Poll: Can you diagnose this 13-year-old female with altered mental status?

A cheap, non-invasive test using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) collected during standard early pregnancy testing may be used to predict preterm birth (PTB) risk, according to a recent study published in PLOS ...

In 3 studies evaluating the effects of probiotics on eczema, probiotics groups reported a greater reduction in symptoms than placebo groups, but only when the allergy was IgE mediated. Probiotics ...

Diagnose this 21-month-old with history of “skin tags” on her gluteal cleft ...

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

The sBLA for dupilumab (Dupixent) was supported by data from the phase 3 LIBERTY-CUPID clinical program in patients with uncontrolled CSU. On April 18, 2025, the FDA approved a resubmitted ...

The CRL issued by the FDA to Regeneron for extended EYLEA HD dosing to 24 weeks cited no safety or efficacy concerns. The US FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) to Regeneron ...

How should a positive viral test result influence the management of young infants who have been hospitalized for fever? One proposal comes from a study in a single children’s hospital, where all ...

Recommendations from the ACIP are forwarded to the director of the CDC, and if adopted, become official CDC policy. Following a rescheduled meeting, on April 16 and 17, 2025, the CDC's Advisory ...

Subgaleal hematoma is a rare but life-threatening condition that typically presents shortly after birth, often associated with vacuum or forceps-assisted delivery. This case highlights an atypical ...

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In a newly-published randomized clinical trial, investigators found that 2 hours of mother-to-neonate skin-to-skin contact (SSC) in the delivery room did not affect neurodevelopment at age 2 to 3 ...