The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
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- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur October issue is out - featuring biomarkers for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, developments in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, climate change & brain health and much more! Check it out here: tinyurl.com/3z5u36e7 #Neurology #BrainHealth
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthWith global obesity prevalence surpassing that of underweight among children & adolescents, harmful food environments & weak policies threaten lifelong health. What can we do to address this global health crisis? Find out more in our latest Editorial: tinyurl.com/3cnvctkv
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthPublished in The Lancet @thelancet.com: The future of type 1 #diabetes therapy www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #T1D #OpenAccess #MedSky #EndoSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthIn The Lancet @thelancet.com: Minimum effective low dose of antithymocyte globulin in people aged 5–25 years with recent-onset stage 3 type 1 #diabetes (MELD-ATG): a phase 2, multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, adaptive dose-ranging trial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #T1D
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthJoin Zoë Mullan and other Lancet Group editors to learn more about the SAGER guidelines for sex- and gender-based analyses, explore real research examples, and gain practical tips for responding to the guidelines. 📅 21 October, 2pm BST 👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03FQ_6l0
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur October issue is live! Including research on #vaccination in #rheumatoidarthritis and #hydroxychloroquine during #pregnancy, two Reviews on #VEXAS, plus much more! thelancet.com/journals/lan... Cover by Sara Gironi Carnevale #Medsky #Rheumsky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNCDs affect more than 2 billion children and adolescents each year. In a new letter, authors call for a shift from generalised #NCD strategies to specific, child-centred commitments backed by: ➡️ Global frameworks ➡️ Measurable targets ➡️ Long-term investment 🔗 tinyurl.com/3ryn7w74
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthRead our October issue! Featuring a trial testing moxidectin for lymphatic filariasis, bedaquiline resistance and tuberculosis outcomes, and a recombinant influenza vaccine for children. www.thelancet.com/issue/S1473-...
- New online: Late effects after high-risk #neuroblastoma (LEAHRN): a multicentre, cross-sectional cohort study from the Children's Oncology Group bit.ly/48zRnpK @danafarber.bsky.social @sickkidsto.bsky.social @childrensphila.bsky.social @stjuderesearch.bsky.social @cityofhope.bsky.social
- Read the linked Comment by Maria Antonietta De Ioris & Franco Locatelli: Long-term sequelae in survivors of high-risk neuroblastoma: the price of success www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Explore the new data on the global burden of #cancer in children, adolescents, & young adults "Childhood cancers occurring in the 0–14 year age range comprised 1·4% of all cancer cases and 1·0% of all cancer deaths globally in 2023, but 3·2% of all cancer DALYs" Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050—an increase of nearly 75% from 2024, study forecasts. Explore the data ▶️ tinyurl.com/5n7dfnws @ihmeuw.bsky.social #NCDs
- Our editorial, published in advance of our November issue, discusses challenges around quality of life in #childhoodcancer in the context of global child & adolescent health #free to read www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Childhood Cancer Awareness Month #PedSky #OncSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health📢 Join our webinar on sex and gender reporting in research 📅 Tues, 21 October, 2pm BST 👉 Register: hubs.li/Q03FQ_6l0 Our editors will guide you through our requirements for sex- and gender-based analyses, and share practical tips and examples of well-analysed research
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew Research: Safety, tolerability, and protective efficacy of a radiation-attenuated, whole sporozoite malaria vaccine in children in Gabon: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- All clinical research and review in child & adolescent health across @thelancet.com group conveniently in one place 👇 www.thelancet.com/collections/... #PedSky
- Introducing the Clinical Resources hub 🩺 A new, easy-to-navigate platform from The Lancet Group, packed with the latest research and clinical reviews. Perfect for healthcare professionals looking to stay current and improve patient care. Explore now: 🔗 thelancet.com/clinical
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthParent-focused programs insufficient to prevent obesity in toddlers, finds meta-analysis; authors call for a re-think of childhood obesity prevention approaches. Explore the research ▶️ tinyurl.com/4mxaaypx
