Results of a Phase 3 trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated a 100% efficacy and robust antibody responses in participants aged 12-15 years old, according to the company.
The interhospital transport of infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) being administered inhaled nitric oxide therapy requires specialized, intensive care.
Infectious injury to a fetus' lungs can be detected by monitoring for an increase in specific inflammatory proteins in the amniotic fluid, a study finds.
The US FDA has approved Kalydeco (ivacaftor, Vertex Pharma) as a therapy for cystic fibrosis in infants as young as 4 months old to less than 6 months old.
Pregnant women living within three-miles of a natural gas or oil well and exposed to frequent "gas flaring" had a 50% greater risk to give birth prematurely.
Implementing an evidence-based standardized approach of care for ventilated neonatal patients will reduce unplanned extubations in the NICU, and Respiratory Therapy departments should take the lead in developing a performance improvement project.