Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on: December 28,2023 17

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on:December 28,2023 17

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

Move to electric vehicles could prevent millions of child asthma attacks each year

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellIf all cars and trucks sold in America were "zero emission" by 2040 and the country's electric grid was also powered by clean energy,

Updated on: March 15,2024 18

Move to electric vehicles could prevent millions of child asthma attacks each year

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 Editors' notesby Ernie MundellIf all cars and trucks sold in America were "zero emission" by 2040 and the country's electric grid was also powered by clean energy,

Updated on:March 15,2024 18

Texas A&M students develop device to combat kidney failure in newborns

by Katie Satterlee,Texas A&M UniversitySponsored by Texas Children's Hospital, Team 11, known as Rapid Cuff, (top row, from left) Amelia Flug, Hannah Bludau and Haley Phelan, (bottom row

Updated on: January 06,2024 6

Texas A&M students develop device to combat kidney failure in newborns

by Katie Satterlee,Texas A&M UniversitySponsored by Texas Children's Hospital, Team 11, known as Rapid Cuff, (top row, from left) Amelia Flug, Hannah Bludau and Haley Phelan, (bottom row

Updated on:January 06,2024 6

Children receiving care and support in Wales are more likely to be up to date with immunizations

by Swansea UniversityConsort creation flow chart. Credit:Frontiers in Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231264A new study has revealed that children receiving services und

Updated on: March 29,2024 17

Children receiving care and support in Wales are more likely to be up to date with immunizations

by Swansea UniversityConsort creation flow chart. Credit:Frontiers in Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1231264A new study has revealed that children receiving services und

Updated on:March 29,2024 17

An artificial muscle to study Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaCredit: Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy diagnosed in childhood, with approx

Updated on: January 06,2024 5

An artificial muscle to study Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaCredit: Institute for Bioengineering of CataloniaDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscular dystrophy diagnosed in childhood, with approx

Updated on:January 06,2024 5

Pediatrician offers advice on how to safely help a baby with a stuffy nose sleep

by Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year in the U.S., some 3,400 babies die while sleeping. Many lose their lives to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which has

Updated on: March 15,2024 18

Pediatrician offers advice on how to safely help a baby with a stuffy nose sleep

by Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainEvery year in the U.S., some 3,400 babies die while sleeping. Many lose their lives to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which has

Updated on:March 15,2024 18

Rare genetic anomaly linked to 20% of childhood acute myeloid leukemia cases

by University of QueenslandAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represen

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

Rare genetic anomaly linked to 20% of childhood acute myeloid leukemia cases

by University of QueenslandAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represen

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

Cranial remolding: Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Jacob Dwyer, Michigan MedicineOn average, about 450 infants are fit with a cranial remolding orthosis, also known as a helmet, each year at Unive

Updated on: January 05,2024 11

Cranial remolding: Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: Jacob Dwyer, Michigan MedicineOn average, about 450 infants are fit with a cranial remolding orthosis, also known as a helmet, each year at Unive

Updated on:January 05,2024 11

Vascular changes persist after multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, research finds

by Lori SolomonMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) may be associated with an increased risk for future cardiovascular complications due to significant persistent vascular alterations

Updated on: March 20,2024 13

Vascular changes persist after multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, research finds

by Lori SolomonMultisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) may be associated with an increased risk for future cardiovascular complications due to significant persistent vascular alterations

Updated on:March 20,2024 13

Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have iden

Updated on: January 09,2024 9

Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have iden

Updated on:January 09,2024 9

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt

Updated on: January 02,2024 9

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt

Updated on:January 02,2024 9