Paediatrics

Similar asthma outcomes, but higher allergy rates, in ART-conceived children

Elaine Soliven, Yesterday

Children conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) showed similar asthma outcomes but had a higher risk of allergies and slightly altered lung function compared with those who were born after spontaneous conception, according to a study presented at ESHRE 2022.

What do young T1DM patients look for in ketone breath sensors?

Tristan Manalac, 4 days ago

Young patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) find the noninvasive nature of ketone breath sensor devices attractive, especially as compared with blood testing, according to a recent study. Still, concerns about such devices remain, including their ease of use, accuracy, and affordability.

Tenofovir in mothers plus HBIG in infants best prevent vertical HBV transmission

5 days ago

For mothers with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection who are positive for both hepatitis B surface and envelope antigens, administering a combination of hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin (HBIG) in their infants plus tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in the mothers themselves appears to be the best approach for preventing vertical disease transmission, according to a study.

Overweight, obesity do not worsen disease activity for children with IBD

05 Aug 2022

In children with newly diagnosed inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), overweight and obese status are not associated with worse disease activity at 1 year after diagnosis compared with normal weight, results of a study have shown.

Expectant mums’ use of dolutegravir safe for babies

Jairia Dela Cruz, 04 Aug 2022

Treatment with dolutegravir during pregnancy does not appear to pose an excess risk of adverse birth outcomes, according to two studies presented at the 24th International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Canada.

ID NOW rapid molecular assay an effective COVID-19 test for kids

Rapid COVID-19 testing: Is it as good in kids?

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20 Oct 2021

A large retrospective study from the US, presented at IDWeek 2021, has shown that the Abbott ID NOW rapid molecular COVID-19 assay is highly sensitive and specific at detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection in a paediatric population.

Combined Ag/Ab rapid testing boosts case-finding in COVID-19

Elvira Manzano, 29 Jul 2021

A rapid and affordable test for diagnosing COVID-19 outside the walls of the healthcare units could improve case-finding, contact tracing, and infection control, says an expert during a pre-ECCMID 2021 session.

Navigating the CPP patient journey – case-based discussion for nurses

06 May 2021

In a webinar held on 27 March 2021, paediatric endocrinology nurses Karen Blair, Kate Davies, and Siti Zarina Yaakop shared insights and clinical experience based on their frontline roles in caring for patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) and supporting their family members.

Introducing infants to a reduced protein Nordic diet may set better eating habits

Roshini Claire Anthony, 29 Jul 2022

A Nordic diet with a reduced protein content, when introduced in infancy before initiation of complementary feeding, appears to lead to healthier eating habits, according to results of the OTIS trial presented at ESPGHAN 2022.

CD-TREAT diet induces response/remission, improves QoL in patients with active CD

Elaine Soliven, 21 Jul 2022

CD-TREAT* diet, a food-based diet with a similar dietary profile to exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), induces clinical response or remission and improves quality of life (QoL) in children and adults with active Crohn’s disease (CD), according to a study presented at ESPGHAN 2022.

High-dose zinc intake tied to less feeding intolerance in VLBW infants

Elaine Soliven, 06 Jul 2022

High-dose zinc supplementation was significantly associated with decreased feeding intolerance in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants, according to a study presented at ESPGHAN 2022.

Persistent ALT elevation triples risk of future T2D among overweight, obese children

Jairia Dela Cruz, 30 Jun 2022

Children with overweight or obesity risk developing future type 2 diabetes (T2D) by threefold in the presence of persistent elevations in alanine aminotransferases (ALT), according to a study presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN 2022).

Methotrexate proven safe, effective as first-line immunomodulator in paediatric CD

Stephen Padilla, 30 Jun 2022

Use of methotrexate (MTX) appears safe and effective as first-line immunomodulator for maintenance therapy in children with Crohn’s disease (CD), suggests a study presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN 2022).

Cardiac size reduced in malnourished children

Stephen Padilla, 29 Jun 2022

Cardiothoracic ratios (CTR) are lower than the mean and R wave amplitudes are decreased in acutely malnourished children, reports a preliminary study presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN 2022).

$Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation$

Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation

Jairia Dela Cruz, 28 Jun 2022

Three out of five teens with refractory constipation achieve improvements in bowel movement with prucalopride, while having acceptable side effect profiles, as shown in a small study.