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Virus shedding varies in patients with HFMD induced by EV71, CA16, CA6

07 Apr 2021

Among patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) released from quarantine, there remain high positive rates of viral shedding, but the duration is not consistent among HFMD patients caused by different serotypes, as indicated by the results of a recent study.

Virus shedding varies in patients with HFMD induced by EV71, CA16, CA6

07 Apr 2021

Parents hesitant to receive foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines

07 Apr 2021 by

Many parents remain reluctant about COVID-19 vaccines, with majority of them refusing to receive vaccines coming from other countries relative to domestic ones, a study in Turkey has found.

Parents hesitant to receive foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines

07 Apr 2021

Novel device protects patients, HCPs from COVID-19 during paediatric endoscopy

07 Apr 2021 by

The novel box-type device Endoshield can help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during paediatric endoscopic procedures, according to a Thailand study. This protective barrier is affordable, usable, and is suitable for use both at the left lateral and supine positions.

Novel device protects patients, HCPs from COVID-19 during paediatric endoscopy

07 Apr 2021

Age, comorbidities predict severe COVID-19 in children

06 Apr 2021 by

Extremes of age, comorbid conditions, and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) are associated with severe COVID-19 in children, according to a study.

Age, comorbidities predict severe COVID-19 in children

06 Apr 2021

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia safe, effective for ASD closure in kids

06 Apr 2021 by

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia (FTCA) using a combination of remifentanil and dexmedetomidine is effective and safe for the transthoracic device closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in children, according to a new study.

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia safe, effective for ASD closure in kids

06 Apr 2021

Anaemia common among kids

04 Apr 2021

Anaemia is common among children, particularly boys and those who are younger or underweight, reports a recent study from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Anaemia common among kids

04 Apr 2021

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2021)

01 Apr 2021

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 March 2021 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2021)

01 Apr 2021

Formal employment prevents mothers from exclusive breastfeeding

29 Mar 2021

A study in Kenya has recommended added support to help extend the period of exclusive breastfeeding (BF), which can benefit formally employed mothers and their children, as more and more women engage in formal employment in low- and middle-income countries.

Formal employment prevents mothers from exclusive breastfeeding

29 Mar 2021

IV immunoglobulins + methylprednisolone tied to better outcomes in MIS-C

29 Mar 2021 by

The addition of methylprednisolone to intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) was associated with more favourable fever course and secondary outcomes in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) compared with IVIG alone, a French retrospective analysis has shown.

IV immunoglobulins + methylprednisolone tied to better outcomes in MIS-C

29 Mar 2021

Mercury exposure from seafood during pregnancy may affect offspring growth

26 Mar 2021

Low mercury exposure levels from moderate intake of seafood among moms appear to have a weak negative impact on child growth trajectories, a study has found.

Mercury exposure from seafood during pregnancy may affect offspring growth

26 Mar 2021

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Virus shedding varies in patients with HFMD induced by EV71, CA16, CA6

Virus shedding varies in patients with HFMD induced by EV71, CA16, CA6

Parents hesitant to receive foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines

Parents hesitant to receive foreign-made COVID-19 vaccines

Novel device protects patients, HCPs from COVID-19 during paediatric endoscopy

Novel device protects patients, HCPs from COVID-19 during paediatric endoscopy

Age, comorbidities predict severe COVID-19 in children

Age, comorbidities predict severe COVID-19 in children

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia safe, effective for ASD closure in kids

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia safe, effective for ASD closure in kids

Anaemia common among kids

Anaemia common among kids

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2021)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2021)

Formal employment prevents mothers from exclusive breastfeeding

Formal employment prevents mothers from exclusive breastfeeding

IV immunoglobulins + methylprednisolone tied to better outcomes in MIS-C

IV immunoglobulins + methylprednisolone tied to better outcomes in MIS-C

Mercury exposure from seafood during pregnancy may affect offspring growth

Mercury exposure from seafood during pregnancy may affect offspring growth