Pediatrics
The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital has consistently demonstrated excellence in pediatric care, earning top rankings in the 2025-26 U.S. News and World Report as the number 1 hospital in Iowa and the number 12 hospital in the Midwest. This achievement reflects the hospital'
Peanut allergy
As the health community searches for answers to the growing concerns of childhood food allergies, new research from the United States and emerging trends in Australia reveal a promising decline in the number of children under three with food allergies. A recent study published in [source 1] found that the
Pediatrics
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has published new guidance to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric neuro-oncology responsibly. The AI-RAPNO policy and its companion review tackle the gap in pediatric standards for AI by providing actionable clinical translation recommendations. The policy aims to standardize imaging inputs and
Pediatrics
Research findings presented at Harvard Medical School have revealed a significant association between choroidal vascularity index (CVI) and hemoglobin levels in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The study, which evaluated 184 eyes from 92 pediatric SCD patients, found that eyes with low CVI had significantly lower median vessel
Pediatrics
Investigators at the University of Cambridge have published a new report on the role of multimodality monitoring in pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study, which analyzed data from 135 children with severe TBI, found that multiscale entropy (MSE) is a promising tool for improving individualized prognostication after pediatric TBI.
Pediatrics
A competency-based orientation program has been proven to provide a supportive environment for new pediatric hematology-oncology nurses, facilitating their transition and skill development. However, such programs lack global standardization, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. A study published in Seminars In Oncology Nursing aimed to explore current literature on competency-based
Pediatrics
Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is facing a critical situation due to a sharp rise in child pneumonia cases, with the number of patients almost doubling over the past two weeks. The hospital's Department of Paediatrics is currently treating nearly three times its approved bed capacity, with around
Autism
Researchers from Instituto de Investigacion have developed a screening tool to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) in children aged 4-11 years. According to the study, the Spanish version of the Autism Spectrum Quotient, Children's version (AQ-Child-SV) is a 50-item parent-report questionnaire that
Pediatrics
A study published in the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal has compared the clinical burden among young children hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and influenza. Researchers at Pfizer Inc. found that hospitalization outcomes, including length of stay, supplemental oxygen use, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, invasive
Pediatrics
A new study has shed light on the incidence of hyperglycemia in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients during induction therapy. The research, conducted at a single tertiary care center in Cairo, Egypt, analyzed 1711 pediatric ALL patients treated between 2016 and 2019. The study found that hyperglycemia occurred in
Pediatrics
A new study has warned that the collapse of US bilateral health aid could lead to an additional 2.5 million pediatric TB cases and 340,000 pediatric TB deaths in Low- and Middle-Income Countries between 2025 and 2034, compared to pre-2025 funding levels. The study, published in The Lancet
Pediatrics
Researchers at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang conducted a study to examine the effectiveness of the Kids Pain Care E-Booklet in educating mothers on pain management of hospitalized children. A quasi-experimental design was implemented at two pediatric hospitals in Indonesia, involving 90 mothers of children aged 3-12 years. The results showed that
