July 11th 2025
A study reveals declining US neonatal mortality overall, yet highlights rising deaths from fetal malnutrition, emphasizing ongoing disparities in neonatal health outcomes.
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SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
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News Update: National Toxicology Program reviews soy-based infant formula
January 1st 2010An expert committee convened by the federal National Toxicology Program carefully chose its wording at a recent meeting to say that there is "minimal concern" about adverse developmental effects in infants fed soy infant formula.
Use of nutritional supplements among adolescents
October 8th 2006Estimates are that 40% to 60% of adolescents use nutritional supplements for a variety of reasons. According to Cora Collette Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP, associate professor of pediatrics, University of Washington in Seattle, billions of dollars are spent each year by adolescents on these substances, who may hope to improve athletic performance, alleviate fatigue, improve appearance, and gain or lose weight.