Medical research
British childhood vaccination rates have dropped to their lowest levels in more than a decade, with the UK falling below the World Health Organisation's 95 per cent threshold for herd immunity across childhood vaccines. Professor Elizabeth Whittaker, a paediatric expert in infectious diseases and immunology, attributes the decline
Pediatrics
Researchers at the Department of Research and Development conducted a phase I nonrandomized clinical trial to assess the safety, feasibility, and potential efficacy of the intrathecal injection of multiple doses of allogenic NK cells in pediatric patients with refractory/recurrent gliomas. The study involved nine patients who received weekly doses
Pediatrics
Research on pediatric brain tumors, the leading solid tumors in children, has revealed a significant correlation between nutritional status and short-term and relatively long-term outcomes in patients undergoing brain tumor resection. A study conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital analyzed 594 pediatric cases, finding
Pediatrics
Researchers in Monza, Italy, have made significant strides in treating pediatric B-cell malignancies with chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T). According to a recent study, this innovative therapy has shown impressive efficacy in treating B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL), with a complete response rate greater than 80%. However,
Pediatrics
Pediatric cancer patients, especially those diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), are at a significantly higher risk of developing bloodstream infections (BSIs) during chemotherapy, particularly during episodes of febrile neutropenia (FN). According to a recent study published in the JMA Journal, researchers from Shiga University analyzed electronic medical records of
Pediatrics
Research conducted by Bogomolets National Medical University in Ukraine has uncovered alarming levels of antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation among bloodstream infection pathogens in pediatric patients. The study isolated 35 clinical strains of and 50 clinical strains of spp. from Ukrainian tertiary-level children's hospitals during 2023. The findings
Pediatrics
A new study from Tohoku University in Japan has found a significant association between hospitalization due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and later wheezing in children. The study, which utilized data from the TMM BirThree Cohort Study, analyzed hospitalization histories of 7340 children and found that hospitalization under 2
Pediatrics
A new study from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, has highlighted the importance of harmonization in infection care pathways for pediatric oncology patients. Researchers created institution-specific care pathways for managing infection complications in pediatric oncology at four cancer institutions in Ontario, Canada. The study aimed to standardize
Pediatrics
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the medical landscape, particularly in pediatric care, in Japan. A recent study from the National Center for Child Health and Development highlights the impressive advancements in AI-powered medical treatments, leveraging deep learning technology and vast medical datasets. Researchers are utilizing AI to accelerate pathological diagnosis,
Pediatrics
Pediatric patients who experience violence, especially those injured by firearms, may benefit from hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs). A new study published in Injury Prevention suggests that HVIPs can support recovery and engagement, regardless of the type of injury. Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia analyzed data
Pediatrics
Children presenting with clinical suspicion of a scaphoid fracture but normal radiographs pose a significant challenge for healthcare professionals. Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute aimed to evaluate the potential role of advanced imaging in children with suspected scaphoid fractures. The study involved 25
Pediatrics
Research from Johns Hopkins University reveals a strong association between democratic strength and improved health outcomes, particularly for female children under the age of five. The study, published in the Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, found that countries with stronger democracies have lower child mortality rates, even when controlling
