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Children, Volume 11, Issue 5

2024 May - 109 articles

Cover Story: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood disability worldwide, and early detection of infants with or at risk for a CP diagnosis is essential for the implementation of effective early intervention strategies. With the use of magnetic resonance imaging, Prechtl's General Movement Assessment, and the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination, children may be accurately diagnosed around 5–6 months of age. This survey study describes the limited use of these tools in the states of Maryland and Delaware, with continued reliance on clinical signs and symptoms. Many respondents reported the age of diagnosis as being delayed or late, with only 19% reporting diagnosis being received before 12 months. Recommendations for policy and organizational change, clinician education, and training are made to support the implementation of international CP early detection guidelines. View this paper
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Articles (109)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,977 Views
18 Pages

Assessment of Autoregulation of the Cerebral Circulation during Acute Lung Injury in a Neonatal Porcine Model

  • Asli Memisoglu,
  • Martha Hinton,
  • Yasser Elsayed,
  • Ruth Graham and
  • Shyamala Dakshinamurti

In neonates with acute lung injury (ALI), targeting lower oxygenation saturations is suggested to limit oxygen toxicity while maintaining vital organ function. Although thresholds for cerebral autoregulation are studied for the management of prematur...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,820 Views
13 Pages

Ductus arteriosus closure may be delayed in preterm infants, and prostaglandin, a vasodilator, can affect ductal patency. Furosemide can increase renal prostaglandin synthesis, so its net effect on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is uncertain. Our goa...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,850 Views
12 Pages

Prevalence and Characteristics of Sleep Disorders in Children Aged 7–17: Insights from Parental Observations at the Dental Office

  • Montserrat Diéguez-Pérez,
  • Laura Burgueño-Torres,
  • Guillermo Reichard-Monefeldt,
  • Fanny Esther Tapia-Sierra and
  • Jesús Miguel Ticona-Flores

Sleep disorders (SD) in children is a topic of great relevance due to their impact on a child’s general health. This has led us to study their prevalence and the factors that disturb them in the developing population. Using a validated Likert-t...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,534 Views
15 Pages

Play Nicely: Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Reduce Physical Punishment and the Beliefs That Justify It

  • Danna Valentina Nuñez-Talero,
  • Martha Rocío González and
  • Angela Trujillo

The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of the Play Nicely brief intervention in diminishing both the utilization of physical punishment and the beliefs that endorse such behavior among a sample of Colombian parents with children aged...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Child Abuse and Neglect Volume II)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,414 Views
10 Pages

Clinical Consequences of Unreconstructed Pelvic Defect Caused by Osteosarcoma with Subsequent Progressive Scoliosis in a Pediatric Patient—Case Report

  • Sławomir Zacha,
  • Katarzyna Kotrych,
  • Wojciech Zacha,
  • Jowita Biernawska,
  • Arkadiusz Ali,
  • Dawid Ciechanowicz,
  • Paweł Ziętek and
  • Daniel Kotrych

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor in children and adolescents. The standard and most effective treatment is wide resection of the tumor combined with neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a gene...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Paediatric Spine Surgery)
  • Commentary
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,190 Views
12 Pages

The international recognition of the critical importance of the early childhood phase has been firmly established through decades of rigorous research, evidence-based practices, and undeniable evidence of the returns on investment made during this fo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Family-Centred Interventions for Children with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses: Practice-Based Evidence)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,824 Views
14 Pages

Prognostic Factors of Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients with t(8;21) (q22;q22): A Single-Center Retrospective Study

  • Jiapeng Yang,
  • Xiaohua Zhu,
  • Honghong Zhang,
  • Yang Fu,
  • Zifeng Li,
  • Ziping Xing,
  • Yi Yu,
  • Ping Cao,
  • Jun Le and
  • Xiaowen Zhai
  • + 3 authors

This retrospective study aimed to analyze the treatment effect and prognostic factors of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients with t(8;21). A total of 268 newly diagnosed pediatric AML (pAML) enrolled from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 202...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Hematology & Oncology)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
6,561 Views
18 Pages

Dynamic Gait Analysis in Paediatric Flatfeet: Unveiling Biomechanical Insights for Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Harald Böhm,
  • Julie Stebbins,
  • Alpesh Kothari and
  • Chakravarthy Ughandar Dussa