- New research from Nicolas Menzies & colleagues: Potential #paediatric #tuberculosis incidence and deaths resulting from interruption in programmes supported by international health aid, 2025–34: a mathematical modelling study www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #PedSky #InternationalAid
- Linked Commentary by Anna Maria Mandalakasa & colleagues: Childhood tuberculosis: robust funding and integrated solutions needed now www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthShigellosis is the most common cause of invasive bloody diarrhoea in children younger than 5 years. The prevention of infection with vaccination & sanitation strategies remains a crucial step in reducing worldwide morbidity & mortality. Find out more ▶️ tinyurl.com/ard69t83
- 💡A new systematic review & meta-analysis in @thelancet.com concludes that "parent-focused behavioural interventions are insufficient to prevent obesity at age 24 months" suggesting that childhood obesity prevention approaches "need a re-think" www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #MedSky #PedSky
- In advance of #WorldSepsisDay, a Reflection from Akash Deep & Melissa Mead www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #SepsisAwarenessMonth
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🚨Our Sept issue is live - 25 years! thelancet.com/journals/lan... 📊Articles #renalcellcarcinoma, #prostatecancer, #meningioma, #thymiccarcinoma, & #colorectalcancer Reviews: 📰 ESTRO and ASTRO plus endorsed guidelines on vol delineation & 📰 Common Sense Oncology and EORTC on reporting QoL data
- *NEW* Health Policy from Morris Gordon & colleagues: European and North American guidelines for treating irritable bowel syndrome and functional abdominal pain in childhood: a guide for health-care professionals www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #MedSky #PedSky #GastroSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNEW RESEARCH—Serum biomarkers associated with baricitinib response in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 JUVE-BASIS trial bit.ly/4nrPIqK #JIA #Medsky #Rheumsky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur October Issue is now online, featuring prediabetes remission, obesity, type 1 diabetes, biased GLP-1 receptor agonists, type 2 diabetes, prolactin-secreting adenomas, malnutrition-related diabetes, food system, NCDs & much more www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #MedSky #EndoSky #OncSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthComparison of predictive tools for management of paediatric mild #TBI: a prospective cohort study Despite assumed similarities of these predictive tools, there are important differences in diagnostic performance, practical application and clinical impact www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl... #MedSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur September issue is now online: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Our journal is #OpenAccess, so you are free to explore all of our content. But these hashtags offer a flavour: #SARS-CoV-2 #HIV #Pneumocystis #tuberculosis #TB #gonorrhoea #Citrobacter #AMR #Salmonella #IDSky #ClinMicro #OA
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthThe October issue of @LancetGastroHep is now available at thelancet.com/gastrohep! Includes content on #AI, colonoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, MASLD, viral hepatitis, and more... #GastroSky #IBDSky #HepSky #MedSky
- In a new letter, Yara Ashour & colleagues call for urgent prioritisation within the global humanitarian and public health agenda to address paediatric malnutrition in Gaza: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Our October 2025 issue is now live with content on #consent in #neonatal #clinicaltrials, growth trajectories in #twins, an #RCT on #CPAP delivery in #preterm #infants, & more Read the full issue here👉 bit.ly/3JDzc8t #MedSky #PedSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew comment: Preventing vertical HIV transmission in India: the final push www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health📰The Lancet Respiratory Medicine’s September issue is out now Read content on obstructive sleep apnoea, #tuberculosis, cardiogenic shock, #pneumonia, and much more Check out the full issue here: bit.ly/3P2PVls
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthPlease save the date for a Webinar on the importance of analysing, reporting, and interpreting data according to sex and gender: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 14:00 BST / 09:00 EDT. Sign up here: hubs.li/Q03FR1wP0
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthFONDUE trial led by Doug Blank out in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social In very preterm infants, compared with fCPAP, initial use of nCPAP at birth was more likely to result in CPAP success, avoiding need for PPV. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @calumtheroberts.bsky.social
