A study published this morning in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, announces that the monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab, prevents severe respiratory syncytial virus infections in infants. In a huge review of the published evidence, epidemiologists from University of Toronto and York University, Toronto, tracked how effective nirsevimab was when prescribed in the community under real-world […]

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The majority of births occur without incidents, but birth injuries can occur. Birth injuries can range from minor to severe problems involving the newborn or, in some cases, the mother. The following is a look at five birth injuries and their possible causes. Epidural Injury Adverse events arising from epidural anesthesia are referred to as […]

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As schools in many regions fail to implement precautions against seasonal COVID-19, more children are experiencing multiple rounds of infection and increasing the odds they will develop Long COVID. A new research study has identified the most common symptoms of Long COVID in Kids. A United States coalition of pediatricians, epidemiologists and advocates teamed up […]

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US researchers identify 14 key factors that can predict Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy, commonly known as SMA, is a genetic disorder that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord. These neurons are essential for muscle movement. SMA causes motor neurons to break down, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.   What causes SMA? SMA is an inherited disorder that occurs in around one in 6000-10000 […]

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A 2017 study published in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated findings from eye examinations in infants with potential for Zika virus exposure to determine whether screening eye examinations are necessary for all infants with possible exposure to Zika.

 The zika virus caught the attention of the world when a large outbreak occurred in Brazil in 2015. Spread […]

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Results of a clinical trial published in the British Medical Journal reported that behavioural sleep intervention in children with ADHD aids students in school attendance and ease ADHD symptoms. Sleep is crucial to kids, especially during adolescence. Children who miss out on this essential rest time tend to have a poorer quality of life and […]

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Have you heard of HIE? It’s the second leading cause of infant mortality and lifelong disability worldwide. 2-3 per 1,000 live births in high-income countries, and upwards of 30 per 1,000 live births in low and middle income countries, are diagnosed with a type of neonatal and pediatric brain injury, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. This diagnosis […]

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