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FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/06/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Crinecerfont, a first-in-class therapy, improved androgen control and reduced reliance on high-dose glucocorticoids for patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
01/06/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/15/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A new study led by the Congenital Heart Initiative explores quality of life, mental health, and physical activity outcomes in a large cohort of adults with congenital heart disease.
11/15/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/05/2024
Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers sought to find the effectiveness of high spinal anesthesia and general anesthesia in postoperative recovery times among pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery.
01/05/2024
Management
Management
09/23/2016
Body mass index growth charts specific for children with Down syndrome may need revising, a new study hints.
09/23/2016
Treatment
Treatment
01/27/2016
Ivacaftor appears to be safe for young children with cystic fibrosis, though elevated liver function tests may call for increased monitoring, according to research from the KIWI study group.
01/27/2016