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Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Reducing Diagnostic Delays in Childhood Onset Uveitis

By MedXY 08/06/2026

This nationwide UK study identifies key factors contributing to delayed diagnosis in childhood non-infectious uveitis, underscoring the need for improved primary care awareness and streamlined referral pathways to prevent vision-threatening complications.

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Global Axial Length Centile Charts: A New Reference for Myopia Management in Children and Adolescents

By MedXY 08/06/2026

New region- and sex-specific axial length centile charts provide vital reference values for myopia monitoring and management in children, highlighting regional differences and supporting targeted interventions against rising myopia rates.

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Impact of Maternal Third-Trimester TRAb Levels on Neonatal Thyroid Function and Early Childhood Neurodevelopment: Insights from a Bidirectional Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/05/2026

Elevated maternal third-trimester TRAb levels in Graves' disease are linked to neonatal thyroid dysfunction and impaired neurodevelopment at 24 months, independent of neonatal thyroid status, highlighting the need for prenatal monitoring and intervention strategies.

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Harnessing AI for Pediatric Emergency Care: ChatGPT-Driven Early Medical History Retrieval Pilot Study

By MedXY 08/05/2026

A pilot study demonstrates that ChatGPT-4 can feasibly collect accurate and satisfactory medical histories from pediatric emergency patients, streamlining triage and reducing documentation burden.

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Evaluating Dried Blood Spot PCR for Detecting Congenital Cytomegalovirus in Newborns Identified by Targeted Testing

By MedXY 08/04/2026

This cohort study assesses the sensitivity and clinical relevance of dried blood spot PCR testing for congenital CMV in infants identified through expanded targeted screening, highlighting diagnostic strengths and limitations for universal newborn screening applications.

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Once-Weekly Somapacitan: A New Frontier in Growth Hormone Therapy for Girls with Turner Syndrome

By MedXY 08/03/2026

A phase 3 trial demonstrates that once-weekly somapacitan is non-inferior to daily growth hormone injections in promoting linear growth in girls with Turner syndrome, offering a promising alternative with comparable safety and efficacy profiles.

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Enhancing Social Care in the Pediatric Emergency Department: Insights from a Mixed-Method Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/03/2026

This study reveals that providing a resource menu increases caregivers' desire for social assistance in the pediatric ED, supporting a tiered, patient-centered social care approach prioritizing preference and follow-up.

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Adolescent Peer Influences on Mental Disorder Risk: Diagnoses and Genetic Predispositions in Population Cohorts

By MedXY 07/30/2026

Peer networks in adolescence, especially in upper secondary school, significantly influence the risk trajectory for mental disorders through peers' diagnosed conditions and genetic predispositions, with subtype-specific and cross-disorder effects.

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BMI Normalization Significantly Reduces Risk of Type 1 Diabetes Progression in Youth

By MedXY 07/22/2026

BMI normalization in overweight or obese, autoantibody-positive youths lowers the risk of progression to clinical type 1 diabetes by nearly half, highlighting weight management as a critical preventive strategy in high-risk populations.

$Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Birefringence Scanning vs Traditional Autorefraction in Pediatric Vision Screening$

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Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Birefringence Scanning vs Traditional Autorefraction in Pediatric Vision Screening

By MedXY 07/20/2026

This study compares a novel retinal birefringence scanning device with a traditional autorefraction photoscreener, finding superior sensitivity of the traditional device for detecting amblyopia and refractive errors in children without compromising specificity.

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Long-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Choanal Atresia Repair Using Mucoperiosteal Flaps Without Stenting: Insights from a 10-Year Pediatric Cohort

By MedXY 07/20/2026

Endoscopic repair of congenital choanal atresia using mucoperiosteal flaps without stenting shows high long-term neochoanal patency but a significant reoperation rate, underscoring the need for diligent follow-up and tailored postoperative care.

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Child Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Late Preterm Hypoglycemia

By MedXY 07/20/2026

This study found no association between neonatal hypoglycemia in late preterm infants and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6 years or older.

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Relationship between Participant-Reported Outcomes, Residual Beta Cell Function, and Metabolic Parameters in Youth with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

By MedXY 07/20/2026

This study examines how participant-reported outcomes relate to residual beta cell function and metabolic control in youth newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, highlighting modest associations with glucose management but weaker links to beta cell preservation.

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Unraveling ROHHAD-NET Syndrome: Clinical Insights and the Role of Anti-ZSCAN1 Antibodies in Diagnosis and Management

By MedXY 07/19/2026

This nationwide Japanese study elucidates early clinical features of ROHHAD-NET syndrome and highlights anti-ZSCAN1 antibody titers as potential biomarkers linked to neural crest tumors and treatment response.

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Accuracy of Menstrual History in Assessing Gestational Age Among Adolescents Seeking Abortion in England and Wales

By MedXY 07/16/2026

A study evaluating the reliability of last menstrual period dating compared to ultrasound in adolescents under 16 undergoing abortion, highlighting implications for no-test medication abortion access.

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Efficacy of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation in Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Insights from a Largest Single-Center Series

By MedXY 07/15/2026

Recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation significantly improves voice outcomes in pediatric unilateral vocal fold paralysis, with 90% of patients showing moderate to dramatic improvement. Prematurity and intubation history influence recovery quality.

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Reclassifying Pediatric NAFLD: Insights from the Steatotic Liver Disease Framework in a Multicenter NASH CRN Study

By MedXY 07/15/2026

A multicenter study reclassifies pediatric NAFLD under the steatotic liver disease framework, revealing most children meet MASLD criteria, while highlighting alcohol and medication-related reclassifications that inform diagnosis and management.

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Enhancing Suicide Prevention: Teen and Caregiver Views on Lethal Means Safety Planning in the Emergency Department

By MedXY 07/14/2026

This study explores teen and caregiver perspectives on lethal means safety counseling in the emergency department, highlighting its importance, preferred tool features, and challenges involving autonomy and family dynamics, informing tailored suicide prevention interventions.

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Clinical and Polysomnographic Characteristics Distinguishing Extreme from Very Severe Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By MedXY 07/13/2026

This study delineates phenotypic and polysomnographic differences in children with extreme versus very severe OSA, highlighting the critical role of obesity and oxygenation metrics in identifying extreme cases.

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Serum Bile Acid Levels as Early Predictors of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices Post-Kasai in Biliary Atresia

By MedXY 07/13/2026

Serum bile acid levels measured within the first year after Kasai procedure accurately predict portal hypertension and high-risk esophageal varices development within five years in biliary atresia patients, offering a valuable non-invasive prognostic biomarker.