Acta Paediatrica

Papers
(The TQCC of Acta Paediatrica is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
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Impact of antibiotic duration and type on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in very‐low‐birthweight infants98
Letter in Response to Pophale et al.68
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Neurodevelopment and Growth 2 Years After Probiotic Supplementation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomised Trial55
Antibiotic use in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS‐CoV‐250
The measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccination was safe in children with acute egg food protein‐induced enterocolitis syndrome but anxiety was high46
Medicines to children: It is time to close the knowledge gaps44
Unwarranted geographic variation in paediatric health care in the United States and Norway39
COVID‐19 clinical manifestations in children: What is the impact of the different SARS‐CoV‐2 variants and do we need to distinguish between different respiratory viruses?39
Generic Health‐Related Quality of Life of Children With Severe Peanut or Tree Nut Allergy33
Treating very preterm European infants with inhaled nitric oxide increased in‐hospital mortality but did not affect neurodevelopment at 5 years of age33
Abnormal Amplitude‐Integrated Electroencephalography and Acidosis as Key Criteria Initiating Therapeutic Hypothermia in Asphyxiated Newborns ‐ Data From the German Hypothermia Registry29
Resolution of iron deficiency following successful eradication of Helicobacter pylori in children28
EBNEO commentary: Surfactant administration via laryngeal mask airway versus brief tracheal intubation in preterm infants26
Noise on NICU and during neonatal inter‐hospital transport: Further interpretation of the acoustic findings26
Respiratory insufficiency as a presenting symptom of congenital myasthenic syndromes26
Psychometric properties of the ScreenQ for measuring digital media use in Portuguese young children25
Cortical activation and oxygen perfusion in preterm newborns during kangaroo mother care: A pilot study25
Swedish translation of the iSUPPORT rights‐based standards to support paediatric patients having a clinical procedure24
Capnometry during neonatal transport—Mini review22
Sleep profiles and their associations with adiposity and cardiorespiratory fitness among adolescents22
Milk Cereal Drinks, Infant Growth and Later Risk of Obesity22
Welcomed Assessment of Breastfeeding Supports Growth in Small for Gestational Age Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis22
COVID‐19 vaccine for young children: Will parents accept it?21
Strategy of changing from tracheostomy and non‐invasive mechanical ventilation to diaphragm pacing in children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome21
Paediatric major incident triage: A Delphi process to determine clinicians' attitudes and beliefs within the United Kingdom and Ireland19
Clinical data on how variants have affected multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children with COVID‐19 have been limited and conflicting19
Preterm birth rates among twins during the Danish COVID‐19 lockdown and when restrictions were relaxed19
Exposure to GLP‐1 receptor agonists in early pregnancy did not increase the risk of congenital malformations19
Trial‐related blood sampling and red blood cell transfusions in preterm infants19
Parental sociodemographic characteristics and mental health referrals by nurses in Swedish child health centres19
Paediatric clinical trials need paediatric clinical trial budgets19
Factors Affecting the Relationship Between Total and Unbound Bilirubin in Preterm and Term Infants18
EBNEO Commentary: Cord Blood Red Cell Transfusions and Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Neonates18
Signal quality of home polygraphy in children and adolescents18
Analysis of age at detection and outcomes of dense unilateral congenital cataract surgery for children on the paediatric cataract register18
Prematurity has no impact on the quality of parents' sleep 6 months after birth18
Low Apgar score and need for resuscitation increased the probability of receiving therapeutic hypothermia more strongly than acidosis at birth17
Intrauterine exposure to maternal opioid maintenance treatment and associated risk factors may impair child growth17
Higher Sedentary Behaviour and Not Following Screen Time Guidelines Were Associated With Unfavourable Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Childhood17
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Systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that complementary and alternative medicines were not effective for infantile colic16
Development of a non‐contact 15‐second paediatric respiratory rate monitor using microwave radar and its clinical application16
No pain, neurodevelopmental gain: Time to avoid painful placebo injections in neonatal research16
Self‐Limiting Sternal Tumour of Childhood: Recognition Prevents Unnecessary Diagnostics and Treatment16
