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Neonatal Medicine

Clinical profile and hospital outcomes of children with Down syndrome diagnosed with congenital heart disease in a developing country: A retrospective study

PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0345457. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345457. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The World health organization (WHO) identifies Down syndrome (DS) as one among common congenital …

Neonatal Medicine

Linear growth trajectories in the first two years of life predict attained linear growth and stunting at five years: Results from the MAL-ED multi-country birth cohort study

PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0329596. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329596. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Linear growth faltering and stunting are associated with increased childhood mortality and morbidity, as …

Neonatal Medicine

Maternal obesity and prenatal alcohol exposure are associated with child development: Results from the Safe Passage Study

PLoS One. 2026 Apr 6;21(4):e0345406. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0345406. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT A large body of evidence supports the role of the prenatal environment in shaping childhood …

Paediatrics

Outcomes of different treatment patterns for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the anterior craniofacial area: A multi-institutional study on 578 patients

Eur J Cancer. 2026 Mar 14;239:116680. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2026.116680. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the anterior craniofacial region (ACF-ACC) is challenging …

Paediatrics

De novo twig-like middle cerebral artery after suspected M1 dissection in early childhood with coexisting KRAS-mutated brain arteriovenous malformation: illustrative case

J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2026 Apr 6;11(14):CASE2611. doi: 10.3171/CASE2611. Print 2026 Apr 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Twig-like middle cerebral artery (T-MCA) is an uncommon configuration in …

Paediatrics

Human cerebral organoids reveal PFOA-induced axonal injury as a conserved mechanism of neurodevelopmental disruption

Environ Int. 2026 Apr 3;210:110233. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2026.110233. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a persistent environmental contaminant of growing public health concern, has …

Paediatrics

Laser insterstitial thermal therapy followed by craniotomy for tumor resection for pediatric diffuse midline glioma: illustrative case

J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2026 Apr 6;11(14):CASE251030. doi: 10.3171/CASE251030. Print 2026 Apr 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Resection of thalamic and other subcortical tumors has historically been …

Paediatrics

In adults with ADHD, atomoxetine, methylphenidate, and CBT reduce symptom severity and the drugs are less tolerable vs. control at 12 wk

Ann Intern Med. 2026 Apr 7. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-26-00802-JC. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Mental Health:[Formula: see text] GIM/FP/GP:[Formula: see text]. PMID:41941734 | DOI:10.7326/ANNALS-26-00802-JC

Paediatrics

mHealth-Enabled Stroke Screening for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Low-Resource Settings: Systematic Literature Review of Critical Barriers, Emerging Technologies, and AI-Driven Solutions

JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2026 Apr 6;9:e76937. doi: 10.2196/76937. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder affecting millions globally, with life-threatening complications, …