Pediatrics

Evidence and guidance for the care of infants and children.

Sickle Cell Screening in Ghana Reveals Barriers to Follow-Up Care

Parents of newborns with sickle cell disease in Ghana described shock, stigma, cost barriers, and the need for stronger counseling and support.

Bangladesh data show HemoCue read higher than cyanmethemoglobin in children under 2, supporting a revised anemia threshold and…

A systematic review found heterogeneous echocardiographic findings in children with malaria, from preserved function to pulmonary pressure elevation…

BMJ abstract asks whether preprocedural point-of-care ultrasound improves lumbar puncture success in children, a procedure often complicated by…

Two validated models using birth data, respiratory support, and medications predicted tracheostomy or death in infants with severe…

TriStar Centennial Medical Center will invest $90 million to expand pediatric, NICU, and women’s services, with construction running…

Completed Spanish trial compares a pinwheel breathing protocol, virtual reality, and conventional care for venipuncture pain and anxiety…

A global scoping review maps 271 early childhood development studies, revealing integrated service models, major gaps in low-income…

In pediatric CPAM surgery, preoperative oral carbohydrate tolerance was good, while adherence tracked with caregiver satisfaction and fewer…

A low-cost parent-child activity pack program in Argentina improved home learning behaviors and caregiver engagement, though Bayley-III scores…

Pediatrics

Evidence and guidance for the care of infants and children.

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