Narrative review of Digital First Primary Care model in NHS England patients
Digital-first care offers flexibility but gains are uneven for NHS patients
This narrative review evaluates the Digital First Primary Care (DFPC) model for patients in NHS England. The authors synthesize evidence reg…
A review of NHS England data shows digital-first care can improve convenience and timeliness for some patients, though benefits are not shar…
Meta-analysis shows early kangaroo care reduces mortality in very preterm infants compared to conventional care
Early skin-to-skin contact may lower death risk for very preterm babies
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated early kangaroo care versus conventional neonatal care in very preterm infants (≤32 weeks)…
A review of trials found that starting skin-to-skin care within 24 hours reduced death risk for very preterm infants, though effects on infe…
Guideline secondary analysis shows non-significant trend for higher enteral nutrition use in pediatric Crohn's disease registry groups
Registry tool shows mixed results for pediatric Crohn's nutrition
This guideline secondary analysis of a cluster-randomized trial examines enteral nutrition patterns in 110 children with Crohn's disease. Th…
A new registry tool did not significantly boost enteral nutrition use in children with Crohn's, but it may lower steroid use in the first 90…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of liposomal iron versus conventional iron in pediatric iron deficiency anemia
Liposomal iron improves blood counts and reduces side effects in children with anemia
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated liposomal iron versus conventional oral iron in 454 children with iron deficiency anemia …
A meta-analysis found liposomal iron raised hemoglobin more and caused fewer side effects than conventional iron in children.
Narrative review discusses paradoxical inflammatory reactions in pediatric patients receiving biologic therapy
Biologic therapy may cause paradoxical inflammation in children
This narrative review examines paradoxical inflammatory reactions in pediatric patients receiving biologic therapy. The authors note that a …
A review notes that biologic therapy can trigger paradoxical inflammatory reactions in pediatric patients, highlighting a need for careful m…
Systematic review and meta-analysis links pRBC transfusion to NEC deterioration in neonates
Blood transfusions linked to worsening NEC in newborns
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the association between packed red blood cell transfusion and clinical deterioration in ne…
A review of studies found that blood transfusions may be tied to worsening gut disease in premature babies. The link needs more research.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links pediatric cerebral AVMs with congenital heart defects and outlines prognostic factors
Brain and heart defects often appear together in children, raising new questions for care
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the association between cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and congenital heart d…
A large review found that brain and heart defects frequently occur together in kids, changing how doctors should watch for complications.
Systematic review of educational programs and system improvements for organ donation barriers
Education and system changes help more people support organ donation across many countries
This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 33 global studies regarding barriers to organ donation and strategies to improve rates. The…
A review of thirty-three studies shows that many people fear health risks or lack family support for organ donation. Combining simple educat…
Systematic review maps 50 most-cited articles on pediatric respiratory infections
Most cited research on child respiratory infections comes from US, China, Canada
This systematic bibliometric review analyzed the 50 most-cited articles on pediatric respiratory infections. Key findings show a predominanc…
A review of 50 top-cited articles on pediatric respiratory infections shows most research comes from just three countries.
Planned early birth reduces maternal morbidity and stillbirth risk in late preterm hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Planned early birth cuts severe risks for late-term high blood pressure in pregnancy
This Cochrane meta-analysis evaluated planned early birth versus expectant management in 3491 pregnant women with hypertensive disorders fro…
A major review shows planned early birth reduces severe risks for mothers and babies when high blood pressure strikes late in pregnancy.
Systematic review and meta-analysis links prenatal NSAIDs to higher kidney disease risk in children
Prenatal NSAID use linked to higher kidney disease risk in children
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between prenatal NSAIDs exposure and kidney disease risk in children. The…
A large review finds prenatal NSAID use is tied to a higher risk of kidney disease in children, raising questions for expectant parents.
Structured parenting programme improves emotion regulation strategies in Swedish parents of toddlers
Four parenting sessions improve emotion regulation for Swedish families
This randomized controlled trial involved 832 Swedish-speaking parents of children aged 1 to 2 years. The intervention group received four s…
A four-session parenting program helped Swedish parents teach better emotion strategies to toddlers, showing lasting gains over two years.