Meta-analysis links postnatal BPA exposure to increased odds of early pubertal onset in children
Study finds link between BPA exposure and earlier puberty in girls
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 5,549 predominantly female children found higher postnatal BPA exposure was observationally associa…
Higher exposure to the plastic chemical BPA is linked to earlier puberty in girls, though this review cannot prove it causes the change.
Endoscopic plasma resection shows excellent outcome in single pediatric tongue root schwannoma case
Single case report describes successful removal of rare tongue tumor in teen
A case report with literature review describes a 17-year-old male with tongue root schwannoma treated via endoscopic-assisted low-temperatur…
Doctors removed a rare tongue tumor from a 17-year-old boy through his mouth using a specialized technique that caused no external cuts or c…
Meta-analysis links lower Fe, Zn, Mg and higher Cu levels to iron deficiency anemia in children
Children with iron deficiency anemia often have different levels of other minerals in their blood.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1105 children and adolescents found iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was associated with significantly …
Children with iron deficiency anemia often have lower zinc and magnesium but higher copper levels in their blood.
Paediatric mpox PCR positivity rates range from 6.95% to 35.6% in global systematic review
How does mpox affect children? New review finds wide range in positive tests.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies on paediatric mpox globally found PCR positivity rates ranging from 6.95% in non-endemic…
Mpox test positivity in children ranges from 7% to 36%, with younger kids facing higher risks of severe complications like fever and skin le…
Case report identifies MTM1 mutation in neonate with X-linked centronuclear myopathy
What happens when a newborn can't breathe? A rare muscle disease story.
A case report and literature review describes a male neonate with severe hypotonia and respiratory failure. Whole-exome sequencing identifie…
A newborn boy born unable to breathe died from a rare muscle disease linked to a family history of similar tragic losses.
School-based physical activity interventions increase adolescent activity short-term but not long-term
Can school programs get teens moving? Yes, but only for a few months.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of approximately 17,000 adolescents from 90 studies found school-based physical activity interventions…
School programs boost teen activity for six months, but the benefits fade once programs end, showing short-term gains don't lead to lasting …
Review finds zero-heat-flux and infrared thermography promising for pediatric ICU temperature monitoring
Review examines promising non-invasive temperature monitoring methods for children in intensive care
A narrative review of core temperature measurement methods in pediatric intensive care units suggests zero-heat-flux thermometry and infrare…
Zero-heat-flux thermometry and infrared thermography show promise for continuous, non-invasive temperature monitoring in pediatric intensive…
Palivizumab reduces medically attended RSV infections in preterm infants, shows similar efficacy to nirsevimab
Can an older RSV drug protect healthy preterm babies from doctor visits?
A meta-analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled studies in 2,464 healthy infants born ≤35 weeks' gestational age found palivizumab r…
An older RSV shot cuts doctor visits for preterm babies by 70%, matching newer drugs, though safety details remain unclear.
Systematic review explores bile acid metabolism dysregulation and signaling in necrotizing enterocolitis pathogenesis
Could a digestive chemical imbalance be harming premature babies' intestines?
A systematic review summarizing research progress suggests abnormal bile acid composition and enterohepatic circulation imbalance are core c…
A digestive chemical imbalance in premature babies may damage gut linings and trigger inflammation, offering new targets to prevent necrotiz…
Systematic review finds elevated heart rate post-trauma associated with PTSD persistence in children
Elevated heart rate after trauma linked to persistent PTSD risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies examined prospective biomarkers for PTSD in children and young people exposed to trauma.…
A faster heart rate right after trauma may signal that a child is at higher risk for long-lasting PTSD symptoms, according to a new review.
ZigZag CTG pattern in labor linked to higher risk of operative delivery, low pH, and late decelerations
What does a 'zigzag' heart rate pattern during labor mean for your baby? New research finds concerning links.
A meta-analysis of 6 studies (18,136 fetuses) found that the ZigZag pattern (ZZP) on intrapartum CTG was associated with significantly highe…
A rapid, erratic zigzag pattern in a baby's heart rate during labor is linked to higher risks of C-sections, forceps delivery, and low oxyge…
AAV9 gene therapy shows biochemical improvement, stable motor scores in GM1 gangliosidosis phase 1-2 trial
Can gene therapy slow a rare, fatal childhood brain disease? Early trial shows some signs it might.
In a phase 1-2 trial of nine children with type II GM1 gangliosidosis, a single IV infusion of AAV9 encoding β-galactosidase increased CSF β…
A rare fatal childhood brain disease showed signs of slowing in an early trial where gene therapy reduced toxic buildup and stabilized some …