Social and emotional skills training shows non-significant reductions in loneliness among children and adolescents
Social and Emotional Training Shows Promise for Youth Loneliness
This meta-analysis of 18 studies evaluated interventions targeting loneliness, including social and emotional skills training, in youth aged…
New research looks at how social and emotional skills training can help reduce feelings of loneliness in children and teenagers.
Prenatal 6:2 Cl-PFESA exposure is associated with lower birth weight in infants across specific sub-analyses
Chemical in everyday products linked to lower birth weight
This meta-analysis of 12 studies examined the association between prenatal 6:2 Cl-PFESA exposure and infant birth weight. While no overall s…
A common chemical may reduce newborn weight by up to 20 grams. New analysis of 12 studies raises concerns for fetal health.
Early enteral feeding reduces hospital stay by 3.53 days and speeds time to full feeds
Early feeding helps children recover faster after intestinal surgery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 704 pediatric patients found that early enteral feeding (within 48 hours) signi…
Starting tube feedings within 48 hours of intestinal surgery can help children reach full feeds faster and spend less time in the hospital.
Ambulatory hypertension in pediatric chronic kidney disease patients increases risk of left ventricular hypertrophy
High Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Changes in Children
This meta-analysis of 51 studies involving 6509 children with chronic kidney disease found that ambulatory hypertension is associated with i…
New data shows a strong link between high blood pressure and heart muscle thickening in children with chronic kidney disease.
Congenital cytomegalovirus is associated with a 10-fold increased risk of vestibular changes in children
Children with congenital cytomegalovirus face higher risk of balance issues
This meta-analysis of 8 observational studies examined the association between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and vestibular outcomes in …
Children born with a specific virus may face much higher risks for inner ear and balance problems, though more research is needed to confirm…
NICU noise levels frequently exceed recommended limits and primarily originate from alarms and respiratory devices
NICU noise levels often exceed safety limits for preterm infants
This systematic review of 113 studies identifies alarm systems and respiratory support as primary sources of high-level noise in NICUs. Whil…
Most neonatal intensive care units have noise levels much higher than recommended, especially from alarms and breathing equipment.
MIRAGE syndrome in a neonate: SAMD9 mutation links 46,XY DSD with multisystem features
Rare syndrome identified in newborn with female genitalia and XY chromosomes
This case report with literature review describes a male neonate with 46,XY karyotype and female external genitalia who was diagnosed with M…
A newborn with female genitals but male chromosomes was found to have MIRAGE syndrome, a rare genetic disorder linked to SAMD9 mutations.
Sabin-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine provides immunogenicity comparable to Salk-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine
Sabin Strain Vaccine Shows Comparable Protection Against Polio
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4646 infants found that Sabin-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine (sIPV) yields seroconversion…
New analysis shows the Sabin-strain vaccine provides similar protection against polio as the Salk-strain for infants, supporting global heal…
Reduced-dose craniospinal radiation and smaller volume boost for medulloblastoma patients
Trial Shows Reduced Radiation May Help Children With Medulloblastoma
This randomized phase 3 trial evaluated reduced-dose craniospinal radiation (18.00 Gy) and a smaller volume boost in children aged 3 to 7 wi…
A large clinical trial looked at whether reducing radiation doses for children with medulloblastoma can maintain safety and effectiveness.
Multimodal therapy and targeted inhibitors show modest activity for pediatric malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney
New Targeted Therapies Show Potential for Rare Kidney Tumors
This mini review examines multimodal therapies, EZH2 inhibition, and CDK4/6 blockade for pediatric patients with malignant rhabdoid tumor of…
Targeted treatments like EZH2 and CDK4/6 inhibitors may offer new options for children with a rare type of kidney cancer.
