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Teen Vaping Linked to Higher Lead, Uranium Levels

Use poses potential harm for brain and organ development, researchers say

Apr 29, 2024
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Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitis

An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk

Apr 29, 2024
Close-up shot of pediatrician giving baby intramuscular injection in arm.
Single Monoclonal Antibody Injection Protected Kids Against Malaria

Despite results, there is no "silver bullet" when it comes to eradicating malaria, expert says

Apr 26, 2024
African boy ready to get his vaccination in Bamako, Mali.
Most Expectant Moms Say They're Likely to Get Maternal RSV Vaccine

But one in five soon-to-be parents said they had never even heard of RSV, survey finds

Apr 25, 2024
Photo of a doctor preparing a vaccine for a pregnant woman.
No Best Nutrition Strategy for Most Preemies Waiting to Breastfeed

Trial in moderate to late preterm infants comparing a variety of common methods finds no winner

Apr 24, 2024
A nurse feeding a premature baby with a syringe.
High-Dose Vit A Fails Again for Serious Lung Disease in Premature Infants

Another trial of enteral supplementation is unable to reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates

Apr 24, 2024
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COVID Vaccine Study Finds Small Signal of Seizure Risk in Young Kids

Data largely reassuring, but seizure finding requires further evaluation, experts say

Apr 24, 2024
A photo of a doctor administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a child.
New Targeted Drug Approved for Low-Grade Glioma in Kids

First systemic therapy for pediatric patients with BRAF rearrangements

Apr 23, 2024
FDA APPROVED tovorafenib (Ojemda) over a CT scan of a glioma.
From Neurointerventional Radiologist to 'Grey's Anatomy' Sonographer

A Q&A with a physician who got a taste of Hollywood

Apr 23, 2024
A photo of a Grey+Sloan Memorial Hospital lanyard for Darren Orbach, MD, PhD.
Trial Opens for Former Hospital Director Accused of Sexual Abuse of Teen Patients

Attorney for Virginia physician "adamantly" denied that any inappropriate conduct occurred

Apr 23, 2024
An aerial photo of Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, in New Kent, Va.
Does Evidence Fully Support Antibiotic Use for Acute Sinusitis in Kids?

Meta-analysis shows fewer treatment failures, but which children benefit is mostly unclear

Apr 22, 2024
 A photo of a little girl blowing her nose.
Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconium

Infants also moved to enteral feeding faster, randomized Chinese trial showed

Apr 22, 2024
A photo of bagged breast milk in a refrigerator.
Modest Changes in Kids' Developmental Scores Seen From Pandemic

Future studies continuing to follow large numbers of children will be important, researcher says

Apr 22, 2024
A photo of a mother feeding her children while working from home during the COVID pandemic.
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