October 04, 2024

How Does Trisomy 21 Affect Fetal Hematopoiesis?

Fetal hematopoietic stem cells in Down syndrome are 'primed' for differentiation, as revealed by single-cell multi-omics of over 1.1 million cells, potentially explaining early hematological abnormalities.

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October 02, 2024

Higher Adjusted Odds of 90-Day Readmissions in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Infants

New research led by Julie R. Gaither, PhD, MPH, RN from the Yale School of Medicine reveals that infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome have an 18% higher risk of hospital readmission and are at increased risk of trauma and maltreatment.

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September 30, 2024

New AAP Guidelines Address Pediatric Opioid Prescribing

"As prescription opioids increasingly became involved in U.S. overdose deaths, the proverbial pendulum swung widely, and many clinicians and health systems inflexibly began refusing to offer opioids for pain."

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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 23, 2024

Physicians Urged to Scrutinize Employers Beyond Salary

Beyond salary and work-life balance, physicians seeking new roles should evaluate potential employers' governance, reward systems, and culture, according to a viewpoint published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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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 17, 2024

Cancer Deaths of 5.5 Million Men Worldwide Have Led to 1.41 Million New Paternal Orphans

A preliminary report on children orphaned after paternal cancer deaths has estimated the number of fathers who die from the disease and the number of children they leave behind.

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September 13, 2024

GUK1 Deficiency in MDDS and Potential Treatment Options

"Primary GUK1 deficiency is a new and potentially treatable cause of MDDS," wrote study authors.

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