Polysomnographic features of children with obesity: body mass index predict severe obstructive sleep apnea in obese children?

Background: Few studies have explored the polysomnographic features of children with obesity.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the demographic and polysomnographic features of obese children and determine whether body mass index (BMI) could predict severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited obese children who underwent diagnostic polysomnography between January 2019 and March 2022.

Incidence and risk factors for long COVID in children with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Background And Objective: There are only a few reports of long COVID including pulmonary function in children after COVID-19 pneumonia. We determined the incidence of long COVID and abnormal pulmonary function in those children and identify risk factors.

Methods: This cohort study enrolled children admitted with COVID-19 pneumonia during 2021-2022.