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Ozempic, commonly used off-label for weight management, can cause significant facial side effects, termed “Ozempic face,” marked by increased wrinkling and loss of skin elasticity.

Recent findings demonstrate a 74% first-attempt success rate for neonatal intubation using video laryngoscopy, compared to 45% with direct laryngoscopy. This method not only improves outcomes but also reduces the median number of intubation attempts, reinforcing its value in neonatal emergency care.

Brazzein, now FDA-approved, emerges as a zero-calorie sweetener potentially safe for diabetic and obese populations, requiring further study to validate its health impacts.

Effective management of lactational mastitis requires distinguishing between symptoms that necessitate antibiotics and those that resolve with conservative measures, ensuring continued breastfeeding support.

In a randomized trial involving over 500 preterm infants, researchers found that neither specialized amino acid solutions nor milk supplements significantly altered body composition at 4 months, suggesting that simpler feeding regimes may be equally effective.

This study at UT Southwestern shows that vaginal misoprostol could reduce the oxytocin requirement in labor induction, enhancing care efficiency without compromising patient safety.