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.
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.