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Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

23 Nov 2020 by

Fetoscopic laser ablation (FLP) is an effective treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in monochorionic twin pregnancies, but it requires a tertiary neonatal facility and a highly specialized team in performing intervention therapies for the treatment of potential complications, according to a Singapore study.

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

23 Nov 2020

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

21 Nov 2020 by

Antiviral treatment with tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) during pregnancy in highly viraemic mothers effectively prevents mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with no safety concerns, according to two studies presented during the AASLD 2020 Liver Meeting.

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

21 Nov 2020

Vitamin D supplementation a boon in paediatric IBD

21 Nov 2020

Vitamin D supplementation delivers a host of benefits to children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including lower disease activity and better quality of life, a study has found.

Vitamin D supplementation a boon in paediatric IBD

21 Nov 2020

Hear Glue Ear app delivers remote care for kids with otitis media with effusion

20 Nov 2020 by

The new mobile application Hear Glue Ear is both acceptable and accessible to children, their caregivers, and clinicians as part of otitis media with effusion (OME) management, a study has found. The hearing test of the app delivers a valid estimate of fluctuating hearing levels.

Hear Glue Ear app delivers remote care for kids with otitis media with effusion

20 Nov 2020

Childhood acetaminophen exposure may wound respiratory function during adolescence

19 Nov 2020

Frequent exposure to acetaminophen during early life may weaken lung function during adolescence, a recent study has shown. This is especially true among children with glutathione S-transferase genotypes associated with poorer antioxidant function.

Childhood acetaminophen exposure may wound respiratory function during adolescence

19 Nov 2020

Youths with childhood epilepsy at risk of self-harm

19 Nov 2020

Childhood epilepsy carries an increased risk of self-harm in children, teens, and young adults, as suggested in a study.

Youths with childhood epilepsy at risk of self-harm

19 Nov 2020

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

18 Nov 2020

Serum folate levels during pregnancy correlate with the child’s neurodevelopment at 2 years of age, particularly in terms of language development, a recent study has shown. Folate supplementation may be a valuable nutritional intervention to consider.

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

18 Nov 2020

Control measures needed in water systems to reduce Legionellae infection

12 Nov 2020

A recent study has shown the effectiveness of control measures in reducing, but not eradicating, the risk of infection with Legionellae, the bacteria that causes the legionnaires disease (LD).

Control measures needed in water systems to reduce Legionellae infection

12 Nov 2020

Short-course antibiotic therapy enough for paediatric outpatient CAP

12 Nov 2020 by

Children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) who received a shorter course of antibiotic therapy were more likely to achieve a more desirable outcome than those on a standard-course regimen, according to the SCOUT-CAP* trial presented at ID Week 2020.

Short-course antibiotic therapy enough for paediatric outpatient CAP

12 Nov 2020

Clinical guide needed to improve management of cat-scratch disease

11 Nov 2020

Certain concerns have been raised regarding the serologic diagnosis of cat-scratch disease (CSD), which include the use of low titres for positivity, incomplete diagnostic evaluation, and the lack of convalescent serologic testing, reveals a study.

Clinical guide needed to improve management of cat-scratch disease

11 Nov 2020

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Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

Fetoscopic laser ablation improves survival in TTTS, requires highly skilled team

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

TAF during pregnancy curbs HBV transmission from mother to child

Vitamin D supplementation a boon in paediatric IBD

Vitamin D supplementation a boon in paediatric IBD

Hear Glue Ear app delivers remote care for kids with otitis media with effusion

Hear Glue Ear app delivers remote care for kids with otitis media with effusion

Childhood acetaminophen exposure may wound respiratory function during adolescence

Childhood acetaminophen exposure may wound respiratory function during adolescence

Youths with childhood epilepsy at risk of self-harm

Youths with childhood epilepsy at risk of self-harm

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

Folate levels during pregnancy affect offspring neurodevelopment

Control measures needed in water systems to reduce Legionellae infection

Control measures needed in water systems to reduce Legionellae infection

Short-course antibiotic therapy enough for paediatric outpatient CAP

Short-course antibiotic therapy enough for paediatric outpatient CAP

Clinical guide needed to improve management of cat-scratch disease

Clinical guide needed to improve management of cat-scratch disease