Category Archives: Congenital disorders

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 […]

Young basketball players have better manual dexterity performance than sportsmen and non-sportsmen of the same age: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Manual dexterity is a key skill in motor development. There are conflicting studies on the influence of sports practice on this skill and on which type of sport trains this ability the most in youth. Manual dexterity is usually assessed with expensive and time-consuming tools not easily available to facilities such as schools or […]

3D Printing in Healthcare Market to Reach Value of $7.47 Billion by 2030: Coherent Market Insights

Burlingame, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Coherent Market Insights, The global 3D Printing in Healthcare market was valued at US$ 1.87 Billion in 2022 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 7.47 Billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 19.0% between 2023 and 2030. Recent advances of 3D printing in healthcare […]

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 […]