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Clinical anxiety common in children with autism spectrum disorders
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are highly likely to suffer from clinical-level anxiety, a recent study has found. ASD severity and sensory processing difficulties appear to aggravate anxiety in this population.
Systematic endotracheal aspiration cuts antibiotic use for ventilator-related pneumonia
Being aware of bronchial colonization results in a decreased use of initial broad-spectrum antibiotic for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), reports a recent study.
Is extended superior to standard antibiotic course in children hospitalized with CAP?
An extended antibiotic course appears to be not any better than a standard course at achieving clinical cure among children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and at risk of chronic respiratory illnesses at 4 weeks, a study has shown.
Tear film breakup time tied to choroidal thickness, axial length in kids with DED
In children with dry eye disease (DED) symptoms, there appears to be a significant association between tear film breakup time and choroidal thickness, which in turn is correlated with axial length, a recent study has found.
Vedolizumab appears safe, effective in first-line treatment of ulcerative colitis in children
Children with ulcerative colitis seem to respond well to vedolizumab in the first-line setting, inducing remission without increasing the risk of adverse events, according to a small study.
