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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Sheds Light on Diuretic Use in Preterm Babies with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Sep 5, 2024

Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced findings from a new study that show outpatient diuretic use is common in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and that factors such as gestational age, severity of BPD, and type of diuretic significantly influenced the timing of medication weaning. The study was published recently in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Young girl studying drinking an energy drink

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Advocate for Energy Drink Regulation

Sep 4, 2024

Energy drinks, marketed for boosting energy, concentration, and athletic performance, can pose significant cardiovascular risks, including death. Despite the American Academy of Pediatrics’ advice against caffeine consumption by children and adolescents, the United States remains the least regulated country and should take immediate steps to protect vulnerable populations, leading cardiology researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) urged in a recent commentary in the Journal of Pediatrics.

Vaccine News & Notes — September 2024

Sep 5, 2024

Check out our redesigned websites; learn about a new book to help families navigate vaccine decisions; and see updates related to RSV vaccine use in adults.

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