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Global burden of metabolic disorders among women of child-bearing age, 1990–2021: a population-based study1990-2021年育龄妇女代谢紊乱的全球负担：一项基于人群的研究
General Pediatrics 5 min.
Metabolic disorders in women of childbearing age (WCBA) affect the health of this population and are closely related to fertility and offspring health [1, 2, 3, 4–5]. WCBA are a critical group for reproductive health [6], but research specifically targeting WCBA is lacking. Therefore, targeted...
Successful sedation with remimazolam and alfentanil in a child susceptible to malignant hyperthermia: a case report
General Pediatrics 2 min.
Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but fatal pharmacogenetic disorder primarily caused by pathogenic variants in the RYR1 gene, which disrupts calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum [1]. Exposure to triggering agents (volatile anesthetics and succinylcholine) induces a hypermetabolic crisis...
A nested case-control analysis of factors influencing preoperative hospitalization fear in pediatric patients and the alleviating effects of child-friendly visual interventions
General Pediatrics 4 min.
Preoperative hospitalization can be a daunting an intimidating experience for pediatric patients, often accompanied by significant fear [1, 2]. This fear can negatively affect cooperation, post-surgical recovery, and the overall healthcare experience. In children, fear of medical settings is heightened...
Variation of continued breastfeeding by age of the child among children aged 12–23 months: evidence from 21 sub-Saharan African countries
General Pediatrics 7 min.
Breastfeeding is one of the most significant life-saving actions for young children, as it is the child’s primary immunization [1]. Breast milk comprises antibodies that protect against common childhood illnesses and provides all, half or more, and up to one-third of the child’s nutritional...
A long-lasting low oxygen saturation hiding Titusville hemoglobin diagnosis in a premature 14-month-old child – case report
General Pediatrics 2 min.
Oxygen saturation measurement by pulse oximeter (spO) is a non invasive, indirect method to estimate the level of oxygenated hemoglobin (Hb). Pulse oximetry has become a common practice in many clinical contexts, including the Intensive Care setting, given the good correlation with the arterial partial...
