Melatonin use is associated with lower proportions of rapid eye movement sleep in children
1. In an observational study of pediatric patients, melatonin use may be associated with a decreased percentage of…
Large US trial supports silver diamine fluoride for severe early childhood caries
A large US trial reveals how a quick, noninvasive dental treatment could help manage aggressive tooth decay in…
Chinese researchers map epigenetic control of congenital heart defects
The findings have direct implications for clinical practice and future research. For genetic screening, the study provides a…
Preterm adults show varied outcomes across optimal, moderate, and low-functioning groups
A landmark 34-year study, co-led by University of Warwick, tracks very preterm babies from birth to middle adulthood…
New safety strategies reduced serious surgical events in children
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago achieved more than a 13-fold improvement in surgical safety…
Hyperemesis gravidarum increases risks for pregnancy and birth complications
Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according…
Paid paternity leave supports new fathers’ mental health, study finds
A new study from Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago highlights the…
Maternal vaccination provides protection against RSV-associated hospitalization in early infancy
A study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published today in JAMA Network Open,…
Post-discharge oral antibiotics show no benefit for pediatric appendicitis
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies among children, and complicated acute appendicitis (CAA), including…
Dangerous water bead ingestions increase among young children
A new study reveals that ingestions of water beads by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers…
Study highlights the fragility of measles elimination in the United States
A new study examined measles vaccination coverage following a large postelimination outbreak, primarily affecting unvaccinated children. Findings from…
Long COVID in children doubles risk of poor grades
Children with long-COVID are falling behind in school and struggling socially, with new research revealing how the condition…