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Children with elevated BP at risk of hypertension in adulthood

28 Nov 2020

Elevated blood pressure (BP) in childhood is significantly associated with hypertension in adulthood, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Children with elevated BP at risk of hypertension in adulthood

28 Nov 2020

Oral prednisolone strikes out in children with acute wheeze

25 Nov 2020

Oral prednisolone falls short of improving respiratory outcomes within a day or beyond in preschool children with acute wheeze, a study has shown.

Oral prednisolone strikes out in children with acute wheeze

25 Nov 2020

Parents anxious over their kid’s urological surgery

24 Nov 2020

Having a child who undergoes repetitive urological surgeries leads to heightened parental anxiety, a recent study has found. Having an immediate family member who underwent the same surgery is a strong risk factor for parental anxiety.

Parents anxious over their kid’s urological surgery

24 Nov 2020

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

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Children with elevated BP at risk of hypertension in adulthood

Children with elevated BP at risk of hypertension in adulthood

Oral prednisolone strikes out in children with acute wheeze

Oral prednisolone strikes out in children with acute wheeze

Parents anxious over their kid’s urological surgery

Parents anxious over their kid’s urological surgery

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