Comparison of lung ultrasound and chest radiography for detecting pneumonia in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThis study found that the diagnostic performance of LUS was comparable to that of CXR for detecting pneumonia, and the sensitivity of LUS was superior to that of CXR. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Gastrointestinal bleeding in children: diagnostic approach
AbstractDifferent conditions may underlie gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children. The estimated prevalence of GIB in children is 6.4%, with spontaneous resolution in approximately 80% of cases. Nonetheless, the initial approach plays a pivotal role in determining the prognosis. The priority is the stabilization of hemodynamic status, followed by a systematic diagnostic approach. GIB can originate from either upper or lower gastrointestinal tract, leading to a broad differential diagnosis in infants and children. This includes benign and self-limiting disorders, alongside serious conditions necessitating immediate trea...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Comparison of lung ultrasound and chest radiography for detecting pneumonia in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Lung ultrasound (LUS) is recommended as a reliable diagnostic alternative to chest X-ray (CXR) for detecting pneumonia in children. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yalong Yang, Yuexuan Wu and Wen Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Gastrointestinal bleeding in children: diagnostic approach
Different conditions may underlie gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children. The estimated prevalence of GIB in children is 6.4%, with spontaneous resolution in approximately 80% of cases. Nonetheless, the i... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marisa Piccirillo, Valentina Pucinischi, Maurizio Mennini, Caterina Strisciuglio, Elsa Iannicelli, Maria Agostina Giallorenzi, Silvia Furio, Alessandro Ferretti, Pasquale Parisi and Giovanni Di Nardo Tags: Review Source Type: research
The epidemiology and the pathogen distribution of pediatric dacryocystitis in Chinese population 2017 –2022
Dacryocystitis is a common disease in pediatric ophthalmology. Analysis of basic information, flora distribution, and characteristics of information on drug-resistant bacteria in children with dacryocystitis f... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Zhihong Sun, Mingchao Li and Huiqing Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research
Vascular access challenges in hemodialysis children
Hemodialysis (HD) success is dependent mainly on vascular access (VA). The aim of this study is to share the experience of Pediatric Nephrology Unit (PNU), Cairo University Children ’s Hospital (CUCH), with VA-... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Doaa M. Salah, Fatina I. Fadel, Mohamed A. Abdel Mawla, Hesham NAbdel Mooty, Mohamed El Ghobashy, Amr M. Salem, Mohamed Gamal Fathallah and Eman Abobakr Abd Alazem Tags: Research Source Type: research
Vascular access challenges in hemodialysis children
ConclusionNative AVF is the preferred VA for pediatric HD but its creation is limited by the small sized vessels where non-cuffed CVC could be a reasonable relatively long-term alternative. Challenging situations (occluded central veins) could benefit from TH technique of CVC insertion in IVC. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The epidemiology and the pathogen distribution of pediatric dacryocystitis in Chinese population 2017 –2022
ConclusionsDacryocystitis in children is significantly associated with age characteristics and infection-related pathogens, and infection prevention and control can help reduce the infection of related pathogens and the increase of new drug-resistant strains. Close monitoring of changes in pathogen distribution in ocular secretion cultures can help in early intervention and treatment of infectious dacryocystitis. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Knowledge mapping of spastic cerebral palsy. A bibliometric analysis of global research (2000 –2022)
ConclusionBased on the analysis of bibliometric on spastic CP over the past 20 years, the trends and the knowledge graph of the countries, institutions, authors, references, and the keywords have been identified, providing accurate and expedited insights into critical information and potentially new directions in the study of spastic CP. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The reliability and quality of YouTube videos as a source of breath holding spell
ConclusionThe majority of YouTube videos on BHS contained useful information with sufficient quality. Professional associations such as universities and academic institutes need to produce better quality videos to provide families/users with more accurate and up-to-date information about BHS. We emphasize that YouTube should analyse videos published in the field of health, especially in the field of pediatrics, such as BHS, with committees consisting of expert health professionals, and publish them after evaluation. YouTube should consider collaborating with professional pediatrics health organizations such as American Aca...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
The reliability and quality of YouTube videos as a source of breath holding spell
Breath holding spells (BHS) are an important non-epileptic condition that is common in childhood and causes concern to families. YouTube is a powerful social media tool for accessing diseases and information s... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mehmet Semih Demirtas and Nurettin Alici Tags: Research Source Type: research
Knowledge mapping of spastic cerebral palsy. A bibliometric analysis of global research (2000 –2022)
Cerebral palsy (CP) is characterized by abnormal pronunciation, posture, and movement. Spastic CP accounts for more than 70% of all CP. To date, there has been no bibliometric analysis to summarize study on sp... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Xing Wang, Siew Hoon Teh and Xing-hua Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Investigation of early literacy skills of preschool children with hearing loss
Early literacy development is critical for children with hearing loss to develop literacy skills in the years to come. The aim of this study is to compare the early literacy skills of 60 –72 months’ children wi... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pelin Pistav Akmese, Destina Sezgin Kucuk and Gulce Kirazli Tags: Research Source Type: research
Infant mortality in Italy: large geographic and ethnic inequalities
Neonatal and infant mortality rates are among the most significant indicators for assessing a country's healthcare and social development. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Silvia Simeoni, Luisa Frova and Mario De Curtis Tags: Research Source Type: research
Lung clearance index short-term variability in cystic fibrosis: a pre-post pulmonary exacerbation study
Multiple Breath washout (MBW) represents an important tool to detect early a possible pulmonary exacerbation especially in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) disease. Lung clearance index (LCI) is the most commonly reported... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Matteo De Marchis, Enza Montemitro, Alessandra Boni, Alessandra Federici, Daniele Di Giovanni, Luca Cristiani, Renato Cutrera and Alessandro G. Fiocchi Tags: Research Source Type: research
