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View article: Correction: Mejía-García et al. Development and Validation of an Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression Signature for Prognostic Prediction in Patients with Uveal Melanoma. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26, 4317
Correction: Mejía-García et al. Development and Validation of an Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression Signature for Prognostic Prediction in Patients with Uveal Melanoma. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26, 4317 Open
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View article: Trophic Relationships Between Thinocorus orbignyanus (Charadriiformes: Thinocoridae), Lepus europeaus (Lagomorpha: Leporidae), and Equus ferus caballus (Perissodactyla: Equidae) in High-Mountain Grasslands During the Summer Season
Trophic Relationships Between Thinocorus orbignyanus (Charadriiformes: Thinocoridae), Lepus europeaus (Lagomorpha: Leporidae), and Equus ferus caballus (Perissodactyla: Equidae) in High-Mountain Grasslands During the Summer Season Open
With the purpose of understanding the trophic relationships between three herbivores that use humid high-mountain grassland and evaluating a possible interspecific competition between them and depending on the importance of the hydromorphi…
View article: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Technical Report
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Technical Report Open
This technical report accompanies the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccine and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2025–2026 in…
View article: Medical vs Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions for Child Care and School Attendance: Policy Statement
Medical vs Nonmedical Immunization Exemptions for Child Care and School Attendance: Policy Statement Open
Routine childhood immunizations against infectious diseases are an integral part of our public health infrastructure. They provide direct protection to the immunized individual and indirect protection to children and adults unable to be im…
View article: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2025–2026: Policy Statement Open
This statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for the use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2025–2026 influenza seas…
View article: Rapid diagnosis of acute pediatric respiratory infections with Point-of-Care and multiplex molecular testing
Rapid diagnosis of acute pediatric respiratory infections with Point-of-Care and multiplex molecular testing Open
Acute infections of the respiratory tract are very common in pediatric patients, with an estimated global incidence of 17.2 billion cases in 2019. Accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of acute respiratory infections can prevent prog…
View article: Development and Validation of an Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression Signature for Prognostic Prediction in Patients with Uveal Melanoma
Development and Validation of an Extracellular Matrix Gene Expression Signature for Prognostic Prediction in Patients with Uveal Melanoma Open
Uveal melanoma (UVM) is an aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis, particularly in metastatic cases. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel extracellular matrix (ECM) gene expression signature to predict prognosis and stratify p…
View article: P-1185. Targeting and Universal Congenital Cytomegalovirus Screening in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
P-1185. Targeting and Universal Congenital Cytomegalovirus Screening in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Open
Background Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, confirmed by urine or saliva CMV PCR within 3 weeks of life, affects 0.5 % of live births in the United States. This number varies in different populations, and it is affected by soci…
View article: Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia in children: Tips and tricks learned in 20 years’ experience at a tertiary pediatric center
Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia in children: Tips and tricks learned in 20 years’ experience at a tertiary pediatric center Open
The transabdominal laparoscopic-assisted technique with percutaneous sutures and extracorporeal knotting is effective for MH repair, offering a low recurrence rate and minimal complications. Emphasizing the technical aspects, including tip…
View article: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2024–2025: Policy Statement
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2024–2025: Policy Statement Open
This Policy Statement was retired October 2025. This statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influen…
View article: Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2024–2025: Technical Report
Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2024–2025: Technical Report Open
This Technical Report was retired October 2025. This technical report accompanies the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccine and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment …
View article: Examining Clinical Features and Severe Neurologic Disease of Parechovirus Infection in Young Infants: A Multistate Cohort Study
Examining Clinical Features and Severe Neurologic Disease of Parechovirus Infection in Young Infants: A Multistate Cohort Study Open
Background Human parechovirus (HPeV) infection can result in severe disease in infants, including sepsis, seizures, brain injury, and death. In 2022, a resurgence of HPeV was noted in young infants. The spectrum of illness and outcomes rem…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in the Nasopharynx at Time of First Infection Among Unvaccinated Individuals
SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in the Nasopharynx at Time of First Infection Among Unvaccinated Individuals Open
Importance SARS-CoV-2 viral load (VL) in the nasopharynx is difficult to quantify and standardize across settings, but it may inform transmission potential and disease severity. Objective To characterize VL at COVID-19 diagnosis among prev…
View article: Geographic Progression of Infant Respiratory Syncytial Virus Associated Bronchiolitis Across the United States Before and Since the Onset of COVID‐19: Results From Four Health Systems, 2015–2023
Geographic Progression of Infant Respiratory Syncytial Virus Associated Bronchiolitis Across the United States Before and Since the Onset of COVID‐19: Results From Four Health Systems, 2015–2023 Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a substantial cause of infant morbidity and mortality due to seasonal peaks of bronchiolitis across the United States. Clinical and viral surveillance plays a pivotal role in helping hospital…
View article: Trends in RSV testing patterns among infants presenting with bronchiolitis: Results from four United States health systems, 2015-2023
Trends in RSV testing patterns among infants presenting with bronchiolitis: Results from four United States health systems, 2015-2023 Open
Although RSV testing increased among infants with bronchiolitis, relatively low outpatient testing rates remain a key barrier to accurate RSV surveillance.
