2-dose HPV vaccine schedule provides sufficient protection for over 2 years: Study Medha Baranwal14 Jan 2021 8:26 PM ISTIsrael: After the last dose of a 2-dose 9vHPV vaccine regimen in boys and girls, antibody response persists through 2 to 2.5 years, finds a recent...
Vitamin D supplementation has no effect on rickets or growth in stunted kids: Study Medha Baranwal12 Jan 2021 10:15 AM ISTUK: Vitamin D supplementation has no effect on children with stunted growth or rickets except for those having high calcium intake, finds a recent...
Afebrile infants with AOM at lower risk of invasive bacterial infections Medha Baranwal15 Dec 2020 10:13 AM ISTAfebrile infants having acute otitis media (AOM) have a lower risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs) and adverse events, finds a recent study....
New score can differentiate aseptic from bacterial meningitis in kids: Study Medha Baranwal11 Nov 2020 7:37 AM ISTSpain: The meningitis score for emergencies (MSE) can be used for accurate distinction of bacterial from aseptic meningitis in children having...
AAP releases updated guideline on management of infants exposed to HIV Medha Baranwal20 Oct 2020 6:55 PM ISTUSA: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an updated guideline on the evaluation and management of infants born to women with HIV...
Study links neonatal adiposity to higher risk of childhood obesity Dr. Nandita Mohan18 Sept 2020 6:00 PM ISTHigher neonatal adiposity is significantly associated with higher overall BMI levels and an increased likelihood of overweight or obesity from ages...
Kids frequently receive Opioids and steroids for pneumonia and sinusitis during ED visits Medha Baranwal7 July 2020 6:46 PM ISTUSA: Children receive opioid and steroid prescriptions for pneumonia or sinusitis at a higher frequency in the emergency department (ED) than in the...
Caring for children with Williams syndrome: AAP recommendations Medha Baranwal9 Feb 2020 5:00 PM ISTUSA: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released recommendations for care for children with Williams syndrome (WS) who were diagnosed by...
