News & Updates

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) conducted by researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) demonstrated a very similar maintenance of outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with immediate or gradual brace weaning in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) poses increased risk of adverse maternal and offspring outcomes not only during the peripartum period but also in the long term, according to a study.

The possibility of risky behaviours does not significantly differ between adult survivors of childhood cancer and the general population, reports a study. However, the rates of physical activity may be lower and smoking higher among survivors.

In early to mid-pregnancy, low or excessively high maternal serum folate levels carry a heightened risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) in the offspring, as shown in a study.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 1-15 October 2024 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) with a period of histologic disease control and diagnosed at younger ages appear to have reduced odds of developing esophageal strictures, according to a cohort study with >10 years of follow-up.

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-30 September 2024 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

In the treatment of obesity in adolescents, the incidence of suicidal ideation or attempts appears to be lower among those receiving a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP1-RA) than among those undergoing lifestyle intervention alone, according to a retrospective study.

A single dose of oxybutynin before urologic surgery helps children with an indwelling urinary drain to reduce their use of opioid after the procedure, a study has shown.