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Oral Drug Safe, Effective in Kids With Achondroplasia

No adverse events resulted in treatment discontinuation

Nov 18, 2024
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Elamipretide for Barth Syndrome Survives FDA Advisory Vote

Panelists acknowledge difficulty generating stronger data in ultra-rare disease

Oct 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.
FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

Oct 09, 2024
FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.
Maternal PCOS Linked to Growth Restriction in Newborns

Association was more apparent when additionally adjusting for BMI

Aug 27, 2024
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Investigational Once-Monthly Injectable Boosts Response Rate in Acromegaly

Octreotide subcutaneous depot also improved treatment satisfaction, quality of life

Jul 23, 2024
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Newborn Screening Downgrades Prevalence of SMA

The first spinal muscular atrophy prevalence data based on screening came in lower than expected

Jul 15, 2024
 A photo of a newborn undergoing a heel prick screening test.
Faster Hormonal Control With Personalized Acromegaly Treatment Approach

Traditional trial-and-error method won't be viable in the near future, researcher says

Jul 09, 2024
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No Need to Wean Off of Scoliosis Bracing

Randomized trial finds no advantage over immediate stop for teens

Jun 03, 2024
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Placenta Issues Linked to Newborns' Brain Aberrations in Congenital Heart Disease

Study supports hypothesis that placental abnormalities are intertwined with brain development

Mar 01, 2024
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Donor Milk, Formula Go Head-to-Head for Extreme Preemies in the NICU

Similar neurodevelopmental outcomes, but less necrotizing enterocolitis with donor milk

Jan 31, 2024
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Alzheimer's May Be Transmissible in Rare Circumstances

Cases tied to long-discontinued childhood medical procedure

Jan 29, 2024
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Shunted Infantile Hydrocephalus Linked to Early Puberty in Girls

Myelomeningocele, repeated shunt revision are associated with higher risk in observational study

Jan 29, 2024
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Ibuprofen Fails Another Crack at Reducing Preemie Lung Issues and Deaths

A therapy to help babies with hole in heart is still lacking

Jan 24, 2024
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Delayed-Release ADHD Therapy Slightly Mitigates Slowed Growth in Kids

Youth on Jornay PM saw significantly higher weight trajectories

Sep 09, 2023
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