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This study tested whether a specially designed mobile game could help children with chronic kidney failure manage their condition better. 68 children, aged 11 to 14, were split into two groups: one used the educational game, and the other did not. Researchers measured changes in …

This study tested whether children with year-round allergies could use a common nasal spray only when their symptoms flare up, instead of taking it every day. It involved 68 children and compared the two approaches over 8 weeks to see if 'as-needed' use was just as effective for …

This study tested a new mobile app called CAARE, designed to help children and their parents cope with the emotional stress that often follows a serious injury. It involved 54 families where a child under 12 was hospitalized for an injury. The goal was to see if using the app cou…

This study tested whether simple, playful distractions could help young children feel less scared and more cooperative during inhaler treatments. Researchers compared using a finger puppet, a video game, or a stress ball in 120 children aged 4-6 years old. They found that the fin…

This study aimed to better understand and manage breathing problems that can occur in children after surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers observed 132 children who had their tonsils and adenoids removed to see how often these complications happened and what factors, l…

This study tested a school program called 'SocLaLola' that uses a comic book story to teach children aged 8-11 about pain science and healthy habits. Researchers compared it to a standard program about reducing sitting time to see which was better at improving kids' knowledge abo…