Background: Flatfeet in children are common, causing concern for parents due to potential symptoms. Technological advances, like 3D foot kinematic analysis, have revolutionized assessment. This review examined 3D assessments in paediatric idiopathic...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Clinical Gait Analysis in Children: Progress and Relevance)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,556 Views
10 Pages

Participation is important for children’s quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to identify participation factors that influence QOL among Japanese children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Ninety-two Japanese parents of children with neuro...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Physical, Psychological and Social Health in Childhood: The Role of Health Determinants)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,258 Views
15 Pages

Obesogens in Adolescence: Challenging Aspects and Prevention Strategies

  • Marina Nicolaou,
  • Meropi Toumba,
  • Alexandros Kythreotis,
  • Habib Daher and
  • Nicos Skordis

Childhood obesity has become a global epidemic, with significant increases in prevalence over recent decades. While excessive calorie consumption and physical inactivity are known factors, emerging research highlights the role of endocrine-disrupting...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Adolescent Weight Management: Advances and Future Challenges)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,405 Views
12 Pages

Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnostic and Management Concerns

  • Maria Laura Sollini,
  • Chiara Pellegrino,
  • Giulia Barone,
  • Maria Luisa Capitanucci,
  • Antonio Maria Zaccara,
  • Leonardo Crescentini,
  • Enrico Castelli,
  • Gessica Della Bella,
  • Federico Scorletti and
  • Giovanni Mosiello
  • + 4 authors

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing in the pediatric population and, as in adults, symptoms vary among patients. In children the first manifestations can sometimes overlap with acute neurological symptoms. Urological symptoms have not b...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Nephrology & Urology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,831 Views
14 Pages

Pre-Rheumatology Referral Consultation and Investigation Pattern in Children with Joint Complaints: Focus on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

  • Achille Marino,
  • Paola Baldassarre,
  • Cristina Ferrigno,
  • Andrea Biuso,
  • Martina Minutoli,
  • Francesco Baldo,
  • Stefania Costi,
  • Maurizio Virgilio Gattinara,
  • Roberto Felice Caporali and
  • Cecilia Beatrice Chighizola

The diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is often entrusted to the pediatric rheumatologist specialist. Timely referral to a specialized center is crucial. This study aims to assess the consultation and investigation patterns of patients...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Rheumatic Diseases in Children: 2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,020 Views
11 Pages

Lessons Learned from Telemedicine in Adolescent Obesity: Results of a Pilot Study

  • Lenka Veselá,
  • Aneta Klímová Rych,
  • Anna Vážná,
  • Markéta Kotrbatá,
  • Kristina Rücklová and
  • Irena Aldhoon-Hainerová

The rising prevalence of obesity in children calls for new strategies for the provision of effective care by a multidisciplinary team. Telemedicine has overall proven to be an effective tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle. The main objective of th...

(This article belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,968 Views
13 Pages

Recently, there has been a shift in smoking patterns among adolescents, with a decrease in the prevalence of conventional cigarette smoking and an increase in the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). The harmful effects of e-cigarettes are re...

(This article belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,011 Views
9 Pages

Survey of Thai Physicians’ Practice in Pediatric Septic Shock

  • Sirapoom Niamsanit,
  • Teerapat Saengthongpitag,
  • Rattapon Uppala,
  • Phanthila Sitthikarnkha,
  • Leelawadee Techasatian and
  • Suchaorn Saengnipanthkul

(1) Background: Sepsis management in children is crucial, especially in emergency services. This study aims to evaluate Thai physicians’ knowledge gaps in the emergency management of sepsis in children and to evaluate their adherence to the cur...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,614 Views
12 Pages

The main subject of the current review is a specific subtype of headache, which is related to shunt over-drainage and slit ventricle syndrome, in pediatric patients harboring an implanted shunt device for the management of hydrocephalus. This clinica...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pediatric Headaches: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Issues)
  • Review
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,560 Views
16 Pages

Exploring the Complex Interplay of Obesity, Allergic Diseases, and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children

  • Chiara Voltan,
  • Francesca Concer,
  • Luca Pecoraro,
  • Angelo Pietrobelli,
  • Giorgio Piacentini and
  • Marco Zaffanello

This narrative review study investigates the correlations between obesity, allergies, and sleep-disordered breathing in pediatric populations. Searches for pertinent articles were conducted on the Medline PubMed Advanced Search Builder, Scopus, and W...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,916 Views
9 Pages

