Children

OCT 18, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Role of Urocortin 2 in Arterial Stiffness and Hypertension in Children with Obesity

Children

Background: Childhood obesity is associated with hypertension (HT), arterial stiffness, and increased cardiovascular risk. Urocortin 2 (UCN2), a member of the corticotropin-releasi

OCT 14, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Advance Care Planning for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A Clinical Review

Children

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer experience unique psychosocial distress and worse clinical outcomes compared to their younger and older peers. Additionall

SEP 28, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Assessment of Medial Gastrocnemius Thickness and Stiffness in Children with Obesity Using Shear Wave Elastography

Children

Objectives: This study aimed to compare medial gastrocnemius (MG) muscle thickness and shear wave elastography-derived stiffness between children with obesity and healthy-weight co

SEP 22, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Early Cardiotoxicity in Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Hodgkin Lymphoma: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

Children

Background: Cardiotoxicity is a major adverse effect of antineoplastic therapy in pediatric oncology, potentially leading to long-term morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the i

SEP 14, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Outcome of Targeted Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)

Children

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) frequently coexist in children with obesity, but data on hepatic outc

AUG 31, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Beyond ACEs and PCEs: Relational Epidemiology and the Childhood Wellness Framework

Children

A conceptual paper proposing new theoretical frameworks without empirical data, primary endpoints, or comparative evidence; raises questions about measurement and accountability in child health research rather than answering them.

AUG 23, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Atypical Case of Presumed Bartonella henselae Osteomyelitis in a Child with Cat-Scratch Disease Mimicking a Malignant Bone Tumor

Children

A single pediatric case report describing an atypical presentation of a rare disease manifestation; establishes diagnostic criteria and treatment response but lacks comparison group or population-level evidence.

AUG 18, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ratio That Reveals Risk: Defining TG:HDL-C Ratio Cutoff for Insulin Resistance in Adolescents with Obesity

Children

A single-centre diagnostic accuracy study in obese adolescents with modest discriminatory performance (AUC 0.73) and moderate sensitivity/specificity, proposing a novel cutoff that requires external validation before clinical implementation.