Badiee, Parisa Amanati, Ali Ghasemi, Fatemeh Jafarian, Hadis
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background The potential use of biomarkers in the diagnosis of fungal infections is a challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of a biomarker-guided antifungal stewardship program for hospitalized pediatrics suffering from invasive aspergillosis (IA). Methods Pediatric patients with suspected probable or proven IA were enrolled in ...
Cena, Loredana Rota, Matteo Calza, Stefano Trainini, Alice Zecca, Sara Zappa, Sofia Bonetti Nodari, Luisa Silvia Stefana, Alberto
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Adolescence is characterized by emotional instability and risk-taking behaviours that can lead to, among other things, an increased risk of developing pathological video-gaming and gambling habits. The aim of this Study is to assess the prevalence and type of video gaming and gambling habits in adolescent students attending Italian upper-secondary ...
Kamal, Naglaa M. Alzeky, AlaaEddin M. Omair, Maher R. Attar, Ruwayd A. Alotaibi, Abdullah M. Safar, Abdullah Alosaimi, Nawal S. Abosabie, Sara A. S.
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Myogenic Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita type 3 (AMC-3), is a rare congenital condition characterized by severe hypotonia, club feet, and multiple joint contractures often affecting both arms and legs which start prior to birth. Case presentation We report a full-term neonate born to first-degree cousins from fourth-generation consang...
Licenziati, Maria Rosaria Ballarin, Giada Iannuzzo, Gabriella Lonardo, Maria Serena Di Vincenzo, Olivia Iannuzzi, Arcangelo Valerio, Giuliana
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background The assessment of body composition is central in diagnosis and treatment of paediatric obesity, but a criterion method is not feasible in clinical practice. Even the use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is limited in children. Body mass index (BMI) Z-score is frequently used as a proxy index of body composition, but it does not ...
Trombetta, Andrea De Nardi, Laura Cozzi, Giorgio Ronfani, Luca Bigolin, Lara Barbi, Egidio Bramuzzo, Matteo Abbracciavento, Giuseppe
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
To investigate the coping strategies of a group of adolescents with somatic symptom disorder compared to non-somatic symptom disorder peers during the COVID-19 related lockdown. This cross-sectional study is the second part of a previously published study showing an improved trend in depression and anxiety in a group of patients with somatic sympto...
El-Sheikh, Mai Rabie Ahmed, Amira Youssef ELMashad, Abd EL-Rahman Mohamed Talaye, Ibrahim Ibrahim El-Hawary, Eslam El-Sayed
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Phototherapy (PT) is the most often utilized technique for treating and preventing severe hyperbilirubinemia in the term and preterm newborns. PT's proven benefit is that it decreases the requirement for exchange transfusions. To investigate the effect of PT on allergic response mediators in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia treated by PT...
Çelik, Tanju Sangün, Özlem Ünal, Şule Balcı, Ali Motor, Sedat
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Beta thalassemia major (β-TM) is a common cause of skeletal morbidity and is associated with increased bone fracture risk, particularly in inadequately transfused children. The aim of this study was to investigate some potential biochemical markers as possible early predictors of BMD variations in children with β-TM. Methods The study in...
Capponi, Martina Cinicola, Bianca Laura Brindisi, Giulia Guido, Cristiana Alessia Torcé, Maria Cristina Zicari, Anna Maria Spalice, Alberto
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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Although many reports have detailed a range of neurological symptoms in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients, studies of neuro-ophthalmological manifestations are still scarce. Case presentation We report a 9-year-ol...
Monari, Francesca Chiossi, Giuseppe Ballarini, Michela Menichini, Daniela Gargano, Giancarlo Coscia, Alessandra Baronciani, Dante Facchinetti, Fabio
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Italian journal of pediatrics
Multiple gestations represent a considerable proportion of pregnancies delivering in the late preterm (LP) period. Only 30% of LP twins are due to spontaneous preterm labor and 70% are medically indicated; among this literature described that 16-50% of indicated LP twin deliveries are non-evidence based. As non-evidence-based delivery indications a...
Gong, Qin-Qin Quan, Dan-Dan Guo, Chong Zhang, Chao Zhang, Zhi-Jun
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Italian journal of pediatrics
Breastfeeding might prevent childhood cancer by stimulating the immune system. The following databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, were searched from inception to January 10, 2021. In dose-dependent manner, there was a statistically significant inverse association between any breastfeeding and the incidence of childhood cancer....
