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A mobile phone application (app), FatSecret, appears more effective than traditional, validated 3-day food record in stimulating weight loss and metabolic improvements among adolescents with obesity, suggests a recent study.
A recent study has shown the effectiveness and precision of semi-solid extrusion (SSE) 3D printing in producing various formulations of ondansetron HCl dihydrate in hospital pharmacies.
Area under the curve (AUC)-guided dosing of vancomycin results in fewer incidences of acute kidney injury (AKI) in paediatric patients without sacrificing efficacy, reports a study.
The administration of an additional pneumococcal vaccine dose is recommended in children aged ≥2 years who are planning to undergo cochlear implant (CI) surgery, suggests a study.
For adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV, supplementation with vitamin D3 and calcium appears to have limited benefit in terms of promoting bone accrual and mineralization, as shown in the phase III VITALITY study.
Peppermint oil or peppermint sweets appear to do little in terms of relieving pain in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or functional abdominal pain–not otherwise specified, as shown in a study.
A recent study in Japan has observed a reduction in psychological stress and healthier mental health states among adolescents living in Tokyo during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A US study has observed greater consumption of ultraprocessed food (UPF) among adults living in rural areas than those in urban areas, with a few significant differences by urbanization among youth.
Low-levels blood lead concentrations in children are associated with the presence of depressive symptoms in later childhood, according to a study.
Male teens with delayed puberty have an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in early adulthood, regardless of BMI, according to a retrospective study.
