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Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae , which is a major factor in the transmission of this bacterium. Material and Meth...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are congenital anomalies of the lymphatic system, frequently affecting pediatric populations. While complete surgical excision remains a primary therapeutic opti...

Abstract Purpose This study examined the associations between moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and social support (SS), autonomous motivation (AM), community environment (CE), school environment (S...

Abstract Objective: To estimate the effect of integrating responsive care, early learning and development monitoring into a community-based package of activities on nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, on improvements in ...

Abstract Background In the field of veterinary surgery, women neither marry nor have children at the same rate as men, and those who do may experience more career disruption as a result. The American College of Veterinar...

Este estudo empírico, de cunho quali/quantitativo, desenvolveu-se em escolas públicas e grupos de convivência para idosos, na cidade de João Pessoa/PB. Participaram da amostra 32 crianças e 31 idosos. Foram utilizad...

Abstract Background Infectious diseases are a leading cause of Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) visits worldwide, characterised by significant clinical variability in both presentation and severity. Literature highl...

Aim A novel interactive exergaming device enables children with cerebral palsy (CP) to exercise whilst standing. A small study showed gains in ankle motion after training with the device. This study explores the feasibil...

ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the correlation between trace element concentrations, 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, and the severity of tic disorders (TD) in children from the Hubei region. Additionally, ...

The Covid-19 pandemic and mitigation measures had widespread societal impacts. Young children are particularly vulnerable yet the ways the pandemic affected children in informal settlements (slums) are not well described...

Background and Objectives: Proper feeding practices of children less than 2 years of age is important because it is the most critical period of life for optimal growth and development. This study aims to use the newly ...

Background: The period between 6 and 24 months represents a critical window for child growth, during which vulnerability to acute illness is high. Acute illness may disrupt normal growth trajectories; however, evidence o...

Introduction: Febrile Seizures (FS) are common in early childhood, and bedside biochemical testing is frequently ordered despite mixed evidence regarding underlying biochemical drivers. Clarifying which analytes truly di...

Abstract Background Since 1990, the survival rate of very preterm (VP) infants (born 

Background and Aims: Autism in children is known to affect brain systems implicated in cognitive, communication, social functioning and intelligence. Although autism is a neurobiological disorder, behavioral interventi...

BackgroundAutistic children experience enduring difficulties with emotion regulation and daily participation. Emotion-oriented play-learning tools (EPLTs, sensory play-learning tools for supporting emotion and self-regul...

Abstract Background Port-A-Cath needle insertion in pediatric chemotherapy is often painful and stressing. Distraction is a non-pharmacological method of pain management in invasive procedures in children. The purpose of...

Abstract Background Childhood malnutrition is a major public health concern as it is associated with significant short‐ and long‐term morbidity and mortality. Objectives To comprehensively review the evidence for the...

Importance Emergency departments (EDs) face significant documentation burdens due to reliance on unstructured clinical narratives, hindering efficiency, particularly in pediatric care. Large language models (LLMs) offer ...

Introduction. Victim stance of an individual may arise due to negative social relationships (Chojnacka, 2020) and may be associated with the experience of loneliness (Barbaro, 1999); lack of close friends and rejection b...

Abstract Background In Pakistan, over 10,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually, with leukemia being the most common. These cases present challenges in symptom management, prognosis, and caregiver burden. Despit...

Objectives Paediatric kidney transplantation, while life-saving, presents significant academic challenges for children. Frequent hospitalisations, medical treatments and the psychosocial impact of chronic illness can sev...

Abstract This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The objectives are as follows. The aim of the present review is to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of interventions for at‐risk families aimed at...

Based on a case study of a qualitative nature, this text analyzes the relationship between families and professionals in a child day care center in the process of sharing care during early childhood, using the techniques...