October 02, 2024

Childhood Obesity: New Lipid Test Outperforms Liver Enzymes

Lipidomics study reveals a three-lipid panel predicts pediatric hepatic steatosis with accuracy rivaling traditional liver enzymes.

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October 02, 2024

Teen Prediabetes: A Hidden Risk for Pregnancy Complications

New study finds preconception prediabetes in teens and young adults more than doubles gestational diabetes risk, suggesting a critical window for early intervention and screening.

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September 30, 2024

Fertility Treatments and Cardiac Risks: New Data Emerges

In a study of over 7.7 million births, children conceived through assisted reproductive technology showed a higher risk of major congenital heart defects compared to those conceived naturally, prompting a reevaluation of prenatal cardiac screening protocols.

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September 27, 2024

U.S. Nonprofit Hospitals Gained $37.4B in 2021 Tax Benefits

New analysis reveals U.S. nonprofit hospitals received $37.4 billion in tax benefits in 2021, with more than half attributed to state and local taxes. The benefits varied significantly by state and were concentrated among a small number of hospitals.

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September 24, 2024

Pediatric Wards: Idaho Bursting, Alaska Empty

From overflowing cribs to empty pediatric wings, new data reveals a 133.3% difference in children's hospital bed occupancy rates between the most and least crowded states.

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September 17, 2024

Early Smoking Increases Respiratory Risks by Age 28

New study reveals that starting smoking at a young age significantly increases the risk of developing respiratory symptoms in early adulthood.

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September 17, 2024

Can Metabolic Patterns at Birth Predict SIDS Risk?

Infants with specific metabolic patterns at birth are over 14 times more likely to experience SIDS, offering a new lens for early identification and prevention strategies.

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September 13, 2024

Low Birth Weight Linked to Pediatric MASLD

Children born with low birth weight or small for gestational age face increased risk of developing metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease and progressive liver disease, according to a recent nationwide study published in JAMA Network Open.

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February 08, 2024

Faculty Publications Feb. 1-8

This week’s edition of Faculty Publications includes Cedars-Sinai studies that were published Jan. Feb. 1-8.

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