January 16, 2025

New XLH Guidelines Shift Primary Therapy to Burosumab

"Burosumab treatment normalized ALP serum levels in about 80% of both pediatric and adolescent cohorts, suggesting a substantial improvement of rickets in these patients," report authors of comprehensive new evidence-based recommendations for X-linked hypophosphatemia management.

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January 16, 2025

Bone Density Risks in Cancer Survivors

Discover how cancer treatments, lifestyle factors, and comorbidities contribute to long-term bone mineral density deficits in childhood cancer survivors.

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 14, 2025

Gestational Diabetes Tied to Radon Levels

‘Radon and RDPs emit alpha particles that can induce oxidative stress and promote inflammation,’ processes linked to gestational diabetes, a new study finds.

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January 14, 2025

Remnant Cholesterol as Biomarker for Endometriosis, Study

‘An increase of one unit in RC was linked to a 135% rise in the likelihood of developing endometriosis,’ positioning remnant cholesterol as a promising marker for risk assessment.

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January 08, 2025

Female Brain Maps Show Mental Health Timing

Study links accelerated reproductive aging to brain network instability, highlighting age-specific risks for psychosis and depression.

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January 08, 2025

Limited Use of Gender-Affirming Medications in Teens

New study reports rare use of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones among U.S. transgender adolescents from 2018 to 2022.

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January 07, 2025

Pregnancy Diabetes: Oral Drugs Show Limits

A recent clinical trial in JAMA compared the effectiveness of oral glucose-lowering medications and insulin in treating gestational diabetes, revealing potential differences in outcomes and safety. #GestationalDiabetes #JAMA

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January 06, 2025

Prenatal Steroids Linked to Autism, ADHD

Prenatal glucocorticoid exposure is linked to a higher risk of mental disorders in offspring.

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