4098 papers
Using 2023–2024 National Survey of Children's Health data, this study reveals that household poverty in the U.S. is associated with a polarization of physical activity among children and adolescents, where those in the lowest income groups are simultaneously more likely to be completely inactive and more likely to meet daily activity guidelines compared to their peers.
This cross-sectional study of 199 community-dwelling Japanese women aged 40–64 found that higher physical activity and lower sedentary time are independently associated with a more favorable combined status of skeletal muscle mass and bone mineral density.
This study demonstrates that the modified EQ-HWB-9 v1.2, which features refined wording and response options, exhibits at least equivalent or slightly superior psychometric performance compared to the v1.1 version across both the Netherlands and the USA, thereby validating the adopted modifications.
This preliminary study of children and adolescents with NF1 and plexiform neurofibromas identifies paravertebral tumor infiltration and peripheral eosinophil levels as independent factors associated with scoliosis, suggesting that combining clinical phenotypes with specific granulocyte characteristics may improve risk stratification for this musculoskeletal complication.
This five-year follow-up study demonstrates that ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation is an effective and safe treatment option for cT1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma adjacent to the trachea, showing comparable disease-free survival and recurrence rates to distant lesions despite a slightly higher complication risk associated with dorsal tumor location and tracheal contact.
This study of 90 mother-infant dyads identifies maternal age ≥26 years, employment status, diabetes, hypertension, and primary education as significant predictors of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, while also noting a high prevalence (11.1%) and demographic trends toward male, first-born, and rural infants from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
This randomized clinical trial demonstrates that a virtual reality-based intervention significantly reduces anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing nuclear medicine procedures, offering a safe, non-pharmacological alternative to sedation, although it did not significantly impact perceived pain or caregiver satisfaction.
In a study of cognitively unimpaired older adults, plasma phosphorylated-tau217 (p-tau217) levels and their longitudinal changes were identified as robust predictors of future amyloid conversion and cognitive decline, particularly in memory and language, suggesting their potential utility for early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease pathology.
This qualitative study explores the significant emotional, educational, and organizational challenges faced by pediatric nurses in Peshawar, Pakistan, as they care for children with genetic and congenital disorders in resource-constrained settings, highlighting the need for specialized training, psychological support, and improved institutional resources to enhance family-centered care.
This nationwide study in China reveals that long-term exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly carbon monoxide and particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5, and PM10), is significantly associated with a higher prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia among men aged 45 and older.