Pediatrics
From the Journals
Growing vaping habit may lead to nicotine addiction in adolescents
Almost 12% of 12th graders report using e-cigarettes every day.
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Benefits of peanut desensitization may not last
Previous studies have shown that desensitization to peanuts can be successful, but sustained response to oral immunotherapy after treatment...
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Peanut allergy pill gets thumbs-up from FDA advisory panel
The approval of Palforzia is on condition that a black-box warning and medication guide are included in the packaging.
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FDA approves mepolizumab for severe eosinophilic asthma in younger kids
The biologic has been approved for patients aged 6 years and older in the European Union since August 2018.
News from the FDA/CDC
Measles cases continue to decline
Only two new cases were reported during the week ending Sept. 5.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues warning to JUUL on illegal marketing of e-cigarettes
JUUL has marketed its e-cigarettes and e-liquids as modified-risk tobacco products without receiving FDA authorization to do so.
News from the FDA/CDC
Vape lung disease cases exceed 400, 3 dead
Vitamin E acetate is one possible culprit in the mysterious vaping-associated lung disease that has killed three patients, sickened 450, and...
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Michigan becomes first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes
The state health agency is expected to issue rules outlining the ban within the next 30 days.
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Measles outbreak in New York City has ended
More than 650 individuals have been affected since the outbreak began in October of 2018.
Conference Coverage
HFNC 12 L/min on floor cuts down on bronchiolitis ICU transfers
Switching from 6 L/min makes a difference.