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This study looked at whether special breathing exercises (respiratory muscle training) can improve lung function and muscle strength in children who have had a kidney transplant. 30 children aged 8-18 who were at least 6 months post-transplant took part. The goal was to see if th…

This study worked to increase routine vaccination rates in children ages 0-2 whose shots were delayed due to COVID-19 lockdowns in New York City. Over 1,000 children from Brooklyn's NYU Family Health Centers took part. The goal was to help families catch up on missed vaccines to …

This study tested whether playing an augmented reality game called SpellBound can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers in children aged 5 to 15 who are having surgery for cancer. The 29 participants were kids who had never used opioids before. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a robotic baby harp seal named Paro could help children aged 5 to 18 feel less anxious and more motivated during physical or occupational therapy in the hospital. 25 children took part, and researchers measured pain, mood, and how much they enjoyed thera…

This study looked at two different ways to teach medical residents about recognizing and responding to child maltreatment. 84 residents from Canadian universities took part. The goal was to see if these training methods were acceptable and could be used in a larger future study.

This study tested a new service that lets parents call for medical help at night and get medicine delivered to their home. The goal was to see if this approach could safely treat common childhood illnesses like pneumonia and diarrhea before they become emergencies. Over 1,200 chi…

This study looked at two different sequences used to resuscitate children in cardiac arrest: starting with chest compressions versus starting with rescue breaths. Researchers used a manikin to simulate a 9-month-old in cardiac arrest and measured how much air reached the lungs in…

This study looked at a new way to help children breathe during surgery by placing a breathing tube just above the vocal cords instead of through them. Researchers tested this method in 85 children aged 1 month to 6 years. They found it was easy, safe, and effective for keeping ox…

This study looked at how easy it is for parents to use a special website called OneBiome to track their baby's gut bacteria and eating habits. It included 60 infants in Singapore — some with early eczema and some healthy. The goal was to see if parents could understand and use th…

This study looked at how two types of liquid food (Pediasure and Nourish) change the gut bacteria in very sick children. 32 children in the intensive care unit took part. Researchers collected stool and saliva samples to see how the formulas affected the microbiome.

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 …