Your child just walked in from school. What should you do first? Not "How many marks did you get?" Not "Did you finish your homework?" Connect first. After a school day, children can be tired, hungry, overstimulated, or carrying worries they can't yet put into words. How we greet them in the first few minutes shapes whether they open up. 5 things t

Clinical Context Transporting a critically ill newborn is not simply a journey between hospitals. It is an extension of intensive care in an unfamiliar environment, where stabilisation, clinical decision-making and communication must continue throughout the transfer. In this discussion, Dr. Sajjie Jo explores the principles that underpin neonatal r

Molecular testing in the Emergency Department (ED) sounds promising, but who runs it, who manages it, and how do you make it work day to day? Prof. Guenezan has done it at Poitiers University Hospital. Join him as he shares what worked, the challenges and lessons learned, from governance and workflow to information technology, quality and laborator

In this episode of the MedSynapse Podcast Series, Dr. Sajeev Job shares key insights into the growing role of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in neonatal care. He discusses how POCUS can provide rapid bedside information to support clinical assessment and management of critically ill newborns, particularly in haemodynamic assessment, respiratory d

1 Introduction Asthma control remains suboptimal worldwide despite the availability of effective inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-based regimen and clear guideline recommendations 1. Real-world evidence Findings from the real-world APPaRENT 1, 2, and 3 studies consistently show that many adults live with frequent symptoms, high reliever use, and recurr

Introduction: Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), caused by Neisseria meningitidis, is potentially life-threatening infection that can present as meningitis, bloodstream infection, or both (1,2). Infants are among the age groups at highest risk of IMD, and disease can progress rapidly despite appropriate treatment (1). In infants, early clinical

Clinical Context Genomic medicine is increasingly becoming an important part of paediatric care, particularly when children present with developmental delay, unexplained growth abnormalities, congenital anomalies, complex epilepsy, neurological conditions, or recurrent unexplained symptoms. In this discussion, Dr. Nikhil Ganjoo explores how recogni

We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming webinar on, “RSV Immunization: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Real-World Application,” examining how evidence and recommendations can be translated into practical approaches for RSV prevention in routine clinical care. Webinar Agenda: Join Dr. Hafis Ibrahim and Dr. Ghassan Ghatasheh, from UAE as

Introduction Critically appraising clinical evidence is essential for understanding how research findings can be interpreted and applied to patient care. Randomised controlled trials provide robust evidence, but their methodology, reported outcomes, and applicability to different clinical settings need to be carefully evaluated. In this journal clu