FDA Expands Casgevy for Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease
The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
Dynarex Corp launched a new Resp-O₂ Portable Oxygen Concentrator and a new line of infant- and pediatric-sized closed suction catheters.
For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.
The FDA approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older.
Researchers discovered manikomycin, a soil-derived peptide that attacks bacteria in a unique way to bypass existing antibiotic resistance.
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center successfully completed its first endobronchial ultrasound to diagnose pulmonary conditions.
The BreatheLink platform allows patients to transmit overnight oximetry data from their own smartphones, reducing the time required to set up home oxygen therapy.