No association between term birth gestational age and academic achievement in children: JAMA Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli12 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: A recent population-based cohort study, published in JAMA Network Open, explored the association between gestational age and academic achievement...
Links between babies' microbiome and brain development hinted in new research Written By Isra Zaman12 Aug 2023 9:15 AM ISTIn a small, exploratory study, levels of certain types of microbes in babies' guts were shown to be associated with performance in tests of early...
Breastmilk sugars could help treat infections and prevent preterm births Written By Isra Zaman12 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTBreastfeeding has long been used as a method to help keep newborns healthy and protected against a variety of diseases. But certain sugars naturally...
Antenatal steroids may increase risk of NICU admission, hypoglycaemia and reduced anthropometric measurements among newborns Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Aug 2023 8:00 AM ISTUSA:Results from two new studies highlight that early exposure to steroids was associated with increased risks of admission to neonatal intensive...
Exposure to rotavirus-associated hospitalization tied to heightened autoimmune disease risk Written By Aditi9 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that rotavirus-associated hospitalization is significantly associated with subsequent autoimmune disease during...
Prenatal screening tied to earlier surgery for congenital heart disease in younger babies: Circulation Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli9 Aug 2023 6:45 AM ISTUSA: A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes has shed light on the association between prenatal...
Fenfluramine safe, effective in convulsive episodes in kids with Dravet syndrome, finds clinical trial Written By Aditi8 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTA study published in Epilepsia entitled “Fenfluramine in the treatment of Dravet syndrome: Results of a third randomized, placebo-controlled clinical...
Exposure to lead in early life associated with higher risk of criminal behaviour in adulthood Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli8 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent review suggests an excess risk for criminal behaviour in adulthood when an individual is exposed to lead in utero or in the early years...
Novel method that identifies mutations in childhood brain tumors Written By Isra Zaman8 Aug 2023 9:30 AM ISTResearchers at Uppsala University have developed a new method to find mutations in brain tumors in children. They could also show that the mutations...
Delayed Introduction of Major Allergenic Foods may Increase Allergy Risk among children Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia8 Aug 2023 8:30 AM ISTA recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found crucial evidence linking the delayed introduction of major...
Aminophylline therapy improves urine output, useful as adjunct diuretic in children with AKI Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Aug 2023 8:00 PM ISTAfrica: A recent study published in Pediatric Nephrology found an increase in urine output among critically ill children with acute kidney injury...
Outdoor Cold Air Exposure Eases Croup Symptoms in Children, Study Finds Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Aug 2023 9:00 AM ISTOutdoor cold air exposure for 30 minutes, coupled with steroid treatment, led to improved symptoms in children with mild to moderate croup, according...
