Pediatrics
A recent study conducted in Thailand has shed light on the factors associated with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) following COVID-19 infection. The investigation, led by researchers at the Department of Pediatrics, aimed to identify specific risk factors linked to MIS-C in children. The study, which was conducted across
Pediatrics
Research conducted at the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna has found that skin grafting may play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of wound infectious complications in children with deep burns. The study, which analyzed a retrospective cohort of 123 pediatric burn patients treated between 2018 and
Pediatrics
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) has found that hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) significantly improves outcomes in pediatric patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, analyzed data from two phase III clinical
Pediatrics
New research on robotic surgery has emerged as a promising technique in pediatric colorectal surgery, offering enhanced precision and superior ergonomics compared to conventional laparoscopic and open approaches. A systematic review of studies on robotic-assisted anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations (ARMs) in pediatric patients found that the procedure appears to be
Pediatrics
Pediatric surgery has witnessed a significant increase in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. A study conducted by researchers from Henan Provincial People's Hospital in China aimed to perform a bibliometric analysis of influential studies on the digital transformation and future era within pediatric surgery.
Pediatrics
New research from the University Children's Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, has shed light on the mechanisms underlying relapses in pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), a type of blood cancer that is resistant to chemotherapy. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that a subpopulation of T-ALL cells
Pediatrics
New research has shed light on the impact of genomics in an individual cohort of adolescents and young adults (AYA) patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treated on a single protocol. The study, conducted by researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, aimed to describe the genomic
Pediatrics
New research highlights the importance of nutritional status during chemotherapy on height outcomes in childhood cancer survivors of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A study conducted at Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital retrospectively analyzed the anthropometric parameters and treatment protocols of 73 children with ALL who achieved
Pediatrics
Research conducted by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has investigated the incidence and survival outcomes of thyroid cancer in childhood leukemia survivors. The study found that patients exposed to radiation through radiotherapy for leukemia, a common childhood malignancy, are at an increased risk of developing second malignancies, including thyroid cancer.
Pediatrics
A recent study from the UiT The Arctic University of Norway has assessed growth patterns in a national cohort of children aged 0-17.9 years diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The research findings, published in Acta Paediatrica, reveal significant fluctuations in weight and height growth during treatment and remission.
Pediatrics
Research examining the effect of private health sector care on maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries reveals that evidence on this topic is often fragmented, with significant knowledge gaps remaining about the impact of private sector care on health outcomes. A systematic review of studies
Pediatrics
Scientists from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues have identified proteins in umbilical cord blood that signal acute systemic inflammation as an immune response to infection, providing an objective and noninvasive means to diagnose early
