2000 to 2023 Saw Rise in Pediatric Exposure to Medications, Supplements
Overall rate of exposure for children aged 6 to 12 years up by 53.8 percent; >300 percent increase in exposure linked to self-harm, suicidal intent
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Metabolic Meals Sickens 16, CDC Warns
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges customers to check lot codes and throw out affected meals
Less Than Half of Youths With Sickle Cell Received Dental Services in 2022
Most dental service rates were higher in Medicaid general population than SCD population when examined by age group
Many Preschoolers Receive ADHD Medications Within 30 Days of Diagnosis
Asian, Hispanic, and Black children less likely to be prescribed medication early compared with White children
West Coast Governors Form Health Alliance to Guide Immunization Recommendations
Governors of California, Oregon, and Washington announced the alliance in response to recent leadership changes and other actions they say have 'undermined' the CDC
Paternal Prepubertal Passive Smoke Exposure Impacts Offspring Lung Function
Association even stronger when offspring also experienced passive smoke exposure during childhood
Exa-Cel Gene Therapy Improves Quality of Life in Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Exa-cel also shows beneficial effects on health-related quality of life for adults and adolescents with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia
Florida Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates
If approved, the policy would represent a big shift from decades of public health guidance
Pace of Improvement in Life Expectancy Has Declined
Previous pace of improvement declined by 37 to 52 percent
Access to Modern Technologies, Insulin Affects HbA1c Levels in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes
Lower mean HbA1c levels seen for centers with full reimbursement for CGM, CSII, glucometers, and insulin
