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Novel, composite MRI score may help assess brachial plexus birth injury in infants
A protocol of non-contrast MRI without sedation may aid in surgical decision-making regarding infants with brachial plexus birth injury, according to results of a prospective multicenter study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Novel cell therapy ‘potentially life changing’ for people with sickle cell disease
SAN DIEGO — An investigational cell therapy reduced sickle hemoglobin and increased fetal and total hemoglobin for certain patients with sickle cell disease, according to results presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Bilateral oophorectomy common for adults undergoing gender-affirming hysterectomy
DENVER — Bilateral oophorectomy was common during gender-affirming hysterectomy and associated with younger age, prior testosterone use and male identity, according to study results presented at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.
Cincinnati Children’s again ranked best hospital for pediatric cancer
Cincinnati Children’s has retained its distinction as the No. 1 children’s hospital for cancer in the country.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia named top hospital for pediatric endocrinology
One year after falling out of the top spot, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is again the No. 1 hospital in the U.S. for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Lupus racial disparities worse in children’s hospitals that serve more Black patients
Disparities in lupus ICU admission and renal outcomes between Black and white children are greater in children’s hospitals serving more Black patients, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
‘Gratifying’ results show ‘incredible step forward’ for off-the-shelf T-cell therapies
The first published results of a phase 3 allogeneic T-cell therapy showed a better than 50% response rate in patients with relapsed or refractory Epstein-Barr virus-positive post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease.
Children with higher genetic risk for PCOS more likely to develop obesity
Children and adolescents with a high polygenic risk score for polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a higher BMI and are more likely to develop obesity, according to study data.
Providers concerned about safety, liability with providing transgender care for youths
State legislation prohibiting gender-confirming medical care for children and adolescents may lead to decreased access as pediatric endocrinology providers expressed concerns about their ability to practice in a survey.
Achieving quality of care metrics improves outcomes in pediatric lupus
Patients with childhood systemic lupus erythematosus who receive care that closely adheres to quality metrics demonstrate better outcomes, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.