Jaipur:�Amidst scorching temperatures enveloping vast regions of the country, including Rajasthan, doctors have issued a cautionary advisory for children and the elderly, particularly those grappling with illnesses or medical conditions. Speaking to ANI on Thursday, Dr Deepak Maheshwari, a senior heart specialist with Jaipur's Swai Man Singh Medical College, voiced concern over the sweltering hot weather in the city, saying, "Children and the elderly batting diseases or medical conditions are the most vulnerable in the prevailing heatwave. They should exercise caution and take special care o ..read more

USA: In a groundbreaking development in dermatology, the efficacy, safety, and long-term disease control of Ruxolitinib Cream among adolescents with Atopic Dermatitis (AD) have been showcased through pooled results from two randomized Phase 3 studies. The findings of these studies offer hope to millions of adolescents grappling with the distressing symptoms of AD.� The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, showed that 1.5% ruxolitinib cream may result in significant anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects within the subset of adolescent patients with atopic der ..read more

Preterm infants supported with a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion saw improved brain development compared to those given a single-fat source, a new study finds. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting, held May 3-6 in Toronto. Soybean-only lipid emulsions traditionally have been used in neonatal intensive care units to provide intravenous nutritional support to preterm infants, according to researchers. This study investigated the effects of newer multicomponent lipid emulsions, with fat sources derived from soybeans, olives, coconuts, an ..read more

USA: A cross-sectional, multicenter study has shed light on a concerning association between elevated tricuspid regurgitation velocity (TRV) and the prevalence of cerebrovascular and kidney diseases in children diagnosed with sickle cell disease (SCD). The findings, published in Pediatric Blood & Cancer, underscore the importance of vigilant monitoring and early intervention strategies for pediatric patients grappling with this inherited blood disorder. According to the study, approximately 1 in 5 children with sickle cell disease in two large clinical cohorts experienced elevated tricus ..read more

New Delhi: Nearly 12 percent of children in India who are eligible for measles vaccination have received none of the recommended double-dose, signalling a "concerning gap" in immunisation coverage, a new study has found. The findings showed that zero-dose cases were high in the northeastern states, with Nagaland reporting the greatest share at 26 per cent. Tamil Nadu was found to report the lowest at 4.6 per cent. Researchers from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi investigated previously overlooked critical aspects of measles vaccination, focus ..read more

A recent study from Ontario, Canada illuminated the long-term risks associated with childhood hypertension. This comprehensive study underlines the pressing need for increased awareness and effective management of hypertension in children. The major findings of this study were published in the recent issue of�Journal of American Medical Association. Hypertension was once considered primarily an affliction of adulthood is increasingly affecting children with its estimates suggesting to 6% effect on all children and which is still on the rise. Despite this trend, the evidence that links childho ..read more

Vitamin D levels among neonates born after IVF are higher compared with neonates from the general population suggests a study published in the Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica. Sufficient levels of vitamin D have been associated with higher chances for both clinical pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing assisted reproductive techniques, whereas low levels of maternal vitamin D have been associated with preeclampsia and late miscarriage. In Denmark, subgroups at risk for low vitamin D levels, including neonates and toddlers, are recommended to use supplementation. The a ..read more

Researchers have found that a single subcutaneous injection of an investigational monoclonal antibody called L9LS significantly reduces the risk of malaria in children. This phase II trial in Mali demonstrated that the antibody was both safe and effective in preventing Plasmodium falciparum infections among children aged 6 to 10 years. This study was published in The New England Journal Of Medicine by Kayentao and colleagues. Malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, continues to pose a significant health burden worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022 ..read more

The phase 1/2 randomized trial compared results from the measles and rubella vaccine delivered by a microarray patch, a small sticking plaster-like device with an array of microscopic projections that painlessly penetrate the skin and deliver the vaccine, or by conventional injection with a needle and syringe. The trial, which involved 45 adults (18-40 years old), 120 toddlers (15-18 months old) and 120 infants (9-10 months old) in The Gambia, found giving the measles and rubella vaccine by a microarray patch induced an immune response that was as strong as the response when the vaccine was g ..read more

Recently published research paper focuses on investigating the opinions, beliefs, and existing knowledge of parents and children regarding intranasal sedation for dental anxiety in children, specifically focusing on the method of drug delivery through a mucosal atomization device (MAD). The study aimed to examine the perceptions of parents and children regarding intranasal sedation and the method of drug delivery through MAD. The study involved 50 parents (aged 20 to 50) with children aged five to nine years. After watching a video about intranasal sedation technique with MAD, the parents and ..read more