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- Universal newborn vaccination acts as critical failsafe against gaps in maternal Hepatitis B screening
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new simulation study from Boston Medical Center and Boston University reveals that universal Hepatitis B vaccination at birth is essential to prevent infant infections, particula...
- Boston Medical Center Simulation Warns Lower Newborn Vaccination Coverage Could Trigger Tenfold Increase in Hepatitis B Infections
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Diseases & Conditions
A new study from Boston Medical Center and Boston University reveals that reduced birth-dose vaccination rates among infants of unscreened mothers could lead to over 1,000 addition...
- Cornell Study Warns Recent Federal Shift in Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccination Could Cost $370 Million in Healthcare Expenses
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new economic evaluation from Cornell University indicates that delaying the hepatitis B vaccine birth dose increases newborn infections and significantly reduces long-term surviv...
- New Clinical Guidelines Explore the Critical Link Between Early Childhood Screen Time and Language Acquisition
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A new JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page provides essential guidance for parents on how digital media consumption influences the way children learn to speak and understand language. The...
- New Economic Analysis Reveals Delaying Infant Hepatitis B Vaccinations Triggers Substantial Health Costs and Infection Spikes
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Global Economy
An economic evaluation published in JAMA Pediatrics found that even minor delays in the hepatitis B vaccination schedule lead to significant increases in viral infections and medic...
- New Study Warns Removing Universal Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Vaccinations Would Increase Neonatal Infections in the US
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
Research published in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that shifting from universal to targeted Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns would likely trigger a rise in chronic infections. The...
- Adelaide University Study Finds Moderate Social Media Use Enhances Wellbeing for Australian Teenagers
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Medical News
New research from Adelaide University has identified a social media "sweet spot," suggesting that up to 12.5 hours of weekly use is linked to positive mental health in teenagers. T...
- Karolinska Institutet Longitudinal Study Proves "Metabolically Healthy" Obesity in Children Still Carries High Risk for Adult Diabetes
Published: Mar 24, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A 13-year follow-up study of over 7,200 children reveals that those with obesity and normal metabolic markers still face an 18-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes by...