Tag: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Higher blood pressure target reduced maternal hypotension, not proven neonatal benefit
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in Obstetrics
What the study found The article says the trial did not show a clear neonatal benefit from targeting a higher maternal blood pressure during caesarean birth. It notes that the primary outcome, mean umbilical artery pH, was identical between groups, while the claim about fetal acidaemia came from a secondary outcome with too few events…
Symptom-based dosing shortened discharge readiness in some newborns
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in Medicine
What the study found Symptom-based dosing, a treatment approach matched to withdrawal severity, shortened the time from birth to medical readiness for discharge in infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome compared with a scheduled opioid taper, but only in the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) care group. The study did not find the same benefit in…
Vaccination in LMICs is often delayed beyond target ages
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in Medicine
What the study found Many children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) receive vaccines later than the ages recommended. Across 91 countries, the study found delays for several vaccines, including BCG, hepatitis B birth dose, polio, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccines, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, and measles-containing vaccine. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude…
Chronic health and social needs linked to more school absenteeism
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in Social Sciences
What the study found US children with chronic health needs and household health-related social needs had higher rates of elevated health-related school absenteeism, defined as missing 11 or more school days because of illness or injury in the past year. The highest estimated probability was seen in children who had both types of needs. Why…
Review summarizes treatments for common sexually transmitted infections
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in Medicine
What the study found This review includes recommendations for treating common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis in nonpregnant adolescents and adults. Why the authors say this matters The abstract does not state a specific rationale beyond providing treatment recommendations. It also notes that some indications and dosages included in the…
Buprenorphine linked to no higher neurodevelopmental risk than methadone
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in Medicine
Population-based cohort study comparing neurodevelopmental outcomes in children prenatally exposed to buprenorphine versus methadone for maternal opioid use disorder treatment.
Machine learning showed promising accuracy for early PAS diagnosis
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in Obstetrics
Review of machine learning techniques for early diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum shows improved accuracy over conventional imaging methods, though generalizability challenges remain.
War-related stress linked to lower children’s functional cognition
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in Medicine
War-related stress reduces functional cognition in children, especially those with special needs. BRIEF questionnaire screens for difficulties and guides occupational therapy interventions.
Early intervention linked to stronger third-grade academic outcomes
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in Medicine
Cohort study demonstrates that early intervention services for children under 3 with developmental delays improve academic outcomes in later childhood, with implications for service planning.
Placental abruption linked to higher cardiovascular risk in twin offspring
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in Medicine
Placental abruption in twin pregnancies associates with elevated cardiovascular disease risk in offspring, with preterm delivery mediating substantial but incomplete effects.