Pediatrics
New research on the diagnosis and treatment of acute infectious diarrhea in children has been published, updating the previous 2018 guidelines. According to the research from Sichuan University, the updated guidelines incorporate new evidence-based recommendations, including the use of probiotics, racecadotril, zinc, and antibiotics in treating acute infectious diarrhea. The
Pediatrics
Researchers have conducted a study to evaluate the relationship between Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) and Bethesda classification in predicting papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in children. The study, led by Shaunak N. Amin and his team at the University of Washington, analyzed 157 pediatric patients who underwent thyroid
Pediatrics
A study published in Clinical Nuclear Medicine has evaluated the clearance of Lu-177-DOTATATE in pediatric patients with neuroblastoma, assessing the effective doses received by patients, family caregivers, and medical staff during therapy. The research enrolled 23 children aged 3-13 years who received Lu-177-DOTATATE between 2023 and 2024. The study found
Pediatrics
Researchers at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport have conducted a comprehensive review of existing studies and reviews on congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection and its association with pediatric hearing loss. The study found that cCMV is a significant and treatable cause of hearing loss in children, with most cases presenting with
Pediatrics
A recent study published in PLOS One reveals a significant increase in the number of diagnoses per patient admission at a specialist children's hospital in England over a 24-year period. The research, conducted at Great Ormond St. Hospital for Sick Children, aimed to examine the trend of coexisting
Pediatrics
A new study published in Clinical Pediatrics has found that focusing on timely visits with primary care clinicians following admission to the hospital can have a beneficial effect on readmission rates in pediatric patients. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Children's Hospital, aimed to evaluate
Pediatrics
Researchers at the Department of Pediatrics, Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital in Beijing, People's Republic of China, have published a new study on the effects of tumor necrosis factors (TNFs) on human oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). The study, published in the journal Bioengineering, found that inflammatory
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Research from the Medical University of Plovdiv in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, has shed light on the significant issue of acute kidney injury in children with oncological diseases. The study, conducted over a five-year period from 2016 to 2020, examined the frequency and risk factors of acute kidney injury in children hospitalized
Pediatrics
A recent study has shed light on the effectiveness of surgical treatment for tibial apophysis fractures in young athletes. Conducted by researchers at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, the study found that Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) with two or three cannulated screws and tendon stripping led to
Pediatrics
Research on the long-term outcomes of low birth weight (LBW) infants in Indonesia has shown that intensive neonatal training can significantly improve survival rates. However, despite these gains, LBW infants in resource-limited settings like Indonesia face significant growth and developmental challenges. A recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics investigated
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A new study of 51 low- and middle-income countries has revealed the importance of mothers, fathers, and other caregivers in providing cognitive caregiving to young children. The research, conducted by Marc H. Bornstein and colleagues, found that mothers engaged in the most cognitive caregiving, followed by other caregivers, and then
Pediatrics
Research at the University of Padua in Padova, Italy, has highlighted the need for intensive medical treatments in children with onco-hematological diseases, which can significantly impact their development. The study explores the communicative and linguistic development of young children diagnosed with leukemia, rhabdomyosarcoma, and CNS tumors. The findings emphasize the