Aprotinin and tranexamic acid show varying efficacy for hemostasis in neonatal cardiac surgery
Trial Shows Aprotinin May Reduce Blood Loss in Infant Heart Surgery
This network meta-analysis of 27 studies involving 4,556 patients evaluated various hemostatic strategies in neonatal and infant cardiac sur…
A large review of 4,556 patients suggests aprotinin may be more effective than other treatments for managing blood loss during infant heart …
Deferred single-stage surgical intervention is a safe option for repairing omphalocele with congenital stoma
Surgical Repair Options for Omphalocele with Congenital Stoma
This scoping review and case report examine the management of neonates with omphalocele associated with a congenital stoma. The authors sugg…
A new look at surgical options shows that some infants with omphalocele and a congenital stoma may benefit from specific staged repair metho…
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- Social and emotional skills training shows non-significant reductions in loneliness among children and adolescents
- Prenatal 6:2 Cl-PFESA exposure is associated with lower birth weight in infants across specific sub-analyses
- Congenital cytomegalovirus is associated with a 10-fold increased risk of vestibular changes in children
- Ambulatory hypertension in pediatric chronic kidney disease patients increases risk of left ventricular hypertrophy
- Early enteral feeding reduces hospital stay by 3.53 days and speeds time to full feeds
- NICU noise levels frequently exceed recommended limits and primarily originate from alarms and respiratory devices
- MIRAGE syndrome in a neonate: SAMD9 mutation links 46,XY DSD with multisystem features
- Sabin-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine provides immunogenicity comparable to Salk-strain inactivated poliovirus vaccine
- Reduced-dose craniospinal radiation and smaller volume boost for medulloblastoma patients
- Aprotinin and tranexamic acid show varying efficacy for hemostasis in neonatal cardiac surgery
- Multimodal therapy and targeted inhibitors show modest activity for pediatric malignant rhabdoid tumor of the kidney
- Deferred single-stage surgical intervention is a safe option for repairing omphalocele with congenital stoma
- Interrupted suturing shows no significant difference from continuous suturing in TIP urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Fluconazole resolves pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent adolescent
- tDCS improves core symptoms and social communication in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
- Malaria vaccines RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M reduce malaria risk in children
- POCUS-assisted catheterization increases first-attempt success to 89.7% versus 72.5% in children under 36 months
- Breastfeeding and milk odor reduce pain scores and crying duration in term and preterm infants
- Endoscopic ear surgery reduces operative time and complications versus microscopic surgery for congenital ossicular malformation
- Pediatric movement disorders cause caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, and physical strain
- Pleuropulmonary blastoma diagnosed after initial rhabdomyosarcoma interpretation in a 2-year-old boy
- High-Dose Vitamin D and Low-Dose Vitamin A May Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
- Phase II pilot study of hu14.18K322A plus chemotherapy in 153 children with high-risk neuroblastoma
- Erratum issued for previous report on pediatric melatonin ingestions in the US
- DOHH mutation in a 10-year-old boy links cardiomyopathy, hypoparathyroidism, and neurodevelopmental delays
- Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome with IgA nephropathy requires early recognition and multidisciplinary management
- Interdisciplinary early developmental intervention programs may offer small benefits for selective attention and behavioral problems in preterm children
- Bosentan lowers treatment failure risk in neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn by 73%
- IVIG and platelet transfusions managed immune thrombocytopenia in a very preterm infant with intraventricular hemorrhage
- Velcro ties cut adverse event risk, silver foam dressing ranks highest for pediatric tracheostomy pressure injury prevention
- Arterial hypotension is a late sign of decompensated shock linked to increased mortality and adverse neurologic outcomes in critically ill children
- Cam morphology found in 48% of adolescent and young adult athletes with FAI syndrome
- Quadruple antimycobacterial regimen achieves clinical stability in cystic fibrosis patient with M. abscessus
- Structural cerebral abnormality prevalence rises from 23.1% prenatally to 50.3% postoperatively in isolated congenital heart disease
- Later publication years and neuraxial anesthesia lower postanesthesia apnea odds in infants
- Single intrauterine fetal death in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies complicated by twin anemia polycythemia sequence leads to significant risks for the surviving co-twin
- Photobiomodulation reduces pain from dental injections in children by 1.25 points on Wong-Baker scale
- Relational Savoring increases closeness and satisfaction in 240 post-NICU parents
- 33% of children and adolescents with acute behavioural disturbance had prior recreational drug use
- Autistic traits show moderate association with camouflaging at 0.34 effect size
- Cumulative ACEs strongly linked to 3-fold higher odds of mental disorders
