Monoclonal antibody treatment improves outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus infection outcomes in infants Jacinthlyn Sylvia20 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTWithout a discernible increase in adverse events, nirsevimab, motavizumab, and palivizumab were linked to significant improvements in the prevention...
Ramadan fasting during pregnancy associated with reduced birth weight, especially during first trimester Jacinthlyn Sylvia17 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the Public Library of Science suggest that dietary choices outside of fasting hours during Ramadan are relatively...
Prenatal alcohol exposure tied to changes in children's facial shape: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTNetherlands: Prenatal alcohol exposure (even at a low level of less than 2g of alcohol per week) before and during pregnancy is associated with the...
Dexa scan useful for early detection of pediatric cystic fibrosis-related bone disease Medha Baranwal17 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A study has claimed that a DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan may be used to detect pediatric cystic fibrosis-related bone disease...
Changes in children's face shapes associated with mothers' alcohol consumption before and during pregnancy: Study Isra Zaman17 Feb 2023 9:00 AM ISTFASD is defined as a combination of growth retardation, neurological impairment and recognisably abnormal facial development. Symptoms include...
Large study identifies risk factors in children with chronic kidney disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTChronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is rare, which makes it difficult to study and leaves major gaps in the quantity and quality of evidence that...
High frequency jet ventilation safe ventilation strategy for congenital diaphragmatic hernia Jacinthlyn Sylvia15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery found High frequency jet ventilation (HFJV) as an effective ventilation strategy for...
Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules. New research findings challenge the fears parents have been hearing for years...
Genetic diagnosis helpful for guiding care of hearing loss in children: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Genetic diagnosis is now sufficiently advanced to empower its integration into precision medical care for childhood-onset hearing loss, says a...
Ketorolac safe perioperative analgesic in children undergoing hypospadias repair Aditi15 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology has concluded that ketorolac use is not associated with increased unplanned encounters in...
Higher step count may not offset obesity associated with increased screen time in kids: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance for evaluating and treating obesity last month, recommending proactive treatment for children...
Single dose of silver diamine fluoride as effective as dental sealants in preventing 80 percent of cavities Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTSilver diamine fluoride is a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening.Researchers have found...