A scoping review of cognition in spina bifida and its consequences for activity and participation throughout life16
Management of prolonged meconium evacuation in preterm infants: A survey‐based analysis in German Neonatal Intensive Care Units16
The impact of suppressing puberty on neuropsychological function: A review16
Depressive symptoms in mothers of preterm infants before and during COVID‐19 restrictions in neonatal intensive care units16
Real‐World Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal HIE : Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Predictors15
Epidemiology and Surgical Management of Hirschsprung's Disease in France: A 12‐Year Retrospective Analysis (2012–2023)15
The Aetiology of Elevated Total Serum Immunoglobulin E in Children15
Reference values for cerebral and peripheral tissue oximetry in children: A clinical TDNIRS study15
How children and caregivers viewed the change from nusinersen to risdiplam for treating spinal muscular atrophy14
A low proportion of undertriage validates the new West coast system for triage—Paediatric14
Term‐born infants with a perinatal stroke frequently had seizures and were prescribed anti‐seizure medication at discharge14
Is kidney biopsy necessary in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome?14
Issue Information14
The need to avoid over‐simplifications in evolutionary biology14
Comparison of the medical burden of COVID‐19 with seasonal influenza and measles outbreaks13
Rates and predictors of mortality of very low birthweight infants in three Nigerian tertiary hospitals13
Brief Report: Intravenous fluid prescribing and complications in children in the UK and Ireland13
Characteristics of oncology patients with fever and invasive bacterial infections diagnosed13
Bisphosphonate treatment for skeletal complications in paediatric cancer—Experience from a single tertiary centre13
The best choice of risk factors for the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children13
Randomised controlled trial of home phototherapy in term neonates: Pertinent issues13
Gastrostomy feeding in children with severe cerebral palsy in Western Australia13
EBNEO Commentary: Need to further study levetiracetam as first‐line drug for neonatal convulsions13
Review did not paint an accurate picture of child health in Ukraine13
Poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees: Correspondence13
The cause of eyelid ptosis, orthostatic hypotension and exercise intolerance13
Response to the letter: ‘Vibrations during helicopter neonatal transport’12
Author Index12
Universal Scale for Child Development Predicts Limited Intellectual Functioning at an Early Stage12
Blood eosinophils during bronchiolitis were not associated with adult asthma in a Norwegian cohort study12
Late‐onset neonatal sepsis was not associated with impaired neurodevelopmental outcome: Results from the EPICE/SHIPS‐PT cohort12
Role of perfusion index and plethysmography variability index for predicting outcomes in neonatal sepsis11
Clinicians need to be careful that they do not confuse mental health issues and long COVID in children and adolescents11
Cuddling very and extremely preterm babies in the delivery room is a positive and normal experience for mothers after the birth11
A New Way of Knowing When a Newborn's Jaundice Is Dangerous: Are We Ready for ‘R’?11
EBNEO Commentary: Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in pregnancy for infant protection11
Mobile Health Is a Cost‐Effective Strategy for Managing Obesity in Adolescents: A Randomised Controlled Trial11
Issue highlights11
Stunting, age at school entry and academic performance in developing countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
Preterm birth rates in a deprived American community only differed before and during COVID‐19 when maternal risks were factored in11
From evidence to practice: A systematic review‐based diagnostic algorithm for paediatric eosinophilia across socioeconomic context11
Epigenetics provides a bridge between early nutrition and long‐term health and a target for disease prevention11
Noro‐ and rotavirus detections in children during COVID‐19 pandemic—A nationwide register study in Finland11
More than half of Japanese 3‐year‐olds exceeded the World Health Organization screen time guidelines11
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and carbon dioxide retention11
Comment on: “A Systematic Review: Sports and High‐Grade Kidney Injuries in Children With Solitary Kidneys”11
Rigour Is not Opposed to Clinical Utility: A Reply on Transparency and Modelling in Meta‐Analysis11
Increased risk of autism in extremely preterm children with a history of retinopathy of prematurity10
Ultrasound for assessing paediatric body composition and nutritional status: Scoping review and future directions10
Adolescents With Severe Obesity Had an Increased Risk of Reporting Symptoms That Indicated They Had Major Depression10
Comparing pulse rate measurement in newborns using conventional and dry‐electrode ECG monitors10
