211LA care coordination does not improve developmental outcomes in children aged 21 to 42 months
Care Coordination Shows No Change in Early Childhood Development
This randomized controlled trial of 499 children aged 21 to 42 months found no significant difference between 211LA care coordination and us…
A two-year study of toddlers found that specialized care coordination did not improve language skills or behavior scores.
Capsular bag fixation is preferred over ciliary sulcus fixation for pediatric cataract surgery
Capsular Bag Fixation Preferred Over Ciliary Sulcus for Pediatric Cataracts
This meta-analysis of 843 children with cataracts compares capsular bag fixation to ciliary sulcus fixation. The authors conclude that capsu…
New data suggests that capsular bag fixation is the safer choice for children with cataracts to reduce risks like secondary glaucoma.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder exhibit significantly poorer olfactory performance compared to non-autistic peers
People with autism show lower performance in smelling and tasting
This meta-analysis of 1,580 autistic individuals and 7,698 non-autistic individuals found significantly poorer olfactory performance in thos…
New data shows that people with autism often struggle more with identifying smells and tastes compared to those without autism.
Congenital hepatic fibrosis care lacks targeted therapies; management focuses on portal hypertension complications
Review reveals gaps in congenital hepatic fibrosis care
This systematic review in children and adolescents with congenital hepatic fibrosis highlights clinical heterogeneity, from asymptomatic cas…
Congenital hepatic fibrosis care lacks targeted therapies and long-term plans. A new review highlights unmet needs for children and adolesce…
Evaluating the Association of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa
Childhood sexual abuse linked to higher rates of anorexia nervosa
Evidence suggests a significant link between childhood sexual abuse and anorexia nervosa, particularly in patients exhibiting binge-eating b…
Research shows a strong link between childhood sexual abuse and anorexia nervosa in teens, especially those who binge or purge.
mNGS achieves 85.83% pathogen detection rate in children with severe pneumonia compared to 49.97% for conventional methods
New Genetic Test Finds More Pneumonia Germs in Kids
This systematic review evaluates metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for identifying pathogens in children with severe pneumonia. …
A new genetic test detects pneumonia-causing germs in kids more often than standard methods, which could lead to better treatment.
A de novo RYR1 variant may be pathogenic in a newborn with severe hypotonia and respiratory failure
Newborn's rare gene variant linked to severe muscle weakness
This case report describes a newborn infant with severe generalized hypotonia, respiratory failure, and a de novo variant of uncertain signi…
A newborn with severe muscle weakness had a rare gene change, offering clues for diagnosis and treatment.
Ball sports significantly improve core symptoms in children with autism, meta-analysis finds
Ball sports show significant benefits for children with autism
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 406 children with autism spectrum disorder found that ball sports significantly…
Playing ball sports can help children with autism improve their social skills, verbal communication, and behavior.
FDA Approves Hemangeol (propranolol) for Proliferating Infantile Hemangioma
FDA approves first drug to treat infantile hemangioma in babies
The FDA approved Hemangeol (propranolol hydrochloride) oral solution for the treatment of proliferating infantile hemangioma requiring syste…
The FDA has approved Hemangeol, a liquid medicine for infants with a type of birthmark called infantile hemangioma. It is for cases that nee…
Honey significantly reduces cough impact on child sleep in pediatric patients with acute cough
Honey May Help Children Experience Better Sleep and Relief from Coughs
This meta-analysis of 576 pediatric patients evaluated the efficacy of honey compared to pharmacological treatments for acute cough. The ana…
Honey may be a safe and effective way to soothe a child's cough and help them sleep better than some common medicines.
High disease activity in paediatric SLE is associated with increased risk of multisystem involvement
High disease activity linked to organ damage in children with lupus
This meta-analysis of 4934 paediatric patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) indicates that high disease activity is associated w…
Children with high disease activity in lupus are much more likely to experience serious complications like kidney damage and neurological is…
Children with developmental coordination disorder consistently demonstrate lower motor skills across all domains
Standardized Tests Help Identify Motor Skills in Children with DCD
This meta-analysis of 3934 participants evaluates motor competence in children and adolescents with developmental coordination disorder (DCD…
New data shows that standardized motor batteries can help identify specific areas where children with coordination disorders struggle most.