Family Medicine

Clinician awareness is imperative with this comorbidity because overestimated asthma severity often results in over-treatment, according to investigators.

The relationship between C-section and childhood asthma has been investigated before, however, previous results have yielded conflicting evidence.

With public health efforts and therapeutic advancements the prognosis for this rare condition has progressed, but longer life expectancy has highlighted a multitude of areas that need attention in this population.

Sleep and epilepsy have been described as "unfortunate bedfellows" due to the complex relationship, and yet caretakers report a lack of support managing these issues commonly experienced by children.

The potential mediating role of inflammation at 9 years, measured by CRP and IL-6, was investigated in the relationship between sleep and ADHD.

E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to tobacco, though discussion within the research community emphasizes the inconsistencies in evidence regarding health and addiction among users.

New data show patients who receive referred specialist care from a physician who went to medical school or other certification programs with their primary provider report better survey scores.

From a topical gene therapy to a debated heart failure option, a litany of unique agents are anticipated for FDA decision in the new year.

Why has this season brought an unprecedented number of severe RSV infections, and why is vaccine development taking so long?

The FDA's plans to expedite and expand regulatory pathways has resulted in a novel drug development boom since 2017. The commissioner discusses the details of their strategy.

Dr. Corinna Schultz talks about her latest data and the growing body of literature showing medical complications that can come with sickle cell trait.

Some in the industry expect the Adderall shortage to possibly last until March 2023.

New data revealed the amount of collective physician work hours in the US has been consistently declining for 20 years.

New surveillance data from the 2021-22 influenza show the impact of coinfection among younger patients.

With several newly approved therapies hitting the market and an overflowing pipeline, the FDA has stepped in to help keep the burgeoning world of biotech on track.

An economic analysis of a clinical sleep intervention suggests it may provide a step toward improved health equity.

Sleep expert Dr. Sara Mednick says one of the major goals to improve sleep health isn't simply for health benefits, but because it's essential to repair the daily buildup of toxins that accumulate during each wake period.

Data from the largest investigation of TP53 mutations in pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is presented at the ASH 2022 Annual Meeting.

"There's no national guidance on how this information should be delivered back to families, which leaves it up to each state's newborn screening program to decide the best route that they see fit," Dr. Corinna Schultz explains.

Dr. Stephanie Guarino's novel analysis found a significant relationship between self-efficacy in adults with SCD, and experiences of disease-related stigma.

In her mitochondrial work, Dr. Claudia Morris made a novel discovery that wasn't discussed in her presentation at the ASH 2022 Annual Meeting.

Compared with infants kept on a standard dose of hydroxyurea, those receiving escalating doses showed greater increases in HbF and HB without significant toxicity.

The SPHRE trial in Tanzania show significant benefit for children at high stroke risk in sub-Saharan Africa.

Updated findings from the ongoing clinical trial investigating lovo-cel in sickle cell disease and persistent anemia allude to the possibility that a contributing factor of anemia was identified.

A pediatric emergency medicine physician discusses the epidemic factors that still perturb experts, and the status of vaccination and treatment strategies.

By combining specific severity-associated serum biomarkers, investigators were able to predict atopic dermatitis severity in children.

Pediatric care requires understanding, not only of the disease impact, but also its presentation and management in children.

Findings revealed that self-health issues, family-health issues, and financial stress were the leading co-occurrences in older adults during the beginning of the pandemic.

Data show an enhanced, auditory alert driving simulator may reduce distraction and inconsistent driving among teenagers with ADHD.

As we begin our annual health care recap series this month, let's take a look back at the stories our readers liked most.