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FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

9 Hrs Ago
FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.
FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

10 Hrs Ago
 A photo of a woman holding a Neffy nasal spray.
BA.2.86 Variant Spotted in 10 States; Vax and Long COVID; Children and Suicide

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 19, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Keto for Kids With Diabetes Carries Risk, AAP Warns

American Academy of Pediatrics outlines policy for low-, very low-carbohydrate diets

Sep 18, 2023
A photo of an excited looking boy about to eat a salad.
Child Develops Voluminous Diarrhea After Amoxicillin

Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile

Sep 18, 2023
 A photo of a fecal sample container.
FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

Sep 15, 2023
FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.
Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Toxic Substance, CDC Says

A toddler landed in the emergency department after consuming the product

Sep 14, 2023
A photo of a yellow oleander flower next to a jar of Mexican tejocote root supplement.
Are Water Beads a Health Hazard for Kids?

These sensory toys have reportedly caused bowel obstructions, other injuries

Sep 13, 2023
A photo of water beads pouring from a bowl into a colander.
FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective

Sep 12, 2023
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MIST Didn't Reduce Death in Preemies With Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Another study shows kids who survive ARDS at high risk of readmissions

Sep 11, 2023
A photo of a mother touching her baby who is sleeping while wearing a CPAP mask.
Optimal BP After Stroke; Psilocybin for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: culprit vessel or complete revascularization?

Sep 09, 2023
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Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood

But researchers say the established benefits likely outweigh any potential risk

Sep 08, 2023
A photo of a woman breastfeeding her baby.
Opinion
Issues at Stake as the 'Take Care of Maya' Case Heads to Trial

Case could have far-reaching implications

Sep 08, 2023
The cover art for the documentary Take Care of Maya.
Teen Death After Spicy 'One Chip Challenge' Raises Alarm

A psychiatrist weighs in on how hazardous social media challenges can be

Sep 08, 2023
 A photo of the Paqui One Chip Challenge packaging and chip.
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