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BMJ Paediatrics Open

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Publishing #OpenAccess research on the health & wellbeing of children and young people. Published with @RCPCHtweets. Companion journal @ADC_BMJ.

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๐Ÿผ #Kangaroocare combined with human milk may be an effective measure to relieve colic in preterm infants. But we still need further research! ๐Ÿ”— Read more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #Preterm #Colic #Paediatrics

๐Ÿผ #Kangaroocare combined with human milk may be an effective measure to relieve colic in preterm infants. But we still need further research!

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#Preterm #Colic #Paediatrics
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๐Ÿ“ˆ Integrated health & early years support is potentially cost-effective - further robust data and trial evaluation are essential to ensure the sustainability of such programmes. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #paediatrics #healtheconomics #childheatlh

๐Ÿ“ˆ Integrated health & early years support is potentially cost-effective - further robust data and trial evaluation are essential to ensure the sustainability of such programmes.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ 

#paediatrics #healtheconomics #childheatlh
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๐Ÿซ Children in Jordan exposed to water pipe tobacco are more likely to develop asthma! Public health strategies should address water pipe use to protect respiratory health in kids. ๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #ChildHealth #TobaccoControl #Asthma

๐Ÿซ Children in Jordan exposed to water pipe tobacco are more likely to develop asthma!

Public health strategies should address water pipe use to protect respiratory health in kids.

๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#ChildHealth #TobaccoControl #Asthma
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๐Ÿ“‰ Diarrhoeal disease preventive practices are increasing among under-5s in Bangladesh. Handwashing & exclusive breastfeeding are key! ๐Ÿ”— Read the trends & implications: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #Paediatrics

๐Ÿ“‰ Diarrhoeal disease preventive practices are increasing among under-5s in Bangladesh. 

Handwashing & exclusive breastfeeding are key! 

๐Ÿ”— Read the trends & implications: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ 

#ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #Paediatrics
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๐Ÿ“‰ Faecal impaction in kids: A lack of consistent definitions makes diagnosis & treatment tricky! This review highlights the urgent need for a unified approach to improve children's health. Morris Gordon ๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #Paediatrics #Constipation

๐Ÿ“‰ Faecal impaction in kids: A lack of consistent definitions makes diagnosis & treatment tricky! This review highlights the urgent need for a unified approach to improve children's health.  
<a href="/drmorrisgordon/">Morris Gordon</a> 

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#Paediatrics #Constipation
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๐Ÿฅ Children in Italy with consistent paediatric primary care are less likely to visit the Emergency Departments! Understanding primary care models can help reduce unnecessary A&E visits. giulio formoso ๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #PrimaryCare #Paediatrics

๐Ÿฅ Children in Italy with consistent paediatric primary care are less likely to visit the Emergency Departments! 

Understanding primary care models can help reduce unnecessary A&amp;E visits. 
<a href="/g_formoso/">giulio formoso</a>

๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#PrimaryCare #Paediatrics
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We are seeking submissions for our Disability & Development in Early Childhood topic collection. Contribute your research & help shape the future of child health! ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Submission deadline: 30th June 2025 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3ZilXi6

We are seeking submissions for our Disability &amp; Development in Early Childhood topic collection. 

Contribute your research &amp; help shape the future of child health! ๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Submission deadline: 30th June 2025 
๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3ZilXi6
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Spinal canal depth measurements have the potential to improve LP success rates and reduce the incidence of traumatic taps in VLBW infants ๐Ÿ‘ถ ๐Ÿ”— Read more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #neonatology #ultrasound

Spinal canal depth measurements have the potential to improve LP success rates and reduce the incidence of traumatic taps in VLBW infants ๐Ÿ‘ถ 

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#neonatology #ultrasound
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๐Ÿ“‰ A population-based study reveals that adolescents in Argentina who cohabit during pregnancy have similar birth outcomes to those who don't, but young adults who cohabit experience better outcomes! ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“‰ A population-based study reveals that adolescents in Argentina who cohabit during pregnancy have similar birth outcomes to those who don't, but young adults who cohabit experience better outcomes!  

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๐ŸŽ‰ Editor's Pick! Armed conflicts have long-term effects on child mortality, even years after fighting ends. This review highlights the urgent need for sustained protection and care for children in post-conflict settings. ๐Ÿ”— bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e0โ€ฆ #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth

๐ŸŽ‰ Editor's Pick!

Armed conflicts have long-term effects on child mortality, even years after fighting ends. This review highlights the urgent need for sustained protection and care for children in post-conflict settings.

