PEDIATRIC

This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (a clot-promoting drug) as an inhaled mist helps stop lung bleeding faster in children in the intensive care unit. 100 children with lung bleeding were split into two groups: one got the inhaled drug plus standard care, the other g…

This study compared two procedures for removing dense kidney stones in children aged 2 to 12: shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PNL). One hundred children with a single, medium-sized, high-density stone were randomly assigned to one …

This study tested a new, fast MRI sequence called Neuromix in 32 children with suspected or confirmed brain tumors. The goal was to see if the quick scan works as well as the standard, longer MRI. If it does, it could make scanning easier and less stressful for children.

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can accurately measure liver fat using regular ultrasound images in children aged 8 to 18 with fatty liver disease. The AI's results were compared to MRI scans, which are the current gold standard. The goal is to p…

This study tested a nerve block called a supraclavicular brachial plexus block in 50 children aged 6 to 18 who were having surgery to create an arteriovenous fistula for dialysis. The goal was to see if the block could reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed during and a…

This study compared three oral sedatives—dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam—given to 60 children aged 3-7 before inguinal hernia surgery. The goal was to see which drug provides the best sedation and pain control. Results could help doctors choose the safest and most effect…

This study tested a bundle of tools—a vein imaging device and a special catheter—to see if it improves IV insertion success, reduces complications, and lowers pain in children aged 1 to 6. Researchers enrolled 800 children in a pediatric emergency department. The goal is to make …

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers in children aged 6 to 18 with spastic cerebral palsy undergoing selective dorsal rhizotomy, a spinal surgery to reduce muscle stiffness. Thirty children …

This study tested the safety and tolerability of lumateperone, an antipsychotic drug, in 26 adolescents aged 13 to 17 with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Participants took either 28 mg or 42 mg of lumateperone by mouth. Researchers measured how the drug moves through …

This study looked at 130 children aged 10-15 who needed root canal treatment. Half had the tooth length measured with an electronic device (apex locator) and half with digital X-rays. The goal was to see which method caused less pain after the procedure. Pain was recorded at seve…

This study tested whether a small, band-aid-like heart monitor (Zio patch) can be worn by children for up to 14 days. It involved 36 kids aged 1 to 17 years. The goal was to see if the patch sticks well and gives clear heart signals. The study did not test any treatment, only the…

This study examined how the frequency of speech therapy sessions affects speech and language outcomes in children. Researchers followed 39 children with speech or language disorders who were receiving individual therapy. They measured changes in articulation, vocabulary, and over…

This study monitored brain oxygen levels and electrical activity in 15 children aged 6 to 36 months during open heart surgery. Sensors placed on the forehead measured oxygen and brain waves every 5 minutes. The goal was to understand how these measurements relate to each other, w…