Human Milk Microbiota Shaped by Maternal Factors, Feeding Method
Pumped milk is associated with the depletion of oral bacteria, higher abundance of potential pathogens
Child Enterovirus Infection May Up Risk for Developing Celiac Disease
Correlation seen for infections after introduction of gluten; no link for adenovirus
High Rates of MenB Vaccination Advised in University Outbreaks
Estimated first-dose vaccination coverage varied from 14 to 98 percent in 10 university outbreaks
Lower Birth Weight May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
ADHD, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression tied to birth weight in sibling pairs
Progress Made in Developing New Antibacterial Agents
But most recently approved agents have been modifications of existing chemical classes of antibiotics
Obesity Linked to Adverse Events in Children With Leukemia
Obesity ups risk for treatment-requiring hypertension, insulin-requiring hyperglycemia
CDC: Screening Policies for Critical Congenital Heart Dz Widespread
All 50 states, D.C. have implemented screening policies; data collection efforts have lagged
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Acne Relapses Linked to Lower Quality of Life, Productivity
Relapse reported to be a significant determinant of productivity loss and absenteeism
CDC: Student Tobacco Use Increased From 2017 to 2018
E-cigarette use up 77.8 percent among high school students, 48.5 percent among middle schoolers