Acta Paediatrica

Papers
(The median citation count of Acta Paediatrica is 1. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Impact of antibiotic duration and type on short‐ and long‐term outcomes in very‐low‐birthweight infants130
Letter in Response to Pophale et al.101
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Neurodevelopment and Growth 2 Years After Probiotic Supplementation in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomised Trial67
Antibiotic use in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS‐CoV‐256
The measles, mumps, rubella, varicella vaccination was safe in children with acute egg food protein‐induced enterocolitis syndrome but anxiety was high50
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?47
Medicines to children: It is time to close the knowledge gaps47
Intrauterine exposure to maternal opioid maintenance treatment and associated risk factors may impair child growth41
Depressive symptoms in mothers of preterm infants before and during COVID‐19 restrictions in neonatal intensive care units40
No pain, neurodevelopmental gain: Time to avoid painful placebo injections in neonatal research36
Unwarranted geographic variation in paediatric health care in the United States and Norway33
Generic Health‐Related Quality of Life of Children With Severe Peanut or Tree Nut Allergy31
Treating very preterm European infants with inhaled nitric oxide increased in‐hospital mortality but did not affect neurodevelopment at 5 years of age28
Abnormal Amplitude‐Integrated Electroencephalography and Acidosis as Key Criteria Initiating Therapeutic Hypothermia in Asphyxiated Newborns ‐ Data From the German Hypothermia Registry27
Noise on NICU and during neonatal inter‐hospital transport: Further interpretation of the acoustic findings27
EBNEO commentary: Surfactant administration via laryngeal mask airway versus brief tracheal intubation in preterm infants26
Swedish translation of the iSUPPORT rights‐based standards to support paediatric patients having a clinical procedure24
Cortical activation and oxygen perfusion in preterm newborns during kangaroo mother care: A pilot study24
Milk Cereal Drinks, Infant Growth and Later Risk of Obesity23
Sleep profiles and their associations with adiposity and cardiorespiratory fitness among adolescents23
Capnometry during neonatal transport—Mini review22
Welcomed Assessment of Breastfeeding Supports Growth in Small for Gestational Age Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis22
Strategy of changing from tracheostomy and non‐invasive mechanical ventilation to diaphragm pacing in children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome21
Exposure to GLP‐1 receptor agonists in early pregnancy did not increase the risk of congenital malformations20
Paediatric major incident triage: A Delphi process to determine clinicians' attitudes and beliefs within the United Kingdom and Ireland20
COVID‐19 vaccine for young children: Will parents accept it?20
Parental sociodemographic characteristics and mental health referrals by nurses in Swedish child health centres20
Clinical data on how variants have affected multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children with COVID‐19 have been limited and conflicting19
Trial‐related blood sampling and red blood cell transfusions in preterm infants19
Paediatric clinical trials need paediatric clinical trial budgets19
Preterm birth rates among twins during the Danish COVID‐19 lockdown and when restrictions were relaxed19
Prematurity has no impact on the quality of parents' sleep 6 months after birth19
Factors Affecting the Relationship Between Total and Unbound Bilirubin in Preterm and Term Infants18
Signal quality of home polygraphy in children and adolescents18
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Respiratory insufficiency as a presenting symptom of congenital myasthenic syndromes17
Analysis of age at detection and outcomes of dense unilateral congenital cataract surgery for children on the paediatric cataract register17
Low Apgar score and need for resuscitation increased the probability of receiving therapeutic hypothermia more strongly than acidosis at birth17
Development of a non‐contact 15‐second paediatric respiratory rate monitor using microwave radar and its clinical application17
Management of prolonged meconium evacuation in preterm infants: A survey‐based analysis in German Neonatal Intensive Care Units17
Resolution of iron deficiency following successful eradication of Helicobacter pylori in children17
EBNEO Commentary: Cord Blood Red Cell Transfusions and Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Neonates17
