March 27, 2025

FDA Approves First Hyperphagia Drug for PWS

FDA approves Vykat XR as first treatment for hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome; decision follows extended review and long-term efficacy data.

Reuters

March 27, 2025

Hypoglycemia Cases Tied to Slush Drinks

A new study identifies glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slush ice drinks, leading to hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and altered consciousness.

Conexiant

March 25, 2025

Most Pediatric Valve Implants Used Off-Label

Fewer than 10% of cardiac valve devices implanted in U.S. pediatric patients were FDA approved for children.

Conexiant

March 20, 2025

Prenatal Exposure to PFAS in Contaminated Water

Results suggest associations between predicted prenatal maternal PFAS serum concentrations and some childhood cancers

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March 19, 2025

Medical Oddities: Brain Implants Bugged by Bacteria

Bacteria in the brain, words for longevity, and a fishy fix for kindness—this week in medical oddities.

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March 18, 2025

High-Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma: Long-Term Outcomes With Maintenance Chemotherapy

Long-term follow-up of the European Paediatric Soft Tissue Sarcoma Study Group RMS2005 trial was recently reported.

The ASCO Post

March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 12, 2025

A Firm Pigmented Plaque on the Forearm of a Child: What's Your Diagnosis?

Rare pediatric Bednar tumor case highlights importance of histopathology and molecular testing in distinguishing uncommon dermatologic malignancies from benign pigmented lesions

Conexiant

March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

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