Tag: Infant / Child Care
Breastfeeding Linked to Reduced Risk for Postperinatal Infant Death
Significant reductions seen in all seven U.S. geographic regions, with largest reductions in Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions
2017 to 2020 Saw 1,067 Homicides Recorded in Infants in U.S.
Higher homicide rates seen in infants born to mothers who were young, had multiple previous live births, were non-Hispanic Black
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
A single injection of Beyfortus administered before or during RSV season can provide protection during the season
Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield
Genomic sequencing has higher yield than targeted gene sequencing for infants suspected of having genetic disorders
Indigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV
Annual respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalization rates varied from 35.7 to 132.3 per 1,000 children aged younger than 6 months
Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Improves Survival
Hematopoietic cell transplant after 2010 no longer conveyed a survival advantage over earlier time intervals
V114 Pneumococcal Vaccine Has Acceptable Safety Profile for Infants
Generally comparable proportion of infants with injection-site, systemic, vaccine-related, serious adverse events for V114 and PCV13
FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
Monoclonal antibody shot would protect against RSV in infants born during or entering their first RSV season
Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to Two More Infant Deaths
Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs their breathing
Photon-Counting CT Offers Better Heart Imaging Quality Than Dual-Source CT
Signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio higher with PCCT at similar radiation dose to dual-source CT
