Author: MRS
Risk of newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after COVID-19 infection among children (United States)
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with worsening of diabetes symptoms, and persons with diabetes are at increased risk for severe COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 infection might also induce newly diagnosed diabetes. Persons aged <18 years with COVID-19 were more likely to receive a Read more
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (December 2021)
The largest study of gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been published, including data from 35 patients with a median follow-up of over 17 months. The gene therapy construct uses an anti-sickling variant of beta globin, introduced into autologous hematopoietic Read more
Pediatric fatalities associated with over-the-counter cough and cold medications (November 2021)
Manufacturer labelling and US Food and Drug Administration recommendations strongly advise against the use of over-the-counter cough and cold medications (CCM) in young children. A new report describes fatalities identified by a United States surveillance system and associated with CCM Read more