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Pregnant women living near more oil and natural gas development activity have a greater chance of giving birth to children with congenital heart defects

Oil, Gas Well Exposure May Up Risk for Congenital Heart Defects

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Link especially strong for births to mothers living in rural areas with oil, gas activity
From 2017 to 2018

CDC: General Fertility Rate, Teen Birth Rate Decreasing in U.S.

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However, from 2017 to 2018, increase seen in percentage of births delivered preterm and early term
Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in children and teens are attributable to consumer products that are regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Products Tied to Three-Fourths of Youth Brain Injuries

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Findings indicate priority areas for TBI prevention and intervention, including floors and beds
Pediatricians should play a role in advocating to redress biases and inequalities in the health system and other systems

Pediatricians Have Role to Play in Addressing Racism

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Infants of color, especially African-Americans, are most often disadvantaged in NICU
Its extremely high price tag means that a lifesaving medication to treat young children with spinal muscular atrophy is simply too expensive for most families.

Lifesaving Drug for Infants Costs $2.1 Million a Dose

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When Zolgensma was approved, maker Novartis said it expected insurance companies to cover the cost
JUUL developed its electronic cigarette for adult smokers who want to stop and never intended it to be adopted by underage teenagers

JUUL E-Cigarettes Never Meant for Teens, Company Cofounder Says

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Top executive for JUUL Labs testified this week before Congress
Acute exposure to pollutants in the week prior to delivery and day of delivery is associated with increased odds of neonatal intensive care unit admission

Exposure to Air Pollution Tied to Raised Odds of NICU Admission

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Acute exposure during week prior to delivery, day of and day prior to delivery may up odds of admission
Exposure to bisphenol A substitute chemicals

BPA Substitute Chemicals Linked to Obesity in Children

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Urinary BPS concentrations tied to increased prevalence of general, abdominal obesity
Most pediatric in-flight medical events are handled by crewmembers

Most Pediatric In-Flight Medical Events Handled by Crew

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Overall, 16.5 percent require additional care on landing; 0.5 percent lead to aircraft diversion
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first noninjection glucagon therapy for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia

FDA Approves First Noninjection Glucagon Therapy

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Baqsimi nasal powder approved for emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients ≥4 years