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View article: Nirsevimab Prophylaxis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalizations Among Infants
Nirsevimab Prophylaxis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalizations Among Infants Open
Importance Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations, and preterm infants and those with older siblings are at increased risk. Despite recommendations for nirsevimab prophylaxis, data on outcomes in …
View article: Multicentre study on nirsevimab: Bayesian analysis reveals persisting risk for preterm infants
Multicentre study on nirsevimab: Bayesian analysis reveals persisting risk for preterm infants Open
Objective To evaluate whether the timing and effectiveness of nirsevimab prophylaxis vary by gestational age. Design Retrospective cohort study conducted during two identical epidemic seasons: 2023–2024 (before nirsevimab introduction) and…
View article: RETRACTED: Bellomo et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial. Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1093
RETRACTED: Bellomo et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial. Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1093 Open
The journal retracts the article, “Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical…
View article: Increased Measured GFR and Proteinuria in Children with Previous Infection by SARS-CoV-2: Should We Be Concerned?
Increased Measured GFR and Proteinuria in Children with Previous Infection by SARS-CoV-2: Should We Be Concerned? Open
Over the past 3 years, several kidney complications in children with severe involvement by SARS-CoV-2 have been described. However, literature data are still lacking regarding possible kidney injury in children with paucisymptomatic SARS-C…
View article: Implementation of the WHO standards to assess quality of care for children with acute pain in EDs: findings of a multicentre study (CHOICE) in Italy
Implementation of the WHO standards to assess quality of care for children with acute pain in EDs: findings of a multicentre study (CHOICE) in Italy Open
Background There is little experience on the use of the WHO Standards for improving the quality of care (QOC) for children. We describe the use of four prioritised WHO Standard-based Quality Measures to assess the provision of care for chi…
View article: Proteinuria and hematuria as early signs of renal involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Proteinuria and hematuria as early signs of renal involvement in juvenile idiopathic arthritis Open
Objectives To evaluate glomerular and tubular renal functions and analyze blood pressure in a cohort of pediatric patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Methods A total of 40 pediatric patients, 20 (50%) with JIA and 20 (50%) h…
View article: RETRACTED: Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial
RETRACTED: Effect of Bifidobacterium bifidum Supplementation in Newborns Born from Cesarean Section on Atopy, Respiratory Tract Infections, and Dyspeptic Syndromes: A Multicenter, Randomized, and Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Cesarean section is considered a possible trigger of atopy and gut dysbiosis in newborns. Bifidobacteria, and specifically B. bifidum, are thought to play a central role in reducing the risk of atopy and in favoring gut eubiosis in childre…
View article: Facing Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The Role of Disease Activity and Parental Emotion Regulation Strategy in Parents’ and Children’s Psychological Adjustment
Facing Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The Role of Disease Activity and Parental Emotion Regulation Strategy in Parents’ and Children’s Psychological Adjustment Open
Background: Pediatric rheumatic diseases (PRDs) are a group of chronic disorders that start in childhood and are characterized by periodic exacerbations and remissions of symptoms, with limitations in family, school, and social activities.…
View article: Point-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasound in Children: New Advances in Pediatric Emergency Setting
Point-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasound in Children: New Advances in Pediatric Emergency Setting Open
Point-of-care thoracic ultrasound at the patient’s bedside has increased significantly recently, especially in pediatric settings. Its low cost, rapidity, simplicity, and repeatability make it a practical examination to guide diagnosis and…
View article: Post-Infectious Acute Cerebellar Ataxia Treatment, a Case Report and Review of Literature
Post-Infectious Acute Cerebellar Ataxia Treatment, a Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Background: infectious mononucleosis is very common during childhood and neurological manifestations are extremely rare. However, when they occur, an appropriate treatment must be undertaken to reduce morbidity and mortality as well as to …
View article: Emergency Department Admissions of Children with Chest Pain before and during COVID-19 Pandemic
Emergency Department Admissions of Children with Chest Pain before and during COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Objectives: We compared the number of accesses, causes, and instrumental evaluations of chest pain in children between the pre-COVID-19 era and the COVID-19 period and analyzed the assessment performed in children with chest pain, highligh…
