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

The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review
Norwegian scabies is a rare dermatological manifestation that usually affects the most fragile populations, such as elderly and immunocompromised patients, and its diagnosis is quite complex, due to its low pr... (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Angela Mauro, Cristiana Colonna, Silvia Taranto, Vittoria Garella, Francesca Castelletti, Laura Giordano, Nicola Adriano Monzani and Luca Bernardo Tags: Case report Source Type: research

Infant mortality in Italy: large geographic and ethnic inequalities
ConclusionsThe neonatal and infant mortality rates indicate the persistence of profound inequalities in Italy between the North and the South and between Italian and foreign children. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

The hidden scabies: a rare case of atypical Norwegian scabies, case report and literature review
ConclusionIt is therefore crucial to take in consideration the relation between Down syndrome and community acquired crusted scabies, to enable preventative measures, early detection, and proper treatment. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Investigation of early literacy skills of preschool children with hearing loss
ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of supporting early literacy skills, which are prerequisite skills for reading and writing skills, in children who receive both mainstreaming education and special education in the risk group and/or continue their education in kindergarten. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Lung clearance index short-term variability in cystic fibrosis: a pre-post pulmonary exacerbation study
ConclusionsLCI may have a role in the routine clinical care of both adult and pediatric CF patients as a good tool to assess response to IV antibiotic end-therapy in the same way as FEV1. (Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research