy alone

Dec 07, 2024
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Eltrombopag Improves Outcomes in Kids With Newly Diagnosed ITP

Drug may potentially "transform" approach to upfront treatment, investigator says

Dec 07, 2024
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'Brain Rot' Becomes Word of the Year

A centuries-old phenomena has a new twist

Dec 06, 2024
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Experts Wrestle Over Uses of PFAS During Senate Hearing

Industry witness warns of unintended consequences of blanket bans

Dec 06, 2024
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New Clues in CEO's Killing; Time to Worry About Disease X? Ketamine Diversions Grow

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Dec 06, 2024
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Tirzepatide Tops Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Head-to-Head Trial, Eli Lilly Says

Dual GLP-1/GIP drug yielded an average 47% greater relative weight loss compared to semaglutide

Dec 04, 2024
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Lead Exposure From Vehicle Exhaust Contributed to Millions of New Psych Disorders

Exhaust-related lead exposure added an estimated 151 million excess disorders over 75 years

Dec 04, 2024
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Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold Bans on Transgender Care for Minors

Justices' decision is not expected for several months

Dec 04, 2024
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz

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Dec 04, 2024
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Supreme Court Doesn't Seem Convinced FDA Was Unfair in Blocking Flavored Vapes

Companies say agency changed its standards with little warning as it blocked sale of new products

Dec 03, 2024
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Indoor Air Purification Improved Pulmonary Health in Kids

Trial included school-age kids in Chinese city known for severe air pollution

Dec 02, 2024
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday

Dec 02, 2024
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