FDA approves larotrectinib for solid tumors with NTRK gene fusions
On November 26, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to larotrectinib (VITRAKVI, Loxo Oncology Inc. and Bayer) for adult and pediatric patients with solid tumors that have a neurotrophic receptor tyrosine kinase (NTRK) gene fusion without a known acquired resistance mu
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - September 7, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

3D-Printed Meds Customize the Exact Dose for Sick Children
Researchers hope to enhance pediatric care by printing tablets in child-friendly doses, shapes, and flavors.
Source: WebMD Health - September 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

More Intense ALL Therapy Improves Outcomes in Adolescents, Young Adults
(MedPage Today) -- HOUSTON -- Pediatric treatment protocols outperformed standard therapy for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), a retrospective cohort study showed. Patients...
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - September 7, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Complimentary Dental Care for Veterans in Clearwater, Florida
Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is gearing up for their 9th annual Free Dental Day for Veterans. The event is scheduled for November 3, 2023. CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: VET DEI Source Type: news

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on accidental and suicidal drug intake rates, what has the pandemic changed? - Fidanc ı I, Ayşin Taşar M, Bölük O, İşcan G, Eşmeli S.
OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of this study was to review the patients admitted to pediatric emergency service with a history of accidental and suicidal drug intake within the first nine months of the pandemic period and the same period a year ago. PA...
Source: SafetyLit - September 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Pediatric upper extremity trauma secondary to all-terrain vehicle use - Asserson DB, Shannon SF, Milbrandt TA, Shin AY.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have become popular with respect to recreational activities. Multiple orthopaedic and pediatric organizations currently recommend limiting use of ATVs to older age groups of children with supervision. These recommendations have ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Retrospective evaluation of poisoning cases followed up in pediatric intensive care unit-a 12-year experience in a single center - Boyraz M, Botan E, Yuce S, Erdem Torun.
This study aimed epidemiologic...
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Recognizing suspected human trafficking in the pediatric intensive care unit - Jouk N, Capin I, Greenbaum J, Kaplan D.
While patients may be recognized in the Emergency Department as patients who are involved in human trafficking, the ICU setting may also be a place where recognition can occur due to poor access to medical care. The childhood adversity experienced by traff...
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Suicide prevention in pediatric health care settings - Esposito J, Davis M, Boyd RC.
[The publisher has not provided an abstract for this article.] Language: en...
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

The Art of Decentralizing Pediatric Rare Disease Studies: Clinical Trials Suited for Daily Life, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
In this webinar, attendees will learn about the challenges of conducting clinical research in pediatric rare diseases. Hear about the potential applications, risks, key considerations and future trends of DCT approaches in pediatric rare disease studies. TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2023...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: TRI Source Type: news

SOF/VEL in Patients Aged 6-18 Years With Chronic HCV SOF/VEL in Patients Aged 6-18 Years With Chronic HCV
This real-world study found sofosbuvir/velpatasvir 100% effective in a pediatric population with chronic hepatitis C, with no serious adverse effects.Liver International
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - September 6, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Teledentistry adoption and applications: An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey
Conclusions: Teledentistry has gained popularity in since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but may be underused, despite its potential to benefit a wider range of patients and applications than many believe. Practical implications: Education on the capabilities and benefits of teledentistry may help increase adoption and improve patient care. 
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 4, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Pediatric traumatic brain injury: impact on the developing brain - Blackwell LS, Grell R.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health concern impacting millions of children and adolescents each year. Experiencing a brain injury during key critical periods of brain development can affect the normal formation of brain networks that ar...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

What Are the Complications of Sickle Cell Trait?
Discussion Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders where there are abnormal hemoglobin molecules and the red blood cells take on a characteristic sickled shape instead of a rounded shape. Sickled hemoglobin provides an evolutionary advantage of giving the individual increased protection against severe and cerebral malaria. The sickled shape doesn’t move through the vascular system as well and therefore is more likely to aggregate in small vessels causing an increased risk of vaso-occlusive disease, acute chest syndrome, splenic sequestration, and priapism. There is also an increased risk of ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Planet Smoothie to Raise Funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Smoothie (www.PlanetSmoothie.com) is excited to announce a month-long fundraising campaign in support of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), a U.S. non-profit fighting pediatric cancer. Starting on September 1, when customers...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CSR Source Type: news

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