Steroid Hydrocortisone Alone May Not Cut Death Risk From Septic Shock: Study
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that while hydrocortisone on its own may not prevent death from sepsis, it can improve survival when combined with other steroids while eliminating the need for vasopressor drugs.Vasopressor …
Learn MoreSeñales de que un niño pequeño podría tener TDAH
VIERNES, 19 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detectar el TDAH a una edad temprana puede asegurar que los niños con la afección reciban la atención que necesitan más bien temprano que tarde. Pero, ¿cómo pueden los padres saber si la conducta que obs…
Learn MoreNational Standards Developed for Neonatal Care
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a policy statement published online May 22 in Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has established national standards for specific levels of neonatal care.Noting that a national neonatal veri…
Learn More2011 to 2020 Saw Steady Improvement in Childhood Vaccine Adherence
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Adherence to national guidelines for childhood vaccination had been steadily improving before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, hel…
Learn MoreBespoke, Code-Free AI Model Beneficial for Retinal Images
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Bespoke and code-free deep learning (CFDL) models can discriminate healthy retinal images from those with features of pre-plus or plus disease, indicating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to a study …
Learn MoreNew Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic
MONDAY, May 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research shows.“Stay-at-home policies enabled parents…
Learn MoreUn panel de la FDA votará sobre la primera vacuna contra el VSR en el embarazo para proteger a los bebés
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un panel de asesores de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) de EE. UU. está evaluando la primera vacuna contra el VSR diseñada para proteger a los bebés.Un comité de expertos independiente…
Learn MoreLas estadounidenses necesitan más licencia por maternidad y acceso a la atención en el embarazo: encuesta
JUEVES, 18 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El embarazo es un periodo difícil y potencialmente peligroso en la vida de una mujer, y las mujeres de EE. UU. afirman que no están recibiendo el respaldo que necesitan mientras están embarazadas, encontr…
Learn MoreSigns Your Toddler Might Have ADHD
FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Spotting ADHD early can ensure children with the condition get the help they need sooner rather than later.But how can parents know if the behavior they’re seeing in their child is a sign of attention deficit h…
Learn MoreFDA Panel Backs First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by vaccinating their mothers during pregnancy has been backed by a panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administr…
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