Sedation and ventilator liberation protocol in children may help in early extubation: JAMA dr anusha7 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe majority of infants and children admitted to pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) but there is wide...
In extremely preterm children, high daily screen time may lead to problems in cognition and behavior: JAMA Hina Zahid21 July 2021 6:15 PM ISTUSA: More than two hours of screen time among 6 and 7-year-olds who were born extremely preterm increases the risk of deficits in overall IQ, impulse...
Children should not be forced to wear face masks, recommends JAMA study dr anusha21 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTMany governments recommend face masks for children during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but the evidence base is weak for this recommendation. Walach...
Maternally derived COVID-19 antibodies provide protection to neonates, finds JAMA study dr anusha1 July 2021 11:00 AM ISTNewborn protection from infection is primarily dependent on neonatal innate immune responses and maternally derived, transplacentally acquired...
Is race associated with COVID-19 testing and hospital outcomes in children, finds NEJM study dr anusha24 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTAlthough children mainly experience mild COVID-19 disease, hospitalization rates are increasing, with limited understanding of underlying factors....
Children not at increased risk of higher viral load compared to adults with COVID-19 infection: StudyThe dr anusha21 Jun 2021 9:45 AM ISTThe role of children in community SARS-CoV-2 transmission remains poorly understood as most children with SARS-CoV-2 infection are asymptomatic or...
Higher ultra-processed foods intake may increase adiposity from childhood to early adulthood Hina Zahid17 Jun 2021 10:37 AM ISTThe study provides important evidence of the potential damage of consuming highly processed foods which are often cheap, widely available and highly...
Early intervention in kids with cerebral palsy may harness neuroplasticity: JAMA dr anusha15 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTCerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability and is a clinical diagnosis of movement disorders. Catherine et al found that early targeted...
Preterm delivery linked to lower IQ in adulthood, finds study dr anusha8 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTPreterm birth is a worldwide epidemic with a global incidence of 15 million per year. In the latest online issue of JAMA pediatrics, a study shows...
Oral corticosteroid burst increases risk of adverse events in children: JAMA Medha Baranwal27 April 2021 3:00 PM ISTTaiwan: Oral corticosteroid burst treatment in children with respiratory and allergic conditions increases the risk of sepsis, pneumonia, and GI...
Epidural analgesia not linked to autism risk in offspring: JAMA Medha Baranwal22 April 2021 5:00 AM ISTCanada: The use of epidural analgesia for vaginal delivery in mothers is not associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in...
Risk of Heart Failure Persists among preterm babies in their adulthood: Study MD Bureau9 April 2021 8:15 PM ISTThe past 30 years have seen major advances in the medical care of preterm neonates. For even the smallest and least mature infants (extremely preterm...
