Child health
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,
Children
Research published in BMC Pediatrics has shed light on the critical care needs of parents caring for children with epilepsy. The study, conducted by researchers at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, aimed to analyze the concept of parental care needs for children with epilepsy. The findings highlight the significance of
Pediatrics
Children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) require tailored exercise programs to improve their motor function and reduce the risk of long-term complications. A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood: Fetal and Neonatal Edition found that children with CDH performed worse in motor and functional tests compared to
Pediatrics
New research from the Chinese University of Hong Kong suggests that hospital play services can play a significant role in alleviating stress and improving mood in hospitalized children. The study examined the perceptions, behavior, and attitudes of healthcare professionals, hospitalized children, and their parents toward hospital play services. The findings
Pediatrics
A recent study conducted in Israel investigated the link between immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels and autoimmune diseases in children. The research, carried out by a team of scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, evaluated the IgE levels of 123,393 Israeli children between 2002 and 2022. The study identified
Pediatrics
A study published in Supportive Care in Cancer journal explores health practitioners' perspectives on how siblings of children with poor prognosis cancers are supported in pediatric oncology. Researchers from the University of Toronto conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 oncology and palliative care health practitioners to understand their experiences and
Pediatrics
Researchers at Central South University have identified a correlation between elevated Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load and increased mortality risk in children. The study, which analyzed data from 35,956 pediatric patients, found a positive association between EBV DNA levels and the incidence rates of various complications, including acute kidney
Children
As parents, we strive to instill good manners and appreciation in our children, and writing thank you notes is an essential part of this process. A recent discussion on the importance of handwritten notes sparked a lively debate among parents, with some arguing that digital substitutes like emails or phone
Children
Sharon Hamilton's story is one of transformation and self-discovery. Weighing over 18st at the end of her pregnancy with her second daughter, Abbie, Sharon knew she had to make changes to her lifestyle to become a healthier and more active mother. Despite trying fad diets in the past,
Children
New research in brain development reveals significant findings in how children aged 8-16 recognize objects. In a study from the United Kingdom, researchers discovered that younger children recognize objects only from previously learned perspectives, whereas older children generalize acquired object knowledge to new viewpoints. This dissociation suggests that different brain
Children
According to a recent study, researchers conducted a pedometer-based investigation to explore the patterns of physical activity among school children in the United States. The study, involving 81 sixth-grade students, aimed to describe the sex-specific patterns of physical activity during physical education, recess, lunchtime, and before and after school. The
Children
The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Health Professions has made significant strides in providing occupational therapy for children, a service previously underutilized in the region. The pediatric clinic, staffed entirely by occupational therapy students under the supervision of a licensed therapist, offers early intervention services to children of all ages,
