Paediatrics
Paediatrics

A genetic variant of the glutamate-cysteine ligase catalytic subunit is associated with susceptibility to ischemic stroke in the Chinese population

Eur J Med Res. 2025 May 27;30(1):421. doi: 10.1186/s40001-025-02688-z. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: A pathogenetic factor of ischemic stroke (IS) is oxidative stress. As a rate-limiting enzyme …

Quality of life after combined adenoidectomy and laser tonsillotomy for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: A prospective observational cohort trial

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 May 21;194:112402. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2025.112402. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Tonsillotomy is an alternative to tonsillectomy with much less morbidity …

Influenza vaccination during early pregnancy and risk of major birth defects, US Birth Defects Study To Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS, 2014-2019

Vaccine. 2025 May 25;59:127297. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127297. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Studies of influenza vaccination during pregnancy and major birth defects generally provide reassuring …

A New, Portable Orofacial Manometer for Measuring Tongue Strength and Endurance in Children: Laboratory-Based Validity Study

JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol. 2025 May 26;12:e68967. doi: 10.2196/68967. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: An accurate tongue strength and endurance assessment is necessary for pediatric dysphagia. TongueFit is …

Association between occupational and environmental dust exposure and autoimmune diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Autoimmun. 2025 May 25;154:103440. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2025.103440. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Occupational and environmental dust exposure is often overlooked, presenting significant public health …

Clinician-Focused Connected Health Requirements Gathering for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through Clinical Journey Mapping: Design Science Study

JMIR Form Res. 2025 May 26;9:e53617. doi: 10.2196/53617. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many health care systems globally face severe capacity issues, with lengthening waiting lists and stretched …