Chinese nurses’ perspectives on child-friendly healthcare practice assessment: a qualitative study by Wei Xiao Huang, Mei Chan Chong, Li Yoong Tang, Xiao Xia Liu, Mei Fang, Yun Yun Shen, Xiao Li Guo

“…The four categories were identified: services designed for children’s interests, tailoring the environment adapted for children, facilitating social interactions, and promoting childhood development. Conclusion The findings from this study were derived from the perspectives of Chinese nurses on child-friendly healthcare practice assessment, offering a comprehensive and multidimensional view of this field. …”
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Locally sourced supplementary feeding programs as a strategic intervention to address weight faltering in children: insights from a primary health center study by Deby Aprilia Haryani, Qorry Amanda, Novita Sabjan

“…These findings emphasize the importance of tailored nutritional programs during early childhood, a critical period for ensuring long-term health and developmental benefits. …”
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Molecular and Clinical Overview of Type 1 Neurofibromatosis: Single Center Study and Mini Review on NF1-Associated Vasculopathy and Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia by Şule Altıner, Alper Han Çebi

“…Although JMML is a rare childhood cancer, it is accompanied by RASopathies. …”
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Hypertension Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Middle-Aged Adults in Chongqing, China by Xianglong Xu, Yunshuang Rao, Zumin Shi, Lingli Liu, Cheng Chen, Yong Zhao

“…In multivariable analyses, education level, job conditions, average monthly income, smoking status, sleep quality, perception of relationship with family, childhood breastfeeding history, and body mass index were associated with domains of SF36 among those with hypertension (p<0.05 for all). …”
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Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization Schedule: A Study among Children Attending Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya by Esther Cheptanui Muathe, Mary Kamau, Eve Rajula

“…Globally, immunization is among the major contributors to public health, preventing 20% of childhood mortality annually. The highest fatality rates from vaccine preventable diseases are usually among children under five. …”
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Dyke-Davidoff-Masson syndrome: A rare case of hemiatrophy with chronic seizure disorder by Utkarsh Pradeep, Anjalee Chiwhane, Sourya Acharya, Pradeep Kumar, Paschyanti Kasat

“…The patient experienced her first seizure at 6 months of age, followed by recurrent generalized tonic seizures throughout childhood. Despite treatment, she continued to have mild seizure episodes (brief changes in consciousness or less noticeable symptoms) twice a month. …”
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Parallel Hatching: A New Method of Hand Deformity Surgery in Epidermolysis Bullosa by Siamak Farokh Forghani, MD, Rana Irilouzadian, MD, Ali Shabbak, MD, Amir Saraee, MD

“…Purpose: In dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (EB), progressive blistering, scarring, and fusing of digits lead to mitten-hand and pseudosyndactyly in early childhood, inflicting psychosocial stress and low self-esteem in EB patients. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of short- and long-term complications in pediatric burns by Carlos Delgado-Miguel, Lara Fuentes Gómez, Ada García Morán, Miriam Miguel-Ferrero, Mercedes Díaz, Juan Carlos López-Gutiérrez

“…Conclusion NLR may be considered a useful predictor for the development of short- and long-term complications in childhood burns. It may help in the identification of high-risk patients to prevent sequelae.…”
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Drivers of success in global health outcomes: A content analysis of Exemplar studies. by Nadia Akseer, David E Phillips, Exemplars in Global Health Partner Network

“…The EGH studies (N = 31) spanned six topics including under-five child mortality (n = 6), childhood stunting (n = 5), community health workers (CHW) (n = 4), vaccine delivery (n = 3), COVID-19 response (n = 6), and newborn and maternal mortality reduction (n = 7) across 19 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South and Central Asia, and the Caribbean regions. …”
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The Potential of Virtual Reality for Inducing Neuroplasticity in Children with Amblyopia by María B. Coco-Martin, David P. Piñero, Luis Leal-Vega, Carlos J. Hernández-Rodríguez, Joaquin Adiego, Ainhoa Molina-Martín, Dolores de Fez, Juan F. Arenillas

“…In recent years, virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a new safe and effective tool for neurorehabilitation of different childhood and adulthood conditions. VR-based therapies can induce cortical reorganization and promote the activation of different neuronal connections over a wide range of ages, leading to contrasted improvements in motor and functional skills. …”
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Detection of the I172N Mutation in Cuban Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21 Hydroxylase Insufficiency by Taimí Barrueta Ordóñez, Teresa Collazo Mesa, Paulina Lantigua Cruz, Adrián de Jesús González Navarro, Tania Espinosa Reyes

