Pediatric Reports, Volume 17, Issue 2

Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a sensitive period of development marked by significant changes. The quality of life (QoL) of adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) can be substantially impacted by the disease. The chronic nature of AD is part...

Background/Objectives: Rett Syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that causes the loss of motor, communicative, and cognitive skills. While no cure exists, rehabilitation plays a crucial role in improving quality of life. Virtual Reali...

Background: Nepal’s diverse geography creates significant challenges for healthcare accessibility, particularly for neonatal care. Rural areas, especially in the mountainous regions, face severe healthcare gaps due to isolation, inadequate infr...

Background: The Gollop–Wolfgang complex is a rare congenital limb deformity characterized by a bifid femur, tibial hemimelia, and ectrodactyly of the hand. First described in 1980, fewer than 200 cases have been reported globally, with an estim...

Background/Objectives: Different strategies were proposed to enhance dyslexic children’s performance. This study aimed to investigate the effect of combined cognitive and motor training on reading, writing, and motor coordination in dyslexic ch...

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to demonstrate the safety and suitability of an infant formula manufactured from partially hydrolysed whey protein (PHF) compared to standard formula manufactured from intact cow’s milk proteins (IPF; whe...

Background/Objectives: Pediatric cardiac arrest poses considerable obstacles, with survival rates markedly inferior to those of adults. Effective chest compressions are essential for enhancing outcomes; nevertheless, the ideal rescuer attitude is sti...

Aim: Parents’ knowledge of oral health plays a key role in shaping their children’s habits and preventing early childhood caries, particularly through breastfeeding and nutrition. This study aimed to assess parents’ knowledge of how...

Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more prevalent in the general childhood population, compared to ca...

Background/Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effect of music therapy initiated during neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization on the early neurodevelopment of infants and to evaluate its impact on functional i...

Background: In Mexico, tooth decay is common among children and is on the rise. A strong relationship exists between behavioral, socioeconomic, demographic, and biological factors and the severity and development of dental caries. Objective: The pres...

Background/Objectives: Adolescence is a crucial developmental stage characterized by significant psychological and emotional changes. Within the school context, academic self-efficacy (ASE) influences students’ emotional well-being, including p...

Background: The development of children is shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors, yet the role of fathers remains underrepresented in research. This study contributes to addressing this gap by examining patern...

Studies have consistently shown that gender-diverse youth experience higher rates of internalizing disorders and self-harm behaviors (SH) compared to their cisgender peers. However, there is limited research on how body investment and emotion regulat...

Objective: This study examines early neonatal adaptation and birth complications in adolescents with term pregnancies who had positive cervical canal cultures upon hospital admission. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from 1 January 201...

Background: This scoping review aims to synthesize existing evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for managing food selectivity in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, it explores sensory, behavioral, and environment...

Introduction: TikTok use is increasing, especially among children and adolescents. However, the negative effects of TikTok use have not been sufficiently investigated. Aim: To examine the association between TikTok use and anxiety, depression, and sl...

Background/Objectives: Interparental conflict, with its multiple dimensions, represents a risk factor for youth mental health, triggering a series of cascading processes. Despite recent evidence highlighting that psychological inflexibility is a risk...

Background: Macrodactyly (megalodactyly or digital gigantism) is a rare condition of overgrowth affecting one or more fingers or toes. Methods: We report a case of a 16-year-old Caucasian male with macrodactyly, lipomas, nevi, dysmorphic features, an...

Background/Objectives: School-Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SMBIs) have shown positive effects on children’s mental health by enhancing emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. This pilot study explored the effects of an SMBI progr...

Background/Objectives: DNA extraction from dried blood spot (DBS) samples is often applied in neonatal screening programs. Although various methods to extract DNA from DBSs have been described, the optimal approach remains unclear. Therefore, this st...

Background/Objectives: Premature neonates are at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and routinely undergo screening exams that involve substantial physical manipulation, often causing significant signs of pain, despite pain-relieving intervent...

Objective: This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a serious game, that embeds cognitive bias modification for interpretation (CBM-I), in altering the negative interpretive bias of early aged adolescents diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hy...

Background: Previous research has examined to what extent the relationship between bullying/cyberbullying (victims and perpetrators) and psychological well-being is mediated by different cognitive–emotional variables. Objectives: The present st...

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a complex and often debilitating condition that can emerge from early behavioral disturbances in childhood and adolescence. This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding...