Infant Health
FDA approves Evrysdi tablets for spinal muscular atrophy
The FDA has approved Evrysdi in tablet form for patients with spinal muscular atrophy aged 2 years and older who weigh more than 44 pounds, according to the manufacturer.
Homelessness during pregnancy tied to poor maternal, infant health outcomes
Women who reported experiencing homelessness during the year before giving birth were more likely to have delayed prenatal care and develop hypertension, diabetes and postpartum depression vs. women who reported adequate housing, data show.
Prenatal fine particulate matter raises odds for severe respiratory distress in newborns
Elevated exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy raised the likelihood for assisted ventilation and systemic antibiotics among term newborns, according to results published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
FDA grants 510(k) clearance to pulse oximeter device for infants
The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a prescription pulse oximeter in the form of a sock for monitoring oxygen saturation levels of infants, according to a manufacturer-issued press release.
Hot, cold temperature exposure before, after birth related to infant lung function
Maternal and newborn exposures to long-term hot and cold temperatures are linked to worse lung capacity in babies, specifically in girls, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Universal newborn screening, early treatment crucial for congenital hypothyroidism care
All newborns should be screened for congenital hypothyroidism within 48 to 72 hours of birth, and prompt treatment after diagnosis is necessary to avoid adverse outcomes, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Q&A: Stress fluctuations during pregnancy associated with negative emotions in infants
Having more extreme fluctuations in stress during pregnancy correlated with more feelings of distress, fear and sadness among infants, according to a recent study.
Narrow-base baby carrier yielded lower alpha angles, femoral coverage vs Pavlik harness
TAMPA, Fla. — Results showed use of a narrow-base baby carrier yielded lower alpha angles and femoral coverage, which may hamper the healthy growth of infant hips compared with the Pavlik harness and M-position baby carriers.
ARRIVE trial findings change obstetric practices, pregnancy outcomes
In the year after the ARRIVE trial, there were more inductions of labor, more deliveries at 39 weeks’ gestation and fewer cesarean deliveries nationwide, according to data published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.