“…<strong>Background:</strong> congenital adrenal hyperplasia is the most frequent cause of sexual ambiguity in childhood. Molecular diagnosis is an element to be considered for the management and genetic counseling of patients and relatives at risk. …”
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Immunological Evaluation for Personalized Interventions in Children with Tuberculosis: Should It Be Routinely Performed? by Laura E. Carreto-Binaghi, Esmeralda Juárez, Silvia Guzmán-Beltrán, María Teresa Herrera, Martha Torres, Alejandro Alejandre, José Arturo Martínez-Orozco, Eduardo Becerril-Vargas, Yolanda Gonzalez

“…Childhood tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health problem and the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. …”
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Clinical Analysis of Four Patients with Schimke Immuno-Osseous Dysplasia and a Literature Review by HAN Lingli, DONG Yajuan, SUN Bijun, WANG Wenjie, ZHOU Qinhua, LIU Luyao, HOU Jia, WANG Xiaochuan, SUN Jinqiao

“…ObjectiveTo have better clinical understanding of Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia(SIOD) through analyzing the clinical features, treatment, and prognosis of four patients with SIOD.MethodsWe used retrospective analysis to analyze the clinical data of four patients who were diagnosed with SIOD at the Children′ hospital of Fudan University from May 2018 to June 2024.ResultsThe onset of disease of the four patients of this study was in their early childhood or preschool. All four patients had lymphopenia. …”
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Sensory substitution and augmentation techniques in cerebral visual impairment: a discussion of lived experiences by Stephanie L. Duesing, Katie Lane-Karnas, Sebastian James Adam Duesing, Mae Lane-Karnas, Nai Y, Arvind Chandna, Arvind Chandna

“…In this paper, three individuals with early-onset CVI and two parents discuss sensory substitution and augmentation developed in childhood in the absence of early identification of CVI, and they detail the important impact of the empowering, professionally taught non-visual skills–such as braille, orientation and mobility training, and assistive technology–which were acquired later. …”
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Mothers at the Intersection of Trauma, Addiction, and Involvement with the Criminal Legal System: An Analysis of Multiple Case Studies by Monica Solinas-Saunders PhD, Maureen L. Petrunich-Rutherford PhD, Mark D. Thomas PhD, Natasha R. Brown PhD, Kevin L. McElmurry PhD, Melissa A. Jones PhD, Abigail M. Cognetti BSc, Lytina Andrews BSc, Amira Zahabi BSc

“…Further, the 6 cases were used to describe the difficulties experienced by participants across 3 major life transitions: (1) childhood (2) initiation to drug use and addiction disorders (3) motherhood . …”
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Are there sensitive periods for physical activity to influence the development of executive function in children? by Joseph M. Northey, Lauren B. Raine, Charles H. Hillman

“…Executive functions emerge throughout childhood and shape multiple cognitive and behavioral outcomes across the lifespan. …”
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Clinical Microbiological Aspects of Epileptic Seizures in the Tropical Countries with Specific Focus on Nigeria by Ijeoma Kanu, Ebere C. Anyanwu, Nkechi C. Nwachukwu, John E. Ehiri, Joav Merrick

“…Malaria was found to cause more than 88% of childhood epileptic seizures and 12% of adult seizures. …”
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Parental wellbeing, parenting, and child mental health in families with young children in Arghakhanchi, Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Hari Rana³, Mahesh Prasad Joshi, Sabrina Cheng, Theresa Castillo, Keng-Yen Huang

“…Given the lack of child mental health research to guide interventions or social-emotional learning programs and policy planning, the present study aimed to address these knowledge gaps by examining the psychopathology mechanism involved in the development of childhood mental health problems. Methods This cross-sectional study recruited parents (N = 393) whose children attended preschool to primary classes in the Arghakhanchi district of Nepal. …”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Longitudinal studies following up those born to heavy users beyond childhood are warranted for capturing long-term implications of prenatal BQ exposure.…”
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The effect of interactive learning on nutritional knowledge among teachers, parents and students at primary schools in Central Java by Rachmawati Emma, Umniyatun Yuyun, Iqbal Nurmansyah Mochamad, Hidayati, Kharisma Saraswati Lia, Sahidin Didin, Sulistio Gohardi Virgo, Wulandari Eka

“…Background: Failure of linear growth or stunting is one of childhood's most common nutritional deficiencies. Parenting patterns and food provision greatly influence children's ability to consume balanced nutrition. …”
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