After studying the issue, the US Preventive Services Task Fore (USPSTF) cannot recommend for or against the routine screening for dyslipidemia in children, adolescents, and young adults (up to 20 years of age).[more]
Study: Longer fathers' work leave improves breastfeeding duration
Fathers who took 2 or more weeks of leave after the birth of their infant were more likely to report longer breastfeeding duration.
Food Insecurity and the Dangers of Infant Formula Dilution
FDA news in pedatrics: March 2025
A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from March 2025.
Demystifying Infant Formula
Jay Rubinstein, MD, PhD: Why children should receive genetic testing for hearing loss
Jay T. Rubinstein, MD, PhD, emphasized that children with hearing loss should receive genetic testing, as the investigational DB-OTO gene therapy demonstrated positive results.
Weekly review: Multiple FDA approvals, expert discussions and more
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