PEDIATRIC

This study tested whether breathing in a medicine called tranexamic acid can help stop lung bleeding in children in the intensive care unit. Researchers enrolled 100 children aged 1 month to 18 years with lung bleeding. They tracked how many stopped bleeding within 48 hours, side…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can accurately measure liver fat using ultrasound images in children aged 8 to 18 with a fatty liver condition called MASLD. The AI's results were compared to MRI scans, which are the current gold standard. If prov…

This study looked at 130 children aged 10-15 who needed root canal treatment on a permanent molar. Researchers compared two methods for measuring the tooth's working length: an electronic apex locator (a small device) and digital X-rays. The goal was to see which method led to le…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed after a spinal surgery called selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Thirty children aged 6 to 18 took part. Th…

This study tested three different oral sedatives (dexmedetomidine, ketamine, and midazolam) in 60 children aged 3-7 years before inguinal hernia surgery. The goal was to see which drug provides the best sedation and pain control. Results help doctors choose the safest and most ef…

This study looked at how safe and tolerable the drug lumateperone is for teenagers aged 13 to 17 with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Researchers gave the drug to 26 teens and monitored side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The goal was to gather early …

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

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 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 watched 15 children between 6 and 36 months old during open-chest heart surgery. Researchers placed sticky sensors on the forehead to measure brain oxygen levels and brain waves. They wanted to see how these two measurements relate to each other during anesthesia. No n…

This study checked if children aged 1 to 17 can wear a sticky heart monitor patch called Zio for up to 14 days. The patch records heart rhythm, like a band-aid with a battery. Researchers wanted to see if the patch stays on well and gives clear signals. 36 children took part, and…

This study examined how the frequency of speech therapy sessions affects speech and language outcomes in children. Researchers studied 39 children with speech or language disorders to see if more frequent therapy led to greater improvements in articulation, vocabulary, and langua…