View article: Cross-Sectional Survey on BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Serious Adverse Events in Children 5 to 11 Years of Age: A Monocentric Experience
Cross-Sectional Survey on BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Serious Adverse Events in Children 5 to 11 Years of Age: A Monocentric Experience Open
Objective: Our aim was to evaluate the safety of COVID-19 vaccine in children resident in the Latina Local Health Authority. Methods: We conducted a telephone survey among children aged 5–11 years receiving BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine b…
View article: Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Function in Overweight and Obese Children Wearing Face Masks during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assessment of Cardio-Respiratory Function in Overweight and Obese Children Wearing Face Masks during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Objective: To evaluate whether the use of a surgical and N95 mask for overweight and obese children was associated with respiratory distress. Methods: We enrolled 15 healthy and 14 overweight or obese children. We performed two sessions: o…
View article: Adenomesenteritis following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Children: A Case Report and Review of The Literature
Adenomesenteritis following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Children: A Case Report and Review of The Literature Open
At present, the vaccine authorized in children aged 5 years and older is the BNT162b2 messenger RNA COVID-19 vaccine. Unlike adults, there is limited data available in the pediatric age describing adverse events after vaccine. We report a …
View article: Clinical picture and long-term symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection in an Italian pediatric population
Clinical picture and long-term symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection in an Italian pediatric population Open
Background SARS-CoV-2 infection in the pediatric age group has a milder course than in adults, but in some cases even children may present with severe forms or develop long-term consequences. The aim of this study was to analyze the clinic…
View article: Lung ultrasound in children drowning victims in pediatric emergency department
Lung ultrasound in children drowning victims in pediatric emergency department Open
Drowning, defined as the process of respiratory difficulty caused by submersion/immersion in liquid, is a leading cause of accidental death among infants and toddlers.1 The most frequent manifestations observed in drowning victims are pulm…
View article: Safety of the Use of Face Masks in Pediatric Age
Safety of the Use of Face Masks in Pediatric Age Open
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View article: Change in Pediatric Health Care Spending and Drug Utilization during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Change in Pediatric Health Care Spending and Drug Utilization during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Objective: To evaluate how the restrictive measures implemented during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic have influenced the incidence of the most common children’s diseases and the consumption of medications in 2020 compared to 2019. Methods: We in…
View article: Physical and Neurological Development of a Girl Born to a Mother with Methylmalonic Acidemia and Kidney Transplantation and Review of the Literature
Physical and Neurological Development of a Girl Born to a Mother with Methylmalonic Acidemia and Kidney Transplantation and Review of the Literature Open
Background: actual literature suggests that children of methylmalonic acidemia patients are mostly healthy, but data are only partial, especially regarding long-term outcome. Therefore, our aim was to evaluate the possible long-term neurol…
View article: Lung Ultrasound: Its Findings and New Applications in Neonatology and Pediatric Diseases
Lung Ultrasound: Its Findings and New Applications in Neonatology and Pediatric Diseases Open
Lung ultrasound has become increasingly used in both adult and pediatric populations, allowing the rapid evaluation of many lung and pleura diseases. This popularity is due to several advantages of the method such as the low cost, rapidity…
View article: Assessment of Respiratory Function in Infants and Young Children Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assessment of Respiratory Function in Infants and Young Children Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This cohort study among infants and young children in Italy found that the use of facial masks was not associated with significant changes in Sao2 or Petco2, including among children aged 24 months and younger.
View article: The comprehensive clinic, laboratory, and instrumental evaluation of children with COVID‐19: A 6‐months prospective study
The comprehensive clinic, laboratory, and instrumental evaluation of children with COVID‐19: A 6‐months prospective study Open
Objectives To perform a comprehensive clinic, laboratory, and instrumental evaluation of children affected by coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). Methods Children with a positive result of nasopharyngeal swab for severe acute respiratory syndr…