Single-staged Surgical Correction of Kyphotic Deformity due to Dorsal Spinal Tuberculosis in Pediatric Patients: Outcome Analysis by Mageswaran Shanmugavelu, Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Prabhu Aloy, Poornima Kumararaja, Sai Vinay Bharadwaj Namala

“…Conclusion: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical study efficacy and feasibility of one-stage posterior-only surgical treatment for thoracic spinal TB in adolescents. The multifaceted goals of surgery in spinal TB underscore the importance of a thorough understanding of the disease and a collaborative approach, and it ensures a comprehensive strategy. …”
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Use of rituximab in mature, high-grade and advanced-stage pediatric B-lineage non-Hodgkin lymphomas: a systematic review, meta-analysis and the Brazilian reality by Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Diancarlos Pereira de Andrade, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati

“…The aim of the present study was to systematically review the use of rituximab in children and adolescents with high-grade mature B-NHL and to conduct a meta-analysis of the evidence. …”
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‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: e... by Joseph Rujumba, Carmen Roebersen, Susan Namara, Richard Ochen, Sharon Eva Ahumuza, Allen Tushabe, Mathias Akugizibwe, David Bitira, Innocent Mwesigye, Stella Kentusi, Henry Zakumumpa, Japheth Kwiringira, Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

“…Data were collected through 31 focus group discussions (FGDs) with VSLA members, children and adolescents living with HIV, networks of people living with HIV and Village Health Team members (VHTs). …”
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Ambiente construído e atividade física de adolescentes: uma abordagem com redes neurais artificiais by Murilo Gominho Antunes Correia Júnior, Thaliane Mayara Pessôa dos Prazeres, Rafael dos Santos Henrique, Javiera Alarcon, Isabele Goes Nobre, Bruno Cesar Pereira Pinto, Gustavo Aires de Arruda, Douglas Eduardo Ferreira Maia, Lucilene Antunes Correia Marques de Sá, Marcos André Moura dos Santos

“…O Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C) e Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescent (PAQ-A) autoaplicável foram utilizados para avaliar o nível de AF. …”
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Effects of clear aligners treatment in growing patients: a systematic review by Vincenzo D’Antò, Vittoria De Simone, Silvia Caruso, Paolo Bucci, Rosa Valletta, Roberto Rongo, Rosaria Bucci

“…IntroductionIn recent years, the use of Clear aligners (CA) has been diffused among children and adolescents. This systematic review aimed to summarize the literature regarding the effects of CA therapy in growing patients, including dentoalveolar and skeletal effects, periodontal changes, and quality of life measurements.MethodsAn electronic search on four databases was performed until September 2023, and studies including patients <18 years, treated with CA were selected. …”
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Sex-specific alterations in creatine metabolism in cellular compartments of peripheral blood leukocytes in type 1 diabetes by Nina Alchujyan, Elena Aghajanova, Nina Movsesyan, Arthur Melkonyan, Artashes Guevorkian, Armen Andreasyan, Margarita Hovhannisyan

“…A total of 270 Armenian participants were enrolled in the study and were divided into two age groups: Group I - included children and preadolescents; and Group II - included adolescents and young adults. Within each group, the participants were further categorized based on sex and disease duration: Recent-onset T1D (RO-T1D), and Long-term T1D (LT-T1D). …”
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Culturing of Giardia lamblia under microaerobic conditions can impact metronidazole susceptibility by inducing increased expression of antioxidant enzymes by Kateryna Starynets, Ana Paunkov, Anja Wagner, Klaus Kratochwill, Christian Klotz, David Leitsch

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Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality Serious Video Game (The Secret Trail of Moon) for Emotional Regulation in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Randomized Clin... by Marina Martin-Moratinos, Marcos Bella-Fernández, María Rodrigo-Yanguas, Carlos González-Tardón, Chao Li, Ping Wang, Ana Royuela, Pilar Lopez-Garcia, Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla

“… BackgroundDifficulties in emotional regulation are often observed in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). …”
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Early life microbial succession in the gut follows common patterns in humans across the globe by Guilherme Fahur Bottino, Kevin S. Bonham, Fadheela Patel, Shelley McCann, Michal Zieff, Nathalia Naspolini, Daniel Ho, Theo Portlock, Raphaela Joos, Firas S. Midani, Paulo Schüroff, Anubhav Das, Inoli Shennon, Brooke C. Wilson, Justin M. O’Sullivan, Robert A. Britton, Deirdre M. Murray, Mairead E. Kiely, Carla R. Taddei, Patrícia C. B. Beltrão-Braga, Alline C. Campos, Guilherme V. Polanczyk, Curtis Huttenhower, Kirsten A. Donald, Vanja Klepac-Ceraj

