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This study looked at whether special breathing exercises could improve lung function and muscle strength in children who had a kidney transplant. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 who were at least 6 months post-transplant took part. The researchers measured changes in breathing tests…

This study tested if playing an augmented reality game called SpellBound could help children with cancer feel less pain and need fewer opioids after surgery. 29 kids aged 5-15 who had never taken opioids before took part. The goal was to see if the game could make recovery easier…

This study tested whether using a robotic baby harp seal named Paro during physical and occupational therapy could help hospitalized children. Researchers wanted to see if the robot made therapy sessions easier and more enjoyable for kids aged 5-18, while also reducing their anxi…

This study tested whether a device called the ANI monitor can measure pain in sedated children aged 2 and older in the pediatric intensive care unit. Researchers observed 50 children to see if the monitor's readings matched behavioral pain scales. The goal was to find a reliable …

This study looked at how parents of infants with early eczema and parents of healthy infants use a mobile-friendly website called OneBiome to track their baby's gut bacteria and eating patterns. The goal was to see if parents found the reports easy to understand and useful. No tr…

This study looked at a new way to place a breathing tube in children aged 1 month to 6 years during surgery. Instead of putting the tube past the vocal cords, doctors placed it just above them in the throat. The goal was to see if this method is easy, safe, and works well. The st…

This study looked at how two types of liquid food (Pediasure and Nourish) change the gut bacteria in children who are very sick in the hospital. 32 children aged 1 to 17 who already had a feeding tube took part. Researchers collected stool and saliva samples to see how the formul…

This study tested whether a new educational program (called VEGA) helps medical residents better recognize and respond to child maltreatment. 84 residents from Canadian universities took part, either in a self-guided online course or a live virtual workshop. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a new service that lets parents in Ghana get medical help for their sick children at night by phone, with medicines delivered to their home. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical for treating common childhood illnesses like pneumonia and dia…

This study compared two ways to start CPR in children: giving chest compressions first or giving rescue breaths first. Researchers used a manikin to measure how much air reached the lungs in the first minute. 28 emergency medical workers took part. The goal was to help fill a kno…