Review of a case report on necrotizing laryngotracheobronchitis after Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Could a common infection trigger a rare, severe throat condition in a young boy?
This review summarizes a case report of a 7-year-old boy with necrotizing laryngotracheobronchitis following Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia…
A common respiratory bug turned a seven-year-old boy's throat infection into a rare, severe condition requiring multiple airway washes to re…
Systematic review identifies community-based strategies that improve diversity in pediatric research recruitment
Tailored recruitment strategies improve diversity in pediatric research studies
This systematic review of 23 studies (5,482 pediatric participants aged 0.55–19.8 years) evaluated recruitment and retention strategies aime…
Community-based recruitment and flexible scheduling help bring more diverse children and parents into pediatric research studies.
Case Report Review Synthesis: Cyclic Neutropenia Response to rhG-CSF in a Pediatric Patient
A young girl with rare blood cycles found hope in a specific growth factor treatment
This publication presents a case report and synthesis regarding cyclic neutropenia management in children.
A seven-year-old girl with rare cyclic neutropenia found safety from dangerous infection cycles using growth factor treatment and careful ca…
Retrospective cohort identifies TIBC and rPLR cutoffs for EBV-IM-related hepatic injury in children
Iron Levels and Blood Counts Predict Liver Trouble in Kids with Mono
This retrospective cohort study of 52 propensity-matched children with EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis found that a TIBC cutoff of 5…
High iron levels and low platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios signal liver trouble in kids with mono before standard tests show it.
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.
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.
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.