February 17, 2026

FDA Broadens Pitolisant Label

The US Food and Drug Administration approves pitolisant (WAKIX) tablets for the treatment of cataplexy in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with narcolepsy.

Conexiant

February 17, 2026

Retinal AI Predicts Neonatal Lung Disease

Retinal scans already performed in the NICU could flag infants at risk for serious lung disease before standard diagnosis

Conexiant

February 17, 2026

Rethinking Acetaminophen in the NICU

Prophylactic treatment closed the ductus arteriosus faster but did not reduce mortality or severe morbidity in extremely premature infants

Conexiant

February 17, 2026

VA DOD Updates Asthma Framework

The 2025 US Department of Veterans Affairs and US Department of Defense asthma guideline introduces 21 evidence-based recommendations for primary care, redefining stepwise treatment, comorbidity management, and reliever strategy.

Conexiant

February 16, 2026

Omadacycline for Pediatric CAP

Case details intravenous-to-oral strategy after multiple antibiotic hypersensitivity reactions

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February 09, 2026

When Constipation Signals Something More

Coordinated clinical and public health response supports timely identification and recovery of infant botulism.

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February 04, 2026

Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

Cognitive decline, credentialing, and why “I’ll know” often isn’t enough.

KFF Health News

January 30, 2026

Hospitals, Custody, and the Missing Patient

As detained patients enter hospitals, access to care, communication, and advocacy becomes unclear.

KFF Health News

January 27, 2026

The Exam Room Is Listening Now

As AI quietly enters exam rooms, physicians report real relief—and real concerns about accuracy, trust, and control.

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