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Oral propranolol is the first-line treatment for Infantile hemangioma (IH). However, there is a lack of studies indicating whether the congenital heart disease (CHD) makes a difference in oral propranolol ther...
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare facilities developed surveillance systems to identify patients suspected of having COVID-19 to segregate them during their hospital stay. As ...
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome (APS) is a clinical disorder characterized by the loss of immune tolerance, leading to dysfunction in multiple endocrine glands. According to the latest disease classification...
Obesity in adolescence may track into adulthood. Understanding the multifactorial nature of obesity is necessary to curb the growing trends. This study aimed to provide updated estimates on the prevalence of o...
Tic disorder (TD) is a diverse neurodevelopmental disorder with various symptoms and comorbidities. Traditional classifications based on age onset and duration fail to adequately characterize the full clinical...
Short stature in children is a common concern that can result from various underlying conditions. While factors such as growth hormone deficiency and nutritional deficiencies are well-known contributors, the r...
The care needs of epileptic children are a multidimensional concept that varies based on the experience and understanding of family caregivers. This study aimed to analyze the concept of parental care needs fo...
There exist multiple extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease. The most common are arthritis, aphthous stomatitis, or uveitis. Aseptic abscess syndrome is not usually included among these e...
T1 Diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and young people [1] with almost 34 000 aged 18 years or less living with T1D [2]. Physical activity is promoted as one of a number of mana...
Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine, and often leads to various complications in children. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of single-incis...
To systematically analyse the efficacy and safety of Tuina massage therapy for paediatric fever.
Low birth weight continues to be a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, contributing to 80% of neonatal deaths in low and middle-income countries. To the authors’ knowledge, no prior study h...
Insufficient food intake and infectious diseases cause undernutrition. Undernutrition in children is a severe public health issue globally, especially in low-resource areas. Among the most vulnerable to these ...
Decreased SIRT1 exhibits a correlation with a range of cardiovascular diseases. However, the changes in serum SIRT1 levels in pediatric primary hypertension have not been reported. This study aimed to investig...
This study analyzes time series data related to NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) census numbers, hospitalization days, and mortality rates.
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious condition mainly affecting newborns, especially preterm or low birth weight ones, with a poor prognosis. The present study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the dia...
This study aims to reveal the composition and features of the gut microbiota in neonatal hemolytic jaundice, potentially identifying biomarkers for the diagnosis of this condition.
Complicated appendicitis is one of significant pediatric surgical care challenges and its burden varied from 5 to 75%. However, there is limited study about prevalence of complicated appendicitis among childre...
To compare the characteristics, functional levels, and comorbidities of children with ataxic cerebral palsy (CP), with those of children with other CP subtypes.
The aim of our research was to explore the distribution characteristics of the most common food and inhalant allergens in children from Foshan city in Southwest China to provide evidence for the development of...
Pulmonary mucinous adenocarcinoma without congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is extremely rare in pediatric patients. Here, we report a unique case of minimally invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma wi...
As the survival rate of preterm infants continues to rise worldwide, more infants are at risk of developing sight-threatening retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Destructive retinal laser treatment and intravitr...
Adenovirus infection causes considerable morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients, primarily those affected by severe respiratory system involvement. Although prevalent, it often presents vague indication...
To evaluate the current evidence on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes of pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) across varying severity classifications, including massive, submassive, and non-massive presenta...
Care maps are a caregiver-created diagrammatic tool to support the care of children with medical complexity (CMC). They provide a high-level overview of care, allowing the care team to appreciate the interrela...
Infantile asymmetries of posture, movement and/or shape are common. Coincidence in the presentation of asymmetrical features can lead to a broad spectrum of descriptors. Published guidelines on prevention stra...
Biliary atresia (BA) is a severe obstructive cholangiopathy of early infancy that progresses to end-stage liver disease without any intervention. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of drainage...
Evidence suggests that parents/carers of autistic children have lower subjective physical and mental health which in turn can affect their overall quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to determine ...
The global prevalence of myopia among children has considerably increased over the past few decades, affecting the children’s eye health and quality of life. According to the inconsistent reports of myopia amo...
Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects approximately 1% of newborns and is a leading cause of mortality in early childhood. Despite the importance of early detection, current screening methods, such as pulse o...
Impaired height is a common complication of 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD), yet sensitive monitoring indicators remain limited. This study aims to elucidate growth characteristics and identify effective mon...
Children with severe constipation often require disimpaction when standard treatments fail, typically involving high doses of oral laxatives or rectal enemas. Practice guidelines for nurses lack clear directiv...
Nocturnal enuresis represents a persistent pediatric health challenge characterized by variable treatment responses. Despite established therapeutic interventions, a substantial proportion of children fail to ...
Full immunisation of children by their first birthday is a crucial public health target. Vaccines protect children from preventable diseases, promoting individual and community health. In Sierra Leone, a count...
Colostomy is an important emergency procedure to save children’s lives. It is necessary to use a suitable educational program to improve the knowledge and caring performance of parents. Therefore, this study w...
Vaccination is essential for building immunity across various populations, and governments consider it a cornerstone of public health. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of gelatin allergy among inf...
The aim of this study is to evaluate the predictive value of the vasoactive inotropic score (VIS) for mortality in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) preterm infants and to compare this value with the well-know...
Despite notable global reductions in infant and under-five mortality over the last two decades, about half of the remaining neonatal deaths occur among low birth weight (LBW) infants. We conducted a prospectiv...
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency III (LAD III) is a very rare autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency characterized by recurrent infections without pus formation and bleeding syndrome of Glanzmann-type and l...
Numerous systematic reviews have shown home visiting interventions to be effective at improving a variety of parent and child outcomes. No review has, however, examined the impact of home visiting programs tar...
Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is a congenital gastrointestinal disorder. Pull-through (PT) surgery, the primary treatment, often leads to recurrent constipation. The causes of redo pull-through (redo-PT) for r...
Nail-biting or onychophagia is a common phenomenon affecting children. Excessive nail biting is associated with several adverse consequences beyond mere appearance. The aim of this study is to evaluate the eff...
Healthcare practitioners require a robust predictive system to accurately diagnose diseases, especially in young children with conditions such as anemia. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can have severe conse...
The purpose of this study is to use a population-based cohort to examine the clinicopathological features and survival outcomes of nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) in children and adolescents.
The neonatal period is the most dangerous time during which the newborn challenges the highest risk of death. This study aimed to develop a validated questionnaire to assess the knowledge of the population abo...
Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations have been reported as the most extra-pulmonary manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Recognizing the various manifestations, especially as presenting sympt...
Renal artery branch stenosis induced hypertension (HTN) in children is rare and facing a great challenge in diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to summarize the clinical features and experience in diagno...
Nutritional rickets is a preventable skeletal disorder caused by deficiencies in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to softening and weakening of bones. While it was once nearly eliminated in high-incom...
Alterations in insulin sensitivity in the fetus during pregnancy have been associated with IUGR and future increases in sweet food cravings.
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of oral disease in Taiwanese adolescent prisoners.
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