Interrupted suturing shows no significant difference from continuous suturing in TIP urethroplasty for hypospadias
Suturing technique does not affect hypospadias surgery outcomes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,625 patients compared interrupted and continuous suturing techniques during tubularised incise…
For boys having hypospadias repair, interrupted and continuous suturing lead to similar complication rates, a new analysis finds.
Fluconazole resolves pulmonary cryptococcosis in immunocompetent adolescent
Fluconazole treats lung infection in a healthy 14-year-old girl
This case report and literature review describes a 14-year-old immunocompetent girl with pulmonary cryptococcosis who was successfully treat…
A rare lung infection caused by fungus can occur in children without weakened immune systems, and fluconazole treatment showed success.
POCUS-assisted catheterization increases first-attempt success to 89.7% versus 72.5% in children under 36 months
Ultrasound guidance boosts first-attempt success for catheters in young children
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated real-time POCUS-assisted urethral catheterization versus standard blind techniques in chi…
Using ultrasound guidance during catheterization in young children significantly increased first-attempt success and reduced dry taps compar…
tDCS improves core symptoms and social communication in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders
Trial shows tDCS improves social communication for children with autism
This meta-analysis of randomized sham-controlled trials evaluated transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for autism spectrum disorde…
A review of clinical trials suggests that transcranial direct current stimulation may improve social and communication skills in children wi…
Malaria vaccines RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M reduce malaria risk in children
Malaria vaccines cut risk by 23% in infants, 39% in toddlers
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 studies found that RTS,S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M vaccines reduce malaria risk in children. In th…
Two malaria vaccines, RTS,S and R21, reduce malaria risk by 23% in young infants and 39% in older children, a review finds.
Endoscopic ear surgery reduces operative time and complications versus microscopic surgery for congenital ossicular malformation
Endoscopic surgery cuts time and serious risks for congenital ear malformations
This meta-analysis reviews data from 304 patients (320 ears) with congenital ossicular malformation comparing endoscopic ear surgery (EES) t…
A review of 304 patients found endoscopic ear surgery was faster and linked to fewer serious complications than microscopic surgery for cong…
Breastfeeding and milk odor reduce pain scores and crying duration in term and preterm infants
Breast milk sensory exposure may ease pain in newborn infants
This umbrella review and meta-analytic reanalysis evaluates breastfeeding, breast milk odor, and breast milk taste for pain management in te…
An umbrella review suggests breastfeeding and breast milk odor or taste can reduce pain and crying in term and preterm infants.
Pleuropulmonary blastoma diagnosed after initial rhabdomyosarcoma interpretation in a 2-year-old boy
Case report shows rare lung cancer in toddler with DICER1
This case report describes a 2-year-old boy with a thoracic mass initially interpreted as embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, later diagnosed as ple…
A toddler’s lung tumor was reclassified as a rare cancer linked to DICER1 syndrome, changing his treatment and highlighting a key diagnosis …
Pediatric movement disorders cause caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, and physical strain
Caregivers of children with movement disorders face common stress and anxiety
This brief narrative review synthesizes literature on the psychological impact of pediatric movement disorders on caregivers and families. I…
A review finds caregivers of children with movement disorders often experience stress, anxiety, and depression, but peer support and counsel…
High-Dose Vitamin D and Low-Dose Vitamin A May Reduce Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preterm Infants
High-Dose Vitamin D May Reduce BPD in Preterm Infants
A network meta-analysis of 4357 preterm infants found that high-dose vitamin D (≥800 IU/d) most notably reduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia i…
A large analysis of preterm infants found that high-dose vitamin D (≥800 IU/day) may lower the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, while low…
Phase II pilot study of hu14.18K322A plus chemotherapy in 153 children with high-risk neuroblastoma
New Antibody Boosts Survival in High-Risk Neuroblastoma
This Phase II pilot study enrolled 153 previously untreated children with high-risk neuroblastoma. The study assessed hu14.18K322A combined …
This study shows that combining a new antibody with standard chemotherapy may improve survival rates for children with high-risk neuroblasto…
DOHH mutation in a 10-year-old boy links cardiomyopathy, hypoparathyroidism, and neurodevelopmental delays
A 10-year-old boy reveals new clues about DOHH-related disorders and heart issues
This case report describes a 10-year-old boy with a homozygous DOHH mutation presenting with cardiomyopathy, hypoparathyroidism, and neurode…
A case report describes a 10-year-old boy with a rare genetic condition. His symptoms were milder than expected, offering hope for families …