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...
Umbilical Cord Blood Gas not associated with transitional Neonatal Hypoglycemia: JAMA Dr Riya Dave13 May 2026 8:30 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new prospective cohort study that there was no significant association between UCBG parameters and subsequent transient...
Lung Ultrasound May Help Distinguish Bronchiolitis from Infection-Triggered Wheezing in Children Under 2: Study Medha Baranwal13 May 2026 8:15 AM ISTSpain: A new observational study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine suggests that lung ultrasound may aid clinicians in...
Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease, study finds Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 May 2026 7:00 PM ISTCertain fats used in some infant formulas may strain the developing liver and contribute to early signs of steatotic liver disease, according to a new...
Shorter Antibiotic Courses May Be Effective for Children with Uncomplicated UTIs: Study Dr Riya Dave12 May 2026 8:15 AM ISTA review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized clinical trials have found that shorter antibiotic courses of 2 to 5 days may be a reasonable treatment...
