The Vaccine Hesitancy Epidemic Pediatricians on the Frontline of Trust Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Vaccine hesitancy has become one of the most pressing public health challenges of the past decade, with significant implications for childhood
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Hidden Signs of GATA2 Deficiency: Why Doctors Miss This Rare Disorder
Hidden Signs of GATA2 Deficiency: Why Doctors Miss This Rare Disorder Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Introduction GATA2 deficiency is the most common hereditary predisposition to pediatric myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), yet it remains one of the most frequently overlooked genetic disorders in clinical practice. This
Birth Weight Abnormalities And The Pitfall Of Ongoing Childhood Weight Perception Errors
Birth Weight Abnormalities And The Pitfall Of Ongoing Childhood Weight Perception Errors Overview Abnormal birth weight (BW) in young children may influence a mother's perception of her child's weight, potentially affecting health management. This study aimed to examine how children's BW impacts maternal misperceptions of their child's weight during early childhood. A retrospective
Scoliosis In Adolescents Identified By Comprehensive AI Technology
Scoliosis In Adolescents Identified By Comprehensive AI Technology Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most prevalent spinal deformities, impacting millions globally. The Cobb method has been the cornerstone for measuring spinal curvature and guiding treatment decisions. However, its application is hindered by significant inter-observer variability and time-consuming procedures. Emerging
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy
Kawasaki disease: Meta Analysis Reveals A Capable Steroid Combination Therapy Overview Kawasaki disease (KD) poses significant challenges as an acute vasculitis primarily affecting the coronary arteries in children, potentially leading to fatal complications if left untreated. Corticosteroids, notably glucocorticoids, have emerged as crucial therapeutic agents in managing KD and associated cutaneous wounds.
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management
Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management Pain, a pervasive and troubling symptom in childhood cancer, manifests in a significant portion of patients, affecting between 40% to 78% of those undergoing treatment. This distressing experience can arise either directly from the illness itself or as an adverse effect of the treatments
Busulfan Exposure And Malignancy Risk
Busulfan Exposure And Malignancy Risk Overview The occurrence of secondary malignancies linked to busulfan exposure is deemed low but remains insufficiently characterized. Given the rising use of this alkylating agent in pre-gene therapy conditioning for nonmalignant hematologic disorders, a more precise understanding of busulfan's potential contribution to subsequent malignancy risk is essential.
Psoriasis Risk In Children With High BMI
Psoriasis Risk In Children With High BMI Overview This study aimed to investigate the potential association between childhood body mass index (BMI) and the risk of psoriasis. Using publicly available summary statistics from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that focused on childhood BMI in individuals of European descent (n=39,620), the researchers conducted a
