Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the most commonly used drug in the world, with a long
record of use in acute and chronic pain. In recent years, the benefits of paracetamol use in …

Many paediatric clinical research studies, whether observational or interventional, have as
an eventual aim the identification or quantification of causal relationships. One might ask …

Background Infant formulas containing hydrolysed proteins have been widely advocated for
preventing allergic disease in infants, in place of standard cow's milk formula (CMF) …

Previous studies have suggested that asthma, like other common diseases, has at least part
of its origin early in life. Low birth weight has been shown to be associated with increased …

Effective management of procedural and postoperative pain in neonates is required to
minimize acute physiological and behavioral distress and may also improve acute and long …

Background Health professionals frequently recommend fever treatment regimens for
children that either combine paracetamol and ibuprofen or alternate them. However, there is …

Correctly understanding and using medical statistics is a key skill for all medical students
and health professionals. In an informal and friendly style, Medical Statistics from Scratch …

Objectives This study examines awareness of the potential risks associated with over-the-
counter (OTC) use of paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) …

Background and objective While paracetamol exposure in pregnancy and early infancy has
been associated with asthma, it remains unclear whether this is confounded by respiratory …

Effective and safe drug administration in neonates should be based on integrated
knowledge on the evolving physiological characteristics of the infant who will receive the …