paediatrics
paediatrics

Tethered cord syndrome from pediatric and adult perspectives: a comprehensive systematic review of 6135 cases

Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Jun;56(6):E18. doi: 10.3171/2024.3.FOCUS23899. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the differences in clinical features, diagnostic examination, treatment, and pathological results between …

Palliative single-level selective dorsal rhizotomy for children with spastic cerebral palsy Gross Motor Function Classification System level IV and V: a case series and systematic review of the literature

Neurosurg Focus. 2024 Jun;56(6):E6. doi: 10.3171/2024.3.FOCUS2478. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Single-level selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), typically indicated for ambulatory patients, is a controversial topic for severe spastic …

Association Between Myopia and Pupil Diameter in Preschoolers: Evidence from a Machine Learning Approach Based on a Real-World Large-Scale Dataset

Ophthalmol Ther. 2024 Jun 1. doi: 10.1007/s40123-024-00972-5. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have explored the connections between various ocular biological parameters with …

The effect of artificial saliva on the control of dry mouth: a semi-experimental study on COVID-19 patients under Non-invasive mechanical ventilation

BMC Oral Health. 2024 May 31;24(1):643. doi: 10.1186/s12903-024-04386-4. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Since maintaining oral hygiene is essential in nursing care, the present study was conducted to …

Effects of different doses of intranasal dexmedetomidine on related complications and parents’ satisfaction in anesthetized children: a systematic review

BMC Pediatr. 2024 May 31;24(1):377. doi: 10.1186/s12887-024-04832-w. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Agitation/delirium is commonly seen in children after anesthesia, and a proper dose of dexmedetomidine can prevent …

Effectiveness of simulation-based interprofessional education on teamwork and communication skills in neonatal resuscitation

BMC Med Educ. 2024 May 31;24(1):602. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05581-1. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The role of effective interprofessional teamwork is especially vital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit …

Duration and outcome of orthotic treatment in children with clubfoot – a four-year follow-up national register study of Swedish children born between 2015 and 2017

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 May 31;25(1):425. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07544-5. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The Ponseti method for treating clubfoot consists of initial treatment with serial casting accompanied by …