2025 December - 24 articles
Background: Open access endoscopy (OAE) allows outpatient endoscopic procedures without prior consultation with the endoscopist, a practice common in adult gastroenterology but not part of pediatric gastroenterology practice. Here we evaluate the fea...
Background/Objective: Even in the absence of infection, prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) has been associated with elevated neonatal C-reactive protein (CRP). As both the sensitivity and specificity of CRP in predicting early-onset neonatal sepsi...
Background: Hereditary Multiple Exostoses (HME) is a rare autosomal dominant skeletal disorder resulting from loss-of-function variants in the EXT1, EXT2, or EXT3 genes. While malignant transformation into chondrosarcoma is well documented, the incid...
Early identification of neurodevelopmental trajectories is essential for timely intervention in infancy. While joint mobility is often seen as an indicator of motor capacity, its link to early functional performance remains unclear. This study examin...
Aim: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a widespread and multifactorial oral disease that affects children globally. Parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors are crucial in preventing ECC and supporting oral health. This study evaluated Croatian par...
Background/Objectives: Lumbar puncture (LP) remains a vital pediatric procedure for diagnosing neurological and systemic conditions. Despite its clinical significance, parental hesitation to authorize pediatric LP often impedes early diagnosis and ca...
Background: Kawasaki Disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis affecting children under five years of age, with atypical presentations posing diagnostic challenges and a higher risk of coronary complications when untreated. Methods: We report on a 2-year-o...
Diaphragmatic paralysis (DP) in neonates is a rare yet potentially life-threatening cause of respiratory distress, often resulting from obstetric trauma or cardiac surgery. This report presents two distinct cases of bilateral DP: one following a dyst...
Extremely premature newborns are predisposed to cardiovascular complications due to a number of factors, including myocardial immaturity, hemodynamic changes, and iatrogenic effects. There are few studies on myocardial strain in extremely premature i...
Background/Objectives: Premature births below 32 weeks of gestation generally require respiratory oxygen support, leading to a relatively hyperoxic environment compared to in utero conditions. Transient hyperoxia exposure has been linked to an elevat...
Background: Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis represents one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders in infants. It presents with severe persistent vomiting and electrolyte imbalance. Pyloromyotomy is the gold standard approach in the...
Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) pose a significant clinical challenge in paediatric populations, especially in children with comorbidities who may exhibit underlying immune dysregulation. Inosine pranobex (IP) is an immunomodulatory a...
Objectives: This study evaluated changes in serum sodium (S Na) 24 h after the administration of isotonic versus hypotonic intravenous fluids (IVFs) and the incidences of dysnatremia and hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Methods: This double-blind,...
Objective: Pediatric cancer, though less prevalent than adult malignancies, constitutes a significant public health concern due to its long-term effects on survival, development, and quality of life. This study aimed to investigate spatial patterns a...
Background: Poland is one of six countries implementing the Finnish Smart Family practice under the Joint Action Health4EUKids, aimed at supporting families in adopting lifestyle counseling methods and preventing childhood obesity across the European...
Background/Objectives: Children who have received hematopoietic cell transplants (HCTs) often face complex clinical courses and complications that increase their risk of functional impairments. Because of this, pediatric HCT recipients may benefit fr...
Background/Objectives: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, as well as by repetitive behaviors, with a rising global prevalence. Concurrently, the use o...
Background: Tracheal stenosis in children is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. We report a case of multilevel tracheal stenosis in a child who sustained blunt chest trauma in a car accident. Case Presentation: The patient is an 11-ye...
Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) remains a life-threatening condition resulting from failure of postnatal circulatory adaptation. Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is the standard first-line therapy; however, limited acces...
Background/Objective: Accurate determination and documentation of causes of death in children are essential for generating reliable mortality statistics and guiding public health strategies. Previous studies have reported frequent inaccuracies in ped...
Background/Objectives: Eating disorders (EDs) often affect fertility, yet many women with ED still become mothers. The pattern of ED symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum, along with their effects on maternal and child health, is not yet fully und...
Beta ketothiolase deficiency is a hereditary metabolic disorder caused by the pathogenic variants of the ACAT gene, which encodes for the mitochondrial enzyme acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase. Patients with a deficiency of the enzyme experience recurrent epi...
Bosch–Boonstra–Schaaf optic atrophy syndrome (BBSOAS) is an extremely rare neurological condition caused by a disruption in the NR2F-1 gene. The most common clinical features are optic atrophy and intellectual and developmental delay. Thi...
Objectives: Myelomeningocele is one of the most common dysraphic defects. Does shortening the time of exposure to the toxic effects of amniotic fluid and mechanical trauma in utero on the herniated spinal cord and spinal nerves, thanks to prenatal su...
