Combined Fluoride and Lead Exposure Linked to Lower Bone Density in Children: Study Medha Baranwal24 May 2026 11:45 PM ISTChina: A recent study found that simultaneous exposure to fluoride and lead was associated with a greater reduction in bone mineral density (BMD) in...
Perinatal Chikungunya Infection Linked to Severe Neonatal Neurologic Complications: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 May 2026 8:45 PM ISTA recent study published in the journal of The Lancet eClinicalMedicine found that babies infected with the chikungunya virus (CHIKV) during labor and...
Montelukast use in Pregnancy not linked to Increased Risk of Congenital Malformations: Study Medha Baranwal21 May 2026 8:00 PM ISTCanada: Use of montelukast, alone or in combination with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and/or long-acting Beta 2-agonists (LABA), during the first...
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury May Reduce QoL in Childhood Due to Psychosocial Factors and Pain: JAMA Medha Baranwal20 May 2026 8:30 PM ISTUSA: A study has found that brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) is associated with poorer overall health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children,...
New study suggests reduced newborn hepatitis B vaccination coverage may increase infant infections Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 May 2026 8:45 PM ISTHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection acquired at birth or during early infancy can lead to lifelong health complications, including chronic liver...
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children: Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 May 2026 8:00 AM ISTA study published in the journal of Allergy found that children who obtained 30% or more of their daily energy intake from ultra-processed foods...
Systematic Review Reveals Human Astrovirus Linked to Pediatric Gastroenteritis Hospitalization in Asia Aashi verma17 May 2026 9:00 PM ISTA recent systematic review published in the Indian Journal of Gastroenterology in April 2026 reveals a significant 2.39% pooled prevalence of Human...
Dengue among children in India: Clinical Complexity, Unfavourable Outcomes and the Role of Comorbid Conditions- Dr S. Balasubramanian Dr. Sundaram Balasubramanian16 May 2026 10:47 AM ISTNational Dengue Day, observed every year on May 16, marks the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's nationwide push to strengthen dengue awareness,...
Young Children at Higher Risk of Persistent Vomiting in ED May Benefit From prescription of Ondansetron at home: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 May 2026 9:15 PM ISTA new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that out of children presenting to the emergency department (ED)...
Chronic Health and Social Needs Increase School Absenteeism in Children: JAMA Medha Baranwal14 May 2026 9:00 PM ISTUSA: Researchers have found in a cross-sectional study that children with chronic health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) are...
Levofloxacin Safe and Effective in Refractory Mycoplasma Pneumonia Children: Study Medha Baranwal13 May 2026 9:00 PM ISTChina: Levofloxacin demonstrated good clinical effectiveness in children with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP), with rapid fever...
Brushing Prevents Tooth Staining in primary teeth Despite Juice Exposure, suggests study Dr. Shravani Dali13 May 2026 8:45 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that despite the high staining potential of fruit juices, maintaining a strict daily brushing routine...
