Advancements in Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Enhances Detection and Improves Outcomes - AAP Dr Pooja N.19 Feb 2025 8:15 PM ISTRecent article discusses updated recommendations and developments in critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening, which was added to the US...
Long-Term Association Between Childhood Blood Pressure and Adult Hypertension: Insights from a Cohort Study Dr.Niharika Harsha B29 Jan 2025 8:15 PM ISTA recent groundbreaking study revealed an interesting association between pediatric blood pressure and hypertension. The study found that childhood...
Gene therapy may automatically convert omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in body, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Oct 2024 6:00 AM ISTAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese. Research shows it can have a dramatic impact on a...
Infants who received only breast milk at birth during hospitalization have lower asthma rates: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Oct 2024 8:00 AM ISTInfants who were exclusively fed breast milk during their hospitalization at birth were 22% less likely to develop asthma in early childhood,...
Naloxone successfully reverses signs of opioid overdose in over half of users in prehospital setting: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Oct 2024 8:30 PM ISTThe opioid epidemic is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and it is increasingly impacting children and teenagers....
First clinical practice guideline for opioid prescriptions released by American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Oct 2024 8:00 PM ISTThe American Academy of Pediatrics has published its first clinical guideline for pediatricians on prescribing opioids, including explicit...
Low Vitamin D levels linked to slow healing process in pediatric patients: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Sept 2024 9:30 PM ISTLow levels of Vitamin D can impact the healing of fractures in children, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics...
AAP sounds alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTThe parent's universal cry in response to loud music-"Turn that thing down!"-is well-founded, as evidence shows that children and teens risk hearing...
Use of electric hair styling tools tied to burn injuries in children Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 Oct 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study showed an estimated 30,839 burn injuries from hair styling tools and 1,050 emergency department visits from 2013 to 2022 in...
Study reveals Toxic dose of THC in ingested Cannabis that leads to severe, prolonged symptoms in kids Jacinthlyn Sylvia1 Sept 2023 9:45 AM ISTA recent study sheds light on the correlation between tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dosage and the severity of cannabis-related toxicity in young...
Screen time in infants leads to developmental delays in communication and problem-solving Dr.Niharika Harsha B29 Aug 2023 8:15 PM ISTSupporting the earlier research on screen time exposure and developmental delays, a new study found that early exposure to screen time in infants aged...
AAP Recommends Nirsevimab to Protect Infants Against Severe RSV: Monoclonal Antibody Gains Traction Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Aug 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released recommendations for the use of the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab for the prevention of...
