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What are the benefits of early outpatient exercise for severely burned children?

In 2014, a groundbreaking study has demonstrated the significant benefits of early outpatient exercise on muscle mass, function, and synthetic rates in severely burned children. Conducted by Justin P. Hardee, Craig Porter, Labros S. Sidossis, Elisabet Børsheim, James A. Carson, David N. Herndon, and Oscar E. Suman, the research underscores the crucial role of rehabilitative exercise in enhancing recovery outcomes. The study involved 47 children … Continue reading What are the benefits of early outpatient exercise for severely burned children?

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Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

In 2014, a study has explored the capability of triage nurses in emergency departments to treat radial-head subluxation—a common and easily treatable injury in young children—effectively, comparing their performance to that of physicians. The findings, while somewhat mixed, are promising. Conducted by Andrew Dixon and colleagues, the cluster-randomized controlled trial focused on children aged six years and younger who presented with symptoms of radial-head subluxation … Continue reading Can nurses match physicians in treating children’s radial-head injuries?

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How does massage impact pain and mobility in pediatric cancer patients?

In 2013, a study conducted by Batalha, et. al., explored the potential benefits of massage therapy in alleviating pain among children hospitalized with cancer. While massage is often touted as a method for pain relief, empirical evidence supporting its efficacy remains sparse and sometimes contradictory. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured massage protocol in managing pain for young cancer patients. The … Continue reading How does massage impact pain and mobility in pediatric cancer patients?

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Does Adding Osteopathy-Based Manual Physical Therapy to Standard Treatment Enhance outcomes in Pediatric Dysfunctional Voiding?

In 2008, Nemett, et. al., conducted the study about Pediatric dysfunctional voiding (DV). DV is a condition that poses physical and emotional challenges to children, while also carrying the risk of progression to renal disease. While manual physical therapy and osteopathic treatment have been effective in addressing DV in adult women, there is a lack of research on the effectiveness of manual physical therapy based … Continue reading Does Adding Osteopathy-Based Manual Physical Therapy to Standard Treatment Enhance outcomes in Pediatric Dysfunctional Voiding?

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