A cheap, non-invasive test using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) collected during standard early pregnancy testing may be used to predict preterm birth (PTB) risk, according to a recent study published in PLOS ...

In 3 studies evaluating the effects of probiotics on eczema, probiotics groups reported a greater reduction in symptoms than placebo groups, but only when the allergy was IgE mediated. Probiotics ...

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Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

In a newly-published randomized clinical trial, investigators found that 2 hours of mother-to-neonate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) in the delivery room did not affect neurodevelopment at age 2 to 3 ...

Diagnose this 21-month-old with history of “skin tags” on her gluteal cleft ...

How should a positive viral test result influence the management of young infants who have been hospitalized for fever? One proposal comes from a study in a single children’s hospital, where all ...

Diazepam nasal spray (Valtoco) is approved for short-term treatment of seizure clusters, now in patients aged 2 years and older. On April 16, 2025, the FDA approved an expanded indication for diazepam ...

Recommendations from the ACIP are forwarded to the director of the CDC, and if adopted, become official CDC policy. Following a rescheduled meeting, on April 16 and 17, 2025, the CDC's Advisory ...

In the United States, maralixibat (Livmarli; Mirum Pharmaceuticals) is approved to treat both ALGS and PFIC, now in liquid and tablet formulations. On April 14, 2025, the FDA approved a tablet ...

The sBLA for dupilumab (Dupixent) was supported by data from the phase 3 LIBERTY-CUPID clinical program in patients with uncontrolled CSU. On April 18, 2025, the FDA approved a resubmitted ...

Subgaleal hematoma is a rare but life-threatening condition that typically presents shortly after birth, often associated with vacuum or forceps-assisted delivery. This case highlights an atypical ...