Antibiotic exposure in third trimester linked to asthma in offspring: BMJ Medha Baranwal10 Feb 2021 9:23 PM ISTDenmark: In utero exposure to antibiotics in mid-to-late pregnancy increases asthma risk in vaginally born children, finds a recent study in the BMJ...
Post discharge Malaria Chemoprevention reduces mortality in kids with severe Anemia: NEJM Dr. Nandita Mohan9 Feb 2021 2:30 PM ISTIt has been observed that in areas with intense malaria transmission, 3 months of postdischarge malaria chemoprevention with monthly...
External cold, Vibrating device may reduce pain in kids undergoing dental anesthesia Dr. Nandita Mohan9 Feb 2021 2:30 PM ISTResearchers have recently noted that combined external cold and vibrating devices can be an effective alternative in and fear in children...
PPIs use increases asthma risk in children says JAMA study Medha Baranwal9 Feb 2021 11:30 AM ISTSweden: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) use in children is associated with an increased risk of asthma, finds a recent study in the journal JAMA...
Frequent and prolonged night waking in infants tied to maternal depression Dr. Nandita Mohan7 Feb 2021 8:15 PM ISTAccording to recent findings, it has been observed that by 6 months, some infants have developed a pattern of frequent and prolonged night waking...
Bariatric surgery tied to weight loss and metabolic benefits in teenagers as well Hina Zahid4 Feb 2021 2:30 PM ISTObesity and its duration are significant risk factors for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular events, multiple cancers and decreased quality of life....
Vitamin D deficiency, low BMD linked to sickle cell anemia in children, finds study Medha Baranwal3 Feb 2021 10:15 PM ISTEgypt: A recent study has linked sickle cell disease (SCD) with vitamin D deficiency and low bone mineral density (BMD) in children. The findings of...
Tofacitinib may induce hair regrowth in over 80 percent children with alopecia: Study Medha Baranwal2 Feb 2021 10:15 PM ISTAustralia: Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and well-tolerated treatment strategy for in some children with alopecia areata (AA), suggests a...
Burnaid hydrogel dressing not superior to PVC Flim for acute burns in kids MD Bureau2 Feb 2021 10:07 PM ISTPain remains a major issue following a burn, and research suggests that pain from burn injuries continues to be undertreated in children. In recent...
Anti-depressant repurposed to treat childhood cancer Hina Zahid2 Feb 2021 7:45 PM ISTA new study has found that a commonly prescribed anti-depressant may halt growth of a type of cancer known as childhood sarcoma, at least in mice and...
Hypertonic Saline bests Mannitol in Reducing ICP due to CNS infections in kids: Study MD Bureau1 Feb 2021 7:45 PM ISTMannitol and hypertonic saline (HS) are hyperosmolar solutions commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP) and brain volume during...
Long Peripheral Catheters first-line device for for Multiday IV Therapy in kids: Study MD Bureau31 Jan 2021 7:00 PM ISTEstablishment of functioning peripheral intravenous (IV) access is a vital step to provide care in the emergency and inpatient settings. A recent...
