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Universal School-Based Mindfulness Fails to Outperform Standard Care for Adolescent Mental Health: Insights from the MYRIAD Trial

A large-scale analysis of the MYRIAD trial indicates that universal school-based mindfulness training does not superiorly reduce depression risk in adolescents. While machine learning identified certain potential responders, the clinical be

Feb 19, 2026
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Beyond the Daily Pill: The Dawn of Long-Acting HIV Treatment for Adolescents

The IMPAACT 2017/MOCHA study reveals that long-acting injectable cabotegravir and rilpivirine administered every eight weeks is safe and highly effective for adolescents with HIV, potentially transforming the landscape of pediatric HIV care

Feb 19, 2026
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Beyond End-of-Life: The Rising Global Burden of Chronic Suffering in 10.6 Million Children

A landmark longitudinal study reveals that 10.6 million children experience serious health-related suffering annually, with a critical shift toward survivors requiring long-term palliative support rather than end-of-life care, predominantly

Feb 17, 2026
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Why Environmental Interventions in Childcare May Not Be Enough: Insights from the NAPSACC UK Trial

The NAPSACC UK cluster RCT found that a one-year environmental intervention in early childhood education settings did not significantly improve total energy consumption or physical activity, highlighting the need for broader policy-level ch

Feb 17, 2026
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Surgical Fixation Offers No Clinical Benefit and Zero Cost-Effectiveness for Pediatric Medial Epicondyle Fractures: Results from the SCIENCE Trial

The SCIENCE multicentre randomized trial demonstrates that surgical fixation for displaced medial epicondyle fractures in children provides no functional advantage over non-surgical care, carries higher complication risks, and is not a cost

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Dolutegravir and Metabolic Health in Children: Five-Year Insights from the ODYSSEY Trial

Ancillary analysis of the ODYSSEY trial demonstrates that dolutegravir-based ART is not associated with excessive weight gain or adiposity in children and adolescents compared to standard care, while offering a superior metabolic profile ov

Feb 14, 2026Sign in to read
Allergy & Immunology

Paracetamol vs. Ibuprofen in Infancy: The PIPPA Tamariki Trial Finds No Differential Risk for Eczema or Bronchiolitis

The PIPPA Tamariki randomized controlled trial demonstrates that using paracetamol versus ibuprofen as needed in the first year of life does not significantly alter the risk of developing eczema or bronchiolitis by age one, challenging long

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The Global Crisis of Paediatric Suffering: 81% of Palliative Care Needs Now Stem from Survivors, Not Decedents

A 30-year analysis reveals that 10.6 million children experience serious health-related suffering annually, with a massive shift toward chronic, non-decedent care needs in low- and middle-income countries.

Feb 14, 2026
Critical Care

Automated Oxygen Control vs. Manual Care: Large-Scale Trial Finds No Difference in Clinical Outcomes for Extremely Preterm Infants

A multicenter randomized trial of 1,082 extremely preterm infants found that automated FiO2 control did not significantly reduce death or major morbidities compared to manual titration, though it remains a safe labor-saving tool for neonata

Feb 14, 2026
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Dose-Response Risk: How Multiple Maternal Chronic Conditions Shape Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality

This population-based cohort study of over 1 million births reveals that maternal multiple chronic conditions (MCC) significantly increase the risk of severe neonatal morbidity and mortality, with risks escalating alongside the number, comp

Feb 12, 2026Sign in to read
Gastroenterology

The Age Gap Penalty: Why Donor-Recipient Mismatch Shortens Graft Life in Adolescent Liver Transplants

A nationwide study reveals that adolescent liver transplant recipients receiving grafts from donors 10+ years older face a 12.7% reduction in 10-year graft survival. Expanding allocation radii could improve access to age-matched organs and

Feb 10, 2026
Cardiology

Early Life Origins of Hypertension: Longitudinal Evidence That Blood Pressure Tracks from Birth to School Age

A longitudinal study of the ENVIRONAGE cohort reveals that blood pressure tracks consistently from birth through childhood, with higher neonatal readings significantly increasing the risk of hypertension by age 11, emphasizing the need for

Feb 10, 2026Sign in to read
Internal Medicine

Beyond Pediatric Survival: The Disproportionate Impact of Childhood-Onset Complex Chronic Conditions on Adult Hospital Systems

This study reveals that young adults with childhood-onset complex chronic conditions (4Cs) account for over 10% of hospital bed-days despite being a small patient volume. They face longer stays, higher costs, and frequent readmissions, high

Feb 10, 2026
Critical Care

Cerebral Oximetry-Guided Treatment Significantly Stabilizes Oxygenation in Extremely Preterm Infants: Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized trial involving 100 extremely preterm infants shows that cerebral oximetry-guided treatment using a standardized guideline and NIRS device significantly reduces the burden of cerebral hypoxia and hyperoxia during the first five

Feb 10, 2026
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Plant-Based Growth: Large-Scale Cohort Study Finds Vegan Infant Growth Trajectories Align with Omnivorous Peers by Age Two

A retrospective cohort study of nearly 1.2 million infants demonstrates that while vegan family diets are associated with a slight initial risk of underweight, long-term growth trajectories for length, weight, and head circumference converg

Feb 10, 2026
Critical Care

Cerebral Oximetry-Guided Protocol Slashes Hypoxia and Hyperoxia Burden in Extremely Preterm Neonates

A randomized trial demonstrates that standardized treatment guided by cerebral oximetry reduces cerebral oxygenation instability by over 40% in extremely preterm infants, offering a precise new strategy for neonatal neuroprotection.

Feb 10, 2026
Neurology

The Mortality Gap in Neurodevelopmental Care: Why Young Adults with ASD, ID, and CP Face Higher Risks

A landmark study using CDC ADDM Network data reveals significantly elevated mortality risks for young adults with autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy, highlighting a critical need for improved transition-of-care strategies a

Feb 10, 2026Sign in to read
Allergy & Immunology

Mapping the Atopic Landscape: New Meta-Analysis Identifies Key Drivers and Critical Windows for Childhood Food Allergy

This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of 190 studies involving 2.8 million participants establishes a 4.7% incidence rate for childhood food allergy and identifies early atopic conditions, microbiome disruptions, and delaye

Feb 10, 2026
Hematology-Oncology

Beyond the Count: How Product Factors and High Thresholds Shape Pediatric Platelet Transfusion Outcomes

A multicenter cohort study of 8,874 pediatric patients reveals that most prophylactic platelet transfusions occur above recommended thresholds. Factors such as pathogen reduction, additive solutions, and donor age significantly lower posttr

Feb 9, 2026Sign in to read
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Does Stage Explain It All? The BENCHISTA Study Reveals Persistent Survival Gaps in Pediatric Oncology

The BENCHISTA study analyzes survival disparities in six childhood solid tumors across 27 countries, revealing that while stage at diagnosis influences outcomes, significant international survival variations persist for Ewing sarcoma and me

Feb 9, 2026
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