Pediatrics
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
Oct 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: How do I get my baby to sleep?
Virtually every day, pediatricians hear questions from parents worried their children aren't sleeping well. Concerns vary, since the sleep issues a toddler presents are very different from what we see in a busy high schooler. ...
Oct 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain control in infancy linked to cognitive ability in toddlers
In a new study, Yale researchers offer a look into how infants' brains work and change over time, and how these processes can be disrupted by preterm birth. The findings, the researchers say, could point to treatments that ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies
Federal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Oct 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Future of 'artificial wombs' for human preemies to be weighed by FDA advisors
Advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will weigh the possibilities and parameters of experiments with artificial wombs for premature human babies.
Sep 19, 2023
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Pediatrics
Racial and socioeconomic differences still determine survival rates of premature babies in the US, study finds
The U.S. continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.
Sep 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Late preterm infants, or infants born 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation, are the majority of infants born preterm, and are at greater risk for academic delays compared to full term infants.
Aug 29, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy found to benefit pregnant people and newborns
Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine. The paper describes results from the Multisite Observational ...
Aug 11, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Sonia Hassan and Hala Ouweini, Wayne State University
Aug 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Researchers find drugs that reduce infant death may lead to long-term health issues
Steroids commonly offered to pregnant people with increased risk of preterm birth may be unnecessary and may leadto long-term health issues for the infants, according to new research led by McMaster University.
Aug 2, 2023
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