Paediatrics
Paediatrics

Ability of the MenB-fHbp vaccine to provide immune protection against meningococcal serogroup B ST-1161 UK university “South West Outbreak” strain isolates

Vaccine. 2026 Apr 1;80:128503. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2026.128503. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT In 2021/22, the UK Health Security Agency reported an excess in cases of invasive …

The Pharmacokinetics and Relative Bioavailability of a Mini-Tablet of Mercaptopurine, a Novel Formulation for Use in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

J Clin Pharmacol. 2026 Apr;66(4):e70178. doi: 10.1002/jcph.70178. ABSTRACT A novel 5 mg mini-tablet formulation of mercaptopurine (6-MP) was developed to provide flexible and accurate doses …

Dose-aware diffusion model for 3D PET image denoising: Multi-institutional validation with reader study and real low-dose data

Med Image Anal. 2026 Mar 17;111:104039. doi: 10.1016/j.media.2026.104039. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Reducing scan times, radiation dose, and enhancing image quality, especially for lower-performance …

Health-related quality of life and associated factors in Chinese pediatric patients with beta-thalassemia major receiving transfusion and iron chelation therapy: a cross-sectional study

Expert Rev Hematol. 2026 Apr 3:1-7. doi: 10.1080/17474086.2026.2654712. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This cross-sectional study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes and …

Technical Success and Adverse Events Associated With Percutaneous Carotid Artery Access for Transcatheter Procedures in Infants

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Apr 3. doi: 10.1002/ccd.70601. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Demand for transcatheter interventions in small neonates continues to increase. Percutaneous …

Hypothalamic obesity in adults with craniopharyngiomas: prevalence and risk factors before and after neurosurgical treatment

Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2026;90(2):77-84. doi: 10.17116/neiro20269002177. ABSTRACT Hypothalamic obesity (weight gain due to hypothalamic damage) is a common complication of surgical …