Pediatrics
A new study on Pediatrics, published by the University of Wisconsin Madison, challenges the conventional understanding of Higher Education in Prison (HEP) by identifying a lack of nuance in its current research framework. The study criticizes the tendency to lump diverse HEP courses together, calling for a more systematic approach
Pediatrics
As the leaves change color and the air cools, families everywhere are preparing for the return of one of the most unwelcome visitors of the season: the common cold. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics has shed new light on the startling truth that young children are the
Pediatrics
Researchers from Van Yuzuncu Yil University in Turkiye have made a significant discovery in the field of science education, highlighting the importance of informal formative assessment in argumentation-based science education. The study, which involved observing and analyzing classroom interactions, identified multiple pedagogical practices used by teachers to manage informal formative
Pediatrics
Researchers at the Tata Institute for Fundamental Research in Mumbai, India, argue that traditional education systems perpetuate oppressive hierarchies and racism, sexism, and ableism. To address this, they propose dismantling and reassembling educational systems to prioritize the thriving of historically marginalized groups. This would involve redistributing decision-making power and centering
Pediatrics
To bring quality medical care to the doorstep of community families, the Toledo Community Party Committee of Xinghai Subdistrict and the Pediatric Party Branch of Panjin Central Hospital jointly organized a free clinic activity for children in the Xinglongtai District of Liaoning Province. On October 20th, the event, titled "
Pediatrics
Hong Kong is currently in the summer influenza season, with a significant increase in influenza-like illness outbreaks in schools since September. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has recorded 12 severe paediatric influenza cases, including one fatal case, since the start of the school year. The cases involve children aged
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Children's participation in neuroscience and neuroimaging research is often restricted, particularly when magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is involved. This is due to the confined spaces, loud noises, and prolonged immobility required. Distraction techniques, such as those informed by child psychology professionals and MRI technicians, can alleviate anxiety and
Tuberculosis
Research in Nigeria has highlighted the urgent need for cost-effective and accessible diagnostics in resource-limited settings to improve pediatric care. A study published in the Journal of Tropical Pediatrics found that histoplasmosis, a fungal infection, is often misdiagnosed as tuberculosis (TB) in Nigerian children. The study, conducted across three sites
Pediatrics
The Angkor Hospital for Children has made significant strides in its campaign to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer treatment, surpassing its target of $50,000 in just two weeks. The campaign aims to provide life-saving treatment for hundreds of young patients living with cancer in Cambodia, where the
Pediatrics
In a new study on X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH), researchers at the Graduate School of Medicine discovered that some pediatric patients with the condition exhibit high blood pressure, and body mass index standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) may be a risk factor. The study, published in the Endocrine Journal, analyzed data
Pediatrics
A recent study published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer has shed light on the relationship between visceral fat and body fat mass as risk factors for methotrexate toxicity in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma. Researchers at the Nacional Institute of Pediatrics in Mexico City, Mexico, analyzed the body
Pediatrics
Researchers from the First Hospital of Jilin University in Changchun, People's Republic of China, have presented a rare case of a previously healthy 4-year-old boy developing hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) symptoms following rotavirus infection. The child initially presented with severe pneumonia and a suspected lung abscess but subsequently developed
