CHILD

This study tested a drug called clomastine fumarate in 28 children aged 3-12 with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that causes developmental delays. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, movement, and social skills by repairing brain myelin. Researchers us…

This study tested whether a supplement made from bovine colostrum (the first milk from cows) can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. Sixty children with a history of recurrent UTIs took part. The goal was to see if this natural supplement could reduce th…

This study tested two fun, non-drug methods to reduce anxiety in children (ages 5-12) and their parents before surgery. One group used bubble breathing play therapy, and the other used a tell-show-do approach with play dough and kaleidoscopes. The goal was to see if these playful…

This study looked at whether applying coconut oil or moisturizing lotion helps the skin of premature newborns. 90 babies born between 32 and 37 weeks, weighing at least 1500 grams, took part. Researchers checked skin condition, moisture, pH, and vital signs like temperature and h…

This study looked at whether using bandages with cartoon characters on them can help children aged 6 to 11 feel less fear, stress, and pain during burn dressing changes. The children were randomly assigned to get either cartoon-printed or plain bandages. Researchers measured thei…

This study tested whether listening to special music (solfeggio frequencies or Turkish classical music) during allergy skin tests could reduce pain in children and anxiety in their parents. 120 children aged 2-17 took part. The goal was to see if music, a simple non-drug approach…

This study looked at whether interactive toys or robots can reduce anxiety and fear in children aged 4 to 10 who are getting breathing treatments in the emergency room. 72 children were randomly assigned to play with an interactive toy, a robot, or receive standard care. The goal…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) glasses or watching a video on a screen could help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain, fear, and stress when getting an IV needle. Sixty-six children in a hospital emergency department were split into three groups: one used VR g…

This study looked back at the medical records of 67 children treated for anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) in a hospital emergency department over 10 years. The goal was to find out how long doctors watched them, how often a second wave of symptoms (biphasic reaction) occu…

This study looked at whether a wearable device called ActiGraph can accurately record walking patterns and physical activity in healthy children aged 3 to 17. Kids wore the device as a watch and a belt while doing simple tasks like walking at different speeds, rolling dice, and m…

This study tested an online training program for community health workers (CHWs) to help them talk to parents about their children's dental health. 455 CHWs took part, and researchers measured their knowledge, attitudes, and confidence before and after the training. The goal was …