Neonatal Medicine
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Risk for Preterm Birth Stops Maternal RSV Vaccine Trial
This new vaccine candidate resulted in increased preterm birth and a nonsignificant increase in neonatal death.
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Allergens Present in Most ‘Hypoallergenic’ Baby Cleansers, Study Finds
In the 50 cleansers tested, 10 allergens were identified.
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Be Wary of TikTok Content on Infantile Hemangiomas: Study
Parents may turn to TikTok for information about IHs, but little is known about the quality of videos on the social media platform related to the...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Removes Harmful Chemicals From Food Packaging
The “major source of dietary exposure to PFAS from food packaging” is being eliminated.
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National Rapid Genome Testing Program Benefits NICU Care
Rapid trio genome sequencing diagnosed 50% of the neonates with disease-causing genetic variants.
From the Journals
Most Sudden Infant Deaths Occur in Shared Sleep Space
At least 76% of all sudden, unexpected infant deaths happened when there were multiple unsafe sleep factors, regardless of sleep sharing status....
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Management of Tinea Capitis in Children Varies, Survey Finds
“Future steps involve establishing evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that consider drug efficacy, safety profiles, and costs,” the...
Commentary
When Babies ‘Stop Breathing,’ Who Needs Admission and a Workup?
It turns out that it’s not easy to determine whether an infant is at low or high risk for recurrence of a brief resolved unexplained event.
Letters from Maine
The Amygdala Know
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Rubella Screening in Pregnancy No Longer Recommended in Italy
The elimination of the endemic transmission of rubella in Italy prompted a reconsideration of the country’s pregnancy guidelines.
Letters from Maine
Cutting Across the Bias