FDA Approves First Treatment for MAS in Still Disease
The FDA has approved the interferon gamma-blocking antibody emapalumab-lzsg (Gamifant) for the treatment of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS)…
I’m 80 and Still Working. I Have $37 in My Savings Account.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sandy McConnell, 80, who lives in Nevada. McConnell works…
Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
EMA Reviews Alcohol Dependency Drug After French Concerns
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced it…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a…
UK Valproate Restrictions in Men Justified? New Data
A large Danish cohort study showed no significant increase in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among children fathered by men…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…
‘Just naughty’ or misunderstood? How mental disorders in migrant children can be misread
Back in Hong Kong, Wing Siu worked nine to 12 hours a day. Like many other working mothers,…
Nutrition takes backseat in cereals marketed toward children, study finds
Cereals marketed toward children have changed over the past 13 years – lacking nutrition and increasing sugar, fat,…
‘No-kids’ holiday venue? Think again, says France | National
The French government is mulling measures to clamp down on adult-only hotels and restaurants, with a top official…