Presepsin Levels in Pediatric Patients with Fever and Suspected Sepsis: A Pilot Study in an Emergency Department

  • Antonio Gatto,
  • Lucia Mantani,
  • Caterina Gola,
  • Valeria Pansini,
  • Lorenzo Di Sarno,
  • Lavinia Capossela,
  • Serena Ferretti,
  • Benedetta Graglia and
  • Antonio Chiaretti

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 1.2 million children annually. Although there are several criteria for diagnosing this condition, signs are often nonspecific, and identifying sepsis is challenging. In this context, presepsin (P-SE...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,274 Views
14 Pages

Predictive Value of Inflammatory Markers NLR, PLR, APRI, SII, and Liver Function Tests in Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Detection in Full-Term Newborns

  • Manuela Pantea,
  • Daniela Iacob,
  • Mirabela Dima,
  • Mihaela Prodan,
  • Oana Belei,
  • Rodica Anamaria Negrean and
  • Adrian Cosmin Ilie

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in full-term newborns. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Derived Neutrophil-to-Lymphocy...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Neonatal Morbidity: Current Advances, New Perspectives and Future Challenges)
  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
5,490 Views
14 Pages

The Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score Combined with Procalcitonin and Lung Ultrasound (CPIS-PLUS), a Good Tool for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Early Diagnosis in Pediatrics

  • Judit Becerra-Hervás,
  • Carmina Guitart,
  • Aina Covas,
  • Sara Bobillo-Pérez,
  • Javier Rodríguez-Fanjul,
  • Josep L. Carrasco-Jordan,
  • Francisco José Cambra Lasaosa,
  • Iolanda Jordan and
  • Mònica Balaguer

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is common in Pediatric Intensive Care Units. Although early detection is crucial, current diagnostic methods are not definitive. This study aimed to identify lung ultrasound (LUS) findings and procalcitonin (PCT)...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)
  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,128 Views
13 Pages

Ultrasound Diagnosis and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the Study of Encephalopathy in Neonates Born under Asphyxia: Narrative Review

  • Simeon N. Lavrentev,
  • Anastasia S. Petrova,
  • Olga F. Serova,
  • Polina Vishnyakova,
  • Maxim V. Kondratev,
  • Anastasia S. Gryzunova,
  • Nina I. Zakharova,
  • Victor V. Zubkov and
  • Denis N. Silachev

Brain injury resulting from adverse events during pregnancy and delivery is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and disability. Surviving neonates often suffer long-term motor, sensory, and cognitive impairments. Birth asphyxia is among the most...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,423 Views
5 Pages

Onasemnogene Abeparvovec Administration via Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: A Case Report

  • Inmaculada Pitarch Castellano,
  • Eduardo López Briz,
  • Eugenia Ibáñez Albert,
  • Cristina Aguado Codina,
  • Teresa Sevilla and
  • José L. Poveda Andrés

Onasemnogene abeparvovec (OA) is the approved intravenous gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). A functional copy of the human SMN1 gene was inserted into the target motor neuron cells via a viral vector, AAV9. In clinical...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,976 Views
19 Pages

Comparative Health Behaviour of Young People with Disabilities in Hungary: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Agota Barabas,
  • Attila C. Nagy,
  • Viktoria Pazmany,
  • Anita K. Grestyak Molnarne,
  • Agnes Nemeth,
  • György Jona,
  • Agnes Santha,
  • Peter Takacs,
  • Emil Toldy-Schedel and
  • Renata Javorne Erdei

The health status of Hungary’s population is unfavorable, with significant differences in health indicators not only compared to the EU15 but also to the Visegrad countries. Unfavorable health indicators can be disproportionate and particularly...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health Behaviour, Health Literacy and Mental Health in Children)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
7,637 Views
11 Pages

(1) Background: Bowel management contributes throughout the pathway of care for children with Hirschsprung. Preoperative bowel management prepares the child and family for the pull-through surgery. Perioperative bowel management supports early recove...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Papers from the OASIS (Holistic Care in Hirschsprung’s Disease) Meeting)
  • Opinion
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,501 Views
5 Pages

Hirschsprung disease is a life-long condition that can have a significant impact on both children and their families. This article explores the role of the clinical nurse specialist and the support they can provide from initial diagnosis through the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Papers from the OASIS (Holistic Care in Hirschsprung’s Disease) Meeting)
  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
6,710 Views
18 Pages

Abusive head trauma (AHT) is an extreme form of physical child abuse, a subset of which is shaken baby syndrome (SBS). While traumatic injury in children is most readily observed as marks of contusion on the body, AHT/SBS may result in internal injur...

