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Influenza linked to neurologic comorbidities in children

01 Jun 2023

Influenza in a paediatric population can manifest as a neurologic disease, particularly as febrile seizures, according to a study. Hospitalized children with neurologic manifestation of influenza (neuro-flu) experience several neurologic comorbidities, which suggest that this condition is driven by host-factors rather than by pathogen-factors.

Influenza linked to neurologic comorbidities in children

01 Jun 2023

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2023)

01 Jun 2023

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 May 2023 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 May 2023)

01 Jun 2023

Children attending childcare more prone to respiratory virus infections

31 May 2023

Children who attend childcare are at greater risk of adenovirus and human metapneumovirus infection, and they are also often exposed to other respiratory viruses in such environments, reveals a study.

Children attending childcare more prone to respiratory virus infections

31 May 2023

How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

31 May 2023 by

The overall rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity with operative vaginal delivery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) are low, and operators demonstrate proficiency in the use of both forceps and vacuum, according to a recent study. In addition, no direct association is found between the use of instruments and neonatal and maternal complications.

How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

31 May 2023

Vaccination protects the young against COVID-19

31 May 2023 by

COVID-19 remains a global health concern, and children and adolescents are equally affected. In fact, COVID-19 hospitalization rates in children increased during the Omicron era. [MMWR 2022;71:271-278] In children aged 5–11 years who were hospitalized during the predominance of Omicron, nearly 90 percent were unvaccinated. [MMWR 2022;71:574-581]

Vaccination protects the young against COVID-19

31 May 2023

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

29 May 2023

Vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) is frequently detected among pregnant women, but perinatal transmission does not appear to occur as often, according to data from the HERITAGE* study.

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

29 May 2023

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

29 May 2023 by

A school-based immunization program in Singapore has resulted in high uptake and coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, reports a study.

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

29 May 2023

Maternal influenza vaccination reduces ILI risk in infants

27 May 2023 by

Administration of maternal influenza vaccine during the first- or second-trimester of pregnancy reduces the risk of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the offspring, according to a study presented at ESPID 2023.