Tooth pain, dental disease, and poor access to dental care adversely affect how children perform in school and are associated with increased school absences and missed parental days of work.
Study: Higher-dose atropine more effective in slowing myopia progression in children
0.05% atropine was associated with a higher incidence of mild side effects, though it was more effective in controlling myopia progression compared to 0.01% atropine or placebo.
Food Insecurity and the Dangers of Infant Formula Dilution
Positive initial data reported for SGT-003 to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
90-day interim biopsy data in the first 3 patients revealed an average microdystrophin expression of 110% and improvements in muscle health and resilience biomarkers.
Demystifying Infant Formula
Study finds teens with obesity consume more calories later in the day
A study found that teens with obesity eat more later in the day than their peers, highlighting the role of the body’s circadian system in eating habits.
Weekly review: Several key FDA approvals, new puzzler case, and more
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