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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.

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

06 Oct 2020

Cancer an important stroke risk factor in kids

05 Oct 2020

Children with cancer are at a higher risk of developing stroke and may benefit from targeted prevention strategies, a new study has found.

Cancer an important stroke risk factor in kids

05 Oct 2020

AD ups risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in kids

03 Oct 2020

In children, atopic dermatitis (AD) might be a risk factor for the development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, a recent study has found.

AD ups risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in kids

03 Oct 2020

Risk of mortality, epilepsy higher in youths with brain abscess

03 Oct 2020

Children and young adults with brain abscess have a higher risk of mortality for up to 5 years, according to a study, which notes new-onset epilepsy in 28 percent of survivors and its persisting risk several years following infection.

Risk of mortality, epilepsy higher in youths with brain abscess

03 Oct 2020

Childhood gut microbiome affects toddler’s social behaviour

03 Oct 2020

The gut microbiome in early childhood may play a role in the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 3 years of age, a recent study has found.

Childhood gut microbiome affects toddler’s social behaviour

03 Oct 2020

Severe adenovirus infection ups mortality risk in children

02 Oct 2020 by

Patients with severe human adenovirus (HAdV) infections appear to be at increased risk of mortality, with HAdV-7 and HAdV-3 being the most common genotypes identified, reveals a recent study.

Severe adenovirus infection ups mortality risk in children

02 Oct 2020

How is Dietl’s Crisis linked to renal function?

01 Oct 2020

Dietl’s Crisis may manifest at an earlier age in children with prenatally detected hydronephrosis, a recent study has found. The duration of the Dietl’s Crisis attack and anteroposterior diameter (APD) appear to be correlates of impaired differential renal function (DRF).

How is Dietl’s Crisis linked to renal function?

01 Oct 2020

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020 by

For paediatric pneumonia with fast breathing (tachypnoea), the WHO*-recommended treatment with amoxicillin is still the preferred regimen, suggests the RETAPP** study.

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

30 Sep 2020

Penile nerve block tied to higher revision surgery rates after hypospadias repair

30 Sep 2020

Penile nerve blocks (PNBs), rather than caudal epidural blocks (CEBs), may lead to higher rates of revision surgery after hypospadias repair, a recent study has found.

Penile nerve block tied to higher revision surgery rates after hypospadias repair

30 Sep 2020

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

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

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

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

Cancer an important stroke risk factor in kids

Cancer an important stroke risk factor in kids

AD ups risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in kids

AD ups risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in kids

Risk of mortality, epilepsy higher in youths with brain abscess

Risk of mortality, epilepsy higher in youths with brain abscess

Childhood gut microbiome affects toddler’s social behaviour

Childhood gut microbiome affects toddler’s social behaviour

Severe adenovirus infection ups mortality risk in children

Severe adenovirus infection ups mortality risk in children

How is Dietl’s Crisis linked to renal function?

How is Dietl’s Crisis linked to renal function?

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

Should amoxicillin still be used for paediatric pneumonia?

Penile nerve block tied to higher revision surgery rates after hypospadias repair

Penile nerve block tied to higher revision surgery rates after hypospadias repair