Child development
A nationwide web-based survey in Japan revealed significant changes in infection control strategies in schools across three academic years (2022-2024), in response to the evolving public health challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics International, found that mitigation efforts such as compulsory mask usage and
Candy
As the spooky season approaches, the Ministry of Health is urging parents and caregivers to limit the amount of sweets their children consume on Halloween, citing the risk of metabolic alterations and health problems such as overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Pamela Azabache from the National
Pediatrics
Data from Boston Children's Hospital suggest that spinal injuries in children pose a significant clinical challenge for emergency medicine providers, with both rare occurrences and potential for severe morbidity and mortality. Contrary to the notion that spinal injuries are rare, children are at an increased risk for serious
Child health
A new population pharmacokinetic model for oral rimegepant has been developed and used to predict exposure in a virtual pediatric population generated using United States national growth charts. The study's results suggest that exposure with rimegepant 75 mg orally disintegrating tablet was evaluated in simulated participants aged 6
Child health
Despite evidence that most child malaria deaths occur at home shortly after symptom onset, receiving timely malaria treatment remains a significant challenge in Africa. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Zambia and Umea University found that the ability of caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms and their belief
Child health
Following the nationwide relaxation of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in December 2022 in China, there was considerable uncertainty regarding the resurgence and interaction patterns of major respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus (IFV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A retrospective observational study analyzed comprehensive surveillance data of RSV,
Child health
Childhood weight issues affect around 2.5 million children, costing the NHS an estimated £340 million annually, with underweight children requiring comparable medical support to those who are severely obese. New research from the University of Oxford reveals that healthcare costs rise sharply after a child's weight is
Child health
Following the nationwide relaxation of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in December 2022 in China, there was considerable uncertainty regarding the resurgence and interaction patterns of major respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus (IFV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A retrospective observational study analyzed comprehensive surveillance data of RSV,
Child health
Data from Boston Children's Hospital suggest that spinal injuries in children pose a significant clinical challenge for emergency medicine providers, with both rare occurrences and potential for severe morbidity and mortality. Contrary to the notion that spinal injuries are rare, children are at an increased risk for serious
Child health
Despite evidence that most child malaria deaths occur at home shortly after symptom onset, receiving timely malaria treatment remains a significant challenge in Africa. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Zambia and Umea University found that the ability of caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms and their belief
Child health
Researchers have conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the risk of developing metabolic complications in pediatric patients undergoing enterocystoplasty, a surgical procedure to augment a small bladder reservoir. The study, published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, found that approximately 61% of patients developed overweight or obesity, with notable risk factors being
Child health
India is grappling with a rapidly escalating obesity crisis, with millions of children and adolescents at risk. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2024, 35 million children under the age of 5 are overweight. In India, the number of overweight and obese children is projected to reach over 27
