The aim of this study was to describe long-term outcomes of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) in Australians with prune belly syndrome in comparison to a control group of congenital kidney disease.

Clown doctors have a unique skill set and role, particularly in paediatric settings. Yet, there is limited research on whether clown doctors themselves could play a role in sharing these skills with health professionals. Acknowledging uncertainty in what our intervention should be, we used a design-based research (DBR) approach with the aim of (i) shaping the educational design and content of communication skills-based workshops for clinicians and (ii) understanding the educational impact on participants.

Abnormal thyroid function tests (TFTs) are found in a wide range of settings in hospitalised infants. This retrospective descriptive study reviewed management decisions and outcomes of these infants, identifying factors influencing clinicians' decision to treat with thyroxine.

To determine the predictive value of the definition of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) on spirometric parameters of very low birthweight (VLBW) children of school age between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2016.

Internet use and gaming have increased in daily life. Internet addiction has not been recognised in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition or 11th Revision of International Classification of Diseases despite gaming addiction having been listed since 2013. Previous studies have shown an association between internet use and weight gain or disordered eating patterns in the general population, however none have addressed this association in a paediatric population. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between internet addiction or gaming addiction and weight in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the use of projector kaleidoscope and matching card on children's fear and physiological parameters in children aged 3-6 years receiving inhaled medication.

The use of puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones by transgender adolescents is the subject of an ongoing public debate. In this paper, we address one central ethical aspect of the debate - the question of what sort of benefits these treatments provide and how to evaluate the significance of these benefits in relation to risks. We argue that the intended benefit of these treatments is best understood as appearance congruence, namely, to create or maintain alignment of physical appearance with one's gender identity. The common focus on the mental health benefits associated with these treatments may obscure a range of experiential benefits sought by young people, such as positive gender experiences and being treated by others as one's identified gender. We also address concern about the risk that young people may revert to their assigned gender (de-transition) and experience regret. We distinguish between de-transition and regret, highlighting that regret appears to occur in a minority of instances of de-transition or discontinuation of hormone treatment.

Water beads made from superabsorbent polymers can lead to bowel obstruction, which can sometimes be fatal. This article aims to highlight the dangers of such toys and to propose an innovative, safe and effective approach to diagnostic and therapeutic management.

We sought to determine the degree of agreement between clinical and laboratory methods for diagnosing scabies in school-aged children.

To assess the quality and rigour of Neonatal Hypoglycaemia guidelines used in the major Australian and New Zealand neonatal care centres. To compare and highlight any major differences in management guidelines between centres.

To investigate the reliability and validity of the Greek version of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) can develop neuromuscular hip dysplasia (NHD) and radiographic surveillance is recommended, guided by gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) level. This study evaluated the clinical practice of hip surveillance for NHD in a children's hospital and risk factors for abnormal first and subsequent X-rays.

This study aimed to describe current strengths and gaps in services for children with feeding needs in Southeast Queensland, Australia from the perspective of key professionals involved in service design and provision.

This study sought to assess the clinical efficacy of honey suppositories in managing functional constipation in pre-school children, with a focus on those exhibiting Yin deficiency and intestinal dryness according to traditional Chinese medicine principles. The investigation aimed to determine whether honey suppositories could serve as a safer and more efficacious alternative to standard treatments.

To investigate the long-term quality of life and surgical outcome of female patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).

To evaluate real-world glycaemic outcomes in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) commencing advanced hybrid closed loop therapy (AHCL) and to explore these outcomes based on the cohort's clinical and socioeconomic characteristics.

We report the epidemiology, treatment and outcomes of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), including the first two cases of enterovirus (EV) D68 myelitis, in Singapore.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. This study aims to investigate the impact of an ASD diagnosis on children and their carers from a regional/rural Australian perspective.