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The impact of successive Montessori programmes on cognitive achievement by Maria Angelica Paez-Barrameda

“…The study spanned academic years 1999 to 2015, involving 105 students who graduated from the school’s adolescent programme beginning from 2007−2008. Students were categorized based on their exposure to Montessori programmes: Group A (37 students) attended all three programmes (Casa, Cosmic Education, Erdkinder), Group B (48 students) attend­ed Cosmic Education and Erdkinder, and Group C (20 students) attended only Erdkinder. …”
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Exome sequencing in Nigerian children with early‐onset epilepsy syndromes by Ibitayo Abigail Ademuwagun, Yagoub Adam, Solomon Oladapo Rotimi, Steffen Syrbe, Maximilian Radtke, Julia Hentschel, Johannes R. Lemke, Ezekiel Adebiyi

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Clinical Study of Mobile Application- (App-) Based Family-Centered Care (FCC) Model Combined with Comprehensive Iron Removal Treatment in Children with Severe Beta Thalassemia by Yuke Chen, Xiuping Huang, Qingmei Lu, Jian Lu, Xiaoxiao Huang, Yanni Luo, Fengxing Huang

“…The quality of life scale for children and adolescents (QLSCA) score, the family assessment device (FAD) score, the exercise of self-care agency scale (ESCA) score, and the medication compliance scale score were compared between the two groups. …”
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Returning to the emergency department: a retrospective analysis of mental health re-presentations among young people in New South Wales, Australia by Rebecca Ivers, Michael Dinh, Patricia Cullen, Bette Liu, Katharine Steinbeck, Natasha Walker, Robert Neil Leong

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Co-design of “Baatcheet,” a peer-supported, web-based storytelling intervention for young people with common mental health problems in India by Pattie P. Gonsalves, Dhriti Mittal, Shruti Aluria, Aarushi Khan, Eshita Razdan, Priyambada Kashyap, Navvya Rahate, Manek D’Silva, Sonaksha Iyengar, Faith Gonsalves, Sweta Pal, Salik Ansari, Clio Berry, Daniel Michelson

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Reconsidering routine admission for children under age 3 undergoing partial tonsillectomy: a prospective study by Ameen Biadsee, Craig Nathanson, Or Dagan, Firas Kassem, Avishai Stahl, Tova Mishali, Yaniv Ebner, Brian Rotenberg

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Design and development of novel 1,2,3-triazole chalcone derivatives as potential anti-osteosarcoma agents via inhibition of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathway by Su Qing, Xu Baolin, Tian Zhoubin, Gong Ziling

“…Osteosarcoma (OS) is an uncommon tumour that mainly affects bone in children and adolescents. The current treatment options of OS are of limited significance due to their immense side effects. …”
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Determinants of induced abortion among second-trimester pregnant women attending Dessie City health facilities, Northeast Ethiopia: a case-control study by Elsabeth Addisu, Bitya Admassu, Wolde Melese Ayele, Kassawmar Angaw, Bezawit Adane

“…It may be helpful for the government of Ethiopia to encourage the effort to improve healthcare counselling on reproductive health-related issues, and planning of interventions focusing on behavioral changes and social marketing as well as providing information to young adolescents on their sexuality to minimize pre-marital sex.…”
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The relationship between vision status and its influencing factors among primary and secondary school students: The masking effect of physical activity level and the moderating eff... by Jiyan Xu, Yanjun Li, Siyuan Ma, Shimeng Dai, Weiwei Xu, Mengjiao Sang, Kaijie Feng

“…Parents should avoid having excessive expectations and additional academic burdens on their children and encourage them to actively participate in sports; schools should fully implement the ‘’Double Reduction’’ policy, making myopia prevention and control an important part of health education; communities should carry out publicity work for myopia prevention and control, raising adolescents’ awareness of eye health.…”
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Perennial disaster patterns in Central Europe since 2000 and implications for hospital preparedness planning – a cross-sectional analysis by Maik von der Forst, Maximilian Dietrich, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Erik Popp, Markus Ries

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Assessing the association between household air pollution exposure and child heath in Mongolia: a birth-cohort study by Zaiyou Dai, Katherine E. Woolley, Emma Dickinson-Craig, Tsogzolma Bayandorj, Narangerel Gombojav, Bazarragchaa Tsogt, David Warburton, G. Neil Thomas, Semira Manaseki-Holland

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