Reference values for cerebral and peripheral tissue oximetry in children: A clinical TDNIRS study16
Self‐Limiting Sternal Tumour of Childhood: Recognition Prevents Unnecessary Diagnostics and Treatment16
Psychometric properties of the ScreenQ for measuring digital media use in Portuguese young children15
Real‐World Therapeutic Hypothermia for Neonatal HIE : Neurodevelopmental Outcomes and Predictors15
The Aetiology of Elevated Total Serum Immunoglobulin E in Children15
Issue Information14
Low Risk for Urinary Tract Infection After Voiding Cystography in Children Without Dilated Vesikoureteral Reflux14
Epidemiology and Surgical Management of Hirschsprung's Disease in France: A 12‐Year Retrospective Analysis (2012–2023)14
A scoping review of cognition in spina bifida and its consequences for activity and participation throughout life14
Higher Sedentary Behaviour and Not Following Screen Time Guidelines Were Associated With Unfavourable Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Childhood14
The impact of suppressing puberty on neuropsychological function: A review14
Systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that complementary and alternative medicines were not effective for infantile colic14
Term‐born infants with a perinatal stroke frequently had seizures and were prescribed anti‐seizure medication at discharge13
Bisphosphonate treatment for skeletal complications in paediatric cancer—Experience from a single tertiary centre13
EBNEO Commentary: Need to further study levetiracetam as first‐line drug for neonatal convulsions13
The need to avoid over‐simplifications in evolutionary biology13
Is kidney biopsy necessary in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome?13
Review did not paint an accurate picture of child health in Ukraine13
Poor child health and challenges for those treating refugees: Correspondence13
How children and caregivers viewed the change from nusinersen to risdiplam for treating spinal muscular atrophy13
A low proportion of undertriage validates the new West coast system for triage—Paediatric13
The best choice of risk factors for the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children13
Rates and predictors of mortality of very low birthweight infants in three Nigerian tertiary hospitals13
Understanding improved neonatal ventilation trends in a regional transport service12
Randomised controlled trial of home phototherapy in term neonates: Pertinent issues12
Active approach in delivery room and survival of infants born between 22 and 26 gestational weeks are increasing in Spain12
Adolescents With Severe Obesity Had an Increased Risk of Reporting Symptoms That Indicated They Had Major Depression12
The cause of eyelid ptosis, orthostatic hypotension and exercise intolerance12
High‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy for children with bronchiolitis: Implementation of a national guideline12
Closing in on a Consensus in Identifying, Assessing and Diagnosing Children With Cerebral Visual Impairment12
Brief Report: Intravenous fluid prescribing and complications in children in the UK and Ireland12
Response to the letter: ‘Vibrations during helicopter neonatal transport’12
Blood Pressure Reference Values in Infants Under 1 Year of Age. Oscillometric and Auscultatory Parameters12
Increased risk of autism in extremely preterm children with a history of retinopathy of prematurity11
Clinicians need to be careful that they do not confuse mental health issues and long COVID in children and adolescents11
Comment on: “A Systematic Review: Sports and High‐Grade Kidney Injuries in Children With Solitary Kidneys”11
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia and carbon dioxide retention11
Author Index11
Stunting, age at school entry and academic performance in developing countries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis11
Issue highlights11
More than half of Japanese 3‐year‐olds exceeded the World Health Organization screen time guidelines11
From evidence to practice: A systematic review‐based diagnostic algorithm for paediatric eosinophilia across socioeconomic context11
Blood eosinophils during bronchiolitis were not associated with adult asthma in a Norwegian cohort study11
Preterm birth rates in a deprived American community only differed before and during COVID‐19 when maternal risks were factored in11
Late‐onset neonatal sepsis was not associated with impaired neurodevelopmental outcome: Results from the EPICE/SHIPS‐PT cohort11
Role of perfusion index and plethysmography variability index for predicting outcomes in neonatal sepsis11
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
