When treating Gram-negative neonatal meningitis, should a lumbar puncture be done to determine when therapy should end?

ISPNO Video Pearls: Video Pearls from the International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

What the Measles Betting Market Does Not Measure

— The kids who will suffer sequelae or die are alive now

Novel Tuberculosis Vaccine Falls Short

Finding effective TB trial endpoints could complicate the search for new vaccines, expert says

Ultragenyx's Gene Therapy Wins First FDA Approval for Rare Metabolic Disorder

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical said on Wednesday that its gene therapy became the first to ⁠receive the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval to treat a rare metabolic...

Aprepitant Eases Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Teens

Hospitalized adolescents had a shorter stay and speedier symptom resolution with this adjunctive therapy.

Taylor Farms Recalls Salsa, Guacamole on Salmonella Outbreak, Intensifying Food-safety Fears

Taylor Farms is recalling prepared foods containing jalapenos from retailers including Walmart and Whole Foods in several states over potential salmonella contamination, the...

Distinguish Support Gaps From Caregiver Neglect, Docs Urged

Too often, clinicians add medications, appointments, and treatments without considering the cumulative burden has become unmanageable.

Hearing Screening For Preemies May Predict Cognition

Infants born extremely premature who do not pass newborn hearing screening assessments show lower scores on language and cognitive assessments at age 2.

Adults Born Very Preterm Show Distinct Functioning Profiles

Adults born very preterm or with very low birth weight show varied functioning profiles in adulthood, with a higher childhood intelligence quotient associated with positive functioning in adulthood.

Milk, Breastfeeding, and Teeth: What the Evidence Shows

Unsweetened dairy may help protect enamel, but added sugar can erase the benefit. Breastfeeding and milk alternatives also have surprising age- and product-specific effects.

Bladder Relief Persists in Kids After Stopping Nerve Therapy

Symptomatic relief from nerve stimulation treatment may persist after stopping the treatment in most children with overactive bladder.

Retraining Benefits Kids With Dysfunctional Breathing

A physiotherapist-led breathing retraining program significantly reduced rib cage contribution to breathing and respiratory rate in children and adolescents with dysfunctional breathing, study shows.

Are Humans Naturally Monogamous? A Debate Revisited

Research suggests that human monogamy reflects interactions among biology, culture, and environment rather than a fixed biologic trait, with pair bonding shaped by multiple influences.

A Mom Said Infant Formula Killed Her Baby. The Manufacturer Closed the File.

Response is largely left to the manufacturers after reports of babies who got sick or died

Over 500 Dead in Outbreak; RFK Jr.'s 'Irreparable Harm'; Toddler Alive in the Morgue

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Mom Who Said Her Toddler Twins Died After Vaccinations Charged With Murder

She is accused of suffocating her 18-month-old children