Newsletter - October 2025
Dear Readers,
We are pleased to present you our HiPP science newsletter for healthcare professionals!
Current studies summarised & reviewed:
Read interesting articles on the topic of paediatrics and nutritional medicine. We hope you will find them interesting!
Best wishes
Christina Reisenzein
Editor of HiPP for Healthcare Professionals
Probiotics can have an impact on feverish respiratory infections
Feverish respiratory infections are one of the major issues at paediatric clinics in the winter months. The study investigated whether a mix of probiotics can have an effect on the progression of these infections.
Easy ways to reduce pain at paediatric clinics
Vaccinations often lead to negative, painful experiences, especially for children. The study investigated how pain can be reduced in subcutaneous injections during vaccinations by using a gel-based, flexible cool pack.
A newly discovered signalling pathway regulates adaptation of the mother’s intestine to the increased requirements of pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding pose specific challenges for any organism. The study hows a previously unknown signalling pathway in the intestine which controls expansion of the intestinal epithelial cells, leading in turn to growth of the villi and an increase in surface area.
Technoference or phubbing – how electronic devices can impair children’s development
Close interaction between children and their parents is critical in children’s early development. The study investigated how the use of electronic devices by parents can impair children’s development.
Bioavailability and intake of folic acid in infants depend on folic acid levels
This study improves our knowledge of the physiology of folic acid intake in infants and can help us optimise future supplementation strategies.