November 05, 2024

Digital Pediatric Tool Cuts Obesity Risk

Adding digital tools to pediatric visits cut obesity risk by 44% at 24 months, with the strongest impact in food-insecure families, a new study reveals.

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November 05, 2024

Semaglutide Not Linked to Depression

The psychiatric safety of semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity was evaluated in a recent analysis, which found no increased risk of depression or suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the importance of mental health monitoring for patients undergoing weight management treatment.

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November 05, 2024

Sucrose in NICU Preemies Shows No Delays

Repeated sucrose doses in NICU preemies showed ‘no impact on neurodevelopmental outcomes’ at 18 months, supporting safe pain management.

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November 05, 2024

Day Care Attendance Associated with Lower T1D Risk

Could early day care exposure reduce T1D risk by 32%? This meta-analysis suggests microbial contact may help shape immune tolerance in young children.

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November 05, 2024

CDC Warns of Hard-to-Treat U.S. Ringworm

Highly contagious and hard-to-treat fungal infections, including sexually transmitted ringworm, emerging in the U.S.

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November 04, 2024

New UTI Guidelines Reveal Major Evidence Gaps

Despite reviewing 914 articles, an international panel of 54 experts could only make 6 clear evidence-based recommendations for UTI management.

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November 04, 2024

Sick Leave on the Ballot in Three States

Upcoming ballot measures in Missouri, Nebraska, and Alaska may grant paid sick leave benefits to workers, aiming to alleviate financial pressures when ill and protect public health. While receiving broad support, the initiatives have not gained as much attention as other ballot measures.

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November 04, 2024

Upadacitinib Study Shows Sustained Atopic Dermatitis Results

New data from three Phase 3 trials show upadacitinib maintains strong efficacy and safety in adolescent atopic dermatitis, with significant improvements in pruritus and skin clearance.

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November 04, 2024

Sugar-Free Start May Lower Chronic Disease

Restricting added sugar intake during the first 1,000 days of life was associated with significant reductions in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension risk.

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