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View article: Utility of a noninvasive urine‐based test for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in children
Utility of a noninvasive urine‐based test for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in children Open
Objectives Pediatric acute pancreatitis (AP) is a growing clinical concern with a wide spectrum of severity, from mild episodes to life‐threatening conditions. Traditional diagnostic methods primarily rely on serum amylase and lipase measu…
View article: 585 Minimizing Unnecessary Procedures: Revisiting Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Protocols for Pediatric Burn Patients in the Emergency Department
585 Minimizing Unnecessary Procedures: Revisiting Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Protocols for Pediatric Burn Patients in the Emergency Department Open
Introduction Facial burn injuries in pediatric patients can significantly threaten airway patency, requiring immediate evaluation. Current assessment algorithms mainly rely on clinical judgment, with limited data supporting the use of Fibe…
View article: The Impact of Parental Presence on Invasive Procedures in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Study
The Impact of Parental Presence on Invasive Procedures in the Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Study Open
Parental presence during invasive pediatric procedures is controversial, and its benefits are under-researched. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of parental presence during invasive procedures on the parents themselves…
View article: Clinical Characteristics and Management of Snake Bite Injuries in the Jerusalem Area
Clinical Characteristics and Management of Snake Bite Injuries in the Jerusalem Area Open
Venomous snake bites can constitute medical emergencies, and without immediate care may be life-threatening. This study describes the characteristics and management of patients suffering from snake bite injuries (SNIs) in the Jerusalem are…
View article: Serious Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants: Should Their Age Be “Corrected”?
Serious Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants: Should Their Age Be “Corrected”? Open
Adjusting the chronological age of preterm infants according to their gestational age is a widely accepted practice in the field of neurodevelopment. It has been suggested for the assessment of preterm infants with suspected infection, but…
View article: Changes in pediatric major trauma epidemiology, injury patterns, and outcome during COVID-19–associated lockdown
Changes in pediatric major trauma epidemiology, injury patterns, and outcome during COVID-19–associated lockdown Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated preventive measures such as national and regional lockdowns have dramatically changed the epidemiology of pediatric admissions to the emergency department. Nevertheless, there are scant…
View article: Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Emergency Department Presentation During the First Months of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Israel: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Emergency Department Presentation During the First Months of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic in Israel: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Open
Increased rates of DKA in children with established T1D were observed during the first 3 months of the outbreak in Israel. The findings suggest that the severity of DKA at ED presentation in children with T1D was not influenced by the pand…
View article: Tickborne Relapsing Fever, Jerusalem, Israel, 2004–2018
Tickborne Relapsing Fever, Jerusalem, Israel, 2004–2018 Open
To compare tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) in children and adults in Jerusalem, Israel, we collected data from the medical records of all 92 patients with TBRF during 2004-2018. The 30 children with TBRF had more episodes of fever and low…
View article: Hijab Pin Ingestions
Hijab Pin Ingestions Open
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the clinical manifestations, outcomes, and complications of hijab pin ingestion in adolescents and to identify risk factors for a need for intervention. METHODS: A retrospective review of patients <25 years o…
View article: The use of bacterial DNA from saliva for the detection of GAS pharyngitis
The use of bacterial DNA from saliva for the detection of GAS pharyngitis Open
Saliva-based PCR amplification of GAS DNA method is effective in detection of GAS pharyngitis. Further studies are needed to achieve detection rates to replace the traditional throat swab-based approach.
View article: The efficacy of 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing in the diagnosis of bacteria from blood, bone and synovial fluid samples of children with musculoskeletal infections
The efficacy of 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing in the diagnosis of bacteria from blood, bone and synovial fluid samples of children with musculoskeletal infections Open
Background Musculoskeletal infections are among the most common bacterial infections in children leading to hospitalization, invasive procedures and prolonged antibiotic administration. Blood, synovial and sometimes tissue cultures are ess…