December 18, 2024

Doctor Unions Surge Tenfold Since 2023

The number of physicians seeking to unionize has spiked in recent years.

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December 11, 2024

Blinatumomab Enhances Disease-Free Survival in B-Cell ALL: Study

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that adding blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy significantly improved disease-free survival in children with standard-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, reducing relapse rates and especially decreasing bone marrow relapse.

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December 10, 2024

Biomarkers in Familial Mediterranean Fever: Therapy Insights

A recent study on familial Mediterranean fever revealed that nearly 56% of heterozygous patients who stopped colchicine therapy sustained remission with lower levels of specific biomarkers, highlighting the potential of personalized treatment for FMF patients.

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December 09, 2024

Reduced Infection Rates with Long-Term Dupilumab in Kids

A recent study reveals that dupilumab can reduce infection rates in young children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, offering potential long-term benefits for this patient population.

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December 06, 2024

Long COVID’s Variable 24-Month Impact in Children and Adolescents

Study finds that nearly 1 in 4 children aged 11 to 17 experienced at least 3 symptoms 24 months after testing positive for COVID.

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December 02, 2024

Myopia Interventions Ranked by Efficacy

Interventions in childhood, “have the potential to reduce future visual impairment."

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November 27, 2024

Telemedicine and In-Person Care in Pediatrics: Key Findings

A recent study comparing telemedicine and in-person visits in pediatric primary care found lower medication prescribing and diagnostic orders with telemedicine, but also slightly increased follow-up and emergency department visits.

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November 26, 2024

Moisturizers in Dermatitis: Risk vs Reward

A recent review finds that moisturizers, commonly used in dermatitis care, may lead to adverse effects in children with eczema, emphasizing the need for moderation and personalized recommendations for their use. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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November 26, 2024

U.S. Life Expectancy Gaps Widen

A recent analysis reveals widening life expectancy disparities in the U.S., with American Indian and Alaska Native participants in the West experiencing a significant decline to just 63.6 years by 2021.

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