Meta-analysis: Myopia prevalence 30.1% in Chinese children/adolescents, peaks at 81.0% in high school
Nearly 1 in 3 Chinese kids and teens has nearsightedness, with rates soaring in high school
A meta-analysis of 34 studies (n=139,765) found the pooled prevalence of myopia among Chinese children and adolescents was 30.1%. Prevalence…
Nearly one in three Chinese children and teens has nearsightedness, with rates soaring to 81% by high school and peaking in 2016.
Global neonatal HSV incidence 8.2 per 100k births, rising 3.5% annually; nHSV-1 proportion increasing
A dangerous virus is affecting more newborns worldwide, with cases rising each year.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found the global pooled incidence of neonatal herpes simplex virus (nHSV) is 8.2 per 100,000 live birt…
A dangerous newborn infection is rising worldwide, with cases increasing by 3.5% each year and highest rates now seen in the Americas.
Conservative O2 targets (88-92%) safe in PICU, cut respiratory support vs conventional targets
For critically ill kids on oxygen, aiming lower may mean less time on breathing support
In a PICU RCT of 178 children, conservative oxygen targets (SpO₂ 88-92%) resulted in similar mortality and organ dysfunction compared to con…
For critically ill children on breathing machines, aiming for slightly lower oxygen levels kept them safe while helping them get off support…
SMS education reduces moderate-to-severe pain (18% vs 38%) in pediatric thoracic surgery patients
Could a simple text message help a child in pain after chest surgery? A new study says yes.
In pediatric patients undergoing thoracic surgery, an SMS-based educational intervention significantly reduced the proportion with moderate-…
Structured text messages after chest surgery helped children feel less pain and gain confidence in managing their recovery.
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…