Pediatrics
A new study published in the Pediatrics journal aimed to increase the use of a 2-bag intravenous fluid system for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children. The research, conducted at two tertiary care pediatric hospitals, found that a quality improvement initiative led to a significant increase in the use of
Pediatrics
A new report from a Turkish study has shed light on the management of secondary findings (SFs) in pediatric populations undergoing whole exome and genome sequencing. Researchers from the University of Health Sciences analyzed data from 980 Turkish pediatric patients, examining the frequency, characteristics, and familial implications of SFs. The
Pediatrics
Researchers from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli have published a study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, investigating the best cut-off of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) to predict metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in youths with overweight/obesity. The multicenter, cross-sectional study analyzed data from 2813 youths
Pediatrics
Researchers from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have found that childhood cancer survivors who carried common variants in the TTN and BAG3 genes had a significantly reduced risk of developing late-onset cancer therapy-related cardiomyopathy (CCM). The study, published in the JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from over 4,
Pediatrics
Recent research has shed light on the efficacy of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in managing pediatric gallstone pancreatitis. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, ERCP revealed a significant correlation between factors predictive of choledocholithiasis and stones in pediatric gallstone pancreatitis patients. The research, conducted at
Pediatrics
Pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP) is a growing clinical concern that affects children of all ages. Traditional diagnostic methods are often invasive and challenging to use in children, which can lead to incorrect diagnoses and delayed treatment. A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has evaluated
Pediatrics
A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics investigates the predictive factors for absent baseline intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) signals in pediatric patients undergoing neuromuscular scoliosis surgery. The research, conducted at Children's Hospital Colorado, analyzed clinical data and radiographic measurements from 115 patients under the age of
Pediatrics
Pediatric cancer survivors often experience fatigue as a late effect of treatment, yet the underlying biological mechanisms remain poorly understood. A recent study conducted at the University of Leuven in Belgium investigated the relationship between fatigue and blood-based biomarkers in childhood cancer survivors compared to healthy controls. The researchers found
Pediatrics
Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan conducted a study to investigate the postoperative outcomes of open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries for pediatric choledochal cyst excision. The study, published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, analyzed the perioperative and short-term postoperative outcomes of 201 pediatric patients who
Pediatrics
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical role of timely evidence in decision-making during outbreak responses and the benefits of leveraging data science tools to provide real-time, actionable insights. Research conducted at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado highlights the importance of integrating
Pediatrics
Recent research has shed light on the importance of lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) in pediatric hospitals, aiming to limit access to firearms, medications, and other means of injury that contribute to suicide completions. A study conducted at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with support from the Pediatrics
Pediatrics
A recent study from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suggests that higher doses of pure fish oil-based fat emulsion may be safe and beneficial in treating pediatric patients with suboptimal weight gain and elevated glucose infusion rates. The research, published in the journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice, retrospectively