William Aaron Silverman (1917–2004) was a Pioneer of Evidence‐Based Medicine and Advocate for Families and Children Born Preterm10
Long‐Term Outcome of Paediatric Crohn's Disease Patients With Deep Ulcerations at Diagnosis10
Endocrine Abnormalities and Growth Pattern in Single Large‐Scale Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndromes10
Ten‐year follow‐up study found that motor‐free intelligence quotient declined in children with mild‐to‐moderate cerebral palsy10
Functional MRI research involving healthy children: Ethics, safety and recommended procedures10
The voices of children and young people during COVID ‐19: A critical review of methods10
Management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in teenagers: An 11‐year study10
The Long‐Term Effects of Gut Microbiota of Premature Babies and Adult Health10
Development of video tutorials to help parents manage children with acute illnesses using a modified Delphi method10
High‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for children with bronchiolitis: Implementation of a national guideline10
Pathological role of neuroendocrine cells in infants with persistent tachypnoea ‐ are they only bystanders?10
Blood Pressure Reference Values in Infants Under 1 Year of Age. Oscillometric and Auscultatory Parameters10
Closing in on a Consensus in Identifying, Assessing and Diagnosing Children With Cerebral Visual Impairment10
Active approach in delivery room and survival of infants born between 22 and 26 gestational weeks are increasing in Spain10
Long‐term milrinone therapy in children with dilated cardiomyopathy10
Understanding improved neonatal ventilation trends in a regional transport service10
Clinical characteristics of children with Borrelia‐related peripheral facial palsy and utility of cerebrospinal fluid testing9
Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Responses to Daily Activities in Children: Examining Sex Differences and Weight Categories9
Ultra‐high‐frequency ultrasound (48–70 MHz) is a promising tool for improved gastrointestinal diagnostics in infants9
Birthweight charts customised for maternal height optimises the classification of small and large‐for‐gestational age newborns9
Antibiotic oral provocation challenge in children9
How do we know that infant abusive head trauma has occurred?9
Serious news communication between clinicians and parents impacts parents' experiences, decision‐making, and clinical care for critically ill neonates9
Re‐evaluation of overadjustment ‐ Our conclusion still remains9
EBNEO Commentary: Reassessing INSURE: Is Lung Recruitment Necessary?9
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Transient Hypothyroxinaemia of Prematurity9
Corrigendum9
Development and Validation of POCOKIDS‐Q—A Questionnaire to Assess Post COVID‐19 Symptoms in Children9
Elevated creatine kinase is mainly harmless in children but persistent and severe hyperCKaemia should raise suspicions of serious muscle damage9
Two hands are better than one: Positive pressure ventilation in a preterm neonatal manikin model9
Healthcare, school and daily life experiences of patients with microphthalmia or anophthalmia and their parents9
Issue Information9
How do we discharge preterm infants safely without unnecessary delay?9
Clinical Outcomes and Follow‐Up in Children With Prenatally Detected Unilateral Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction9
Young Investigator Award 20219
Challenges and Considerations in Manipulating Oral Dosage Forms in Paediatric Healthcare Settings: A Narrative Review9
Regional Differences and Time Trends in the Treatment of Infants Hospitalised With Bronchiolitis in Norway9
No one will be left behind—Goal in Agenda 2030 requires a commitment to change9
Multicentre study found no increased risk of clinically important brain injuries when children presented more than 24 h after a minor head trauma9
How and when can we predict the risk of future metabolic disease in children with obesity?9
Twenty four‐hour blood pressure and cognitive outcomes in adolescents born extremely preterm and at term9
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Common Radiological Features on Chest X‐Rays of Infants With Bronchiolitis: Do They Support Management?8
EBNEO commentary: Weaning from CPAP using high‐flow is non‐inferior to using CPAP alone in very preterm infants8
Distinct clinical parameters were associated with shorter spontaneous resolution in children with non‐tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis8
EBNEO Commentary: Association Between Early Fortification and Body Composition in Very Preterm Infants8
Implementation science to design, test and scale up effective Kangaroo Mother Care in Oromia region, Ethiopia8
Use of mask ventilation and oxygen supplementation in German delivery rooms from 2008 to 20228
Effects of liberalising visiting policy and staff education on parental visiting duration in the neonatal unit8
Pandemic visitor policies: Parent reactions and policy implications8
