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Epilepsy risk elevated in children with congenital Zika syndrome

New research suggests that in-utero exposure to Zika virus (ZIKV) alone does not increase the risk of epilepsy in early childhood, and the risk increase is limited to children who develop congenital Zika syndrome.

Epilepsy risk elevated in children with congenital Zika syndrome

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Nirsevimab cuts RSV burden in newborns

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A retrospective study from Italy shows an association between nirsevimab prophylaxis and a lower risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalizations and a milder disease course.

Nirsevimab cuts RSV burden in newborns

14 hours ago

CGM cuts hospitalizations due to DKA, severe hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia crisis in young diabetes patients

08 Dec 2025 by

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in young diabetes patients not only improves HbA_1c levels, but also substantially reduces hospitalizations due to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), severe hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia crisis, researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have reported.

CGM cuts hospitalizations due to DKA, severe hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia crisis in young diabetes patients

08 Dec 2025

In-utero exposure to INSTI-based ART regimens not a hazard to infant neurodevelopment

05 Dec 2025

Infants exposed to antiretroviral treatment (ART) regimens containing integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTIs) in utero seem to fare as well as their nonexposed peers in terms of neurodevelopment, as reported in a study.

In-utero exposure to INSTI-based ART regimens not a hazard to infant neurodevelopment

05 Dec 2025

Surgical failure common in childhood glaucoma cases

03 Dec 2025 by

Nearly half of surgical procedures in children with glaucoma end in failure, and the most common reason for this is inadequate intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction, reveals a study.

Surgical failure common in childhood glaucoma cases

03 Dec 2025

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 October 2025)

02 Dec 2025

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 October 2025 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 October 2025)

02 Dec 2025

Penile reoperation not uncommon after hypospadias repair in childhood

01 Dec 2025 by

Nearly half of the children who require hypospadias repair need further corrective procedures, normally before the age of five, with low rates of penile reoperations in the second and third decades of life, reports a recent study.

Penile reoperation not uncommon after hypospadias repair in childhood

01 Dec 2025

Behavioural problems prevalent in kids with adverse childhood experiences

28 Nov 2025 by

Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) appears to result in developmental, academic, and behavioural concerns among kindergarten children, suggests a Singapore study.

Behavioural problems prevalent in kids with adverse childhood experiences

28 Nov 2025

Elevated BP in adolescence a risk factor for atherosclerosis in middle age

25 Nov 2025

Adolescents with high BP levels are at increased risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, with the risk increasing commensurate with BP levels, according to a population-based cohort study from Sweden.

Elevated BP in adolescence a risk factor for atherosclerosis in middle age

25 Nov 2025

Mirikizumab beneficial in paediatric ulcerative colitis

25 Nov 2025

The humanised immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody mirikizumab appears to be safe and efficacious in the treatment of children with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, according to a phase II study.

Mirikizumab beneficial in paediatric ulcerative colitis

25 Nov 2025

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Epilepsy risk elevated in children with congenital Zika syndrome

Epilepsy risk elevated in children with congenital Zika syndrome

Nirsevimab cuts RSV burden in newborns

Nirsevimab cuts RSV burden in newborns

CGM cuts hospitalizations due to DKA, severe hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia crisis in young diabetes patients

CGM cuts hospitalizations due to DKA, severe hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia crisis in young diabetes patients

In-utero exposure to INSTI-based ART regimens not a hazard to infant neurodevelopment

In-utero exposure to INSTI-based ART regimens not a hazard to infant neurodevelopment

Surgical failure common in childhood glaucoma cases

Surgical failure common in childhood glaucoma cases

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 October 2025)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 October 2025)

Penile reoperation not uncommon after hypospadias repair in childhood

Penile reoperation not uncommon after hypospadias repair in childhood

Behavioural problems prevalent in kids with adverse childhood experiences

Behavioural problems prevalent in kids with adverse childhood experiences

Elevated BP in adolescence a risk factor for atherosclerosis in middle age

Elevated BP in adolescence a risk factor for atherosclerosis in middle age

Mirikizumab beneficial in paediatric ulcerative colitis

Mirikizumab beneficial in paediatric ulcerative colitis