Probiotics use reduces morbidity and mortality in premature infants: Study MD Bureau1 March 2021 10:45 AM ISTPreterm birth is a major determinant of neonatal survival and morbidity, but, the gut microbiome and associated enteric inflammation are also key...
Frequent episodes of syncope tied to psychogenic etiology in children: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan26 Feb 2021 4:45 PM ISTAccording to recent research published in the Indian Pediatrics Journal, researchers have noted that a detailed history is of paramount importance...
Metformin may help reduce weight and insulin resistance in obese children: Study Medha Baranwal26 Feb 2021 11:00 AM ISTCanada: Diabetes drug metformin yielded modest but favorable effects on insulin resistance and weight in obese children and adolescents, according to...
InUtero Antibiotic Exposure is Tied to Asthma Risk in Kids MD Bureau25 Feb 2021 6:00 PM ISTAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting >10% of children worldwide. In a recent study, researchers have reported that...
Peanut treatment lowers risk of severe allergic reactions in preschoolers Hina Zahid24 Feb 2021 8:15 PM ISTIt's a peanut-filled world--or at least it can feel that way for kids with peanut allergies. But a new study by researchers at the University of...
Active or Passive Smoking may Lead to High blood pressure in Children: Study MD Bureau24 Feb 2021 11:00 AM ISTHypertension is an emerging disease in children and adolescents resulting in future morbidities.In a recent study, researchers have found that tobacco...
Low-quality diet during pregnancy linked to late-childhood obesity Hina Zahid22 Feb 2021 7:00 PM ISTEating a low quality diet, high in foods and food components associated with chronic inflammation, during pregnancy may be associated with an...
To reduce stunting in India, space out births Hina Zahid22 Feb 2021 3:59 PM ISTAdequate spacing between births can help to alleviate the likelihood of stunting in children, according to a new study from the Tata-Cornell Institute...
Conservative management of PDA in low birth weight neonates doesn't increases mortality: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan22 Feb 2021 2:30 PM ISTAccording to recent research, investigators have found that restrictive threshold for management of PDA in VLBW neonates may not be associated with...
IVIG Plus Methylprednisolone better than IVIG Alone in MIS-C: JAMA study Dr. Nandita Mohan22 Feb 2021 10:30 AM ISTResearchers have recently noted that among children with Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), treatment with intravenous ...
Cannabis Use among Youths Increases the risk of Self-Harm and Homicide MD Bureau21 Feb 2021 8:45 PM ISTCannabis is the world's most widely used illicit drug, with 3.8% of the global population having used cannabis in the past year. A recent study...
MMR vaccine dosage does not provide herd immunity in mumps outbreak, Finds study Dr. Nandita Mohan19 Feb 2021 2:45 PM ISTRecent research revealed that a single dose of MMR vaccine does not provide effective (>90%) seroconversion required for successful herd immunity...