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Loss of control in preschoolers with asthma is a risk factor for disease persistency8
Indocyanine green clearance's association with liver function in paediatric liver disease8
Family‐centred care and breastfeeding self‐efficacy determined how ready mothers were for their infants to be discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit8
AI in Childhood and the Need for Paediatric Input8
Rescuing the newborn brain. By Whitelaw, A., Riverside Publishing Solutions Ltd. 2022. 280 pp.8
Short‐term neurological injury in newborns infants with overcooling in passive hypothermia and transferred to reference hospital in Colombia8
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Early ophthalmic growth deficits in preterm‐born children are not compensated for during later development8
Reducing admissions for neonatal jaundice are needed to maximise benefits of breastfeeding promotion8
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High Flow Nasal Cannula and Non Invasive Ventilation for Acute Bronchiolitis in the Paediatric Wards8
Computerised Algorithms Showed Promise in Identifying Swedish Children With Atypical Growth Patterns8
Treatment of Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity Does Not Improve Neurodevelopment at Two Years of Age8
Why do we fear bottles and pacifiers?8
Issue highlights8
Impact of a music intervention on heart rate variability in very preterm infants8
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS8
Response to letter by Brendan O'Shea concerning ‘Home phototherapy of term neonates improves parental bonding and stress: Findings from a randomised controlled trial’8
EBNEO Commentary: Reducing extubation failure in extreme preterm infants—higher vs standard nCPAP8
EBNEO Commentary: Effect of systemic hydrocortisone initiated 7–14 days after birth in ventilated preterm infants on mortality and neurodevelopment at 2 years' corrected age8
Almost half of children and adolescents had unmet need 6 months after their traumatic brain injury8
Acute Kidney Injury and the Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Complex Interplay8
Urinary interferon‐γ‐induced protein‐10/creatinine ratio as a predictor of severe paediatric infections: A prospective pilot study8
Bumetanide Treatment in 15 Children With Autism: A Randomised Waitlist‐Control Study8
Resuscitation thresholds were seen as guidance by Belgian neonatologists and other relevant factors were included in decision‐making7
Early‐life liver cirrhosis and variable clinical presentation in telomere disease7
Understanding the Epidemiology of Pertussis in Denmark7
Authors and Readers Need to Be Wary of Predatory Medical Titles and Focus on High‐Quality Peer‐Review Journals7
Assessment of the Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative showed suboptimal knowledge and a low exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ogun State, Nigeria7
Managing magnets: An audit of introduction of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Best Practice Guideline7
EBNEO commentary: Elevated depression and anxiety symptoms in parents of very preterm infants while hospitalised and post‐discharge7
Validation of central nervous system‐induced seizures and other neurological variables in the Swedish Neonatal Quality Register7
Implementation of Glecaprevir–Pibrentasvir for Children Aged 3–12 Years With Chronic Hepatitis C: Multicentre Israeli Experience7
Are the Benefits of Normal Births Being Lost due to Rising Caesarean Deliveries?7
Outcomes of very preterm infants with hyperglycaemia treated with insulin: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
EBNEO commentary: Should we abandon therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal encephalopathy in low‐ and middle‐income countries?7
Emotional and behavioural outcomes at 8 years of age in preterm‐born children: A longitudinal study7
Views and Perspectives on Children With Complex Health Complaints and Complex Care Needs7
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Systematic analysis of adverse incident reports revealed the need for improvements in the neonatal unit7
Predicting factors of clinically significant urological anomalies after initial urinary tract infection among 2‐ to 24‐month‐old children7
Vibrations during helicopter neonatal transport7
EBNEO commentary: Nutritional support for moderate‐to‐late‐preterm infants—A randomized trial7
How international guidelines recommend treating children who have severe COVID‐19 or risk disease progression7
Effects of automatic heel lancet on invasiveness in neonates: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Preparing paediatric medicines by dissolving tablets and extracting a portion may compromise dosing accuracy7
Reported Experience of Family Violence in the New Zealand SUDI Case–Control Study7
Young Healthy Individuals With a First‐Degree Relative With Type 1 Diabetes Displayed Adverse Lipid Changes7
Achieving high coverage of Kangaroo mother care practice is possible: Lessons from implementation research for accelerating scale‐up in Tigray Region, Ethiopia7
