Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains the leading cause of hospitalization in U.S. infants, placing significant strain on healthcare systems and causing considerable distress for families.…
A recent study by Tietbohl et al., published in Pediatrics on June 2, 2025, presents compelling evidence for the feasibility and parental receptivity of initiating…
Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that presents at birth with physical abnormalities and sometimes cognitive, cardiovascular and hormonal abnormalities. This rare disease is…
Genomics and genetics are powerful fields of medicine that hold immense potential for personalized health care, but have a complicated history when it comes to…
Current newborn cystic fibrosis screening favors white children over those from other racial and ethnic backgrounds, researchers report. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that…
The journey of motherhood should be looked at as a joyous experience, but for many Black women, it’s fraught with fear, anxiety, and disparities in…
Now more than ever, depression prevention treatment should be the forefront of discussions, particularly for Black Americans. Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and…
Black babies and children are more than twice as likely to die as white kids, and that gap has grown since the 1950s, a new…
A recent study published in Neurology highlights significant ethnoracial disparities in the completion of genetic testing for pediatric neurology patients. The research underscores the influence…
In a recent panel discussion hosted by BDO and the Cobb Institute, leading medical experts came together to address the critical role of vaccines in…
