Sepsis, not breastfeeding, and no KMC significantly increase mortality risk in low birth weight neonates
Several Factors Linked to Higher Mortality in Low Birth Weight Infants
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluates predictors of mortality in 7539 low birth weight neonates in Ethiopia. The analysis id…
A large meta-analysis identifies several key factors, including sepsis and lack of breastfeeding, linked to higher mortality in low birth we…
Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics do not provide clinically important benefits on hemoglobin or ferritin in children
Review of Probiotics and Prebiotics for Treating Anemia in Children
This meta-analysis of 4188 children found that prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics (alone or with iron) did not produce significant effec…
New research looks at whether healthy bacteria can help children with low blood iron. Results show these supplements do not significantly im…
Abdominal ultrasound detects portal venous gas more frequently than conventional radiography in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis
Ultrasound may help detect early signs of infant intestinal disease
This meta-analysis of 1,793 neonates compared abdominal ultrasound to conventional radiography for detecting necrotizing enterocolitis featu…
New data suggests abdominal ultrasounds can find certain indicators of necrotizing enterocolitis more often than traditional X-rays in newbo…
PA-VLLF ChatGPT architecture achieves 86.36% accuracy in pediatric pain assessment comparable to senior experts
AI Model Matches Senior Experts in Assessing Children's Pain
This guideline presents a proof-of-concept study evaluating the Pain Assessment Vision-Large Language Framework (PA-VLLF) for pediatric veni…
A new AI tool shows accuracy comparable to senior experts when assessing pain levels in children during needle procedures.
Plyometric Training Boosts Jump, Sprint, Agility in Teens
Plyometric training improves jumping, sprinting, and agility in adolescents
Meta-analysis of 63 studies shows plyometric training significantly improves jumping, sprinting, and agility in healthy adolescents aged 10-…
Plyometric training helps teenagers improve their jumping, sprinting, and agility performance when practiced consistently for at least 10 we…
28% recurrence rate after antiseizure medication withdrawal in children with epilepsy
Stopping seizure meds in children: 28% recurrence risk
This meta-analysis of 3,226 children with epilepsy found a pooled recurrence rate of 28% (95% CI: 23%–33%) after antiseizure medication with…
About 28% of children with epilepsy who stop antiseizure medications will have a seizure return. Several factors can increase this risk.
New 15-item scale reliably measures parental agency in Chinese NICUs
New tool measures parent agency in the NICU
This multicenter cross-sectional study psychometrically validated the 15-item NICU Parental Agency Scale (NICU-PAS) among 350 caregivers in …
A new 15-item scale helps NICU parents feel heard and involved in their baby's care.
Metagenomic sequencing identifies Rickettsia felis encephalitis in a child who fully recovered
Rare Cat Flea Bacteria Causes Encephalitis in Child
This case report and literature review describes a 9-year-old boy with R. felis encephalitis diagnosed via metagenomic next-generation seque…
A 9-year-old boy's severe brain infection was caused by a rare cat flea bacteria, not a virus. He recovered after targeted treatment.
Compound heterozygous mutations in NPHP4 gene identified in a patient with nephronophthisis and proteinuria
Genetic Testing Reveals New Mutations in Kidney Disease
This case report describes the genetic analysis of a single Chinese patient with nephronophthisis. Sequencing identified compound heterozygo…
A single patient's genetic analysis uncovered two new mutations linked to a rare kidney disease, highlighting the power of DNA testing.
Echocardiographic Measures Predict Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
Heart measurements help predict lung disease in preterm infants
A meta-analysis of 1316 preterm infants found that echocardiographic measures of right heart function significantly predict bronchopulmonary…
Specific heart measurements can help doctors predict if a premature baby will develop a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dyspl…
VR-based exercise improves executive function in children with autism, meta-analysis finds
VR Exercise Shows Promise for Executive Function in Children with Autism
A meta-analysis of 9 studies involving 439 children and adolescents with ASD found that VR-based physical exercise interventions improved ex…
Virtual reality exercise programs may improve executive function and motor skills in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Physical abuse prevalence is 61.7% among children and youth experiencing homelessness
High rates of childhood abuse found among homeless youth
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in children and youth experiencing …
A large review shows that over 60% of children experiencing homelessness have faced physical abuse, highlighting a massive need for better s…