Objective: To investigate the prevailing knowledge-practice gap and determinants regarding breastfeeding among mothers attending a tertiary care facility in Patna, Bihar. Study design: A Cross-section

Introduction: Pediatric metabolic screening is governed by a weight-centric dualism that prioritizes obesity while overlooking cardiometabolic risks in undernutrition. While obesity-related dyslipidem

Dengue fever is an arboviral illness spread by mosquitoes and is now a major public health issue on a global scale. Unfortunately, only a few studies have documented unusual clinical characteristics o

Background: The spectrum of eye disease experienced by a population can be termed ‘ocular morbidity’. There is limited information about the prevalence of ocular morbidity among primary school childre

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood malignancy with survival rates approaching 90%. Hypertension is an increasingly recognized complication during induction che

Background: This study addresses the increasing scientific interest in fermented foods and their impact on child health, motivated by rising concerns about malnutrition and gastrointestinal health. Th

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder affecting posture and movement, often accompanied by sensory, cognitive, and communication impairments. Rehabilitation strategies vary si

Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), commonly referred to as a concussion, represents a significant public health concern affecting children and adults worldwide. Despite being classified a

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Computed tomography (CT) is essential for early detection of intracranial injuries, but patterns and d

Background: Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the automated measurement of reticulated platelets in peripheral blood and reflects bone marrow platelet production. It has emerged as a useful

Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a major public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children in resource-limited settings. Cutaneous and mucosal

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and clinical impact of blinatumomab across the treatment continuum of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Design: Systematic evidence synthesis of randomi

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The preschool period is the critical stage of acti

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, primarily affecting preterm and low birth weight neonates. Aim: To determine the incidence of retinopathy

Background: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Hospitalized children with SAM often presen