PEDIATRIC

This study looked at 100 children aged 2 to 12 with hard kidney stones (10-20 mm). It compared two treatments: shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and a keyhole surgery called mini-PNL. The goal was to see which method removes stones more completely and safely. Results will help doctors…

This study looked at whether giving inhaled tranexamic acid can help stop lung bleeding in children in the intensive care unit. The trial included 100 children aged 1 month to 18 years with lung bleeding. Researchers tracked if the bleeding stopped within 48 hours, any side effec…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can accurately measure fat in the liver of children using ultrasound images. Fifty children aged 8 to 18 with fatty liver disease took part. The AI's results were compared to MRI, the current gold standard. If prov…

This study tested whether a nerve block (supraclavicular brachial plexus block) could reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids) in children aged 6–18 undergoing surgery to create an arteriovenous fistula for dialysis. Fifty children participated, and the main goal was to m…

This study looked at how safe and how well the body handles a drug called lumateperone in teenagers aged 13 to 17 with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. 26 teens took the drug by mouth, and researchers measured its levels in the blood and checked for side effects. The go…

This study tested a special bundle (a vein viewer and a new catheter) to see if it helps place IVs more easily in children aged 1 to 6 in the emergency room. Researchers measured pain, complications, and how long the IV lasted. The goal was to make the procedure less painful and …

This study looked at 130 children aged 10-15 with painful permanent molars. Dentists used either an electronic device or digital X-rays to measure the tooth before treatment. The goal was to see which method caused less pain afterward. Children rated their pain at several times o…

This study tested three different liquid sedatives (dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam) to see which one works best for calming children aged 3 to 7 before inguinal hernia surgery. Sixty children took part, and researchers measured how sleepy they became and their pain afte…

This study tested a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) to reduce the need for strong painkillers after spine surgery in 30 children with spastic cerebral palsy. The goal was to see if the block could control pain effectively while lowering morphine use. Results are …

This study tested whether children aged 1 to 17 could wear a small adhesive heart monitor (Zio patch) for up to 14 days. The goal was to see if the patch stays on and gives clear heart signals. 36 children took part, and the study looked at how much usable heart data the patch re…

This study observed 15 children aged 6 to 36 months during open-chest heart surgery to see how brain oxygen levels and brain wave patterns (burst suppression) relate. Sensors placed on the forehead measured oxygen and electrical activity every 5 minutes from before anesthesia unt…

This study examined whether the number of speech therapy sessions per week affects speech and language outcomes in children. Researchers enrolled 39 children with speech or language disorders who were already receiving therapy. The main goal was to measure changes in articulation…