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur August issue is now online: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Our journal is #OpenAccess, so you are free to explore all of our content. But these hashtags offer a flavour: #Cdiff #SARS-CoV-2 #microbiome #MVEV #Staphylococcus #decolonisation #tuberculosis #Aspergillus #IDSky #ClinMicro #OA
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur September 2025 issue is out now at www.thelancet.com/gastrohep! Content includes viral hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diet, colorectal surgery, Crohn's disease, MASLD, primary biliary cholangitis, and more... #GastroSky #MedSky #HepSky #IBDSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🗞️ News from the US covered by @bryantfurlow.bsky.social Trump administration decimates worker health oversight tinyurl.com/3kpx4fdf US FDA authorises Juul e-cigarette marketing, imperilling youth #vaping declines tinyurl.com/23hn996v
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🗨️ “The stagnation and reversals of progress for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health...are devastating and enraging.” Helen Clark and Rajat Khosla outline how @pmnch.bsky.social is doubling down on its strengths: bit.ly/45tItXB
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew Research: Efficacies of artemether–lumefantrine, artesunate–amodiaquine, dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine, and artesunate–pyronaridine for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children aged 6 months to 10 years in Uganda www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew Research: Effectiveness of the TAK-003 dengue vaccine in adolescents during the 2024 outbreak in São Paulo, Brazil: a test-negative, case–control study www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthDelighted to have been invited by the Norwegian Perinatal Society to do a podcast on the Lancet CAH Commission on the Future of Neonatology; @lancetchildadol.bsky.social @europerinatal.bsky.social @ebneo.bsky.social @neonatalnursesuk.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/7vhM...
- Who protects the children and women of #Sudan? Georgia Dominguez et al synthesise evidence of the conflict's impact on #Children and #Women, highlight the 6 #GraveViolations of #War against children, note priority actions, & call for urgent global engagement with Sudan tinyurl.com/ymhs5mhu
- Our September 2025 issue is now live with content on #dengue #chikungunya & #Zika virus, biomarkers for #sepsis, #ethnicity & #deprivation in #criticalcare outcomes, #RSV preF #vaccine rollout in #England & #Scotland & more Read the full issue here👉 bit.ly/3FjByaz #MedSky #PedSky #PCCSky #IDSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthChildren admitted to ICUs from more deprived areas or of Asian ethnicity more likely to die, UK study suggests. Explore the research in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/ys9x39xw
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Healthour new paper just out in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social show that the new maternal RSV vaccine is highly effective in a real world setting- we estimated that it prevented 72% of hospital admissions with RSV infection when given more than two weeks before birth www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 1/n
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew Research: Parental #preconception #BMI and risk of adverse birth outcomes in 8 million parent–child triads: a nationwide population-based cohort study in China thelancet.com/journals/lan... #maternal #obesity #paternal #obesity #publichealth #MedSky #EndoSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthEfficacy and safety of automated #insulin delivery in children aged 2–6 years (LENNY): an open-label, multicentre, randomised, crossover trial thelancet.com/journals/lan... #AID #T1D #MedSky #EndoSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🚨Our July issue is now live! 🚨 🌈 Our editorial discusses the impact of disrupting youth LGBTQ+ #mentalhealth support programs in the US 👉 shorturl.at/PFoYE Also: CKD in T1 #diabetes + Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse + Lenacapavir & #HIV + more Full issue for #free: shorturl.at/Car0B
- We are a world-leading paediatrics journal. While a partial measurement of our impact, we are pleased to share our Impact Factor of 15·5 and CiteScore of 27·7. hubs.li/Q03v91fB0
- Congratulations to our authors and peer reviewers, whose expertise and hard work enable us to continuously publish some of the best science for better lives. This is as much your achievement!
- Are you ready for your research to spark global conversation? ✨ Begin your publication journey with us today and help to advance health and science worldwide. hubs.li/Q03vpxN70
- New research published in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social, using data from @picanetaudit.bsky.social (commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social), highlights inequalities in UK paediatric intensive care. www.hqip.org.uk/news/picanet...
