Tag: Pediatrics
-
Parental Knowledge and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Khartoum, Sudan, understanding how parents perceive, decide, and act on antibiotic use for their children’s URTIs is essential for antimicrobial stewardship and reducing resistance. This cross-sectional hospital-based study explored parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) at two…
-
Adverse Reactions to Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in Children: A Narrative Review
Overview: Why a Narrative Review on Pediatric ADRs Matters Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are among the most commonly used over-the-counter medications for fever and pain in children. While their safety profiles are well established when used correctly, reports of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in pediatric populations have risen in recent years. This trend coincides with…
-
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Khartoum, Sudan
Overview Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common pediatric infections worldwide and a frequent trigger for antibiotic prescriptions. In Khartoum, Sudan, a hospital-based study explored how parents understand, think about, and actually use antibiotics for their children’s URTIs. The findings shed light on knowledge gaps, attitudes toward treatment, and real-world practices that…
-
RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding RSV and Why Immunization Matters Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness that can cause serious breathing problems in some babies. While most infants recover at home, RSV can lead to prolonged symptoms and, in vulnerable children, require medical care. Immunization strategies are evolving, offering new ways to protect infants during the RSV…
-
Landmark ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Delivers Life-Changing Results for Portlaoise Boy
Life-changing outcomes from a landmark ADA-SCID gene therapy trial A nine-year-old boy from Portlaoise, Ireland, has experienced life-changing results after taking part in a landmark medical trial targeting ADA-SCID, a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. The trial, conducted at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London as part of an international collaboration, marks a major…
-
Canada Welcomes Sogroya: The First Once-Weekly Growth Hormone Therapy for All Ages
Canada launches Sogroya: a pioneering once-weekly growth hormone treatment Canada has officially announced the commercialization of Sogroya® (somapacitan injection), marking a significant advancement in the treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD). As the first-and-only once-weekly growth hormone (GH) therapy indicated for both pediatric and adult patients, Sogroya® offers a convenient alternative to daily injections for…
-
Steroid Weaning in Children Reduces Adrenal Crisis
Why steroid tapering matters in pediatric care High-dose glucocorticoids are a common part of treating chronic pediatric conditions such as nephrotic syndrome and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). While effective for disease control, these therapies carry a risk of adrenal suppression if they are stopped abruptly or tapered too quickly. A recent single-center retrospective study conducted…
-
Adrenal Crisis Risk in Weaning Glucocorticoids in Children
Key Finding: Safe Weaning of Glucocorticoids in Children In a retrospective study from a tertiary pediatric hospital, researchers followed children aged one month to under 16 who received supraphysiological glucocorticoids for nephrotic syndrome or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Across 2,363 patient months of treatment and follow-up, the incidence of adrenal crisis during tapering was remarkably…
-
New MCH laser prevents blindness in premature babies
New laser at MCH protects vision for premature babies Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has taken a major step forward in safeguarding the vision of the smallest patients. With the arrival of a specialized laser, MCH can treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) on site, eliminating the need to transport very fragile newborns to…
-
Mother’s Voice Accelerates Language Brain Pathways in Preemies, Stanford Study Finds
New evidence links a mother’s voice to early language brain development in preterm infants A pioneering Stanford Medicine-led study suggests that hearing their mother’s voice can promote the maturation of key language pathways in the brains of premature babies. The randomized trial, published online October 13 in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, compared preterm infants who…