University Children's Hospital, Zurich

This study tested a simplified brain wave test (point-of-care EEG) in 200 children with confusion or ongoing seizures in the emergency department. The goal was to see if this quick test can accurately diagnose conditions like status epilepticus or encephalitis. Researchers also c…

This study looked at whether using lower gas pressure during keyhole surgery for appendicitis in children leads to less pain after the operation. 250 children aged 5 and older took part. The researchers compared two different pressure levels and measured pain using a simple face-…

This study aimed to find out the daily amount of iodine that breastfeeding women need to stay healthy and support their babies. Researchers studied 17 mother-infant pairs, measuring iodine intake and loss. The results will help improve dietary guidelines for new mothers.