- Our August 2025 issue is now live with content on #metabolic health in #China, #childhood #cancer medicines, #kidney outcomes in #hypertension, #ECMO use by social determinants of health & more Read the full issue here👉 bit.ly/3FjByaz #MedSky #PedSky #EndoSky #PCCSky #OncSky #KidneySky
- 🚀 @lancetchildadol.bsky.social Commission on the future of #neonatology launched yesterday at #ESPNIC2025! 👓 So now's the perfect time to read the Commission, and all related content on our Future of neonatology hub 👉 buff.ly/kwcguWw
- 🖋️ The Commission on the future of neonatology is accompanied by 3 expert commentaries Comment 1: A positive future for neonatology by Chris Gale & colleagues buff.ly/EydypXc "Neonatology must...empower and develop the wider clinical team that cares for infants and families. "
- Comment 2: #Neonatology’s future: securing most impact where most #newborn infants die by Msandeni Chiume @joylawn.bsky.social & colleagues buff.ly/IcuIW03 "Medical technology must advance hand in hand with system-wide attention to sustainability..."
- Comment 3: The future of #neonatology: bridging gaps, shaping realities by Arti Maria buff.ly/OwqBKtN "The future of neonatology lies in combining the power of science with the strength of systems and the soul of human connection."
- 💡 Our August Editorial highlights the complex backdrop against which #neonatology must operate to provide evidence-based advances to improve #neonatal health worldwide. Editorial ➡️ buff.ly/sjpYKQm Commission + all associated content ➡️ buff.ly/kwcguWw
- Preterm & sick #neonates need better care to improve survival & long-term health, but research and development barriers are preventing innovation. 📣 A new Commission calls for investment & commitment in #neonatology to advance high-quality care for all #newborns. ➡️ bit.ly/4eaKFHD
- @univparissaclay.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @mcri.bsky.social #TheKidsResearchInstituteAustralia #APHP #UWAResearch
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew—Efficacy and safety of automated insulin delivery in children aged 2–6 years (LENNY): an open-label, multicentre, randomised, crossover trial thelancet.com/journals/lan... #T1D #MedSky #EndoSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthHannah Linne, Senior Editor, will be attending #RCOG2025 and welcomes queries from attendees. The Lancet journals are committed to supporting you on every stage of your publication journey. Learn more about our scope and global reach & impact here: hubs.li/Q01Ht3r90 @thelancet.com
- Attending #ESPNIC2025? Ali Landman, Acting Editor-in-Chief, & Josefine Gibson, Deputy Editor, invite you to reach out if you'd like to discuss your research. 🚨Plus don't miss the launch of the Commission on the future of #neonatology🚨 📅 June 26 ⏰11:15 AM CEST 📍Hall F🔗 bit.ly/ESPNIC2025
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthSmall for gestational age #SGA neonates are at higher risk for adverse #perinatal outcomes. An analysis of #FORECAST trial shows #aspirin prophylaxis was associated with reduced rate of early-SGA and increased rate of late-SGA neonates born >= 32 weeks 🧑🍼 🔗Full text #MedSky #ObGynSky #ReproSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur July issue is live! Including research on patient-reported outcomes in #SLE, #SystemicSclerosis associated #ILD, autoimmune diseases during #pregnancy, and treatment outcomes in #VEXAS syndrome, plus much more! www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Cover by Sara Gironi Carnevale #Medsky #Rheumsky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthRead our July Issue, featuring thyroid eye disease, type 2 diabetes remission, IcoSema, adrenal incidentalomas, CGM, gestational diabetes, congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, junk food and soda taxes, childhood obesity, Prader-Willi syndrome, and more bit.ly/2LArJXX #MedSky #EndoSky #OncSky
- New Policy Review: Treatment of polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Latin America: recommendations from the Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #PedSky #RheumSky
- 🎧Listen to our In conversation with... podcast where Senior Editor Amy Slogrove speaks with study authors Thora Halldórsdóttir and Kristín Sigurdardottir about the key findings from this study • Buzzsprout: bit.ly/3SWvHv2 • Spotify: bit.ly/442sWxm • Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/446ZFBA
- In our July issue: Incidence, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and sex differences in young people without intellectual impairment who are #Autistic, #ADHD, or autistic–ADHD: a population-based cross-sectional study in #Iceland 👉 bit.ly/3HXANop #PedSky #YouthHealth #MentalHealth #Autism