Effects of Webcam Access to Preterm Infants in NICUs on Parental Psychological Strain7
Architectural design, facilities and family participation in neonatal units in Spain: A multicentre study7
Mortality and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in an Italian Cohort of Very Low Birth Weight Infants7
Urinary Calcium and Phosphorus Excretion in Vitamin D‐Sufficient Preterm Infants: Establishing Age‐Specific Normative Data7
Apparent diffusion coefficient values can predict neuromotor outcome in term neonates with hypoxic–ischaemic encephalopathy7
High levels of antibodies 6 months after COVID‐19 vaccination in children with severe chronic diseases: A prospective longitudinal case series7
Linking antibiotic treatment in early life with childhood allergic disease7
Issue highlights7
Identification of sepsis in paediatric emergency departments: A scoping review7
Osteopathy and chiropractic treatment in babies with infantile colic7
Expert dietitians leading the way in coeliac disease: Leaders in nutritional motivation?7
EBNEO Commentary: Extended CPAP in Preterm Infants Increases Lung Growth at 6 Months7
EBNEO Commentary: Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Urgent Intubation of Newborn Infants7
Recommendations on supporting neonatology healthcare givers from the French National Society7
Finnish Healthcare Professionals' Online Searches for Paediatric Oral Antibiotics: COVID‐19 Impact, 2017–20237
Sex differences in preterm respiratory morbidity: A recent whole‐population study7
Staff perceptions and challenges of the single‐family room design—Experience of a greenfield level4 neonatal intensive care unit in the Middle East7
Between Home and Hospital: Is There an Optimal Location of Death for the Dying Child?7
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Incidence and risk factors of neonatal hypothermia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
EBNEO Commentary: Dexmedetomidine for the management of postoperative pain and sedation in newborns6
Temporal Trends and Regional Variation in Cough and Cold Medication Prescription Rates in Finland 2017–20236
Development and Content of Core Outcome Sets in Neonatology—A Scoping Review6
Closed‐loop oxygen system in late preterm/term, ventilated infants with different severities of respiratory disease6
Cerebral Oxygenation and Hemodynamic Changes During Less‐Invasive Surfactant Administration: A Prospective Observational Study6
Comparative study showed that children faced a 78% higher risk of new‐onset conditions after they had COVID‐196
Cerebral palsy and postnatal steroids6
Rapid review showed that real‐world results on how nirsevimab prevented respiratory syncytial virus hospitalisations were similar to randomised trials6
Is Shampooing Enough to Certify Hospital Dogs? Considering the Role of Owners and Trainers6
An online survey carried out in 2022 showed that COVID‐19 was associated with negative changes in children's lives6
Evolutionary adaptation highlights the interconnection of fatty acids, sunlight, inflammation and epithelial adhesion6
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Clinical Implications of the New Criteria for a Positive Bronchodilator Response in Children With Asthma6
Improved respiratory parameters with skin‐to‐skin contact in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia on NIV‐NAVA6
Combining human and AI could predict nephrologies future, but should be handled with care6
Is academic rigor in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) research in decline?6
Targeted Cytomegalovirus Testing Linked to Newborn Hearing Screening Was Feasible but Had Low Diagnostic Yield6
Local healthcare professionals need to work together to implement bronchiolitis guidelines that stop unnecessary tests and treatments6
The use of in‐hospital guidelines for prevention of sudden unexpected postnatal collapse: A national survey6
Cannabinoids for Medical Purposes in Children: A Living Systematic Review6
Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with relatively short stature among adolescents6
Severe upper gastrointestinal involvement in paediatric ulcerative colitis6
Severity and prevalence of ankyloglossia‐associated breastfeeding symptoms: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Systematic review shows that suction‐based airway clearance devices for foreign body airway obstruction are promising6
Small Wins for Small Babies: Celebrating Weekly Successes Helps Parents Cope With the NICU Hospitalisation6
Simplified antibiotic treatment for paediatric osteoarticular infections achieved good outcomes6
Trends in cyclicity and amplitudes on amplitude‐integrated electroencephalography during transition in extremely low gestational age infants6
Does attendance in outdoor kindergartens reduce the use of antibiotics in children?6
Issue highlights, February 20226
Narrative Diaries in Paediatric Palliative Care: A Scoping Review6
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