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Idiopathic scoliosis treatment options include bracing and surgery. Because of the great growth potential of the spine in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) the right length of the fusion remains unknown. In adolescent ...

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most common in under-school-aged children, and they have a range of effects on society. In this study we aimed to examine modifiable risk factors relating to the young child’s immediate ...

Physical inactivity is both a national and worldwide challenge as it increases risks for several health problems such as obesity, whereas physical activity decreases risks. Physical activity is often related to motor skills ...

The aims of this study were to get an overall view of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations in healthy Finnish children, to find the major factors influencing the levels, and to find if there are differences in ...

Acute otitis media (AOM) and its suspicion are the leading pediatric reasons for physician visits. Tympanometry and spectral gradient acoustic reflectometry (SGAR) are the traditional adjunctive tools to detect middle ear ...

The significance of taste perception in food-related behavior needs to be investigated to learn to more efficiently guide people toward a healthier diet. This study aimed to reveal the associations between food-related ...

Background: Since the number of childhood and adolescent/young adult (AYA) cancer survivors is increasing due to improved survival rates, the incidence of cancer associated late-effects has also increased. Cancer survivors ...

Scoliosis surgery may be associated with major blood loss and postoperative voiding difficulties. The magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) is the latest innovation developed for early onset scoliosis treatment. ...

Abstract Early interaction and closeness with a caregiver are important for the development of newborn infants. Postpartum separation between parent and newborn is still common in the hospital care of premature babies. ...

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is an important determinant of the later health of the offspring. The aim here was to evaluate the effects of maternal dietary intake and dietary counselling in providing a favourable ...