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Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

28 Jun 2024

Secondary transmission of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is highly prevalent in the household setting, according to a study, adding that delays in diagnosis can heighten the odds of spreading pertussis in the home.

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

28 Jun 2024

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

28 Jun 2024

Use of antibiotics appears to increase the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) in children, reveals a study. KD development is potentially driven by gut microbiota changes due to antibiotic use.

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

28 Jun 2024

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

27 Jun 2024 by

Using data from the parent-offspring GUSTO* cohort study, researchers found an association between parental practices and higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and lower inactivity among school-aged Singaporean children.

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

27 Jun 2024

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

22 Jun 2024 by

Delayed presentation to the emergency department (ED) >24 hours after fever onset was associated with an increased risk of serious bacterial infection (SBI) in febrile infants, according to a Singapore study.

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

22 Jun 2024

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

14 Jun 2024

Exposure to valproate during spermatogenesis does not appear to put infants at risk of congenital malformations or neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, according to a study.

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

14 Jun 2024

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

11 Jun 2024 by

For teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a corrective brace, gradual removal of the device offers no significant advantage over immediate removal in terms of bracing outcomes and quality of life, according to the results of an open-label randomized clinical trial in Hong Kong.

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

11 Jun 2024

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)

10 Jun 2024

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 May 2024 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 2024)

10 Jun 2024

Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

03 Jun 2024

Elevated mean arterial pressure during pregnancy poses an increased risk of adverse neonatal outcomes, except necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), according to the secondary analysis of the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) trial.

Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

03 Jun 2024

Which factors predict substance use initiation in kids?

31 May 2024

Sociodemographic factors appear to be the strongest predictors of substance use initiation during early adolescence, according to a study. The addition of resource-intensive measures, such as hormones, neurocognitive assessment, and structural neuroimaging, does not lead to better prediction.

Which factors predict substance use initiation in kids?

31 May 2024

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children

30 May 2024

In children aged <5 years, respiratory syncytial virus infection contributes to high hospital admission and in-hospital mortality rates, reports a Mexico study.

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children

30 May 2024

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Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

Diagnostic delays up household transmission of whooping cough

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

Antibiotics may promote development of Kawasaki disease

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

Parental practices affect children’s movement behaviours

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

Delayed ED presentation may increase SBI risk in febrile infants

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

Valproate exposure during spermatogenesis carries no harm in offspring

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16-31 May 2024)

Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

Which factors predict substance use initiation in kids?

Which factors predict substance use initiation in kids?

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children

RSV infection tied to high admissions, deaths in younger children