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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.

news OB/GYN & Women's Health Pediatrics Specialties

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.

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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.