Noro‐ and rotavirus detections in children during COVID‐19 pandemic—A nationwide register study in Finland11
Infants' General Movements Were Not Affected by Exposure to Maternal Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infections11
Adherence to Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Global Standards During the COVID ‐19 Pandemic: A Nationwide, Cross‐Sectional Study11
Rigour Is not Opposed to Clinical Utility: A Reply on Transparency and Modelling in Meta‐Analysis10
Long‐term milrinone therapy in children with dilated cardiomyopathy10
Endocrine Abnormalities and Growth Pattern in Single Large‐Scale Mitochondrial DNA Deletion Syndromes10
Ultrasound for assessing paediatric body composition and nutritional status: Scoping review and future directions10
Characteristics of oncology patients with fever and invasive bacterial infections diagnosed10
William Aaron Silverman (1917–2004) was a Pioneer of Evidence‐Based Medicine and Advocate for Families and Children Born Preterm10
Mobile Health Is a Cost‐Effective Strategy for Managing Obesity in Adolescents: A Randomised Controlled Trial10
Comparing pulse rate measurement in newborns using conventional and dry‐electrode ECG monitors10
Long‐Term Outcome of Paediatric Crohn's Disease Patients With Deep Ulcerations at Diagnosis10
Ten‐year follow‐up study found that motor‐free intelligence quotient declined in children with mild‐to‐moderate cerebral palsy10
Universal Scale for Child Development Predicts Limited Intellectual Functioning at an Early Stage10
Epigenetics provides a bridge between early nutrition and long‐term health and a target for disease prevention10
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
The voices of children and young people during COVID ‐19: A critical review of methods10
Functional MRI research involving healthy children: Ethics, safety and recommended procedures10
Cuddling very and extremely preterm babies in the delivery room is a positive and normal experience for mothers after the birth10
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
Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Responses to Daily Activities in Children: Examining Sex Differences and Weight Categories9
Family‐centred care and breastfeeding self‐efficacy determined how ready mothers were for their infants to be discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit9
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
Healthcare, school and daily life experiences of patients with microphthalmia or anophthalmia and their parents9
Clinical characteristics of children with Borrelia‐related peripheral facial palsy and utility of cerebrospinal fluid testing9
Ultra‐high‐frequency ultrasound (48–70 MHz) is a promising tool for improved gastrointestinal diagnostics in infants9
Corrigendum9
Development and Validation of POCOKIDS‐Q—A Questionnaire to Assess Post COVID‐19 Symptoms in Children9
No one will be left behind—Goal in Agenda 2030 requires a commitment to change9
Twenty four‐hour blood pressure and cognitive outcomes in adolescents born extremely preterm and at term9
Re‐evaluation of overadjustment ‐ Our conclusion still remains9
Challenges and Considerations in Manipulating Oral Dosage Forms in Paediatric Healthcare Settings: A Narrative Review9
EBNEO Commentary: Reassessing INSURE: Is Lung Recruitment Necessary?9
Birthweight charts customised for maternal height optimises the classification of small and large‐for‐gestational age newborns9
Regional Differences and Time Trends in the Treatment of Infants Hospitalised With Bronchiolitis in Norway9
EBNEO Commentary: Association Between Early Fortification and Body Composition in Very Preterm Infants9
Two hands are better than one: Positive pressure ventilation in a preterm neonatal manikin model9
Elevated creatine kinase is mainly harmless in children but persistent and severe hyperCKaemia should raise suspicions of serious muscle damage9
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
Issue Information8
EBNEO Commentary: Reducing extubation failure in extreme preterm infants—higher vs standard nCPAP8
Short‐term neurological injury in newborns infants with overcooling in passive hypothermia and transferred to reference hospital in Colombia8
Loss of control in preschoolers with asthma is a risk factor for disease persistency8
Issue Highlights8
Issue Information8
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
Issue highlights8
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS8
High levels of antibodies 6 months after COVID‐19 vaccination in children with severe chronic diseases: A prospective longitudinal case series8
