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How effective is neurodevelopmental therapy in kids with cerebral palsy?

03 Jun 2022

When it comes to treating children with cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) appears to produce smaller improvements in motor function compared with activity-based and body structure and function interventions, according to a study. Furthermore, NDT is no better than control, and higher-dose is not more effective than lower-dose NDT.

How effective is neurodevelopmental therapy in kids with cerebral palsy?

03 Jun 2022

Potty stool helps kids with functional constipation wean off medication

02 Jun 2022 by

A defecation posture modification device (DPMD), also known as a potty stool, is both safe and beneficial for children with functional constipation (FC), helping them wean off pharmacotherapy and improving their bowel function, according to a study presented at the recently concluded 2022 Digestive Disease Week (DDW 2022).

Potty stool helps kids with functional constipation wean off medication

02 Jun 2022

Cannabidivarin safe, reduces seizure frequency in paediatric MECP2-related Rett syndrome

01 Jun 2022

Treatment with a nonhallucinogenic phytocannabinoid, cannabidivarin, is well tolerated in children with Rett syndrome (RTT), according to data from a phase 1 trial. Moreover, it improves seizure control in those whose disease is caused by methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) pathogenic variants.

Cannabidivarin safe, reduces seizure frequency in paediatric MECP2-related Rett syndrome

01 Jun 2022

Monkeypox scare grips countries

31 May 2022 by

Cases of the rare monkeypox viral disease have been detected in at least 12 countries and experts are cautiously concerned about yet another health disaster.

Monkeypox scare grips countries

31 May 2022

Incontinence training with urotherapy helps children with cerebral palsy

31 May 2022

In the treatment of urinary incontinence, urotherapy appears to be effective in children with cerebral palsy, helping reduce symptoms although at a slower rate compared with their typically developing counterparts, according to a study.

Incontinence training with urotherapy helps children with cerebral palsy

31 May 2022

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

30 May 2022

For the first time, an association has been observed between maternal urinary selenium and newborn telomere length, which suggests that intrauterine exposure to selenium may influence the initial setting of human telomere length, according to a study.

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

30 May 2022

Lebrikizumab reduces asthma exacerbation in adolescents

28 May 2022 by

Treatment with either high- or low-dose lebrikizumab reduces the rate of exacerbation in patients with uncontrolled asthma, according to the ACOUSTICS* trial presented at ATS 2022.

Lebrikizumab reduces asthma exacerbation in adolescents

28 May 2022

Infants with late-onset GBS develop sepsis, meningitis

27 May 2022

Sepsis or septic shock and bacterial meningitis, which are associated with non-negligible morbidity and mortality, frequently occur in infants with group B Streptococcus (GBS) late-onset disease (LOD), reports a recent study.

Infants with late-onset GBS develop sepsis, meningitis

27 May 2022

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

26 May 2022

Infection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts is usually caused by staphylococci, but antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacilli are also common and cannot be easily distinguished from other shunt infections, reveals a recent study.

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

26 May 2022

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

26 May 2022 by

In paediatric patients undergoing appendectomy, an insufficient antibiotic regimen may result in longer length of stay (LOS) and more infectious complications, which validates the expansion of a simple antibiotic regimen in cases of severe intra-abdominal findings, a study has shown. In uncomplicated cases of appendicitis, treatment with ampicillin-sulbactam (AS) is suggested.

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

26 May 2022

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How effective is neurodevelopmental therapy in kids with cerebral palsy?

How effective is neurodevelopmental therapy in kids with cerebral palsy?

Potty stool helps kids with functional constipation wean off medication

Potty stool helps kids with functional constipation wean off medication

Cannabidivarin safe, reduces seizure frequency in paediatric MECP2-related Rett syndrome

Cannabidivarin safe, reduces seizure frequency in paediatric MECP2-related Rett syndrome

Monkeypox scare grips countries

Monkeypox scare grips countries

Incontinence training with urotherapy helps children with cerebral palsy

Incontinence training with urotherapy helps children with cerebral palsy

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

Intrauterine selenium exposure linked to newborn telomere length

Lebrikizumab reduces asthma exacerbation in adolescents

Lebrikizumab reduces asthma exacerbation in adolescents

Infants with late-onset GBS develop sepsis, meningitis

Infants with late-onset GBS develop sepsis, meningitis

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

Staphylococci remain most common CSF shunt infection

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy

Insufficient antibiotic regimen leads to more complications in paediatric appendectomy