View article: 1747. Clinical Spectrum of a Large Multi-State U.S. Cohort of Parechovirus Infection in Neonates and Young Infants
1747. Clinical Spectrum of a Large Multi-State U.S. Cohort of Parechovirus Infection in Neonates and Young Infants Open
Background Severe manifestations of human parechovirus (HPeV) infection, including meningoencephalitis and sepsis, can occur in neonates and young infants. Death has rarely been reported. Rates of HPeV infection fluctuate from year to year…
View article: 2323. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Outpatient Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Single Center Experience
2323. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Outpatient Telehealth Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Single Center Experience Open
Background Telehealth (TH) offers valuable opportunities to improve healthcare delivery that may translate to better health outcomes. Utilization of TH by pediatric subspecialty programs has been successful in inpatient settings. Limited d…
View article: 2070. Risk Factors Affecting PrEP Offering and Uptake Among At-Risk Youth in an Area of High HIV Prevalence
2070. Risk Factors Affecting PrEP Offering and Uptake Among At-Risk Youth in an Area of High HIV Prevalence Open
Background New HIV cases are steadily reported in our community among at-risk youth despite the availability of highly effective pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Although providers regularly offer PrEP during sexually transmitted disease (…
View article: Monitoring the effectiveness of surgical handwashing in healthcare workers of a fourth level operating room using bioluminescence assays
Monitoring the effectiveness of surgical handwashing in healthcare workers of a fourth level operating room using bioluminescence assays Open
Aims: To assesses the effectiveness of surgical handwashing (S-HW) in healthcare workers (HCWs) in terms of organic material and bacteria elimination by means of bioluminescence assays. Methods: 62-HCWs were subjected to bioluminescence an…
View article: Presence of fungal agents in healthcare workers that practice handwashing: a systematic review and metaanalysis
Presence of fungal agents in healthcare workers that practice handwashing: a systematic review and metaanalysis Open
This study highlights the fungal agents present on healthcare workers hands. Through Proquest, ScienceDirect, Scielo, Pubmed and Springer were reviewed to summarize contributions of the past 10 years. A statistical analysis was performed t…
View article: 1056. At the Intersection of Drug Use, Motherhood, and Hepatitis C: An Evaluation of Our Present State
1056. At the Intersection of Drug Use, Motherhood, and Hepatitis C: An Evaluation of Our Present State Open
Background The epidemic of drug abuse has led to increased incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in young adults, including women of childbearing age. Infected pregnant women can transmit HCV vertically to their infants, and expos…
View article: Working Toward Elimination of Hepatitis C: The Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program
Working Toward Elimination of Hepatitis C: The Kentucky Hepatitis Academic Mentorship Program Open
Kentucky has 54 of the 220 counties in the United States at high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) outbreaks and a high prevalence of persons living with HCV infection.1 By June 2018, Kentucky Medicaid …
View article: A Pediatric Infectious Diseases Perspective of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children
A Pediatric Infectious Diseases Perspective of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Children Open
Understanding the role that children play in the clinical burden and propagation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, is emerging. While the severe manifestatio…
View article: Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants
Hepatitis C Testing Among Perinatally Exposed Infants Open
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence doubled among pregnant women from 2009 to 2014, reaching 3.4 per 1000 births nationwide. Infants exposed to HCV may acquire HCV by vertical transmission. National guidelines recommend that inf…
View article: 312. Treatment of Hepatitis C After Identification of Infection During Universal Screening Approach in Pregnant Women
312. Treatment of Hepatitis C After Identification of Infection During Universal Screening Approach in Pregnant Women Open
Background Identifying asymptomatic individuals with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is challenging. Pregnancy presents a unique opportunity to screen women for HCV and then link those positive to care. Universal screening in pregnant wo…
View article: 293. Hepatitis C is now a Millennial Disease in Response to the Opioid Crisis: A Demographic Shift in Hepatitis C Infection
293. Hepatitis C is now a Millennial Disease in Response to the Opioid Crisis: A Demographic Shift in Hepatitis C Infection Open
Background Previous research has shown millennials represent the fastest growing generation for those infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Millennials are also a key driver in the opioid crisis, particularly in states of the Appalach…