No adverse consequences to infants' long-term probiotic use

Francheska M. Merced-Nieves, PhD, Assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics and the Institute for Exposomic Research of Environmental Medicine & Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains the associations prenatal exposure to a metal mixture and the potential negative effects for the infant.

In a recent study, improved neurodevelopmental outcomes were seen in children aged 2 years whose mothers received a Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention during pregnancy.

In the 18 studies that assessed the efficacy of closing a patent ductus arteriosus after 1 course of acetaminophen treatments, the results demonstrated that both oral and IV preparations were more effective than placebo.

In a recent study, no significant differences in math and reading test scores were found among children born at term with different gestational ages.

The FDA has identified NOxBOX Ltd’s recall of NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System as a Class I recall. Affected devices to the newborn and neonate patient populations can cause nitric oxide therapy interruptions because of a check valve misalignment. As of July 13, 2023, no injuries or deaths have been reported according to the federal agency.

In a recent study, monozygotic twins with an increased birth rate had fewer autism traits and intellectual disability ratings.