Pediatrics
New research from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, has highlighted the impact of pediatric burn injuries on the lives of children and their families. The study, published in the journal Burns, explored the experiences of pediatric burn patients and their caregivers at Ghana's premier burn
Pediatrics
Research on the effects of COVID-19 on acute mastoiditis in children has led to significant changes in the epidemiology of the disease. According to a study published in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, the incidence of acute mastoiditis (AM) increased significantly after the COVID-19 pandemic, with a rise in cases
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
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
Pediatric cancer patients experience severe sleep disruptions due to the disease, treatment regimens, and hospital environment. These disruptions can significantly impact neurocognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. A recent study focusing on sleep assessment tools in pediatric oncology patients highlights the importance of accurate sleep evaluation in
Pediatrics
Researchers from Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori in Milan, Italy, have developed a novel, open-source pipeline for comprehensive 16S rRNA gene profiling. This breakthrough aims to enhance scientific reproducibility and adaptability to emerging methodologies in pediatric cancer research. The study utilizes semiconductor-based sequencing and benchmarking against commercial software, demonstrating
Pediatrics
Research conducted by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, has led to the development and validation of a new risk prediction model for acute chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in pediatric patients with cancers. The study found that the model can
Pediatrics
Research on pediatric thyroid cancer (PTC) reveals unique differences in pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and outcomes compared to adult thyroid cancer. A new nationwide analysis of pediatric total thyroidectomy (TT) and thyroid lobectomy (TL) has been conducted to examine the characteristics and clinical outcomes of these surgical procedures. The study, published
Pediatrics
A new study has shed light on the high rates of pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) in low- and middle-income countries, where access to adequate medical care is often limited. Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities found that decompressive craniectomy (DC), a surgical procedure that removes a portion
Pediatrics
Research conducted among 6th- and 7th-year pediatric faculty interns in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has highlighted the pressing need for targeted educational programs aimed at deepening future pediatricians' knowledge in the prevention of pneumococcal infections. The study, published in the Georgian Medical News, found that most interns do not feel fully
Pediatrics
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
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
