Acyclovir treatment for HSV in febrile hospitalized children at Jinan Children's Hospital
The hidden troublemaker
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 100 febrile hospitalized children at Jinan Children's Hospital. The analysis focused on HSV detect…
Finding a second germ alongside Herpes Simplex Virus in sick children explains why some stay hospitalized longer than expected.
Retrospective cohort study links prenatal and neonatal factors to cPVL in preterm infants.
Could early brain monitoring help predict severe brain injury in premature babies?
This retrospective cohort study examined 46 preterm infants to assess the association between various clinical parameters and cerebral periv…
A study found that early brain blood flow measurements link to severe brain injury in premature babies, offering potential clues for future …
Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index predicts severe community-acquired pneumonia in pediatric patients.
High Blood Markers Signal Dangerous Pneumia in Kids
This retrospective analysis evaluated 595 pediatric patients to assess the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) for predicting severe pn…
A simple blood test number called SII helps doctors spot dangerous pneumonia in children before their lungs fill with fluid.
Retrospective Analysis of Repeat Kidney Biopsy Outcomes in 19 Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Patients
Small study examines repeat kidney biopsies in children with lupus nephritis
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 19 pediatric lupus nephritis patients aged 5 to 18 years at Nanjing Children's Hospital between 20…
A small study of 19 children with lupus nephritis shows how repeat kidney biopsies track disease changes over time to guide future treatment…
In neonatal testicular torsion, emergent surgery yields low salvage rates but prevents contralateral torsion.
Newborn Testicle Emergency: Why Every Minute Counts
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 31 neonates with testicular torsion at a single center. Among unilateral cases, testicular salvage…
Most newborn testicular torsion cases cannot be saved, even with fast surgery, making early ultrasound and protective stitching the best hop…
Video capsule endoscopy in children shows diagnostic yield for Crohn's disease but requires endoscopic placement
Tiny Camera Spots Crohn's Damage That Scans Miss in Kids
A retrospective single-center study of 60 children undergoing 76 VCE examinations found VCE supported new Crohn's diagnosis in 46% of cases …
A tiny swallowed camera found gut inflammation missed by standard scans in children with Crohn's disease, changing treatment plans for more …
Contrast enema-negative post-NEC strictures linked to prematurity, low birth weight, and small-bowel involvement in infants.
A Normal Scan Can Hide a Serious Gut Problem in Preemies
A retrospective cohort study of 191 infants with surgically confirmed post-NEC intestinal strictures found that CE-negative infants had high…
A normal X-ray scan can hide serious gut blockages in premature babies recovering from NEC, potentially delaying life-saving surgery.
Retrospective study derives gestational age and postnatal age specific TSH cutoffs for preterm infants
One Size Does Not Fit All For Thyroid Checks In Premature Babies
This retrospective analysis of preterm infants undergoing neonatal blood screening between October 2017 and December 2022 examined thyroid-s…
Using the wrong numbers for thyroid checks in premature babies could miss a serious problem or flag a false alarm.
RT-RN HFNC weaning pathway linked to shorter PICU stay in critical bronchiolitis
Could a new weaning plan help children leave the ICU faster during bronchiolitis?
This retrospective, single-center pre-post analysis evaluated a respiratory therapist-registered nurse high-flow nasal cannula weaning pathw…
A new weaning plan helped babies with bronchiolitis spend fewer hours in the ICU compared to before the plan started.
Italian pediatricians reach consensus on home management of vomiting in children with acute gastroenteritis
Sick Kids Who Can't Stop Throwing Up May Finally Get Relief
A modified Delphi consensus process involving 70 Italian pediatricians developed 21 statements on home management of nausea and vomiting in …
A new expert panel agrees that a common anti-nausea medicine may help some sick kids at home by stopping the vomiting cycle fast enough to a…
Multi-nutrient fortified formula improved processing speed in healthy children aged 3-6 years compared to control milk.
Did a fortified milk drink boost processing speed in healthy preschoolers?
This cluster-randomized, double-blind, controlled trial enrolled 120 healthy children aged 3 to 6 years across four kindergarten classes. Pa…
A special fortified milk drink helped preschoolers process information faster by improving gut bacteria without changing their overall intel…
Review of arginine and levodopa stimulation testing reports hematuria in pediatric patients.
Red urine after a growth test? Here is what you need to know
This case report and literature review examines hematuria associated with combined arginine and levodopa growth hormone stimulation testing …
A simple growth test can sometimes turn urine red, but it is not dangerous and resolves quickly with rest and water.