Chiari malformations, specifically types 1 and 1. 5, are conditions where the brain's structures are misaligned. These conditions are often associated with unusual head and neck movements in children. These movements are not very common. This study was conducted to get a better understanding of what these unusual movements are and how to spot them. The re...

Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, affects both kids and adults. But how do their survival rates compare? This question has puzzled researchers for a while. A recent study dug into a huge database to find answers. The main goal was to see if there's a difference in how long patients live after diagnosis. They also wanted to figure out what might affect survival rat...

Have you ever heard of FXa inhibitors? These are medicines that help stop blood clots. But how do they affect kids? A recent study tried to figure this out by looking at what we call "adverse events" or AEs, which are side effects. The researchers did something called a meta-analysis, which is like a big review of many studies. They also did a pharmacovigilance study...

From 2015 to 2020, researchers have been keeping a close eye on how well flu vaccines protect kids from severe influenza. The goal? To boost vaccine use and make sure policies around the world are solid. Kids can get hit hard by the flu, and severe cases can lead to hospital visits or even worse. So, understanding how well vaccines work is crucial. Scientists looke...

Stump overgrowth is a common challenge for kids who've lost a limb before their bones are fully grown. Doctors have tried various methods to stop this, but they don't always work. A new approach is making waves: shortening the tibia (one of the lower leg bones) beforehand to keep the stump from growing too much. This technique is being used in specific situations, li...