Meta-analysis: Lobectomy vs segmentectomy for congenital lung malformations shows similar LOS, complications, pulmonary function
For kids with lung malformations, does removing more lung tissue lead to better recovery?
A meta-analysis of 9 retrospective studies in pediatric patients with congenital lung malformations found no significant difference in hospi…
Surgery to remove more lung tissue takes longer but leads to the same hospital stay, complications, and lung function for kids with lung mal…
Post-mortem MRI shows 96% specificity, 76% sensitivity for cardiac anomalies in fetal/perinatal deaths
Can a scan replace an autopsy for grieving parents? New research shows promise for detecting heart problems in stillborn babies.
A meta-analysis of 12 studies (n=1810 fetuses) found post-mortem MRI had pooled sensitivity of 76% (95% CI: 71-80%) and specificity of 96% (…
A special MRI scan can reliably rule out heart problems in stillborn babies, offering grieving parents a less invasive option to find answer…
Nurse-driven HFNC weaning protocol cuts therapy duration by 16 hours, hospital stay by 1 day in bronchiolitis infants
Can letting nurses decide when to reduce breathing support help babies with bronchiolitis get home faster?
In infants with severe bronchiolitis, a nurse-driven high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) weaning protocol significantly reduced median HFNC durat…
A nurse-driven checklist helped babies with severe bronchiolitis get off breathing support 34 hours sooner, cut hospital stays, and kept the…
Meta-Analysis IDs Top 5 Factors for Severe Pertussis in Chinese Children, Including Lung Consolidation (OR 15.44)
What puts a child at highest risk for severe whooping cough? A new analysis of Chinese children reveals the top five warning signs.
A meta-analysis of 24 studies including 839 severe and 4,280 non-severe pertussis cases in Chinese children identified the strongest factors…
Lung complications and lack of vaccination are the top five warning signs that put a child at highest risk for severe whooping cough.
Cohen vs Modified Glenn-Anderson Reimplantation Show Comparable Long-Term Efficacy for POM
Two surgical approaches for a childhood kidney condition show similar long-term success.
A retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis found comparable long-term reoperation-free rates (92.6% vs 95.8%) and safety between Cohen a…
Two kidney surgeries for blocked tubes in children show equal long-term success, with both techniques needing about 20 operations to master …
Parenteral Treprostinil Shows Efficacy in Pediatric PAH, Meta-Analysis Confirms
Can parenteral treprostinil help kids with pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Meta-analysis of 143 patients shows parenteral treprostinil benefits in pediatric PAH. Data supports efficacy and safety.
Parenteral treprostinil shows clear treatment benefits and safety for children with pulmonary arterial hypertension, offering hope for famil…
Chlorhexidine May Reduce Neonatal Mortality and Infection in LMICs
Can antiseptics on the umbilical cord save newborns from infection and death?
Meta-analysis shows 4.0% chlorhexidine reduces neonatal mortality (RR 0.86) and omphalitis (RR 0.71) in LMICs, but delays cord separation by…
Applying chlorhexidine to the umbilical cord may lower the risk of infection and death in newborns in low-income countries. However, it like…
Ondansetron Slightly Prolongs QTc Interval in Pediatrics Without Dysrhythmia Risk
Is Ondansetron Safe for Kids? New Insights on Heart Health
Meta-analysis shows ondansetron increases QTc by 4.7 ms (95% CI 1.4-8.1) in healthy children, with no dysrhythmia risk.
While ondansetron slightly changes heart measurements in kids, serious rhythm problems are extremely rare, making it a safe option for treat…
Oral Sucrose Fails to Reduce Pain in Preterm Infants During Lung Ultrasound
Can a Sweet Solution Ease Pain for Preterm Babies During Lung Scans?
In a RCT with 60 preterm infants, oral sucrose plus pacifier did not reduce pain vs. pacifier alone during LUS (p=0.16).
For preterm babies getting lung scans, a pacifier alone offers just as much pain relief as adding sweet sucrose, so parents can rest easy wi…
Predictors of Saccadic Reaction Time in Zambian Children: Birth Spacing, Nutrition, and Diarrhea Impact
Could Your Child's Diet Affect Their Developmental Speed?
In a study of 299 children in Lusaka, Zambia, factors like being the only child <5, baseline LAZ, dietary diversity, and recent diarrhea sig…
Children in Zambia who ate diverse diets and stayed healthy showed faster visual processing speeds, a key sign of early development.