(This article belongs to the Section Global Pediatric Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,583 Views
15 Pages

Lagged Effect of Parental Warmth on Child-to-Parent Violence through Moral Disengagement Strategies

  • Nazaret Bautista-Aranda,
  • Lourdes Contreras and
  • M. Carmen Cano-Lozano

Empirical evidence supports the simultaneous relationship between parental warmth and child-to-parent violence (CPV). However, no studies analyze the lagged effects of perceived parental warmth and the potential impact of cognitive mechanisms legitim...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Child Trauma and Psychology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2,184 Views
12 Pages

Fundamental Stability Skills: Reliability Analysis Using the Alfamov Assessment Tool

  • Eva Santos-Miranda,
  • Aida Carballo-Fazanes,
  • Ezequiel Rey,
  • Inés Piñeiro-García-Tuñón and
  • Cristian Abelairas-Gómez

Fundamental movement skills (FMS), considered as building blocks of movement, have received growing interest due to their significant impact on both present and future health. FMS are categorized into locomotor, object control and stability skills. W...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
  • Review
  • Open Access
10 Citations
12,584 Views
14 Pages

Well-Established and Traditional Use of Vegetal Extracts as an Approach to the “Deep Roots” of Cough

  • Luca Pecoraro,
  • Enrico Peterle,
  • Elisa Dalla Benetta,
  • Michele Piazza,
  • Grigorios Chatziparasidis and
  • Ahmad Kantar

Cough is a common presenting symptom for patients in a primary care setting and significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. Cough involves a complex reflex arc beginning with the stimulation of sensory nerves that function as cough recep...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Drugs)
  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
10,179 Views
22 Pages

A Comprehensive Look at the Development of Asthma in Children

  • Ileana Diana Diaconu,
  • Veronica Gheorman,
  • Gabriela Adriana Grigorie,
  • Cristian Gheonea,
  • Tiberiu-Stefanita Tenea-Cojan,
  • Beatrice Mahler,
  • Ion Alexandru Voropanov,
  • Mihnea Cristian Firoiu,
  • Andreea Silvia Pîrvu and
  • Renata Văruț
  • + 1 author

Asthma, a prevalent chronic respiratory condition affecting millions of children globally, presents a significant health challenge. This review critically examines the developmental pathways of asthma in children, focusing on genetic, environmental,...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Allergy and Immunology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
6,575 Views
14 Pages

Congenital Long QT Syndrome in Children and Adolescents: A General Overview

  • Elia Balestra,
  • Marco Bobbo,
  • Marco Cittar,
  • Daniela Chicco,
  • Biancamaria D’Agata Mottolese,
  • Egidio Barbi and
  • Thomas Caiffa

Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) represents a disorder of myocardial repolarization characterized by a prolongation of QTc interval on ECG, which can degenerate into fast polymorphic ventricular arrhythmias. The typical symptoms of LQTS are syncope...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Diagnosing and Treating Arrhythmias in Children)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,615 Views
8 Pages

Ultrasonic Evaluation of the Achilles Tendon in Patients Treated for Congenital Clubfoot: Comparison between Patients Treated with Plaster Alone, Achilles Tenotomy, and Z-Plasty Lengthening

  • Luisella Pedrotti,
  • Barbara Bertani,
  • Gabriella Tuvo,
  • Redento Mora,
  • Fabrizio Nasi,
  • Federica Manzoni,
  • Luca Marin,
  • Francesco Moro and
  • Federica De Rosa

Background: Clubfoot is a common congenital deformity. The Ponseti technique, involving early corrective manipulations followed by applying long leg casts and Achilles tenotomy, is widely accepted as the preferred treatment. Rapid tendon healing afte...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
35,649 Views
33 Pages

Clinical Efficacy of Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Analysis

  • Evgenia Gkintoni,
  • Elias Kourkoutas,
  • Vasiliki Yotsidi,
  • Pilios Dimitris Stavrou and
  • Dimitra Prinianaki

Background: This systematic review aggregates research on psychotherapeutic interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. PTSD in this demographic presents differently from adults, necessitating tailored therape...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Children and Adolescents: 2nd Edition)
  • Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
9,305 Views
15 Pages

