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FDA Approves First Sleep Apnea Drug

— Tirzepatide ok'd for obstructive sleep apnea in people with obesity

FDA APPROVED tirzepatide (Zepbound) over a photo of a sleep apnea mask.

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Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

1 Hr Ago
Flu Season Is Underway, as Cases Surge in Some Areas and Vaccinations Lag

Thirteen states reported high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week

2 Hrs Ago
Opinion
The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

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

7 Hrs Ago
FDA Says Compounded Tirzepatide Must Exit the Market

Compounders only have 2 to 3 months left to copy injectable

Dec 19, 2024
Opinion
The Lifesaving Legacy of Vaccines

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

FDA Says Compounded Tirzepatide Must Exit the Market

Compounders only have 2 to 3 months left to copy injectable

Pediatrics Case Studies

What's Behind Boy's Bullous Skin Lesions After Flu Symptoms?

Mycoplasma pneumonia identified as the culprit in this case of RIME

A photo of a boy with reddened eyelids blowing his nose
Persistent Lymphadenopathy and Neck Abscesses in a Healthy Boy

Histopathological test results were central to ultimate diagnosis

Doctor examining boy’s neck.
Teen Seeks Care for Delayed Growth Compared With His Twin

Case shows confluence of hormone therapy cost and limited resources in developing areas

A female nurse measures the height of a young boy.

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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.
What Americans Think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and His Health Stances

Is there support for his views?

Dec 18, 2024
A photo of Donald Trump shaking hands with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a Turning Point Action rally in Duluth, Ga.
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 51˶ staff

Dec 17, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
UnitedHealth Strategically Limits Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked documents show that the insurer is aggressive in its targeting

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of signage outside of a UnitedHealthcare office building.
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.
Trump Says He'll Preserve Access to Polio Vaccine, Equivocated on Other Shots

President-elect also pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals

Dec 16, 2024
A photo of Donald Trump speaking at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago as Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick listens.
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.
FDA Advisors Say More Data Needed for RSV Vaccines in Young Kids

A "very complicated situation" after mRNA vaccine trial was halted, expert says

Dec 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM RSV vaccine safety in pediatric populations over a computer rendering of RSV virus particles.
RFK Jr.'s Lawyer Asked FDA to Pull Polio Vaccine; Pollution-VTE Link; H5N1 in Cats

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 13, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
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