- Chinese children with math learning difficulties show severe deficits across domains, meta-analysis finds
- Educational games improve continuous outcomes for school bullying and cyberbullying with small pooled effects
- White noise intervention reduces pain scores and crying time in newborns during invasive procedures
- Higher ADHD medication doses improve efficacy up to a threshold before benefits plateau
- H. pylori prevalence reaches 77.2% in Vietnamese children and 58.7% in adults across 8204 and 4641 participants respectively
- Pre-existing mental health issues significantly raise risks for preterm birth and low birth weight in women
- FDA Approves Nulibry (cyclic pyranopterin monophosphate) for Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type A
- Ultrasound may aid pediatric constipation diagnosis in various clinical settings
- Case report describes bilateral simple excision in a 10-year-old child with cervical branchial remnants
- High-dose quadrivalent influenza vaccine shows non-inferior immunogenicity in Chinese children aged 6 to 35 months
- Cluster RCT Protocol Tests Enhanced Early Childhood Development Program in Chinese Primary Care
- Narrative review highlights distinct biological processes in pediatric suicidal behavior compared to adults
- Review of ruxolitinib for systemic juvenile arthritis with macrophage activation syndrome
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of levetiracetam efficacy in pediatric epilepsy patients
- Case report confirms X-linked Alport syndrome diagnosis in a young girl with family history
- Systematic review of orthognathic surgery outcomes in 6,482 patients with dentofacial deformities
- Achievement emotions and working memory correlate with second language learning in primary school students
- GSK investigational MMRV vaccine shows comparable immunogenicity to licensed MMRV in healthy children
- Guideline secondary analysis shows non-significant trend for higher enteral nutrition use in pediatric Crohn's disease registry groups
- Narrative review of Digital First Primary Care model in NHS England patients
- Meta-analysis shows early kangaroo care reduces mortality in very preterm infants compared to conventional care
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of liposomal iron versus conventional iron in pediatric iron deficiency anemia
- Narrative review discusses paradoxical inflammatory reactions in pediatric patients receiving biologic therapy
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links pRBC transfusion to NEC deterioration in neonates
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links pediatric cerebral AVMs with congenital heart defects and outlines prognostic factors
- Systematic review of educational programs and system improvements for organ donation barriers
- Narrative review on gut microbiota modulation in Henoch-Schonlein purpura pathogenesis
- Systematic review maps 50 most-cited articles on pediatric respiratory infections
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links prenatal NSAIDs to higher kidney disease risk in children
- Planned early birth reduces maternal morbidity and stillbirth risk in late preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Structured parenting programme improves emotion regulation strategies in Swedish parents of toddlers
- Expert consensus on managing dysbiosis in infants born by cesarean section
- Vital pulp therapy shows higher success odds than root canal in immature teeth
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of laser fluorescence devices for detecting dental caries in children
- Childhood Immunization Coverage in Somalia Remains Critically Low
- Review of a case of Down syndrome T-ALL with complex karyotype and treatment response
- Meta-analysis shows oral zinc sulfate significantly lowers bilirubin levels in infants with neonatal hyperbilirubinemia across multiple time points
- Meta-analysis compares Herbst and Twin Block appliances for Class II malocclusion in growing patients
- Meta-analysis shows infants prefer prosocial puppets but findings lack generalizability outside North America
- Systematic review links shorter newborn transfer times to better survival in LMICs and HICs
- Meta-analysis finds coaching improves teacher practice and child outcomes in early childhood settings
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares Rome III and Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain disorder prevalence
- FDA Approves Dextrose 5% Injection for Hydration and Calorie Source
- Azithromycin at discharge does not reduce pneumococcal carriage in Kenyan children
- Narrative review on pediatric perianal abscess management and fistula risk
- Meta-analysis finds antibiotics alone comparable to drainage for pediatric post-appendectomy abscess
- Narrative review on pediatric otitis media risk factors and biomarkers
- Meta-analysis provides normative pediatric sleep data across age groups
- Narrative review examines neuropsychiatric manifestations of celiac disease in pediatric and adult populations
- Review synthesizes IQSEC2 variant features in developmental encephalopathy and Rett-like syndrome cases
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on postoperative dysglycemia prevalence in pediatric cardiac surgery
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Finds IL-27 Superior to CRP for Neonatal Sepsis Diagnosis
- Narrative review finds insufficient evidence for CFTR modulator monotherapy in cystic fibrosis with F508del homozygosity
