FEVER

This study looked at whether it is safe to give young children (6 months to under 5 years) the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other routine vaccines. About 347 children took part, and researchers tracked fevers and other side effects for a week after vaccination. The g…

This study tested two antibiotics, levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin, in 360 children aged 1-12 with typhoid fever. Children were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs, and doctors measured how quickly their fever went away. The goal was to see which antibiotic worked fa…

This study tested how well a new sensor (Masimo INVSENSOR00063) measures body temperature. Researchers compared its readings to standard thermometers in 60 people, some with fever and some without. The goal was to see if the new sensor is accurate enough for everyday use.

This study reviewed the medical records of 266 hospitalized adults who had a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) to find the cause of an unexplained fever or inflammation. The goal was to see how often the scan helped doctors make a diagnosis and whether it changed the patient's treatm…

This study looked at whether giving parents a simple leaflet about fever before they see a doctor in the pediatric emergency room helps them know what to do when their child has a fever. 220 parents took part. The goal was to see if the leaflet improved their understanding compar…

This study tested a small wearable patch called TempShield that sticks to the chest and continuously checks body temperature in children ages 1 to 4 in the emergency room. The goal was to see if it could detect fevers earlier than standard thermometers. 72 children took part, and…

This study looked at 422 pregnant women who had a fever during labor to understand how often it leads to infection in the mother or newborn. Fever in labor can be caused by infection, medication, or the labor itself, and doctors often give antibiotics without clear evidence. The …