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COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study

26 Jan 2022 by

SARS-CoV-2 RNA is infrequently detected in the breastmilk of mothers with proven or suspected COVID-19, but just the same, breastfeeding does not represent a risk factor for vertical transmission of the infection, according to data from a small study.

COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study

26 Jan 2022

Volumetric capnography assesses lung function in preterm infants

25 Jan 2022

Volumetric capnography can feasibly be used to assess lung function or the degree of lung disease in spontaneously breathing preterm infants, a recent study has found.

Volumetric capnography assesses lung function in preterm infants

25 Jan 2022

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

22 Jan 2022

In children with Crohn’s disease with sustained clinical and deep remission, cessation of azathioprine (AZA) does not seem to lead to an excess risk of relapse, a recent study has found. In contrast, discontinuation of infliximab does entail such a risk.

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

22 Jan 2022

Stool biomarkers useful for predicting necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

20 Jan 2022

The level of lipocalin-2 and calprotectin in the stool of premature neonates represents a significant biomarker signature for predicting the development of necrotizing enterocolitis, as shown in a study.

Stool biomarkers useful for predicting necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

20 Jan 2022

High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids

20 Jan 2022

Increased levels of dietary sodium (Na) intake and load (Na-L) appear to cause arterial stiffness, a preclinical measure of cardiovascular disease (CVD), in children and young adults, according to a study.

High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids

20 Jan 2022

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

16 Jan 2022

While household rules regarding adolescents’ use of devices and technology are common, their impact on bedtime appears to be mixed, suggesting the need for further investigation, a recent study has found. Nevertheless, many adolescents report having inadequate sleep.

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

16 Jan 2022

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

16 Jan 2022

Supplementation with vitamin D, particularly at the lower dosage of 600 IU/day, appears to confer positive effects on high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and total cholesterol, with significant changes persisting after the supplementation period, a study has shown.

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

16 Jan 2022

Paediatric VTE: How long should anticoagulation be?

13 Jan 2022 by

A shorter duration of anticoagulant therapy of 6 weeks is as effective in preventing recurrent thrombosis as the conventional 3-month treatment course without increasing the risk of bleeding in young patients aged below 21 years old with acute provoked venous thromboembolism, according to the Kids-DOTT* trial.

Paediatric VTE: How long should anticoagulation be?

13 Jan 2022

MRI scoring systems accurately assess cognitive, motor development in infants

13 Jan 2022

Existing scoring systems for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are sufficiently predictive of cognitive and motor outcomes in term-born infants, a recent study has found. For language assessment, more detailed scoring inventories seem to perform better.

MRI scoring systems accurately assess cognitive, motor development in infants

13 Jan 2022

One-time beti-cel gene therapy potentially curative for TDT

13 Jan 2022 by

One-time gene therapy in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) results in near-normal or normal haemoglobin levels and transfusion independence, suggesting its curative potential, a long follow-up study has shown.

One-time beti-cel gene therapy potentially curative for TDT

13 Jan 2022

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COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study

COVID-19 unlikely to be transmitted via breastfeeding, says small study

Volumetric capnography assesses lung function in preterm infants

Volumetric capnography assesses lung function in preterm infants

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

Stool biomarkers useful for predicting necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

Stool biomarkers useful for predicting necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids

High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

Paediatric VTE: How long should anticoagulation be?

Paediatric VTE: How long should anticoagulation be?

MRI scoring systems accurately assess cognitive, motor development in infants

MRI scoring systems accurately assess cognitive, motor development in infants

One-time beti-cel gene therapy potentially curative for TDT

One-time beti-cel gene therapy potentially curative for TDT