Children, Volume 12, Issue 4

Background: Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) in youth commonly co-occurs with other affective disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression). Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the front-line treatment for OCD but may require significant adapt...

Background: Up to 33% of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have scrupulosity symptoms, although less is known regarding the prevalence rates in youth, specifically. Scrupulosity translates to “fearing sin where there is none&...

Background: Oral health is a key indicator of general health, well-being, and quality of life. Sociodemographic factors can affect children’s oral health status. The aim of this study was to analyze the sociodemographic factors that influence t...

Background: Controversy exists about the usefulness of gastric residual (GR) evaluation in preterm infants, and different results have been obtained in studies addressing this practice. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and...

Background/Objectives: Over the past three decades, significant progress has been made in understanding the biology of neuroblastoma. The integration of prognostic factors has facilitated risk stratification and the development of targeted treatment...

Low social affiliation has been described as a phenotypic marker of antisocial behaviors by disrupting children’s initiation and enjoyment of positive physical and emotional connections with others. Laboratory studies have shown that, in early...

Background/Objectives: Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that cause premature aging due to LMNA mutations and progerin accumulation. Although lonafarnib, an FDA-approved farnesyltransferase inhibitor, offers...

Background: A structure survey conducted by the Department of Health on early childhood development in Thailand indicates that 27.20–32.50% of preschool children have developmental delays. These children require appropriate care and constant st...

Background: The anatomic pathways of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) have primarily been reported in adult in vitro populations with limited branching patterns. Children with hip disorders may require surgical treatment with an anterior ap...

Background/Objectives: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is a common condition in children, affecting more than 10% of 6-year-olds and typically characterized by involuntary bedwetting during sleep. Although the exact causes remain unclear, ultrasound has emer...