Child health - Strategic Insights Report (Page 6)

Pediatrics

Predictors of Seizure Outcome After Epilepsy Surgery in Pediatric Patients With Low-Grade Developmental and Epilepsy-Associated Brain Tumors

A recent study published in Pediatric Neurology has shed light on the predictors of seizure outcome after epilepsy surgery in pediatric patients with low-grade developmental and epilepsy-associated brain tumors (LEATs). The research, conducted at the Medical University of Vienna, analyzed a cohort of 82 pediatric patients who underwent preoperative evaluation

Pediatrics

Disability Discrimination Settlement: Zoe Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Health Agrees to Pay $70,000

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a settlement with Zoe Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Health, LLC, a healthcare provider in Columbus, Georgia. The company agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by the EEOC. The lawsuit alleged that the company

Pediatrics

Cardiac Arrhythmias Increase Mortality and Morbidity in Children with Seizure Disorders

According to a recent study published in Pediatric Neurology, children with seizure disorders who have concomitant tachyarrhythmias have higher in-hospital mortality, increased morbidities, and prolonged hospitalization. The research, conducted by investigators at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2020,

Pediatrics

Avascular Necrosis in Pediatric Leukemia/Lymphoma Patients: A Critical Complication

A new study has shed light on the specific locations of avascular necrosis (AVN) in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma patients undergoing high-dose steroid therapy. According to the research published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, AVN is a serious complication that affects multiple bones and joints, leading to significant pain and

B cells

Actuate Therapeutics Announces Completion of Phase 1 Study of Elraglusib in Pediatric Patients, Showing Encouraging Results

Actuate Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced the completion of the Phase 1 portion of its clinical study evaluating elraglusib monotherapy or in combination with other treatments in pediatric patients with refractory malignancies. The study, which enrolled ten patients with relapsed/refractory Ewing Sarcoma, has yielded promising results, with

Pediatrics

Skin Grafting May Reduce Infection Rates in Children with Deep Burns

Research conducted at the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna has found that skin grafting may play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of wound infectious complications in children with deep burns. The study, which analyzed a retrospective cohort of 123 pediatric burn patients treated between 2018 and

Pediatrics

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Improves Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with High-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has found that hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) significantly improves outcomes in pediatric patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, analyzed data from two phase III clinical

Pediatrics

Adherence to Urologic Imaging Guidelines After Febrile Urinary Tract Infection in Infants

Recent research has highlighted the importance of timely imaging after febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young children to identify treatable urologic conditions. A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology found that adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guideline for post-UTI imaging was observed in approximately

Pediatrics

Machine Learning Models Show High Discriminatory Value in Predicting Postdischarge Mortality in Neonates and Young Children

Researchers from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania have made significant progress in developing machine learning models to identify neonates and young children at risk for postdischarge mortality. The study, which analyzed data from a prospective observational cohort at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar

Pediatrics

Liposomes in Pediatric AML Treatment: New Study Results and Insights

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has revealed crucial information about the use of liposomes in treating pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). The research, conducted by a team of investigators from the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of liposomal daunorubicin

Child health

Vaccine Shortages Threaten Years of Progress in Child Health in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made significant strides in reducing child mortality over the past few decades, largely due to its successful national immunization programs. However, recent reports of vaccine shortages in over 30 districts are raising concerns that this progress may be threatened. The shortage of key vaccines such as PCV, IPV,

Child health

Digital Tool Flags Kids at Risk for Childhood Asthma

A new digital tool has been developed that can scan electronic health data records to predict which children are at risk for developing childhood asthma. The tool calculates an asthma risk score for kids based on information collected as part of their medical history. Research has shown that the tool

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