๐Ÿ”— bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e0โ€ฆ

#ChildHealth #GlobalHealth
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Adolescents in out-of-home care in Bangkok show resilience influenced by factors like coping skills & social support. Programs should focus on these areas to foster well-being. ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ”— Learn more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #AdolescentHealth #Paediatrics

Adolescents in out-of-home care in Bangkok show resilience influenced by factors like coping skills &amp; social support. 

Programs should focus on these areas to foster well-being. ๐Ÿ’ช 

๐Ÿ”— Learn more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#AdolescentHealth #Paediatrics
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Exercise and family support boosts attention & executive function in children with #ADHD! ๐Ÿง  A combined approach may offer significant cognitive benefits. This study highlights the potential of integrated interventions. ๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #ChildDevelopment #Paediatrics

Exercise and family support boosts attention &amp; executive function in children with #ADHD! ๐Ÿง 

A combined approach may offer significant cognitive benefits. This study highlights the potential of integrated interventions.

๐Ÿ”— doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#ChildDevelopment #Paediatrics
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Youth engagement in environmental initiatives is vital! ๐Ÿ“ฃ This study highlights how meaningful involvement in UNEP's Children & Youth Major Group can drive impactful change. Let's empower young voices for a sustainable future.๐ŸŒ Tess M. Gitau doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

Youth engagement in environmental initiatives is vital! ๐Ÿ“ฃ 

This study highlights how meaningful involvement in UNEP's Children &amp; Youth Major Group can drive impactful change. Let's empower young voices for a sustainable future.๐ŸŒ 
<a href="/tessmgitau/">Tess M. Gitau</a> 

doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ“ข Editor's Pick! In Japan, many children shoulder significant caregiving responsibilities, often without recognition or support. This article questions whether these young carers represent an unacknowledged form of #childlabour. ๐Ÿ”— bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e0โ€ฆ #ChildHealth

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Neonatal jaundice screening gets a 21st-century upgrade! ๐Ÿ“ฑ A smartphone app shows promise in low-resource settings, potentially saving lives and improving access to care. ๐Ÿ”— Find out more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #neonatology #digitalhealth

Neonatal jaundice screening gets a 21st-century upgrade! ๐Ÿ“ฑ 

A smartphone app shows promise in low-resource settings, potentially saving lives and improving access to care.

๐Ÿ”— Find out more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#neonatology #digitalhealth
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๐Ÿง  Cerebral oxygen saturations in newborns with perinatal asphyxia are linked to neurological outcomes. Monitoring these levels could improve care & reduce injury in middle-income countries. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ #NeonatalHealth #BrainInjury

๐Ÿง  Cerebral oxygen saturations in newborns with perinatal asphyxia are linked to neurological outcomes. Monitoring these levels could improve care &amp; reduce injury in middle-income countries. 

๐Ÿ”— Read more: doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-โ€ฆ

#NeonatalHealth #BrainInjury
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We are seeking submissions for our Disability & Development in Early Childhood topic collection. Contribute your research & help shape the future of child health! ๐Ÿ“ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Submission deadline: 30th June 2025 ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3ZilXi6

We are seeking submissions for our Disability &amp; Development in Early Childhood topic collection.

Contribute your research &amp; help shape the future of child health! ๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Submission deadline: 30th June 2025
๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3ZilXi6
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๐Ÿ“• We will be visiting some of our most read articles this week! Low-certainty evidence shows nebulised magnesium sulphate does not reduce asthma severity or hospitalisation in children - but may slightly improve lung function. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4kpHZrH #Paediatrics #Asthma

๐Ÿ“• We will be visiting some of our most read articles this week!

Low-certainty evidence shows nebulised magnesium sulphate does not reduce asthma severity or hospitalisation in children - but may slightly improve lung function.

๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4kpHZrH
#Paediatrics #Asthma
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The updated World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on managing acute #malnutrition in infants and young children emphasise integrated care, including caregiver support and post-discharge continuity. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e0โ€ฆ #Paediatrics #GlobalHealth

The updated <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> guidelines on managing acute #malnutrition in infants and young children emphasise integrated care, including caregiver support and post-discharge continuity. 

๐Ÿ”— Read more: bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e0โ€ฆ

#Paediatrics #GlobalHealth
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A hospital-based food security programme in Colombia significantly reduced food insecurity among children with complex diseases. Families receiving monthly nutritious food supplies saw food insecurity drop from 31.5% to 14.4%. ๐Ÿ”—bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e0โ€ฆ #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth

A hospital-based food security programme in Colombia significantly reduced food insecurity among children with complex diseases. Families receiving monthly nutritious food supplies saw food insecurity drop from 31.5% to 14.4%.

๐Ÿ”—bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e0โ€ฆ
#ChildHealth #GlobalHealth