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Retrograde colonic enema-based FMT safe, effective in childhood constipation
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can complement the use of retrograde colonic enema (RCE) in the treatment of children with intractable constipation, suggests a study.
Retrograde colonic enema-based FMT safe, effective in childhood constipation
16 Nov 2024
New tool measures parent’s perceptions of obesity impact on child’s life
A parent-proxy, obesity-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measure, Sizing Them Up (STU), demonstrates acceptable internal consistency, test-retest reliability, construct validity, and convergent validity in adolescents undergoing weight management treatment in Singapore, reports a study.
New tool measures parent’s perceptions of obesity impact on child’s life
09 Nov 2024
Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma
Children with persistent asthma are less likely to be colonized with S. pneumoniae than those without asthma when seeking care for respiratory symptoms, reports a study.
Pneumococcal colonization rate lower in children with persistent asthma
05 Nov 2024
Pegaspargase biosimilar safe to use in childhood ALL
The biosimilar Pegaspargase, when combined with chemotherapy, demonstrates a favourable safety profile in children with acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) treated according to ICiCLe ALL-14 protocol, a study has shown.