In the United States, maralixibat (Livmarli; Mirum Pharmaceuticals) is approved to treat both ALGS and PFIC, now in liquid and tablet formulations. On April 14, 2025, the FDA approved a tablet ...

Infants born moderately preterm had lower composite cognitive scores compared to those born at full-term s (β = −0.39; 95% CI, −0.55 to −0.22; P < .001). According to the study authors, Samson Nivins, ...

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While these concerns are often rooted in misinformation, they offer an opportunity to guide families back to the evidence. Seed oils are having a moment—and not in a good way. From TikTok to wellness ...

A recent study found IL-6 may help with earlier sepsis detection in pregnant women, children, and newborns, outperforming traditional diagnostic tests. A new study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 ...

In December 2024, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) introduced updates to the critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening algorithm to enhance efficiency and accuracy in newborn ...

“Data from the Phase 3 ICONIC LEAD subgroup analysis demonstrate impressive efficacy rates, showing the promise of this novel therapeutic option," said Lawrence Eichenfield, MD. On April 10, 2025, ...

Two-thirds of US teen girls live in states with abortion bans, gestational limits, or parental involvement laws, limiting access to care. A new study has found that two-thirds of teenage girls in the ...

The World Bank Group reports that as this global health emergency escalates, devastating impacts on health and well-being will also accelerate. All aspects of health are affected by climate change, ...

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring at point-of-care shows high feasibility for pediatric hypertension diagnosis in clinical practice. Pediatric hypertension remains a critical yet underdiagnosed ...

The federal agency greenlit nivolumab with ipilimumab for treating MSI-H/dMMR colorectal cancer in adults and children 12 years and up. On April 8, 2025, the FDA approved the combination of nivolumab ...

CBD cannabis extract may improve social responsiveness and reduce disruptive behavior in children with autism, with no increase in adverse effects, according to a recent study New findings presented ...