Neonatal respiratory care has been characterized by tremendous technological advances over the past five decades. However, lost in the shuffle are some tried and true aspects of care that remain relevant but have fallen into disuse. This presentation will summarize the recent his [....] » Read More
Research in the area of nutritional epigenetics involves the study of atoms in food that impact gene behavior. Prenatal co-exposures to heavy metals are known to cause changes in DNA methylation patterns which impact gene behavior in offspring. A recent literature review was cond [....] » Read More
Objective: To investigate the effect of and Acupuncture on brain plasticity and motor development in children with cerebral palsy. Investigate effect on mechanism of apoptosis of brain nerve cells, regulating the expression of neurotrophic factors, promoting the remodeling of ner [....] » Read More
The limbic system, crucial for emotions, memory, motivation, circadian rhythms, and behavior, is often affected in Childhood Developmental Disabilities (CDD) like ADHD, Autism (ASD), and mood disorders, showing altered structures (especially the amygdala and hippocampus) and conn [....] » Read More
Trigger: Late Preterm Infants (LPIs) (34-36 weeks gestation) require specialized support due to unique developmental challenges that increase readmission risks. The initial assessment identified significant variability in existing discharge methodologies across a Southeaster [....] » Read More
Title : Physological transition and resuscitation at birth
David J R Hutchon, Memorial Hospital, United Kingdom
Up to 10 percent of babies require assistance at birth to commence breathing. This has been traditionally carried out away from the mother after the umbilical cord has been clamped. Early cord clamping was a routine at most births until ten years ago and remains common in any bab [....] » Read More
Title : The biological value of proteins for pediatric growth and development: Advances and criticisms
Marlene Fabiola Escobedo Monge, Valladolid University, Spain
In personalized nutrition, it is essential to account for the biological value of protein sources that underpin children’s growth and developmental needs. Although sufficient protein intake is fundamental for optimal physical and cognitive development, excessive intake may [....] » Read More
Title : Parental cognitions on procedural pain and comfort in young children
Jo Vrancken, PXL University College, Belgium
Procedural pain and discomfort during pediatric medical interventions remain a significant challenge for healthcare providers and families alike. While clinical guidelines emphasize pain management and child-centered care, little is known about how parents cognitively frame these [....] » Read More
Title : Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) as the unique healthcare model to secure the national health and wellness: From family planning and gestation period through human biosafety
Sergey Suchkov, N. D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized & precision medicine (PPM). PPM as being the Grand Challenge to forecast, to predict and to prevent is rooted in a big and a new science generated by [....] » Read More
Title : Early predictors of orthotic effectiveness for full-time scoliosis TLSO cases
Michael Ginzburg, University of California Davis Healthcare System, United States
Scoliosis is a tri-planar condition of the spine that often requires multidisciplinary conservative outpatient treatment. The medical and allied health clinicians involved have their own workflows, schedules, concerns, and logistics with the patients and their families greatly be [....] » Read More
Title : If in doubt, choose change
Rohit Kumar, James Cook Hospital, United Kingdom
Antibiotics are administered to many preterm newborns and to a substantial proportion of term infants in the hours after birth due to risk for early-onset sepsis. The approaches taken to determine which newborns should be evaluated for early-onset sepsis, and what type and durati [....] » Read More
Title : Delivery mode and perinatal antibiotics: How do they shape infant gut microbiota? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Heidi Singleton, Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
Background: Early-life gut microbiota development is pivotal for immune and metabolic programming. Caesarean delivery and perinatal antibiotic exposure are common interventions that may disrupt maternal, infant microbial transmission, yet their combined effects remain poorly unde [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating specialised commissioning in neonatology within the NHS: Structure, delegation and future directions
Shimona Clington Fernando, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Background: Neonatal medicine is a highly specialised field providing critical and developmental care to infants with complex medical needs. Within the NHS, commissioning determines how such services are planned, funded and monitored to deliver equitable, high-quality care. [....] » Read More
Title : The protective role of mindful self-care in maternal quality of life among mothers of children with congenital heart defects
Semyon Melnikov, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Background: Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defects and represent a significant cause of morbidity worldwide. Beyond the medical challenges, caring for a child with a CHD may impose a substantial burden on parents, particularly mothers, and adver [....] » Read More
Title : Bringing the promise of Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM) to rare and orphan disorder care: How to use the latter to revolutionize pediatric services
Sergey Suchkov, N. D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
The greatest challenge of Personalized and Precision |Medicine (PPM) is to optimize pre-early (subclinical) diagnostics, predictive and prognostics procedures, and to identify curative therapies for every disease in a personalized way so that every individual gets benefit. To tha [....] » Read More
Title : Psychometric properties of the Persian version of child sensory profile-2 in children with cerebral palsy
Navid Mirzakhani, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Objectives: The focus on children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) has mostly been on its postural, balance, and movement constraints. However, another factor that affects children’s daily functioning the manifestation of sensory processing irregularities and disorders. A standard [....] » Read More
Title : Translation and psychometric properties of the autism screening instrument for educational planning 3 in Persian (Farsi)
Navid Mirzakhani, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that restricts participation in normal life activities. A critical challenge is the early identification and intervention of children with autism spectrum disorder, which is essential for enhancing the qualit [....] » Read More
Title : Neonatal sepsis and early neurodevelopmental outcomes in Nepal
Swechhya Vaidya, Amrita Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Nepal
Neonatal sepsis remains a critical public health concern in low- and middle-income countries such as Nepal, where limited neonatal care resources and delayed diagnosis contribute to significant morbidity. Although survival rates have gradually increased with improvements in neona [....] » Read More