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Pregnant women with increased fat intake, particularly trans fat, are more likely to deliver offspring with a higher body weight, suggests a study. Consumption of other macronutrients from various food sources, however, does not appear to affect offspring weight.

Maternal fat intake at pregnancy tied to higher offspring weight

Gradual adalimumab tapering minimizes uveitis recurrence in children

In children with noninfectious uveitis being treated with adalimumab, tapering speed appears to affect the risk of relapse, with a slow, gradual approach emerging as the optimal strategy, according to a multicentre retrospective cohort study.

Gradual adalimumab tapering minimizes uveitis recurrence in children

Low serum ferritin associated with attention impairment in adolescents

14 Apr 2025 by

Low serum ferritin concentrations are associated with impairment in sustained attention among adolescents 16–19 years of age in Hong Kong, researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have reported.

Low serum ferritin associated with attention impairment in adolescents

14 Apr 2025

Hepatitis A vaccine may be safely administered to children on biologic therapy

11 Apr 2025

Paediatric patients with autoinflammatory diseases undergoing treatment with canakinumab and tocilizumab can be safely vaccinated against hepatitis A, according to a prospective interventional study.

Hepatitis A vaccine may be safely administered to children on biologic therapy

11 Apr 2025

Early-onset AD implicated in paediatric uveitis

Children with early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) face an increased risk of uveitis, as reported in a study.

Early-onset AD implicated in paediatric uveitis

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2025)

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 March 2025 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 March 2025)

HIV-exposed, uninfected children show growth lag

Children exposed to HIV but uninfected appear to have an initial growth deficit at birth that persists for at least the first 24 months of life, according to a meta-analysis.

HIV-exposed, uninfected children show growth lag

Caution urged when prescribing NSAIDs in pregnancy in relation to kidney health in offspring

Prenatal exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has the potential to harm the offspring’s kidney health, highlighting the need for caution when prescribing NSAIDs during pregnancy, according to a large study from Taiwan.

Caution urged when prescribing NSAIDs in pregnancy in relation to kidney health in offspring