Pediatrics
A recent study from Ataturk University has identified key factors associated with school dropout risk among children aged 5-17 in Turkiye. Researchers analyzed a nationally representative dataset and found that girls, older children, working children, and those with caregiving responsibilities were more likely to drop out. Conversely, parental employment, maternal
Pediatrics
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics, titled "Efficacy and Safety of GLP-1 RAs in Children and Adolescents With Obesity or Type 2 Diabetes," raises concerns about the safety and efficacy of weight loss drugs in children and adolescents with obesity or type 2 diabetes. The study, conducted by
Pediatrics
A study conducted at Massey University has revealed disturbing statistics regarding the prevalence of prediabetes among children in New Zealand. The research aimed to identify the risk factors associated with prediabetes in children aged 11-13, outside of an organized screening program. The findings suggest that a significant proportion of children
Pediatrics
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers exhibit symptoms of long COVID, but these symptoms can be different and more challenging to identify in these age groups. The study, part of the National Institutes of Health-funded Researching COVID
Pediatrics
Researchers from the University of Toronto conducted a cross-sectional survey to investigate the patterns of use, practice changes, and emerging challenges in the management and prevention of thrombosis in children after the approval of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). The survey, which was distributed between January and August 2024, involved pediatric
Pediatrics
Research published in the Global Health Action journal, conducted by Sharron Frood, Edward Purssell, and Rohit Sagoo, has shed light on the significance of child health data analysis in understanding the reality of health service provision for children, young people, and their families. The study analyzed child health outcomes, service
Pediatrics
A new study on childhood lymphoma, led by Capital Medical University, has yielded encouraging results in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in Chinese children and adolescents. The study, conducted by the China-Net Childhood Lymphoma group, aimed to standardize diagnosis and treatment of childhood lymphoma and improve prognosis.
Pediatrics
A study published in the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology has shed light on the association between Helicobacter pylori infection in childhood and the risk of gastric cancer. The research conducted by the Department of Pediatrics in China analyzed the medical records of 600 children who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopies,
Pediatrics
New research from the First Hospital of Jilin University in Changchun, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the clinical characteristics of lobar pneumonia caused by co-infection with Mycoplasma pneumoniae and human adenovirus (HAdV) in children. The study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology &
Pediatrics
A study published in Scientific Reports has found that children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Shanghai, China, experienced significant fluctuations in emotional and behavioral problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, led by Daqian Zhu from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, followed 1102 children with ADHD over a period of
Pediatrics
Researchers from the National Center for Child Health and Development in Japan have developed predictive formulas for estimating ionized magnesium levels in critically ill children. The team used a prospective study of pediatric patients under 18 years of age who were admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit in a
Pediatrics
A recent study from King Saud University aimed to assess the level of medication poisoning knowledge of children's caregivers and design an educational intervention to prevent acute medication poisoning among children. The research revealed that a simple educational session significantly improved caregivers' knowledge of medication poisoning prevention
