FDA expands approval to DALVANCE for Treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin Infections in kids Hina Zahid28 July 2021 3:15 PM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DALVANCE (dalbavancin) for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure...
Vitamin D deficiency associated with UTI in children: Study Dr. Shravani Dali28 July 2021 11:00 AM ISTThe incidence of urinary tract infection is more commonly seen in children with vitamin D deficiency, suggests a study published in Pakistan Journal...
LDH may help predict hospitalization in neonates with Transient tachypnea of newborn dr anusha26 July 2021 9:15 AM ISTTransient tachypnea of the newborn (TTNB) is a common neonatal cause of respiratory distress which occurs due to delayed reabsorption of the pulmonary...
MRI may help predict flare and joint deterioration in kids with inactive arthritis: Study Dr. Shravani Dali26 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTMRI is useful in detecting subclinical synovitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis despite clinical remission; which places them at...
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with poor academics in childhood: Study Hina Zahid26 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: Higher prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading...
Promotion of healthy lifestyle most effective in prevention of childhood obesity: NAPNAP position statement dr anusha24 July 2021 8:15 AM ISTChildhood obesity is considered one of most serious epidemic of 21st century with current prevalence being 18.5% worldwide among children aged 2-19...
Bacteroides-dominant gut microbiome linked to better neurodevelopment in boys: Study Hina Zahid23 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe study offers early promise as a way to potentially identify children at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.Canada: Boys with a high gut...
FDA panel approves First drug for Symptoms of Rare Liver Disease in children Dr. Shravani Dali22 July 2021 11:53 PM ISTRecently Albireo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALBO), a rare liver disease company developing novel bile acid modulators announced that Bylvay (odevixibat),...
In extremely preterm children, high daily screen time may lead to problems in cognition and behavior: JAMA Hina Zahid21 July 2021 6:15 PM ISTUSA: More than two hours of screen time among 6 and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm increases the risk of deficits in overall IQ, impulse...
Children should not be forced to wear face masks, recommends JAMA study dr anusha21 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTMany governments recommend face masks for children during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but the evidence base is weak for this recommendation. Walach...
AAP recommends multiple layers of protection for preventing drowning in children Hina Zahid20 July 2021 8:58 AM ISTUSA: Male toddlers and teenage boys are at the highest risk of drowning, the authors state in a technical report published in the journal Pediatrics....
Poor neurodevelopmental outcomes linked to extended use of opioids with benzodiazepines: Study Dr. Shravani Dali19 July 2021 6:00 AM ISTLong-time usage of opioids and benzodiazepines were linked with a risk of poorer 2 year- neurodevelopmental outcomes as measured by Bayley Scales of...
