Pediatrics
Researchers at Ajou University Hospital in South Korea have conducted a study investigating the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on glycemic control among pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. The study examined the medical records of 47 pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes who visited the hospital before and after
Pediatrics
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have been investigating the complexities of allergic disorders, shedding light on the underlying biological mechanisms and basis for these conditions. Through a series of longitudinal cross-sectional studies, they have reported on the epidemiological trends contributing to the development of pediatric asthma and allergic disease.
Pediatrics
A systematic review has been conducted to evaluate the current evidence on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) across varying severity classifications. The study, published in BMC Pediatrics, found that pediatric PE requires tailored risk stratification and management strategies to optimize outcomes. The research also highlighted
Pediatrics
Healthcare professionals in the UK working with children and young people with type 1 diabetes are implementing various strategies to promote equitable access to diabetes technology. These professionals face significant challenges in addressing disparities in access to technology, including staff levels, communication, and funding. The researchers found that healthcare professionals
Pediatrics
Researchers at McGill University are working to develop a new gene therapy treatment for pediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG), an aggressive and often fatal type of brain cancer. The team, led by Dr. Carl Ernst, aims to advance a multigene therapy approach that targets several major cancer pathways simultaneously. This research
Peanut allergy
The American Academy of Pediatrics' 2000 guidelines on peanut allergy prevention have been widely criticized for leading to an increase in peanut allergy cases in the United States. The guidelines, which recommended complete avoidance of peanuts in high-risk infants, were based on limited evidence and have been largely discredited
Pediatrics
A new study published in the Cancer journal highlights the challenges in treating Ewing sarcoma, a type of bone and soft tissue cancer that primarily affects adolescents and young adults. The research, conducted by a multidisciplinary group of experts, aims to provide guidance on the management of relapsed Ewing sarcoma,
Cancer
Research published in Cancer Epidemiology has shed light on the differences in treatment practices and long-term outcomes in adults and children with Ewing sarcoma. A multi-institution retrospective cohort study was conducted in British Columbia, Canada, between January 2000 and December 2018, which included 107 individuals (66 adults, 41 children) with
Optic neuritis
Pediatric optic neuritis is a rare condition characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve, affecting approximately 1 to 5 children out of 100,000 per year. According to a recent literature review, this condition can be caused by various factors, including specific infections, diseases of the adjacent sinuses or orbital
Children's furniture
KEYTRUDA, an anti-PD-1 therapy developed by Merck, has been approved in Canada for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with stage IIB or IIC melanoma following complete resection. This approval is based on the results from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-716 trial, which demonstrated a
Children's furniture
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly recedes, healthcare experts in India's Dharwad region are raising concerns about the long-term consequences of the disease on children's health. According to Dr. Jagadish Chinnappa, a senior paediatrics consultant, nearly 80% of children who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine have
Children's furniture
Researchers at Baylor University conducted a study to examine the relationship between fathers' problem-solving skills, parenting stress, and diabetes regimen adherence in children with Type 1 Diabetes. The study involved a national online sample of 215 fathers of children with Type 1 Diabetes and found that fathers' use
