Gynecologists are in an ideal position to evaluate patients--particularly teens--for hyperandrogenism and initiate hormonal and nonhormonal treatment of acne. Topical therapy is appropriate first-line therapy and OCs are also an important part of the armamentarium.
FDA grants FTD to nipocalimab for treating FNAIT
March 26th 2024The FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab marks a significant step in addressing fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia risk in pregnant patients, potentially revolutionizing treatment for this severe condition with unmet medical needs.
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Study links low neighborhood food access to adverse birth outcomes
March 26th 2024A recent study highlighted the link between residence in low-income areas with limited food access during pregnancy and increased risks of lower birth weight and small for gestational age infants, urging further investigation into potential interventions for improved birth outcomes.
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The impact of BMI on maternal feeding choices
March 22nd 2024Overweight or obese mothers face challenges in breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.
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Study finds no link between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and child epilepsy risk
March 8th 2024Recent research suggested that despite concerns about valproate use during pregnancy, prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications does not appear to raise the risk of epilepsy in offspring.
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NIH study finds long-acting ART safe for HIV suppression in adolescents
March 7th 2024Research presented at the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections reveals that long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy provides improved HIV suppression with minimal adverse effects, offering a promising alternative for adolescents and individuals struggling with daily oral regimens.
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