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of laparoscopic versus open repair for pediatric incarcerated inguinal hernia
- Meta-analysis finds Xingpi Yanger Granule plus conventional therapy reduces nocturnal enuresis frequency in children
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows higher wound dehiscence risk with single-stage repair for anorectal malformations in neonates and infants
- Meta-analysis on language sample analysis for developmental language disorder in bilingual children
- Ondansetron home use for pediatric acute gastroenteritis vomiting after ED discharge
- Systematic review and meta-analysis links higher maternal BMI to increased early-onset Group B Streptococcus disease risk
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows Twin-Block appliance reduces AHI in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
- Meta-synthesis of nurses' perspectives on pediatric pain management reveals key themes
- Meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for young autistic children finds limited moderation by cognitive or language scores
- Protocol for a future systematic review on pediatric limb arteriovenous malformations
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares single-port versus two-port laparoscopic pediatric inguinal hernia repair
- Clinical practice guideline for pediatric flexible flatfoot: conservative and surgical options
- Meta-analysis finds no clear difference between amoxicillin and other antibiotics for community-acquired pneumonia
- Meta-analysis finds high mortality and morbidity for neonates on mechanical ventilation in low-resource settings
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares piperacillin-tazobactam and cefepime in pediatric febrile neutropenia
- Systematic review suggests interdental brushes may reduce plaque and inflammation in orthodontic patients compared with other methods
- Review of pediatric fundoscopic evaluation for increased intracranial pressure
- Scoping review of fetal lymphangioma management in a case report series
- Meta-analysis compares total vs partial fundoplication for pediatric GERD
- FDA Approves Children's Advil (ibuprofen) for Fever and Minor Aches in Children
- FDA Approves Children's Advil (ibuprofen) for Fever and Minor Aches in Children
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on BCG lymphadenitis incidence in healthy children
- FDA Approves Ngenla (somatrogon-ghla) for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Literature review enhances awareness and management strategies for plastic bronchitis in pediatric populations
- Exercise improves social functioning in children with ADHD, optimal dose identified
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of sensory integration therapy for children shows mixed motor and functional outcomes
- Clinical decision support tool improves pediatric hypertension recognition in rural clinics
- Meta-analysis finds Laryngeal EMG moderately predicts vocal cord paralysis recovery in children
- Systematic review and meta-analysis finds ventriculosubgaleal shunt safe in premature neonates with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI for infant hip ultrasound accuracy
- Systematic review and meta-analysis on motor delay prevalence in children with craniosynostosis
- Meta-analysis finds 24% incidence of cognitive dysfunction after pediatric liver transplant
- UK trial reports 4-year event-free survival of 63% and overall survival of 68% in relapsed Wilms tumour patients
- Audiobooks with scaffolding improve vocabulary in elementary students
- Therapeutic Touch Reduces Crying and Improves Sleep in Infants With Colic
- Mycophenolate mofetil non-inferior to prednisone for first-episode nephrotic syndrome in children
- AquOTic water competency intervention improves outcomes in children with autism
- Play-based cognitive flexibility training boosts creativity in third graders
- Adenotonsillectomy with turbinate ablation shows no added benefit for pediatric SDB
- Operating microscope use increased operative time in cleft palate repair for infants under two years
- Enhanced face-washing intervention increases soap use in trachoma-endemic Ethiopia
- Infant formula with dairy lipids showed no difference in fat mass compared to control formula or exclusive breastfeeding
- Nicotinamide Riboside Plus Exercise Improves Fitness in Friedreich's Ataxia
- Combined low-level laser and ultrasound therapy showed possible efficacy and safety for growing pains in children over 30 days
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of canonical babbling ratio trajectories in infants aged 5 to 24 months across 42 studies
- Meta-analysis shows moderate positive learning effects from physically embodied educational robots in classrooms
- Systematic review meta-analysis shows higher complication rates in young children undergoing tonsillectomy
- Systematic review and meta-analysis supports adalimumab plus methotrexate for JIA-associated uveitis
- Meta-analysis shows Mycoplasma pneumoniae prevalence in children varied before, during, and after COVID-19
- Meta-analysis shows integrated nursing interventions improve outcomes in paediatric severe pneumonia
- MiniDock MTB Test Shows High Sensitivity and Specificity for Tuberculosis Detection
- Meta-analysis shows clear aligners produce less skeletal expansion than conventional appliances in growing patients
- Congenital urinary tract dilation resolves spontaneously in 96.2% of children over 3 to 44 months follow-up
- Containment surgery and radiographic outcomes in children with Waldenström stage III LCPD