Urinary interferon‐γ‐induced protein‐10/creatinine ratio as a predictor of severe paediatric infections: A prospective pilot study8
Predicting factors of clinically significant urological anomalies after initial urinary tract infection among 2‐ to 24‐month‐old children8
Systematic analysis of adverse incident reports revealed the need for improvements in the neonatal unit8
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants With Transient Hypothyroxinaemia of Prematurity8
Bumetanide Treatment in 15 Children With Autism: A Randomised Waitlist‐Control Study8
Effects of liberalising visiting policy and staff education on parental visiting duration in the neonatal unit8
Indocyanine green clearance's association with liver function in paediatric liver disease8
Issue Information8
Distinct clinical parameters were associated with shorter spontaneous resolution in children with non‐tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis8
Use of mask ventilation and oxygen supplementation in German delivery rooms from 2008 to 20228
AI in Childhood and the Need for Paediatric Input8
Rescuing the newborn brain. By Whitelaw, A., Riverside Publishing Solutions Ltd. 2022. 280 pp.8
Serious news communication between clinicians and parents impacts parents' experiences, decision‐making, and clinical care for critically ill neonates8
Almost half of children and adolescents had unmet need 6 months after their traumatic brain injury8
Apparent diffusion coefficient values can predict neuromotor outcome in term neonates with hypoxic–ischaemic encephalopathy8
Linking antibiotic treatment in early life with childhood allergic disease8
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
Early ophthalmic growth deficits in preterm‐born children are not compensated for during later development8
High Flow Nasal Cannula and Non Invasive Ventilation for Acute Bronchiolitis in the Paediatric Wards8
Age‐ and Sex‐Adjusted Body Mass Index Increases in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Patients From Diagnosis to Five‐Year Follow‐Up8
Reducing admissions for neonatal jaundice are needed to maximise benefits of breastfeeding promotion8
Computerised Algorithms Showed Promise in Identifying Swedish Children With Atypical Growth Patterns8
Issue highlights8
Impact of a music intervention on heart rate variability in very preterm infants8
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
Acute Kidney Injury and the Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Complex Interplay8
Issue Information8
Resuscitation thresholds were seen as guidance by Belgian neonatologists and other relevant factors were included in decision‐making8
Early‐life liver cirrhosis and variable clinical presentation in telomere disease8
Recommendations on supporting neonatology healthcare givers from the French National Society7
How international guidelines recommend treating children who have severe COVID‐19 or risk disease progression7
Issue highlights7
Mortality and Neurodevelopmental Outcome in an Italian Cohort of Very Low Birth Weight Infants7
Emotional and behavioural outcomes at 8 years of age in preterm‐born children: A longitudinal study7
EBNEO commentary: Nutritional support for moderate‐to‐late‐preterm infants—A randomized trial7
Architectural design, facilities and family participation in neonatal units in Spain: A multicentre study7
Identification of sepsis in paediatric emergency departments: A scoping review7
Expert dietitians leading the way in coeliac disease: Leaders in nutritional motivation?7
Outcomes of very preterm infants with hyperglycaemia treated with insulin: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Understanding the Epidemiology of Pertussis in Denmark7
Urinary Calcium and Phosphorus Excretion in Vitamin D‐Sufficient Preterm Infants: Establishing Age‐Specific Normative Data7
Young Healthy Individuals With a First‐Degree Relative With Type 1 Diabetes Displayed Adverse Lipid Changes7
Paid leave to support parenting—A neglected tool to improve societal well‐being and prosperity7
Hepatocyte proliferation favours viral clearance in young children with chronic hepatitis B virus infection7
Osteopathy and chiropractic treatment in babies with infantile colic7
The importance of height velocity in growth monitoring7
Achieving high coverage of Kangaroo mother care practice is possible: Lessons from implementation research for accelerating scale‐up in Tigray Region, Ethiopia7
Sex differences in preterm respiratory morbidity: A recent whole‐population study7
Updated Guidelines Stress the Need for Transparent Reporting of Music‐Based Interventions in Clinical Research7
Vibrations during helicopter neonatal transport7
