FDA OKs Stem Cell Therapy to Reduce Infection Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved omidubicel-onlv (Omisirge) for reducing infections and hastening neutrophil recovery for blood cancer patients aged 12 years and older who are undergoing allogeneic umbilical cord blood stem cell transplants. Omidubicel is made from umbilical cord donor stem cells that are processed with nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, […]

Bedside 'human milk calorie guide' enhances nutrient fortification for preterm infants

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers developed human milk calorie guide (HMCG), a color-based tool, to measure caloric content. Human milk (HM) is the ideal diet for neonates, including preterm infants. In preterm infants, the nutritional requirements are higher, and unfortified HM cannot meet those needs. HM fortifier (HMF) is a […]

What Are the Risks & Side-Effects of Giving Kids & Teens Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy?

Wegovy is the latest prescription drug to garner national attention as the Food and Drug Administration recently approved it for the treatment of obesity in adolescents 12 years and older.  Known medically as semaglutide, the injection was approved for weight loss management in adults in June of 2022, and its lower-dose-sister-drug, Ozempic, was initially approved […]

Most primary care pediatricians appropriately prescribing SSRIs

Primary care pediatricians (PCPs) who prescribe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for children with anxiety and/or depression generally document appropriate indications for starting medication and prescribe without involvement of subspecialists, according to a study published online April 17 in Pediatrics. Talia R. Lester, M.D., from the Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, and […]

How to find a therapist who fits your needs

Deciding to go into therapy is a big move, one that people sometimes struggle with for a variety of reasons. But now that you’ve realized therapy would be helpful for you, how to find a therapist? It’s important to know what outcome you’re hoping for and what you feel you need help achieving. It will […]