Category Archives: Congenital disorders

The use of fully covered self-expandable metal stents in the endoscopic treatment of portal cavernoma cholangiopathy

In this single-center retrospective observational study, the efficacy of FCSEMS placement was investigated in patients with symptomatic PCC. Accordingly, FCSEMS was shown to be highly effective in patients with PCC. While the symptoms and strictures were eliminated in all patients with this treatment method, the most common complication observed was acute cholecystitis. The clinical presentation […]

Global Sternal Closure Systems Market Size to Grow USD 4.5 Billion by 2032

New York, United States, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Sternal Closure Systems Market Size is to Grow from USD 2.8 Billion in 2022 to USD 4.5 Billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.86% during forecast period. Get a Sample PDF Brochure: https://www.sphericalinsights.com/request-sample/2514 “Sternal closure systems” refers to […]

Effective gestational weight gain advice to optimize infant birth weight in Japan based on quantile regression analysis

Abstract The optimal range of gestational weight gain (GWG) was recently raised in Japan. This may help reduce small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants, but may also increase large-for-gestational-age (LGA) infants. This study performed hypothetical experiments to determine effective GWG advice based on quantile regression analysis. In a total of 354,401 singleton pregnancies registered in the perinatal database […]

Pediatrician guidance on supporting a family after a child or adolescent death

Pediatrician guidance on supporting a family after a child or adolescent death | Image Credit: © anaumenko – © anaumenko – stock.adobe.com. Takeaways The report reveals leading causes of child deaths and emphasizes the need for emotional and practical assistance for grieving families. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected certain racial and ethnic groups among children. Compassionate […]

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Josel Doyle as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her contributions to Neonatology

TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Josel Doyle is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for her contributions to Neonatology.  Dr. Doyle pursued higher education at St. Georges University School of Medicine, earning undergraduate and medical degrees. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Winthrop University and a […]

Disease-Modifying Therapy Use for Sickle Cell Remained Low 2014 to 2021

MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — From 2014 to 2021, uptake of disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) for sickle cell disease (SCD) remained low, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JAMA Network Open. Terri Victoria Newman, Pharm.D., from the University of Pittsburgh, and colleagues examined characteristics that may be associated with DMT use […]

Revvity launches easy-to-use molecular diagnostics workflow for newborn screening

US-based Revvity, Inc. has announced the launch of its EONIS™ Q system, a CE-IVD declared platform enabling laboratories in countries that accept the CE marking to adopt molecular testing for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) in newborns. For both inherited conditions, immediate detection is critical to advancing a positive outcome. For SMA, disease modifying […]

Stay SEAFiT: Why Musculoskeletal Health matters

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, musculoskeletal disorders pose significant costs for employers, including absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased healthcare expenses. These disorders, often more severe than typical nonfatal injuries, result from factors such as repetitive motion, overexertion, and awkward lifting techniques. Unlike immediate injuries, musculoskeletal issues can develop gradually through poor […]