Infants exposed to excessive screen time show differences in brain function beyond eight years of age Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTMore children are now exposed to mobile digital devices at a young age as an avenue for entertainment and distraction. A longitudinal cohort study in...
Combined steroid and statin treatment could reduce 'accelerated ageing' in preterm babies, a study in rat Written By Dr. Nandita Mohan3 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTCombined steroid and statin treatment could reduce 'accelerated ageing' in preterm babies, study in rats suggests, potentially life-saving steroids...
High risk of hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus infection and seroconversion in first trimester: JAMA Written By Dr Ishan Kataria2 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTCytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus. For infection during pregnancy, intrauterine transmission may cause a congenital ...
Physical activity inversely related to URTI among preschoolers Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B31 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTPoland: A new study by Polish researchers found that less physical activity among preschoolers is leading to increased susceptibility to upper...
Procalcitonin and CRP effective biomarkers of neonatal sepsis: BMJ Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTA new study by Chris Rees and team found that in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP)...
Treatment with bardoxolone methyl safe and preserves kidney function in patients with Alport Syndrome: Study Written By Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Treatment with bardoxolone methyl in patients with Alport syndrome receiving standard of care led to eGFR preservation compared to placebo over...
Kids delivered by emergency caesarean have high incidence of Asthma Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia30 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTChildren delivered by emergency cesarean section (CS) had a higher chance of being diagnosed with asthma, says an article published in Clinical and...
Prenatal levels of inorganic agents, thyroid levels and Vitamin D effect childhood development Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli30 Jan 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: A new study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy has found that prenatal exposure to altered levels of thyroid hormones and vitamin D...
Encephalitis and cytokine storm secondary to respiratory viral infection among children: case report Written By Aditi30 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTUnites States: Encephalitis is a syndrome characterized by brain damage secondary to an inflammatory process that is manifested by cognitive...
Habitual checking of social media may affect brain development in young adolescents: JAMA Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: Habitual checking of social media in early adolescence is associated with subsequent changes in how their brains respond to the world around...
Researchers develop model to predict frequency of Acute Otitis Media in future Written By Aditi26 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTUnited States: The researchers have provided data on recurrent Acute otitis media and models which can predict the frequency of AOM in future. The...
Non-back sleeping and soft bedding tied to infant deaths, study claims Written By Aditi25 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTAccording to a study published in the Paediatrics, researchers have confirmed unexplained death risk factors and estimated suffocation risk factors to...
