Category: Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns

Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

Pediatrics

Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development

A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.

Pediatrics

Hydroxyurea Reduced Mortality for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival and growth outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia.

Pediatric Care

Asthma Risk and Ultra-processed Foods

High consumption of ultra-processed food products significantly raises the likelihood of asthma onset in school-age children, according to a longitudinal study.

Prenatal

Prenatal Cigarette Exposure Increases Adult Metabolic Disease Risk

New research suggests that cigarette exposure in the womb combined with a high-fat diet in adulthood may lead to worse metabolic health markers.

Neonatal

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Predicting Neonatal Respiratory Support

Researchers identified specific milestones that help clinicians determine when infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) will no longer require respiratory support.