Low-dose iron supplementation reduces behavioral problems in healthy infants at 3 years
Low-dose iron in infancy linked to fewer behavior problems at age 3
This RCT in 221 healthy, predominantly breastfed infants found that daily low-dose iron supplementation (7-15 mg) led to significantly lower…
Giving healthy babies low-dose iron daily may reduce aggressive behaviors by age 3, a new trial suggests.
Modern lifestyle factors, including heavy backpacks and obesity, alter gait biomechanics in school-aged children
Backpacks and Footwear Impact How Children Walk and Move
This mini review synthesizes 35 studies regarding how backpack weight, footwear design, and childhood obesity impact gait biomechanics in ch…
Heavy backpacks, certain types of shoes, and childhood weight can all change how children walk and impact their joint health.
Omalizumab may improve asthma and food allergy in a pediatric liver transplant recipient
Omalizumab helps teen with food allergy after liver transplant
A narrative review of a case report describes a 15-year-old boy with a liver transplant and de novo post-transplant food allergy who receive…
A 15-year-old with a liver transplant and severe food allergies improved with omalizumab, gaining asthma control and a less restricted diet.
Genital venous malformation in a child: case report and diagnostic framework
Rare genital venous malformation in a five-year-old boy
This case report with literature review describes a 5-year-old boy with a venous malformation involving the glans penis, scrotum, perineal, …
A five-year-old boy had a rare venous malformation in his genital area. A new framework aims to guide diagnosis and treatment.
Evaluating the Impact of Rapid Diagnostic Panels on Pediatric Pneumonia Management
New Testing Panel May Help Target Antibiotics for Child Pneumonia
A randomized trial explores how rapid diagnostic panels influence antibiotic adjustments and de-escalation for children with pneumonia.
A new testing panel may help doctors more accurately target antibiotics and reduce unnecessary medications for children with pneumonia.
A systematic review protocol plans to assess AI readiness in Ghana Health Service contexts
AI readiness in Ghana Health Service under review
This systematic review protocol outlines a plan to evaluate multi-dimensional organizational and technological readiness for artificial inte…
A new review will assess how ready Ghana's health system is for artificial intelligence.
Schistosomiasis infection increases odds of malaria co-infection by 1.27 in children and adolescents
Schistosomiasis infection increases risk of malaria in African children
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 studies involving children and adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa indicates that schistosomias…
Children with schistosomiasis have higher odds of also having malaria, especially those who have direct contact with water.
Balance training improves static, dynamic, and functional balance in children with developmental disorders
Balance training boosts motor skills in kids with developmental disorders
This meta-analysis of 22 trials indicates that balance training provides moderate improvements in several motor performance metrics for chil…
A new analysis of 22 trials finds balance training can improve balance and motor function in children with developmental conditions.
Risk factors and protective behaviors identified for myopia in Chinese school students
Factors that increase or decrease myopia risk in students
This meta-analysis examined various behavioral and genetic risk factors associated with myopia among primary and secondary school students. …
New data from over 1.8 million students reveals how screen time, posture, and outdoor habits impact eye health and the development of nearsi…
Post-extubation dysphagia incidence ranges from 28.36% to 68.94% in critically ill children
High rates of swallowing problems found in children after intubation
This scoping review of 15 studies examines the incidence and predictors of pediatric post-extubation dysphagia (PED). The authors identify h…
Many critically ill children struggle to swallow safely after breathing tubes are removed, with some studies showing issues in up to 69% of …
Topical emollient application improves skin integrity and topical oil reduces sepsis risk in preterm neonates
Topical Oil May Reduce Sepsis Risk in Preterm Infants
This meta-analysis of 5,586 preterm neonates found that topical emollients significantly improved skin integrity (SMD -1.11). While overall …
Applying topical oils may improve skin health and reduce sepsis risk in preterm babies, according to a review of over 5,000 infants.
Social and emotional skills training shows non-significant reductions in loneliness among children and adolescents
Social and Emotional Training Shows Promise for Youth Loneliness
This meta-analysis of 18 studies evaluated interventions targeting loneliness, including social and emotional skills training, in youth aged…
New research looks at how social and emotional skills training can help reduce feelings of loneliness in children and teenagers.