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Targeting the Cause, Not the Symptom: The New Paradigm in Pediatric Hearing Care

“Now that we have a treatment for genetic deafness, our hope is that this will spur universal genetic testing in all kids with hearing loss.” —Lawrence Lustig, MD, CHORD study investigator

Medical Genetics February 12th 2026

Tags: GENE THERAPY GENETIC TESTING GENOMICS HEARING LOSS/TINNITUS

Infectious Disease Advisor

CDC Shifts Hepatitis B Recommendation to ‘Individual-Based Decision-Making’ Model

Modeling shows delaying birth dose could result in 1,400 preventable hepatitis B infections, 300 cases of liver cancer, and 480 preventable deaths annually.

Infectious Diseases February 12th 2026

Tags: BUSINESS & POLICY HEPATITIS PUBLIC HEALTH VACCINES/IMMUNIZATION

Medical Professionals Reference (MPR)

Doctors Turn to Pediatric Group’s Vaccine Schedule After CDC Changes

“For now, unfortunately, we have to ignore everything about vaccines that is coming from our federal government.” — Dr. Sean O’Leary, AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases

Family Medicine/General Practice February 12th 2026

Tags: BUSINESS & POLICY GUIDELINES/RECOMMENDATIONS POLITICS & MEDICINE PUBLIC HEALTH VACCINES/IMMUNIZATION

Conexiant

A Spinal TB Mimic: Salmonella Dublin

Despite empirical anti-tuberculosis treatment, follow-up MRI showed progression of vertebral lesions, prompting surgical intervention for definitive diagnosis.

Infectious Diseases February 12th 2026

Tags: BACTERIAL INFECTIONS FOOD SAFETY PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES TUBERCULOSIS

Epoch Health

ADHD Medications May Not Improve Attention, Study Suggests

“Essentially, we found that stimulants pre-reward our brains and allow us to keep working at things that wouldn’t normally hold our interest.” – Dr. Nico Dosenbach, Washington University School of Medicine

Pediatrics February 12th 2026

Tags: ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY INSOMNIA/SLEEP DISORDERS SLEEP MEDICINE STIMULANTS

Conexiant

FDA Expands HPV Primary Screening Options

The Aptima HPV assay uses messenger RNA detection to identify infections most likely to lead to cervical cancer.

Obstetrics & Gynecology February 11th 2026

Tags: CANCER SCREENING CERVICAL CANCER FDA HPV REGULATORY AFFAIRS WOMEN'S HEALTH

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