The Approach to a Child with Dysmorphic Features: What the Pediatrician Should Know

  • Silvia Ciancia,
  • Simona Filomena Madeo,
  • Olga Calabrese and
  • Lorenzo Iughetti

The advancement of genetic knowledge and the discovery of an increasing number of genetic disorders has made the role of the geneticist progressively more complex and fundamental. However, most genetic disorders present during childhood; thus, their...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
6,011 Views
14 Pages

Development of a Predictive Model for Skin-to-Skin Contact Immediately after Birth: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • María Antonia Díaz-Ogallar,
  • Antonio Hernández-Martínez,
  • Manuel Linares-Abad and
  • Juan Miguel Martínez-Galiano

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a predictive model for the establishment of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during the last trimester of 2022 and the first trimester of...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,596 Views
14 Pages

The Role of Parental Health Literacy in Establishing Health-Promoting Habits in Early Childhood

  • Melinda Csima,
  • Judit Podráczky,
  • Viktória Keresztes,
  • Evelin Soós and
  • Judit Fináncz

In early childhood, children are extremely susceptible to the acquisition of habits and the establishment of health-promoting habits. Therefore, the patterns, routines, and rules transmitted and expected by the adults surrounding the child are of par...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health Behaviour, Health Literacy and Mental Health in Children)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,044 Views
10 Pages

Kidney Measurement and Glomerular Filtration Rate Evolution in Children with Polycystic Kidney Disease

  • Ramona Stroescu,
  • Mihai Gafencu,
  • Ruxandra Maria Steflea and
  • Flavia Chisavu

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is an inherited disorder characterized by renal tubular cystic dilatations. The cysts can develop anywhere along the nephron, and over time the cystic dilatation leads to kidney enlargement. On the...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Nephrology & Urology)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
13 Citations
15,209 Views
16 Pages

Treatment Outcomes of Pulpotomy in Primary Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Galvin Sim Siang Lin,
  • Yu Jie Chin,
  • Rob Son Choong,
  • Sharifah Wade’ah Wafa Syed Saadun Tarek Wafa,
  • Nabihah Dziaruddin,
  • Fadzlinda Baharin and
  • Ahmad Faisal Ismail

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the success rates of pulpotomy treatment for irreversible pulpitis in primary teeth. Methods: This study was registered and conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Syste...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Research Progress of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
5,610 Views
15 Pages

The Impact of Aerobic Dance Intervention on Postural Balance in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Ghada Jouira,
  • Cristina Ioana Alexe,
  • Khawla Zinelabidine,
  • Haithem Rebai,
  • George Danuț Mocanu,
  • Adin Marian Cojocaru,
  • Luciana Dragomir,
  • Denis Čaušević and
  • Sonia Sahli

This study aimed to investigate the impact of an 8-week aerobic dance intervention on postural balance in children. Forty-one children, aged 9 to 11, were randomly assigned to either an aerobic dance group (ADG) or a control group (CG) from a primary...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Motor Competence and Physical Activity in School Children)
  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,684 Views
8 Pages

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis—A Single-Center Experience

  • Mikiko Maeda,
  • Hideki Shimomura,
  • Sachi Tokunaga,
  • Naoko Taniguchi,
  • Tomoko Lee and
  • Yasuhiro Takeshima

Juvenile myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease, often treated with anticholinesterases, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants. However, optimal treatment durations remain unclear. This study investigated the clinical cha...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
5,240 Views
15 Pages

This study aims to evaluate the process of neonatal phenylketonuria (PKU) screening from birth to admission to the pediatric metabolism polyclinic, determining delays in the screening program and the factors influencing them. This study was conducted...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neonatology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,200 Views
19 Pages

Is Collaborative Care the Future of Medicine? Lessons Learned from the Care of Children with Colorectal Conditions

  • Julie M. Choueiki,
  • Stephen Sales,
  • Susan Callicott,
  • David Ashman,
  • Katherine Worst,
  • Andrea Badillo,
  • Briony K. Varda,
  • Allison Mayhew,
  • Thomas O. Xu and
  • Marc A. Levitt

The treatment of patients with colorectal disorders requires care from a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties over the course of their lifetime. This is ideally handled by a collaborative center which facilitates the assessment and develo...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,685 Views
10 Pages

The Optimal Cut-Off Point of Physical Activity for the Prevention of Childhood Overweight and Obesity

  • Shuxian Wu,
  • Yu Huang,
  • Lei Wang,
  • Xiang Zhao,
  • Qiaohong Lv and
  • Qingqing Wu

Childhood obesity might threaten children’s current and adulthood health outcomes. Previous studies have illustrated the positive effects of physical activity on weight control; however, there is a lack of evidence on the optimal dose of physic...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,895 Views
12 Pages

Daytime Sleepiness from Preschool Children’s and Parents’ Perspectives: Is There a Difference?

