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Sexual minority teens more likely to commit suicide

Tristan Manalac, Yesterday

Young people who do not identify with heterosexuality tend to exhibit significantly greater suicidal and life-threatening behaviours than their heterosexual counterparts, according to a recent meta-analysis.

Canakinumab delivers sustained response in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Jairia Dela Cruz, 3 days ago

Treatment with canakinumab yields a rapid, substantial improvement in disease activity in children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), according to long-term extension data from two phase III pivotal trials. Furthermore, response is sustained for up to 5 years, allowing dose reduction or even discontinuation of glucocorticoids without raising new safety concerns.

Certain ADHD meds linked to elevated heart rate, systolic BP

Roshini Claire Anthony, 3 days ago

Individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are treated with atomoxetine or methylphenidate may have a risk for elevated heart rate and systolic blood pressure (BP), according to a meta-analysis.

Inflammatory bowel disease tied to high likelihood of erectile dysfunction prescription

4 days ago

Male patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appear to use erectile dysfunction medications more frequently than those without the disease, with the association persisting regardless of a history of IBD surgery, according to a study.

Test-tube babies may have higher future risk of hypertension

Pearl Toh, 5 days ago

Children who were conceived through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) showed premature vascular ageing which persisted over 5 years and progressed to arterial hypertension in adolescence and young adulthood, thus placing them at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular (CV) disease even though no other classical CV risk factors were present, reveals a study.

Neonatal phototherapy linked to small increase in childhood seizures risk

Jairia Dela Cruz, 5 days ago

Infants treated with phototherapy are at increased risk of developing seizures in childhood, with the risk more pronounced in boys and independent of bilirubin levels, a study has found.

Immunization protects children from vaccine-preventable diseases

21 Mar 2018

During the Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference held in conjunction with the World Prematurity Day 2017, Dato Dr Musa Mohd Nordin spoke on the importance of immunizing children with the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus-Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) vaccine. He highlighted the role of Hexaxim® as a fully liquid, ready-to-use, 6-in-1 (including hepatitis B) vaccine for the primary and booster vaccinations of infants and toddlers. Meanwhile, Dr Yong Junina Fadzil discussed the benefits of quadrivalent influenza vaccines (QIVs) in providing children with broader protection against influenza B viruses.

Paediatric vaccination: An effective measure against vaccine-preventable diseases

01 Mar 2018

At the 13th Asian Congress of Paediatric Nephrology 2017 in conjunction with the 39th Malaysian Paediatric Association Annual Congress, Dr Wanatpreeya Phongsamart spoke on the importance of influenza vaccination in children, highlighting the role of quadrivalent influenza vaccine (QIV) in providing a broader protection against influenza. Meanwhile, Emeritus Professor Somsak Lolekha shared his insights into the effectiveness of a hexavalent vaccine in paediatric immunization, and discussed its role in the Malaysian paediatric immunization schedule.

Contemporary management of paediatric respiratory diseases: A novel combo of secretolytic and bronchospasmolytic actions

22 Jan 2018

During the recent 2017 Engelhard-Delfi Conference, organized by Delfi Marketing Sdn Bhd, three renowned speakers shared their insights into paediatric respiratory medicine.

Short-term azithromycin may reduce ureaplasma infection-related morbidity in preterm infants

Roshini Claire Anthony, 27 Sep 2018

Preterm infants who tested positive for ureaplasma respiratory tract infection had poorer survival over the first year of life, according to a study presented at ERS 2018. However, a 3-day course of prophylactic azithromycin could potentially reduce this morbidity and mortality burden.

Benralizumab demonstrates durable efficacy in patients with severe asthma

Dr. Joseph Delano Fule Robles, 27 Sep 2018

The interleukin-5 receptor alpha (IL-5Rα) antagonist benralizumab has demonstrated durable efficacy and safety among patients with severe, uncontrolled eosinophilic asthma in a study reported at the recent European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress 2018.

Azithromycin noninferior to amoxicillin-clavulanate for bronchiectasis exacerbation

Elaine Soliven, 26 Sep 2018

Azithromycin was noninferior to amoxicillin-clavulanate in resolving respiratory exacerbations among children with bronchiectasis, according to the BEST-2* study presented at ERS 2018.

Expert calls for inter-ministry collaboration, community management to resolve malnourishment among children

Saras Ramiya, 09 Jul 2018

Malaysia’s children are generally well fed but there are certain regions where their nutritional status can be further improved with inter-ministry collaboration and community management, says an expert.

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