Implementation science to design, test and scale up effective Kangaroo Mother Care in Oromia region, Ethiopia7
Implementation of Glecaprevir–Pibrentasvir for Children Aged 3–12 Years With Chronic Hepatitis C: Multicentre Israeli Experience7
Managing magnets: An audit of introduction of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Best Practice Guideline7
Effects of Webcam Access to Preterm Infants in NICUs on Parental Psychological Strain7
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EBNEO Commentary: Video Versus Direct Laryngoscopy for Urgent Intubation of Newborn Infants7
Effects of automatic heel lancet on invasiveness in neonates: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Genetic stratification reveals COL4A variants and spontaneous remission in Egyptian children with proteinuria in the first 2 years of life7
National survey of physicians in Swedish child health centres finds insecurity and unawareness regarding management of undescended testicles7
Assessment of the Baby‐Friendly Hospital Initiative showed suboptimal knowledge and a low exclusive breastfeeding rate in Ogun State, Nigeria7
Are the Benefits of Normal Births Being Lost due to Rising Caesarean Deliveries?7
Preparing paediatric medicines by dissolving tablets and extracting a portion may compromise dosing accuracy7
Staff perceptions and challenges of the single‐family room design—Experience of a greenfield level4 neonatal intensive care unit in the Middle East7
Authors and Readers Need to Be Wary of Predatory Medical Titles and Focus on High‐Quality Peer‐Review Journals7
Between Home and Hospital: Is There an Optimal Location of Death for the Dying Child?7
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
Finnish Healthcare Professionals' Online Searches for Paediatric Oral Antibiotics: COVID‐19 Impact, 2017–20237
Views and Perspectives on Children With Complex Health Complaints and Complex Care Needs7
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Reported Experience of Family Violence in the New Zealand SUDI Case–Control Study7
EBNEO Commentary: Extended CPAP in Preterm Infants Increases Lung Growth at 6 Months7
Post‐secondary education in young patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A population‐based cohort study7
An online survey carried out in 2022 showed that COVID‐19 was associated with negative changes in children's lives6
Small Wins for Small Babies: Celebrating Weekly Successes Helps Parents Cope With the NICU Hospitalisation6
EBNEO commentary: Early human milk fortification in infants born extremely preterm: A randomised trial6
Cerebral palsy and postnatal steroids6
Issue highlights, February 20226
Narrative Diaries in Paediatric Palliative Care: A Scoping Review6
Incidence and risk factors of neonatal hypothermia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Combining human and AI could predict nephrologies future, but should be handled with care6
Severity and prevalence of ankyloglossia‐associated breastfeeding symptoms: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
EBNEO Commentary: Dexmedetomidine for the management of postoperative pain and sedation in newborns6
Severe upper gastrointestinal involvement in paediatric ulcerative colitis6
Clinical Implications of the New Criteria for a Positive Bronchodilator Response in Children With Asthma6
EBNEO commentary on “umbilical cord milking in nonvigorous infants: A cluster‐randomised crossover trial”6
Evolutionary adaptation highlights the interconnection of fatty acids, sunlight, inflammation and epithelial adhesion6
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
Cannabinoids for Medical Purposes in Children: A Living Systematic Review6
Authors’ Response to Reader’s Form6
Cerebral Oxygenation and Hemodynamic Changes During Less‐Invasive Surfactant Administration: A Prospective Observational Study6
Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with relatively short stature among adolescents6
Music therapy in tertiary neonatal intensive care: A matter of unlikely allies?6
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Does attendance in outdoor kindergartens reduce the use of antibiotics in children?6
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
Day care study showed no differences in long‐term symptoms in children who were and were not infected during COVID‐19 outbreaks6
Improved respiratory parameters with skin‐to‐skin contact in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia on NIV‐NAVA6
Caffeine Was Associated With Shorter Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Infants up to Eight Weeks Old Hospitalised for Bronchiolitis6
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