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Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

23 Aug 2023 by

Placement in families is beneficial to children who have been previously put in institutional care, according to the results of the analysis of the Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP). In addition, the benefits of foster care have remained stable across the child’s development.

Foster care improves well-being, IQ of children under institutional care

23 Aug 2023

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

23 Aug 2023

A recent study has observed a low incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) among hospitalized children with no comorbid disease. In addition, most episodes of diarrhoea are mild and self-limiting, occurring usually among male patients, those aged <3 years, and those treated with ibuprofen.

Male sex, ibuprofen use tied to antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in children

23 Aug 2023

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

22 Aug 2023

Cumulative febrile and respiratory illnesses among infants are significantly associated with negative neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes, suggests a recent study.

Cumulative febrile, respiratory illness tied to poor brain development in infants

22 Aug 2023

Virtual classes linked to increased myopia risk among children

21 Aug 2023 by

Children’s eye health is essential for the normal maturation process of their visual system.

Virtual classes linked to increased myopia risk among children

21 Aug 2023

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk

19 Aug 2023

For pregnant women at risk of delivering preterm, intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate prior to preterm birth at 30–34 week of gestation does not appear to minimize the chances of child survival free of cerebral palsy at 2 years, as shown in a study.

Magnesium sulfate for women at risk of preterm birth does not reduce cerebral palsy risk

19 Aug 2023

PPI exposure can make children susceptible to serious infections

17 Aug 2023

The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) appears to pose heightened risks of serious infections in young children, according to a study.

PPI exposure can make children susceptible to serious infections

17 Aug 2023

Pre-eclampsia children prone to higher BP in early life

14 Aug 2023

Children born to mothers with pre-eclampsia (PE) tend to develop adverse blood pressure (BP) profile and arterial stiffness early in life, reveals a study.

Pre-eclampsia children prone to higher BP in early life

14 Aug 2023

DQI-5 effectively evaluates diet quality of preschoolers in SG

11 Aug 2023 by

Using data from the GUSTO* cohort, the DQI-5 – a Diet Quality Index developed for preschool-aged children – effectively assessed the diet quality of 5-year-olds in Singapore.