Epileptic seizure frequency fell by 86% in kids treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis Written By Hina Zahid4 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTEpileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% among 10 children treated with whole plant medicinal cannabis, reveals a case series, published...
HIV screening should be initiated at age 15 in adolescents, recommends AAP Written By Medha Baranwal3 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTUSA: In a recently released updated guideline, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended HIV screening in adolescents starting at age...
Cluster headaches though diagnosed during adulthood have pediatric onset Written By MD Editorial Team1 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTCluster headaches have significant limitations, including a paucity of large non-clinic-based research. There is also a scarcity of data on certain...
Childhood abuse tied to poor cardiometabolic health in early adulthood: Study Written By Medha Baranwal1 Jan 2022 9:00 AM ISTUK: A recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA) has shed light on the negative effects of childhood abuse on physical...
Childhood cataract associated with markedly increased risk of mental disorders: Study Written By Dr Ishan Kataria31 Dec 2021 9:30 AM ISTClinical and research evidence point to an increased risk of mental health problems and disorders in children and adolescents suffering from chronic...
Dolutegravir based therapy superior to standard care for children with HIV: NEJM Written By Dr. Shravani Dali31 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTDolutegravir-based ART was superior to standard care for children and adolescents with HIV-1 infection, according to a recent study published in the...
Exposure of children to electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile devices not associated with sleep disturbances Written By Hina Zahid30 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTOverall exposure of preadolescent children to electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile communication devices during the day is not associated with...
Extended screen time in youth tied to dry eye and blinking behavior: Study Written By MD Editorial Team29 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTNew Zealand: According to a new study done by Alex Muntz and colleagues, extended screen usage in a young population was related to blinking behavior...
Prednisolone use in URTI fails to Prevent Relapse of Steroid-Sensitive nephrotic syndrome: JAMA Written By Dr. Shravani Dali29 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTLow-dose prednisolone during upper respiratory tract infection does not prevent relapse in children with relapsing steroid-sensitive nephrotic...
Cochlear Implant in Deaf Children with Autism Can Improve Language Skills and Social Engagement Written By Hina Zahid29 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTRestoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help them understand spoken language and enhance...
Children infected with COVID-19 show severe Gastrointestinal symptoms: JAMA Written By Medical Dialogues Editorial Team28 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTSevere gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children with COVID-19 have been documented occasionally; nevertheless, their prevalence and clinical...
IV Acetaminophen Prior to IV Opioids Reduces duration of Opioids use in Children Written By MD Bureau27 Dec 2021 9:00 AM ISTOpioid medications are a common therapeutic approach to alleviate pain in pediatric inpatients. A recent study suggests that IV acetaminophen...
