Diagnostic Value of Dynamics Serum sCD163, sTREM-1, PCT, and CRP in Differentiating Sepsis, Severity Assessment, and Prognostic Prediction by Longxiang Su, Lin Feng, Qing Song, Hongjun Kang, Xingang Zhang, Zhixin Liang, Yanhong Jia, Dan Feng, Changting Liu, Lixin Xie

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Attitude to the childfree phenomenon of modern youth: regional aspect by V. V. Levchenko, Ya. O. Bayandina

“…The article provides an overview of key theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of voluntary and deliberate childlessness, or childfree phenomenon, which are used in modern sociological and socio-psychological science against the background of transformation of family values and the institution of family. The authors highlighted some of the patterns of the phenomenon specific to modern society and presented the results of an empirical study carried out with participation of Perm youth. …”
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Cardiopulmonary fitness in children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease and the impact of exercise training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational study and ra... by Fan Zhang, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong

“…The studies found that the mean cardiopulmonary fitness was 1.82 standardized mean differences (SMDs) units (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.43–2.20) lower in children/adolescents with CKD than in healthy controls or reference values. …”
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Age-Related Change of Axial Length, Spherical Equivalent, and Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia in School-Age Children in Shanghai: 2014–2018 by Tao Li, Bo Jiang, Xiaodong Zhou

“…This study shows normative growth values for AL and SE in Shanghai children at the age of 7–18-year-olds, as well as the age-specific prevalence of myopia and high myopia.…”
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Binaural auditory beats vs music of choice as audio distraction behaviour guidance technique among children: A randomized controlled trial by Bhuvanesh N. Bhusari, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Niraj Gokhale, Shweta Kajjari, Sanika Karmarkar, Varunika Sahai

“…Anxiety was measured pre- and post-intervention using Pulse oximeter and Venham's picture test. Results: Children who were treated with Binaural beats and Music of choice showed reduction in anxiety levels as indicated by lower anxiety scores in Venham picture test and pulse rate values as compared to the control group. …”
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TT Mutant Homozygote of Is a Key Factor for Increasing Basal Metabolic Rate and Resting Metabolic Rate in Korean Elementary School Children by Jung Ran Choi, In-Su Kwon, Dae Young Kwon, Myung-Sunny Kim, Myoungsook Lee

“…The highest muscle was observed in the children with TT compared with CC (p = 0.032). The insulin and C-peptide values were higher in children with TT than those with CC (p= 0.029 vs. p = 0.004, respectively). …”
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Associations between different types of delivery, empathy, aggression, impulsivity and school bullying in children attending public and private schools in Pereira (Colombia) by Julio C. Sánchez, William Martínez, Andrés M. García, Andrés F. Ramírez, Heidy Y. Mesa, Alejandra Kafruni, Paula M. Herrera

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Novel Procedures for Evaluating Autism Online in a Culturally Diverse Population of Children: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pathway Development Study by Venus Mirzaei, Jeanne Wolstencroft, Georgia Lockwood Estrin, Eleanor Buckley, Shermina Sayani, Panos Katakis, Reena Anand, Tessa Squire, Eleanor Short, Paige Frankson, David Skuse, Michelle Heys

“…Telemedicine-based pathways could enhance accessibility and equity in autism diagnostics. ObjectiveThe Children with Autism Technology Enabled Assessment (CHATA) project aims to develop and pilot an open-source autism diagnostic pathway for children up to 5 years old, delivered through telemedicine. …”
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Sexual maturity staging and affecting immune-hormonal factors in children aged 6-18 years living with HIV: experience from tertiary care center in North India by Ashwini Shivannavar, Alok Hemal, Hema Gupta Mittal

“…Background Children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may experience growth failure and delay in sexual maturation. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Household Survey by Sabah Shareef Mohammed, Sherzad Abdulahad Shabu

“…However, eating without hunger was significant the p-value was (0.008). On the other hand, the children's habit of using electronic devices, smartphones, and other devices was significant, either using their mobile phone or their parent's phone. …”
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Residential special education, market forces and integration: caught between a rock and hard place? by Robin Jackson

Factors influencing minimum acceptable diet (MAD) intake among children aged 6–23 months in remote mid-Himalayan region of Sudurpaschim, Nepal by Basant Kumar Dhami, Dhirendra Nath, Rajendra Lamichhane

“…Abstract Background Minimum acceptable diet (MAD) intake is crucial for optimizing the growth and development of children aged 6 to 23 months. However, little is known about the factors influencing MAD intake among children of Sudurpaschim. …”
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Determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6–23 months in Bokoji town, Oromia region, Ethiopia by Abdurehman Kalu Tololu, Bekele Teshome, Hiwot Zelalem Fessaha, Abdene Weya Kaso

“…Abstract Background One of the contributing factors for malnutrition among children aged 6–23 months is inappropriate complementary feeding. …”
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Infant and young children’s mother profile related to breastfeeding practices during and after the flash floods disaster in Agam, West Sumatra, 2024 by Rahmi Nitari, Amelin Fitrisia

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Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Children Aged 12–23 Months in Debre Markos Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia by Tenaw Gualu, Abebe Dilie

“…To determine vaccination coverage and associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in Debre Markos town 2016. …”
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The Frequency Of Hematological Abnormalities in Children (Age 1 Month To 12 Years) Presenting With Sars-Cov-2 Infection At Shifa International Hospital by Sidra Tul Muntaha, Hammad Ayaz, Huma Mahmood, Afifa Kulsoom, Muhammad Tayyab, Arslan Farooq

“…Conclusion: Hematological abnormalities are common in children presenting with COVID-19 infection. Deranged INR, D-Dimers, low WBC count, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia were commonly found in haematological abnormalities in children with COVID-19 infection. …”
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Knowledge, practice, and information sources regarding infectious diseases among Chinese children and adolescents: a National-Level cross-sectional study by Yuan Zeng, Feifei Li, Wei Liang, Yinyue Liu, Zhiyong Zou, Julien S. Baker, Yanhui Dong, Jun Ma, Jie Hu, Yide Yang, Bin Dong

“…A total of 30,287 children completed a questionnaire package that included measures for knowledge, preventive practice and information sources related to infectious diseases. …”
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A descriptive study of fatal drownings among children and adolescents in the United States, with a focus on retention pond deaths, 2004-2020. by Saroj Bista, Nichole L Michaels

“…The objective of this study was to characterize fatal drownings among children and adolescents, with a focus on retention pond drownings, and identify risk factors for these fatalities using child death review data. …”
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Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Daytime Voiding Symptoms in Children with Primary Enuresis: An Observational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Desmopres... by Teng-Kai Yang, Ya-Jun Guo, Hong-Chiang Chang, Hung-Ju Yang, Kuo-How Huang

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of presence of desmopressin in treating primary enuresis (PE) for children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of unhealthy feeding practices among young children aged 6-23 months in five sub-Saharan African countries. by Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe, Mohammed Seid Ali, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Agazhe Aemro

“…The level of statistical significance was declared with p-value < 0.05.<h4>Result</h4>This study found that overall, 62.4% (95% CI: 61.62-63.17) of children aged 6-23 months in five SSA countries had unhealthy feeding practices. …”
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