Pediatrics
US infant deaths rise for first time in decades
For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows.
Jul 25, 2024
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Low Birth Weight
Medications
Antibiotic use in extremely low birth weight infants decreases over time, finds study
In a new study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that the total amount of antibiotics prescribed to extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) decreased ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Marijuana use while pregnant could raise odds for complications
There's a slight but significant rise in dangerous obstetric complications for pregnant women who use marijuana, new research shows.
Jul 23, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Safe, successful pregnancies are possible after allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation, according to study
Despite treatment-related fertility challenges, female patients can become pregnant and give birth to healthy children after undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (alloHCT), according to a study published ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Children born underweight found to be at increased risk of disease if they develop obesity
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a link between birth weight and the risk of health complications from obesity during childhood. The findings highlight the need for prevention and treatment approaches ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Health
Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems
Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced.
Jun 20, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows cannabis use disorder during pregnancy increases by more than 20% after cannabis legalization in Canada
In October 2018, Canada enacted the Cannabis Act in Canada (CAC), which legalized the non-medical use of cannabis. A new study has found that the rate of cannabis-related disorders diagnosed among pregnant women in the Canadian ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Neuroscience
Does having a child with low birth weight increase a person's risk of dementia?
People who give birth to infants less than 5.5 pounds may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life than people who give birth to infants who do not have a low birth weight, according to a study published ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Health
Q&A: PFAS are toxic 'forever chemicals' that linger in the environment—how to keep them out of your drinking water
Close to half of America's tap water contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These "forever chemicals" are in thousands of products, from clothing and cosmetics to cleaning products, and are linked ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Air pollution during pregnancy linked to low birth weight, study finds
A recent study has uncovered a troubling link between exposure to PM2.5 air pollution during pregnancy and the risk of low birth weight in newborns. This study highlights the significant impact of air quality on prenatal ...
May 28, 2024
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