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Mydriatic Microdrops May Be Better for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

Compared with standard drops, they fared as well or better at dilating eyes for examination

Dec 26, 2024
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Study Underscores Caution for NSAID Use in Pregnancy

Observational study details kidney disease risk for children after gestational exposure

Dec 23, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent body with diseased kidneys highlighted.
Opinion
The Physician's Role in Curing the Social Media Epidemic

Discussions with young patients and their parents can make a big difference

Dec 23, 2024
A photo of high school students looking at their phones as they exit the school.
Congress Ditched Fix to Medicare Doc Pay Cut in Skinny Budget Bill

One warns of "dangerous game" in continuing Medicare pay cuts

Dec 23, 2024
A photo of the Capitol building in Washington, DC.
Opinion
The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

Perri Klass, MD, on vaccine milestones, evolving risks, and how public health protects kids

Dec 20, 2024
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FDA Approves Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Therapy for Refractory Acute GVHD in Kids

Response rate of 70% at day 28 with remestemcel-L

Dec 19, 2024
FDA APPROVED remestemcel-L (Ryoncil) over a photo of a bag of stem cells in a purple rubber-gloved hand.
Opinion
What Comes After Cancer?

Alarming mental health challenges among young cancer survivors, especially males, demand action

Dec 17, 2024
A photo of a young man discussing his chemotherapy treatment with his male doctor.
Most U.S. Teens Are Abstaining From Drinking, Smoking, and Marijuana, Survey Says

Pandemic lockdowns may have influenced patterns

Dec 17, 2024
A photo of a group of teen males on the street in New York City.
Opinion
The Forgotten Toll of Polio

Science and public health turned survival into the norm, says Perri Klass, MD

Dec 17, 2024
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Lawyer for Convicted British Killer Nurse Says New Evidence Is Grounds for Appeal

Lucy Letby is serving multiple life sentences after being convicted of murdering seven babies

Dec 17, 2024
A photo of nurse Lucy Letby.
RFK Jr. Meets With Senators; School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead; 'Uber for Nursing'?

Health news and commentary gathered by ֱ staff

Dec 17, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Parents Lose Sleep to Kids' Eczema

Study details frequent sleep loss, sleep medication use in pediatric atopic dermatitis families

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of a spilled bottle of sleeping pills and a glass of water on the nightstand next to a sleeping woman.
Major Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus Linked to Worse Obstetric Outcomes

Findings could impact how doctors care for some mothers

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of a pregnant woman wearing a fetal cardiac monitoring device.
FDA Approves First Drug for Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia in 70 Years

Crinecerfont reduces excessive adrenal androgen production, lowering glucocorticoid dose

Dec 16, 2024
FDA APPROVED crinecerfont (Crenessity) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the adrenal glands highlighted.
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