Category: Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Air Pollution May Impact Reproductive Development from the Womb

Rutgers research finds pollutants from fossil fuel combustion interfere with prenatal hormone activity, affecting reproductive development.

Pediatrics

How Young Children Dodge the Worst of COVID-19

New NIH-supported research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults.

Pediatrics

CFTR Modulators Redefining Cystic Fibrosis Care in the Youngest Patients

Clinicians share best practices for implementing CFTR modulators in some of their youngest patients, while research explores their potential to lessen the burden of care.

Pediatric Care

CDC Recommends Beyfortus RSV Vaccine for Infants

CDC is recommending the novel RSV vaccine Beyfortus (nirsevimab, Sanofi and AstraZeneca) starting this fall to help protect all infants under 8 months and some older babies at increased risk of severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus.

Prenatal

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Respiratory Problems for Babies

The study showed that prenatal exposure to cannabinoids resulted in significant alterations in sensory and motor control of breathing and that this result was more pronounced in males.

Neonatal

NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Systems Recalled

The recall was issued due to a misalignment of the check valve in the device’s manifold, which may cause the manifold to fail and interrupt therapy to neonates.