MS drugs taken while breastfeeding may not affect child development, finds new research Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 March 2024 9:00 PM ISTCertain medications for multiple sclerosis (MS) called monoclonal antibodies, taken while breastfeeding, may not affect the development of a child...
AI Tool Enhances Accuracy in Diagnosing Acute Otitis Media in children, reveals JAMA study Dr Riya Dave14 March 2024 8:30 PM ISTAcute otitis media (AOM) is a common childhood illness, but accurately diagnosing it can be challenging. Traditional methods have shown low accuracy,...
Progesterone protects infants against preterm birth: BMJ Anshika Mishra14 March 2024 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a study published in The BMJ, cervical pessary may be less effective than vaginal progesterone in reducing adverse perinatal outcomes in...
Growth hormone mediators linked with unique phenotype of pediatric type 2 diabetes: TODAY analysis Medha Baranwal14 March 2024 3:00 AM ISTUSA: A post hoc secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial (TODAY) of 398 participants with youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) revealed that...
COVID-19 booster taken by lactating mothers provides antibody protection to infants transferred via breast milk: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 March 2024 7:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition has shown the importance of breast milk and breastfeeding for infant health during a...
Use of benzodiazepines for seizure control in kids tied to future risk of polytherapy, reveals study Aditi12 March 2024 9:45 PM ISTManaging antiseizure treatment in epileptic patients relies on the benefit-risk ratio. More data on using antiseizure medication (ASM) in children...
Study Decodes DEET Insect Repellents for Child Safety in the Insect-Prone Wilderness Dr.Niharika Harsha B12 March 2024 1:30 AM ISTIn the realm of insect repellents, N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) has long been hailed as the 'gold standard' since the 1950s, forming a...
Nirsevimab found Effective in Preventing RSV-Associated Hospitalizations Among Infants in new research Dr.Niharika Harsha B11 March 2024 12:45 AM ISTIn a significant development in pediatric healthcare, nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, has demonstrated robust real-world...
Eyesight problems rising among children, Delhi AIIMS Doctor advise precautions Kajal Rajput10 March 2024 9:30 AM IST"Earlier, the problem of vision defects was seen in children 10 to 12 years of age. But now, at the age of 6 to 7 years, the eyesight of children has...
Amblyopia in childhood tied to increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders in adulthood: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 March 2024 10:00 AM ISTUK: A recent study published in eClinicalMedicine has revealed an increased risk of hypertension, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and even heart attack...
Childhood tonsillectomy not tied to obesity or overweight in adulthood: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 March 2024 8:00 PM ISTIsrael: A recent study published in the prestigious American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine revealed that tonsillectomy in children...
Lifestyle Factors Linked to Frequent Headaches in Children and Youth in new study Dr Riya Dave8 March 2024 1:15 AM ISTHeadaches are common among children and adolescents and can significantly impact their quality of life. Lifestyle behaviors are believed to influence...
