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TDF in HIV-positive pregnant women does not impair infant growth

08 May 2021

The use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) among pregnant women with HIV does not seem to be linked to infant transient rickets, growth impairment, or renal dysfunction, reports a recent Vietnam study.

TDF in HIV-positive pregnant women does not impair infant growth

08 May 2021

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021 by

An investigational transdermal amphetamine patch worn for 9 hours on the hip appeared effective in paediatric patients with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a phase II, two-part trial.

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

06 May 2021

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

05 May 2021 by

The dietary patterns of children are strongly affected by their ethnicity and their mothers’ educational attainment, according to a recent Singapore study.

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

05 May 2021

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

04 May 2021

Children affected by threatened abortion in utero are at risk of having cerebral palsy but not epilepsy or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a study has found.

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

04 May 2021

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 April 2021 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 - 30 April 2021)

04 May 2021

Ceftriaxone fails to impress in non-neutropenic fever in children with cancer

03 May 2021

Nearly half of non-neutropaenic fever episodes in children with cancer are associated with respiratory symptoms, according to a recent study. Of note, ceftriaxone monotherapy has a high failure rate in these patients.

Ceftriaxone fails to impress in non-neutropenic fever in children with cancer

03 May 2021

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

02 May 2021

The use of extensively hydrolyzed casein formula containing the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG for the treatment of cow’s milk allergy in children also seems to suppress other atopic manifestations, a recent study has found.

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

02 May 2021

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

02 May 2021

Incidence of septic arthritis of the facet joint (SAFJ) in children is much higher than seen in literature, with half of the cases complicated by an epidural infection, reveals a study.

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

02 May 2021

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

Risk factors for seizure in children with pneumonia must be identified early for clinicians to treat them straightaway and potentially reduce deaths in these patients, particularly in resource-limited settings, suggests a recent study.

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

02 May 2021

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

02 May 2021

Among adolescents, high degrees of social media use seem to correlate with poor mental health, a recent Sweden study suggests. However, there appears to be no longitudinal association between the two.

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

02 May 2021

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TDF in HIV-positive pregnant women does not impair infant growth

TDF in HIV-positive pregnant women does not impair infant growth

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Amphetamine patch for paediatric ADHD: Does evidence support its use?

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

Ethnicity, maternal education shape food choices of children in SG

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

Threatened abortion in utero carries heightened risk of cerebral palsy

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 30 April 2021)

Ceftriaxone fails to impress in non-neutropenic fever in children with cancer

Ceftriaxone fails to impress in non-neutropenic fever in children with cancer

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

Extensively hydrolyzed casein formula with probiotic prevents atopic manifestations

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

Septic arthritis of facet joint incidence in children higher than expected

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

Seizure ups risk of respiratory failure, death in children with pneumonia

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens

High social media use may be indicative of poor mental health in teens