Can breastfeeding be continued if mother is positive for COVID-19? dr anusha24 May 2021 5:30 PM ISTBreastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition and development and maternal health. However, concerns have been raised...
Predictors of severe outcomes in Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in Children: Lancet dr anusha22 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTMIS-C is a rare but severe hyperinflammatory condition in children and adolescents that typically occurs 2-6 weeks after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. ...
New treatment for childhood dental decay that targets biofilm without harming oral tissue Hina Zahid22 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A strategy that targets the bond between bacteria and yeast and hence disrupting the biofilm responsible for forming sticky dental plaque could...
Consumption of low-fat dairy may lower MetS risk in adolescents: Study Medha Baranwal22 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTIran: Children and adolescents who consumed dairy products, particularly low-fat milk and yogurt were at lower risk of incident metabolic syndrome...
CGM may help prevent blood sugar swings in preterm infants in ICU: Lancet Medha Baranwal21 May 2021 11:30 AM ISTUK: The use of real-time Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in preterm infants requiring intensive care can aid earlier detection and prevention of...
Spanking may alter neural responses similar to more severe forms of maltreatment in kids: Study MD Bureau20 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTCorporal punishment defined as the use of physical force to cause a child to experience pain or discomfort, however light, such as spanking is common...
High sensitivity CRP maybe higher in children suffering from dengue, Study says Dr. Nandita Mohan19 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTResearchers from a recent study have found significantly higher level of hs-CRP in dengue children as compared to healthy controls. However, no ...
Kids Who Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids have Lower Risk of Developing Asthma MD Bureau19 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTA substantial body of epidemiological evidence has implicated diet early in the life course in the aetiology of asthma and other allergic diseases. In...
Receptor inhibition may prevent hearing loss due to chemotherapy drug cisplatin: Study Hina Zahid17 May 2021 9:30 PM ISTCanada: Toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) could be a promising therapeutic target for the prevention of hearing loss in childhood cancer survivors being...
Old way of Fetal Surveillance Better than New Approaches, claims study MD Bureau16 May 2021 10:45 PM ISTFetal surveillance is routinely offered to patients in labour to reduce the risk of adverse neonatal outcomes, as well as the risk of unnecessary...
Prenatal progesterone exposure may not be beneficial or harmful to offspring: Study Dr Nirali Kapoor16 May 2021 10:45 PM ISTProgesterone is a crucial hormone in the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy . In early pregnancy it is produced from corpus luteum enabling...
Father-infant skin to skin contact benefits low birth weight neonates, finds study dr anusha14 May 2021 9:00 PM ISTExtensive research has been done to demonstrate clinical efficacy and health benefits of mother-infant skin to skin contact (Kangaroo Mother Care) in...
