FEVER

This study looked at whether it is safe to give young children (6 months to under 5 years) the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine vaccines. About 347 children participated, and researchers checked for fever and other side effects in the days after vaccination…

This study tested two antibiotics, levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, in 360 children aged 1-12 with typhoid fever. The goal was to see which drug resolves fever faster within 5 days. Children were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and monitored in the hospital for a we…

This study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to understand how often it leads to infection in the mother or newborn. Fever in labor can be caused by infection, medication, or the labor itself, and doctors often give antibiotics without clear evidence. The …

This study looked at whether giving parents a simple information leaflet about fever before they see a doctor in the pediatric emergency room helps them better understand how to manage their child's fever. 220 parents of children with fever took part. The goal was to see if the l…

This study tested how well a new Masimo temperature sensor works in 60 people, some with fever and some without. The sensor's readings were compared to standard thermometers to check accuracy. The goal was to see if the device can reliably measure body temperature.

This study tested a small wearable patch called TempShield that sticks to the chest and continuously monitors body temperature in children ages 1 to 4 in the emergency department. The goal was to see if the patch could detect fevers earlier than standard thermometers. 72 children…

This study looked back at the records of 266 hospitalized adults who had a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) to find the cause of an unexplained fever or inflammation. The goal was to see how often the scan helped doctors make a diagnosis and whether it changed treatment plans. The r…