2019 to 2020 Saw Drop in Number, Rate of Twin Births
Number of twin births declined 7 percent compared with 3 percent decline in singleton births
FDA Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel
Program needs an overhaul with greater attention paid to strong leadership and a more proactive culture
Paxlovid Soon Will Not Be Free for Americans
At this point, about 6 million Americans have taken free Paxlovid doses
Educational Attainment No Worse for Children With T1DM
Children in most optimal HbA1c quintile had substantially better educational attainment, while those in least optimal quintile had worse attainment
Bromocriptine Quick Release Beneficial for Teens With T1DM
Improvements seen in blood pressure and central and peripheral aortic stiffness and pressure hemodynamics in teens with type 1 diabetes
Minority Children Less Likely to Have Surgery Than White Children
Authors hope findings will reduce disparities in surgical access for minority children and raise awareness among clinicians
Fewer Postpartum Visits Occurred During Pandemic
Largest declines seen among Black individuals, young people, and those without insurance
Feds Urge Vaccination as ‘Tripledemic’ Hits More Americans
Vaccination will be key to keeping patients healthy through the winter holidays
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Tweaked COVID-19 Booster as Third Shot for Under 5s
Though children aged 5 years and older and adults need only two doses to complete a primary series, younger children need three doses
Bacteria Risk Spurs Recall of 8 Million Laundress Products
Eleven customers have reported Pseudomonas infections; company investigating possible connection to the recalled products