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthJust 1 week to #ESPNIC2025! Don't miss the Scientific Launch Event of @lancetchildadol.bsky.social Commission on the future of #neonatology — a mission to accelerate innovation and improve #newborncare worldwide. 📅 June 26 🔗 bit.ly/ESPNIC2025 #PedSky #EveryNewborn
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🗣️ Our Centre expert Nuria Sanchez Clemente recently spoke to @lancetchildadol.bsky.social about the #mpox outbreak across Africa and its impact on children. 💡 She highlighted what clinicians need to know & how mpox vaccine & therapeutic trials are going. Listen 👉 bit.ly/4n7DnZ7
- In our July issue: Incidence, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and sex differences in young people without intellectual impairment who are #Autistic, #ADHD, or autistic–ADHD: a population-based cross-sectional study in #Iceland 👉 bit.ly/3HXANop #PedSky #YouthHealth #MentalHealth #Autism
- Read our associated Review on Advancing #Paediatric #Cancer care in Jordan: a strategic 10-year roadmap www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #PedSky #OncSky #
- The Lancet Oncology’s Series on Cancer control in the Middle East is now live! 🖱️https://bit.ly/3FCcTON 📰 Papers highlighting cancer control in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and a regional collaboration 📽️Video below: bit.ly/400nObP
- Read our July editorial on advances and challenges in childhood #Pneumonia 👉 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health#ESPNIC2025 is just around the corner! In just 2 weeks, the @lancetchildadol.bsky.social Commission on the future of #neonatology takes the spotlight — set to accelerate innovation and improve care for #newborns worldwide. ✅ Register via bit.ly/ESPNIC2025 #PedSky #EveryNewborn
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthOur July 2025 issue is out now at www.thelancet.com/gastrohep! The issue includes content on alcohol and health, eosinophilic oesophagitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, viral hepatitis, and much more... #gastrosky #oncsky #idsky #medsky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthIn the USA, a recent series of Executive Actions pose a substantial threat to the nation's health and health equity. In our latest issue, a new Comment highlights why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Read this & more ▶️ tinyurl.com/6fn6uvr7
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthThe global health system needs reform. In a new Comment, the CEO of GAVI, Sania Nishtar, outlines the Gavi Leap: a radical transformation for a new global health architecture: tinyurl.com/yr7t5hyf @gavi.org @sanianishtar.bsky.social
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 If you love science and are passionate about advancing health in the Americas through evidence-based policy, consider joining our team as a Senior Editor at @lancetrh-americ.bsky.social! ✨This is a full-time position based in Brazil ✨ 🔗Apply now: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew research: Safety and immunogenicity of a reduced-dose inactivated poliovirus vaccine versus a full-dose inactivated poliovirus vaccine in infants in Bangladesh: a double-blind, non-inferiority, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew study analyses real-world impact of #nirsevimab on reducing infant emergency visits & admissions for lower respiratory tract infections in Spain vs countries without the intervention #RSV #Pediatrics @buonsenso.bsky.social Read the full Article👇 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
- Our July 2025 issue is now live with content on #Caregiver concern and critical illness, co-occurrence of #Autism & #ADHD, #KangarooCare and infection, #Anaphylaxis observation duration & more Read the full issue here👉 bit.ly/3FjByaz #MedSky #PedSky #IDSky #EndoSky #PCCSky #MentalHealth
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew Editorial: Childhood obesity: prioritising a healthy start thelancet.com/journals/lan... #childhood #obesity #FREE to read #MedSky #EndoSky
- Reposted by The Lancet Child & Adolescent HealthNew research article Investigation of associations between the neonatal gut #microbiota and severe viral lower respiratory tract infections in the first 2 years of life: a birth cohort study with metagenomics www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #IDSky #ClinMicro #MicroSky #LRTI #OpenAccess #OA
