FDA Warns of Infant Formula Powders Tied to Infections
Agency is investigating three Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one Salmonella Newport infection among four infants
Increase in Agricultural Use of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
Frequency of high 2,4-D levels in urine has increased, with elevated odds for children, women of childbearing age
COVID-19 Vaccination Safe During Pregnancy
No differences seen in neonatal and early infant outcomes for offspring exposed, not exposed to vaccine in utero
High Weight Gain in Pregnancy Tied to Teen Daughters’ Excess Fat
Similar pattern of weight change in pregnancy and children's later body mass index not seen in boys
ART Contributed to 12.5 Percent of Multiple Births in U.S. in 2018
Infants conceived with assisted reproductive technology contributed to 4.2 and 5.1 percent of all low birthweight infants, preterm infants
Prior Authorization Impacts Care, Workforce Productivity
AMA urges employers to ask insurers, employees about the impact of prior authorizations
Vaccination in Pregnancy Prevents COVID-19 Hospitalization in Infants
Maternal completion of two-dose primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccination series 61 percent effective for preventing COVID-19 hospitalization
Woman Cured of HIV After Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant
Cord blood contained a mutation that blocks HIV entry into cells and came from a partially matched donor
Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Marker of Ovarian Function
Longer duration of oral contraceptive use, certain types of tubal ligation associated with lower levels of antimüllerian hormone
Risk for Maternal Morbidity, Death Up With SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Moderate or more severe COVID-19 linked to primary outcome while mild, asymptomatic infection was not