  • Eugenija Marušić,
  • Linda Lušić Kalcina,
  • Ivana Pavlinac Dodig,
  • Zoran Đogaš,
  • Maja Valić and
  • Renata Pecotić

This cross-sectional study investigated the level of daytime sleepiness and sleep-related behaviors in preschool children and compared their self-evaluations with the evaluations of their parents. It was conducted in Split-Dalmatian County, Croatia,...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Mental Health)
  • Review
  • Open Access
20 Citations
9,867 Views
15 Pages

Congenital Vascular Malformations in Children: From Historical Perspective to a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Modern Era—A Comprehensive Review

  • Frédérique C. M. Bouwman,
  • Bas H. Verhoeven,
  • Willemijn M. Klein,
  • Leo J. Schultze Kool and
  • Ivo de Blaauw

Congenital vascular malformations (CVMs) are the result of an aberrant development during embryogenesis. Although these lesions are present at birth, they are not always visible yet. Once symptomatic, patients suffer from pain, bleeding, ulcers, infe...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Surgery)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,437 Views
15 Pages

Trends in Amplitude-Integrated Electroencephalography in the Smallest Preterm Neonates

  • Kristina Štuikienė,
  • Elke Griesmaier,
  • Ilona Aldakauskienė,
  • Regina Vidmantė,
  • Kastytis Šmigelskas and
  • Rasa Tamelienė

Background. Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography is increasingly used for the neuromonitoring of premature infants. However, it is still not clear how bioelectrical activity changes in the smallest gestational age newborns. The aim of our stud...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Healthcare for Neonates Volume II)
  • Editorial
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,084 Views
3 Pages

Shedding Light on Pediatric Fractures: Bridging the Knowledge Gap

  • Christiaan J. A. van Bergen and
  • Joost W. Colaris

After the great success of the printed edition of the Special Issue “Pediatric Fractures—Volume I”, which was published in 2023 containing 24 high-quality papers [...]

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Pediatric Fractures—Volume II)
  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
11,007 Views
14 Pages

Clinical Features and Management of Skull Base Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review

  • Geena Jung,
  • Jorden Xavier,
  • Hailey Reisert,
  • Matthew Goynatsky,
  • Margaret Keymakh,
  • Emery Buckner-Wolfson,
  • Timothy Kim,
  • Ryan Fatemi,
  • Seyed Ahmad Naseri Alavi and
  • Andrew J. Kobets
  • + 3 authors

Pediatric basilar skull fractures (BSFs) are a rare type of traumatic head injury that can cause debilitating complications without prompt treatment. Here, we sought to review the literature and characterize the clinical features, management, and out...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,961 Views
12 Pages

Prevalence of Obesity and Dental Caries in High School Adolescents during the First Decade of Saudi Vision 2030: A Cross-Sectional Study

  • Deema J. Farsi,
  • Nada J. Farsi,
  • Heba M. Elkhodary,
  • Logain K. Alattas,
  • Ali B. Alshaikh and
  • Najat M. Farsi

Saudi Vision 2030 was launched in 2016. Obesity and dental caries are both highly prevalent in Saudi adolescents and have been targeted by the Vision’s health initiatives. The aim is to assess their prevalence in adolescents during the first de...

(This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Dentistry & Oral Medicine)
  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,769 Views
20 Pages

Metabolomics in Children Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy: Possible Contribution from a System Biology Approach?

  • Alice Bosco,
  • Veronica Altea,
  • Paola Beretta,
  • Roberto Cacace,
  • Vassilios Fanos and
  • Angelica Dessì

One of the most frequent triggers of food anaphylaxis in pediatric age but also among the most common, early, and complex causes of childhood food allergy is cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). The diagnostic course and management of this allerg...

(This article belongs to the Section Translational Pediatrics)

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