Paediatrics
Paediatrics

GWAS-informed data integration and non-coding CRISPRi screen illuminate genetic etiology of bone mineral density

Genome Biol. 2025 Oct 3;26(1):331. doi: 10.1186/s13059-025-03802-4. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Over 1100 independent signals have been identified with genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for bone mineral density …

Acceptability of home-based HPV self-sampling for cervical cancer screening among users and providers in the West region of Cameroon: a cross-sectional study

BMC Health Serv Res. 2025 Oct 3;25(1):1303. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13467-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization’s 90-70-90 goal aims to eliminate cervical cancer (CC) as a …

The association between foot morphological development and bone maturation in children: a cross-sectional study

BMC Pediatr. 2025 Oct 3;25(1):757. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06167-6. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Accurate assessment of pediatric foot development is essential for guiding clinical interventions. While chronological age (CA) …

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the treatment modalities available for children afflicted from cystic fibrosis

BMC Pediatr. 2025 Oct 3;25(1):753. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06161-y. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different treatment modalities in children with cystic fibrosis …

Association between joint hypermobility and primary nocturnal enuresis: a cross-sectional study in children aged 6-13 years

BMC Pediatr. 2025 Oct 3;25(1):756. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06175-6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) is a prevalent childhood condition with a multifactorial pathogenesis comprising genetic, neurological, and …