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This project tested a new nighttime service to help sick children in Ghana get care faster. Parents could call a hotline, and trained medical staff would assess the child by phone, visit their home if needed, and deliver medications. The goal was to treat common childhood illness…

This study tested a medical device called the ANI monitor to see if it could accurately measure pain in sedated and ventilated children in the pediatric intensive care unit. Researchers enrolled 50 children to see if the device's readings matched up with standard behavioral pain …

This study tested if 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 by reducing kids' anxiety and improving their mood. The…

This study tested whether playing a special augmented reality scavenger hunt game could help children with cancer feel less pain and need fewer opioid painkillers after surgery. Researchers compared the game to a regular non-AR game in 29 children aged 5-15. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a special breathing exercise program could help children who have had a kidney transplant. The goal was to see if strengthening their breathing muscles could improve their lung function, overall muscle strength, and ability to walk. Thirty children were …

This study aimed to understand how easy it was for parents to use a special online platform. The platform let parents track their infant's gut bacteria and eating habits over time. It involved parents of both healthy babies and babies with early eczema. The main goal was to see i…

This study tested whether a new educational program called VEGA is a practical and acceptable way to train medical residents. The goal was to see if the training improves doctors' ability to recognize and properly respond to child abuse and domestic violence. Researchers compared…

This study aimed to understand how two different feeding formulas affect the gut bacteria of critically ill children. Researchers compared a common formula (Pediasure) with an organic, high-fiber formula (Nourish) in 32 children aged 1-17. The main goal was to see if either formu…

This study observed a simple technique for helping children breathe during surgery. Doctors placed a breathing tube just above the vocal cords instead of through them to see if it was an easy, safe, and effective way to provide oxygen. The study included 88 children under age 6 t…