Pediatrics
Conference Coverage
Gabapentin falls short in treating sickle cell pain
NEW ORLEANS – Gabapentin plus standard therapy produced results similar to those of placebo plus standard therapy.
Conference Coverage
LentiGlobin reduces transfusion dependence in young thalassemia patients
NEW ORLEANS – Children and young adults with non-beta0/beta0 thalassemia achieved transfusion independence in two trials.
From the Journals
Increase in pediatric thyroid cancers: overdiagnosis or something more?
Troubling trend may be caused in part by environmental and individual factors, though others say overdiagnosis is “a likely explanation.”
From the Journals
Gene therapy restored immunity in newly diagnosed SCID-X1
In the phase 1/2 study, seven infants had normal immune cells 3-4 months after treatment, while the eighth infant responded after a gene therapy...
Commentary
Is childhood cancer associated with assisted reproductive technology?
Conference Coverage
Genetic variant increases stroke risk in childhood cancer survivors
ATLANTA - Dr. Yadav Sapkota of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discusses the identification of a genetic variant that is strongly associated...
From the Journals
Genomic sequencing sheds light on development of pediatric cancer
Whole-genome sequencing could provide valuable information on the genetic drivers of pediatric cancer – and on their progression and treatment...
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AHA: Consider obesity as CVD risk factor in children
The updated AHA scientific statement is aimed at pediatric cardiologists and physicians who care for at-risk pediatric patients.
Conference Coverage
Ultrasound method predicts liver complications in pediatric transplant
HOUSTON – Using shear wave elastography predicted disease at least 4 days before standard diagnostic criteria in most patients.
Conference Coverage
Inhibitor risk nears zero after 75 days in previously untreated hemophilia A
PRAGUE – The researchers recommended frequent inhibitor testing until 75 days.
From the Journals
Tranexamic acid shows improvements in heavy menstrual bleeding
Adolescents girls with heavy menstrual bleeding show significant improvements in quality of life with tranexamic acid.