Pediatrics
A new study published in the BMJ Paediatrics Open has found that a non-invasive tool, the spot urinary copper/creatinine (Cu/Cr) ratio, may be effective in diagnosing Wilson's disease in children. The study, conducted in Bangladesh, enrolled 60 children, 30 with Wilson's disease and 30
Pediatrics
Pediatric interventional radiology (IR) in Ethiopia remains underdeveloped, despite its potential to diagnose and treat diseases in children using minimally invasive techniques. A recent review outlines the current status of pediatric IR in Ethiopia, highlights key barriers to its implementation, and proposes a practical roadmap for building a sustainable practice.
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
According to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, US neonatal male circumcision rates have declined nearly 5 percent in the 10 years following the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) statement supporting the practice. The analysis, led by Ping Yang from Johns Hopkins University, examined trends in inpatient neonatal male
Pediatrics
Investigators at Cairo University published a study analyzing predictive factors for permanent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diversion in children with pediatric choroid plexus tumors (CPTs). The research sheds light on the intimate relationship between hydrocephalus and CPTs, emphasizing the need for special care due to the high incidence of permanent CSF
Pediatrics
A new study has shed light on the risks associated with immune-modifying therapies in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin--Madison, the nationwide US commercial insurance claims database analysis examined the incidence of varicella (chickenpox) in 5,368 patients with IBD aged
Pediatrics
The Muma Children's Hospital at Tampa General Hospital has achieved national recognition for demonstrating excellence in the delivery of high-quality pediatric care. Ranked among the top 10 health systems nationally and the only one in Florida, the hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the Pediatric
Pediatrics
A multicenter study in pediatric liver transplantation has made history, marking the first-ever use of any machine perfusion device in the field. Conducted across five European pediatric liver transplant centers, the study demonstrated the safety and favorable outcomes of Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) in grafts with prolonged ischemia and in
Pediatrics
Research conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown that infants who are ill are less likely to have their caregivers follow recommended safe sleep practices. According to a study published in the October 2025 Pediatrics, caregivers are less likely to have their infants sleep alone on a firm
Pediatrics
The World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the critical need for safe and quality healthcare for children worldwide, emphasizing that ensuring safe care for newborns and children is not just a health priority, but a cornerstone of achieving universal health coverage (UHC). With millions of children being failed by health
Pediatrics
As the world marked the 2025 World Patient Safety Day, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, emphasized the country's commitment to reducing risks in paediatric and neonatal care. Pate highlighted the importance of patient safety beginning at birth to give
Pediatrics
As the world commemorates World Patient Safety Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is sounding the alarm on the silent crisis of unsafe care affecting millions of children worldwide. According to the WHO, thousands of children die each year due to preventable harm in healthcare settings, making safe care
