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Retrospective study validates nirsevimab role against RSV in infants

08 Jul 2024 by

A retrospective cohort study evaluating participants from Catalonia, Spain reinforces the potential of immunoprophylaxis with the novel monoclonal antibody nirsevimab in combating respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related outcomes in infants in the hospital and primary care settings.

Retrospective study validates nirsevimab role against RSV in infants

08 Jul 2024

Childhood intake of sweetened drinks tied to adult adiposity

02 Jul 2024

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in early childhood tends to lead to a less healthy dietary pattern and greater adiposity during adulthood, reveals a study.

Childhood intake of sweetened drinks tied to adult adiposity

02 Jul 2024

Miniaturized pump may support hospital discharge for children awaiting heart transplant

28 Jun 2024 by

A novel miniaturized implantable continuous flow left ventricular assist device, the Jarvik 2015, has the potential to allow small children with heart failure to go home while awaiting heart transplant and shorten hospital stays.

Miniaturized pump may support hospital discharge for children awaiting heart transplant

28 Jun 2024

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

28 Jun 2024

Secondary transmission of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is highly prevalent in the household setting, according to a study, adding that delays in diagnosis can heighten the odds of spreading pertussis in the home.

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

28 Jun 2024

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

28 Jun 2024

Use of antibiotics appears to increase the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) in children, reveals a study. KD development is potentially driven by gut microbiota changes due to antibiotic use.

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

28 Jun 2024

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

27 Jun 2024 by

Using data from the parent-offspring GUSTO* cohort study, researchers found an association between parental practices and higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and lower inactivity among school-aged Singaporean children.

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

27 Jun 2024

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

22 Jun 2024 by

Delayed presentation to the emergency department (ED) >24 hours after fever onset was associated with an increased risk of serious bacterial infection (SBI) in febrile infants, according to a Singapore study.

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

22 Jun 2024

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

14 Jun 2024

Exposure to valproate during spermatogenesis does not appear to put infants at risk of congenital malformations or neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, according to a study.

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

14 Jun 2024

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

11 Jun 2024 by

For teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a corrective brace, gradual removal of the device offers no significant advantage over immediate removal in terms of bracing outcomes and quality of life, according to the results of an open-label randomized clinical trial in Hong Kong.

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

11 Jun 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)

10 Jun 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 May 2024 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 May 2024)

10 Jun 2024

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Retrospective study validates nirsevimab role against RSV in infants

Retrospective study validates nirsevimab role against RSV in infants

Childhood intake of sweetened drinks tied to adult adiposity

Childhood intake of sweetened drinks tied to adult adiposity

Miniaturized pump may support hospital discharge for children awaiting heart transplant

Miniaturized pump may support hospital discharge for children awaiting heart transplant

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)