Pediatrics – Medxy AI

Unraveling ADHD: Gut Microbial Signatures and the Role of SCFA Deficiency in Symptom Pathogenesis

By MedXY 09/29/2025

Recent research reveals distinct gut microbial and metabolic profiles linked to ADHD symptoms, highlighting short-chain fatty acid deficiency as a key mechanism driving hyperactivity and inattention.

Medical News Pediatrics Psychiatry Specialties

Restoring Cognitive Function After Adolescent Alcohol Exposure: The Promise of Synbiotic Therapy Targeting the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis

By MedXY 09/29/2025

A synbiotic intervention reverses alcohol-induced cognitive deficits in adolescent mice by modulating gut microbiota and brain metabolism, suggesting potential therapeutic avenues for alcohol-related neurobehavioral impairments.

Clinical Updates Pediatrics Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

FDA Expands Skytrofa Approval to Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency: Clinical and Practice Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Once-weekly lonapegsomatropin (Skytrofa) is now FDA-approved for adult growth hormone deficiency, offering a more convenient alternative to daily injections with demonstrated efficacy and safety.

OB/GYN & Women's Health Pediatrics Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Antibiotics and Pregnancy: Risks of TMP-SMX in Infant Birth Defects

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Research highlights increased birth defect risks linked to TMP-SMX use in pregnancy, urging cautious antibiotic selection for treating UTIs.

Diabetes & Endocrinology Pediatrics Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Severe Childhood Obesity Linked to Elevated Health Risks

By MedXY 07/25/2025

A new study highlights the growing prevalence of extreme pediatric obesity in the U.S. and its association with serious metabolic and cardiovascular health risks, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.