- Disease progression and death in a 10 year old male with lower esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
- Azithromycin to doxycycline switching in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia resistance gene positivity
- Routine lab indicators help differentiate typical from incomplete Kawasaki disease and predict coronary lesions
- Narrative review discusses telemedicine potential and barriers for new immigrant children in the US
- Pregnant women unvaccinated against pertussis had infants with higher anti-PT IgG levels at six months
- Valganciclovir dosing in congenital cytomegalovirus infection shows extensive drug accumulation in dried blood spots
- High-dose rifampicin pharmacokinetics differ across sites in tuberculosis infection randomized trial
- Six H5N1 vaccine formulations showed immunogenicity and acceptable safety in 420 healthy children aged 6 months to 9 years
- Vitamin A Supplementation at Birth Alters Vaccine Immune Responses Without Improving Antibody Levels in Infants
- Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation improves disease-free survival in pediatric extraocular retinoblastoma patients
- Supervised exercise in pediatric oncology: low rate of adverse events over 3 years
- Systematic review and meta-analysis identifies factors associated with hearing recovery in pediatric sudden hearing loss
- Case report and review of literature on Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans lung infection in a child
- Network meta-analysis of ketamine regimens for pediatric ED procedural sedation safety and efficacy
- FDA Approves Crysvita (burosumab) for X-Linked Hypophosphatemia and Tumor-Induced Osteomalacia
- Fetal paracetamol exposure linked to reduced ovarian and uterine volume in girls
- Eltrombopag plus immunosuppression for severe aplastic anemia shows clonal evolution patterns
- Meta-analysis compares robot-assisted versus laparoscopic surgery for pediatric choledochal cyst
- Leuprolide acetate associated with final adult height exceeding mid-parental height in girls with central precocious puberty
- Long peripheral catheters reduce infusion failure compared to short catheters in late preterm and term neonates
- Woodward procedure associated with improved outcomes in pediatric Sprengel deformity patients
- GI multiplex PCR testing in children with acute gastroenteritis showed high positivity and guided antibiotic stewardship
- Case report and literature review on mosaic DICER1 mutations and disease stability in a 6-month-old boy
- Systematic review and meta-analysis compares ESIN versus plating for pediatric femoral shaft fractures
- Meta-analysis of ketamine versus other analgosedatives in critically ill children receiving invasive mechanical ventilation
- L9LS monoclonal antibody reduces malaria infection in children in western Kenya
- Burosumab improves phosphate levels in 12 children and adults with fibrous dysplasia over 48 weeks
- Review of RANBP2 variant carriers shows exaggerated TNF- responses and distinct immunologic signature in acute necrotizing encephalopathy
- PGx testing with education improved understanding and perceived utility compared to test results alone in a randomized trial
- Decision-support model predicts failed closed reduction in pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures
- Radiomics features on MRI discriminate sellar LCH from tumor marker-negative GCTs with an AUC of 0.81
- Narrative review on pediatric RSV co-infections and post-pandemic rebound
- Narrative review examines high-risk factors and major nursing interventions for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of vosoritide in children with achondroplasia shows growth gains and injection site reactions
- Early enteral feeding during hypothermia for neonatal HIE shows no GI adverse event link
- Retrospective review of neonatal bacterial meningitis outcomes and pathogen associations in 531 term neonates
- Retrospective study compares antibiotic regimens for H. pylori eradication in children
- Ultrasound guidance and radial artery insertion improve first-attempt success in critically ill children
- Multi-BOUNTI deep learning pipeline enables rapid automated multi-lobe segmentation of fetal and neonatal T2w brain MRI
- Telemedicine family care guidance improves neurodevelopment in premature infants
- Repeated red light therapy reduces axial length elongation in premyopic children over 24 months
- Five-Year Book Distribution Program Increases Reading Achievement in High-Poverty Elementary Schools
- Review of skull-base osteomyelitis management highlights individualized strategies and monitoring gaps
- Combined Therapy for Febrile Ulceronecrotic Mucha-Habermann Disease in Young Children: Case Report and Review
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows reduced lung function in children with post-tuberculosis treatment compared to healthy controls
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of atropine for myopia control in children
- Dataset describes continuous monitoring in premature VLBW infants across four US NICUs
- Admission blood glucose levels associated with NRDS severity in neonates
- In a single-center retrospective cohort of 107 pediatric patients, food was the most common anaphylaxis trigger at 62.61%
- Retrospective study links SMA type 1 to higher hip instability prevalence in children
- Small-Group Reading Intervention Shows Differential Gains in ADHD, BIF, Dyslexia
- Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae prevalence at 94% in pediatric CAP cohort