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Immunotherapy sparks hope for paediatric ALL

14 Oct 2020 by

Despite a 90-percent cure rate after first treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), approximately 10–15 percent of patients with paediatric ALL will experience relapse. [Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2017;17:725-736] A recent webinar on the current landscape of ALL highlighted the potential of immunotherapy for paediatric patients with relapsed or refractory ALL, thus providing hope for this high-risk patient group.

Immunotherapy sparks hope for paediatric ALL

14 Oct 2020

Antibiotics may raise risk of appendicitis in children, teens

12 Oct 2020 by

Kids and teens exposed to antibiotics risk developing appendicitis, and this risk is dictated by the frequency of exposure, a study has shown.

Antibiotics may raise risk of appendicitis in children, teens

12 Oct 2020

Maternal fexofenadine use not tied to increased risk of adverse foetal outcomes

12 Oct 2020 by

The use of fexofenadine during pregnancy was not associated with an increased risk of adverse foetal outcomes compared with cetirizine use, according to a recent study in Denmark.

Maternal fexofenadine use not tied to increased risk of adverse foetal outcomes

12 Oct 2020

Antibiotics: An alternative to appendectomy for paediatric uncomplicated appendicitis?

08 Oct 2020 by

Nonoperative management using antibiotic therapy may be a suitable option for children with uncomplicated appendicitis, according to a study from the US.

Antibiotics: An alternative to appendectomy for paediatric uncomplicated appendicitis?

08 Oct 2020

In-utero marijuana exposure linked to poor birth outcomes

08 Oct 2020

Marijuana exposure in utero is associated with increased likelihood of health and development issues in neonates, as suggested in a study.

In-utero marijuana exposure linked to poor birth outcomes

08 Oct 2020

Oral glucocorticoids pose increased hazard of cardiometabolic diseases in kids

07 Oct 2020

Children taking high-dose oral glucocorticoids are at high risk of developing venous thromboembolism, diabetes, and hypertension, although the absolute risks are small, a study has found.

Oral glucocorticoids pose increased hazard of cardiometabolic diseases in kids

07 Oct 2020

High CRP, PT levels signal more severe COVID-19 in symptomatic neonates

06 Oct 2020 by

Neonates with symptomatic novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) more frequently require respiratory support, with high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels or greater prothrombin time (PT) indicating a more severe disease, according to a recent study.

High CRP, PT levels signal more severe COVID-19 in symptomatic neonates

06 Oct 2020

The peer factor: Nonsuicidal self-harm may spur copycats among teens

06 Oct 2020 by

Adolescents who are aware of their friends’ self-injurious behaviours are at risk of the same tendencies and exhibit greater suicidality, according to a new study. Intervention efforts should also seek to target this peer influence effect in reducing suicidal behaviours among teens.