[What role does the immune system play in the condition of a double form of atopy? Note I. Considerations on the behavior of the lymphocyte population and the immunoglobulins in children with atopic dermatitis in whom asthma develops].

abstract：:Personal experience of a series of mycoplasma-induced pneumoniae is reported. The importance of early diagnosis for the purpose of speedy target antibiotic therapy is reiterated. Stress is laid on the absence of complications in all patients studied. ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Massolo F,Laudizi L,Cordioli A,Sturloni N

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has evolved from reliance on history and fluoroscopy to continuous esophageal pH monitoring with catheter-based pH probes and wireless pH probes to continuous impedance/pH monitoring. This review describes the currently employed diagnostic tests and the actual ma...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Cabrera J,Subbarao G,Croffie J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of colostomy type on morbidity during the treatment of anorectal malformations. METHODS:Sixty-eight infants (male: female ratio 1.3:1) with anorectal malformations that required colostomy were treated in our clinics during the period 1991-2001. Of these patients,...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Gardikis S,Antypas S,Mamoulakis C,Demetriades D,Dolatzas T,Tsalkidis A,Chatzimicael A,Polychronidis A,Simopoulos C

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKROUND:In the present study we investigated the levels of proapoptotic Caspase-9 and antiapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins in the sera of children and adolescents with idiopathic epilepsy and tried to relate the findings to the patients clinical parameters. METHODS:This retrospective study consisted of 118 children and adol...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Skardoutsou A,Primikiris P,Tsentidis C,Marmarinos A,Gourgiotis D

更新日期：2017-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:YouTube is overloaded with various medical videos and has become a common source for surgeons and the general public alike to update on surgical procedures. This study determined the quality and benefits of information with regards to laparoscopic pyloromyotomy on YouTube. METHODS:A search was performed on ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Raicevic M,Saxena AK

更新日期：2018-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is one of the most common immune-mediated diseases with a worldwide prevalence of around 1%, although a couple of decades ago the disease was thought to be very rare. CD is characterized by an inadequate inflammatory response to gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. In this inflammatory re...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Mubarak A,Houwen RH,Wolters VM

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Providing optimal mechanical ventilation to critically-ill children remains a challenge. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony results frequently with numerous deleterious consequences on patient outcome including increased requirement for sedation, prolonged duration of ventilation, and greater imposed work of breathing. M...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Prabhakaran P,Sasser WC,Kalra Y,Rutledge C,Tofil NM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a young patient who suffered from diabetes mellitus and neurosensorial deafness from the age of two. One year later she was noted to have deteriorated vision and the diagnosis of optic atrophy was made, her visual acuity decreased progressively. At the age of six she was admitted to our hospital because o...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Marietti G,Bizzarri C,Perrone F,Zampino G,Conti G,Falsini B,Ricci B

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 13 children and adolescents during diabetic ketoacidosis; the duration of diabetes ranged from 1.4 to 6.0 years. A group of 13 diabetic sex, age and duration of disease-matched children served as control. Patients in ketoacidosis showed important abnormalities of T subset percentages (OKT3: 63.4 +/- 1.87% v...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Blasetti A,Verrotti A,Chiarelli F,Morgese G

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The remarkable effectiveness of surfactant in neonatology suggested its use also in adults as well as in children on the basis of the pulmonary pathophysiology. We describe a case of an 18 month-old child affected by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to asphyxy by gastric juice inhalation, successfully tr...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Bisceglia M,Verre M,Tancioni F,Piccirillo M,Corapi UP,Barozzi E,Vulcano S

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Childhood leukaemia treatment contains multiple chemotherapeutic agents in high doses that can cause severe toxic effects on heart and other vital organs. In this respect patients taking cancer chemotherapy are followed for these adverse effects. Echocardiographic myocardial performance index (MPI) was reported as ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Gulen H,Kazanci E,Mese T,Uzunkaya D,Erbay A,Tavli V,Vergin C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the blood pressure (BP), heart rate and weight distribution of 1214 school-age children (6-11 years old) in Messina. The systolic BP is significantly correlated with weight in every age and in both sexes. The incidence of BP values equal or above the 95 degrees percentile are significantly higher ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Manganaro R,De Luca F,Lo Sciotto P,Lombardo F,Santisi G,Mamì C

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial tuberculoma is a possible complication of meningeal, miliary or pulmonary tuberculosis. In developing countries it represents 30% of space-occupying intracranial lesions, in industrialised countries only 0.1-0.2%. One recently recognised phenomenon is the development ex novo or the enlargement of the tube...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ruggeri C,Valenzise M,Alosi MM,Scibilia G,Wasniewska M

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of phakomatosis pigmentovascularis type IIa in a, short stature, 6-year old girl with nevus flammeus of the face and palate, bilateral ocular melanosis, aberrant mongolian spots and minor dysmorphic traits is reported. The patient has been considered at risk for glaucoma and ocular melanoma and an ophthalmologi...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Cincinnati P,Carucci T,Rutiloni C

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Follow-up studies of low-birth-weight (LBW) neonates have shown a high incidence of growth failure in the first years of life. We evaluated the growth attainment (weight, length and head circumference) in 182 LBW neonates discharged from our Intensive Care Unit between 1982-84 and included in a 3 years follow-up progr...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Romagnoli C,Luciano R,Rizzo C,Alecci MC,Cafforio C,Pasquini R,Tortorolo G

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a very common chronic inflammatory and eczematous skin condition characterized by flares and remissions. Skin barrier alteration or dysfunction is the most relevant patogenetic factor. Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay treatment of AD, especially during flare periods. The dai...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Licari A,Ruffinazzi G,DE Filippo M,Castagnoli R,Marseglia A,Agostinis F,Puviani M,Milani M,Marseglia GL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides current guidelines on the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity. Since factors involved in obesity change with age, the therapeutic approach in pre-school children will be different from pupils and adolescents. The treatment will also be modulated on the basis of weight excess, weight gai...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Trifirò G,Salvatoni A,Tanas R,Brambilla P,Maffeis C,Gruppo di Studio sull'Obesità della SIEDP.

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper reports five cases of Kawasaki's syndrome diagnosed during the period 1985-89. The mean age of patients was 20 months (4/12; 4 years and 5/12). Symptomatology gradually regressed in four of these patients with a return to good health and normal cardiological controls. The fifth patient died suddenly followin...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Tronci A,Catamo R,Corvaglia L,Montinaro R,Ponzi G

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-abdominal lymphangiomas are rare benign tumours that can cause various symptoms, mainly during childhood. They are diagnosed by ultrasonography, CT scanning or at laparotomy; ultrasonographic examination often shows a voluminous tumoral cystic formation with septa. The location of the cyst may be determined eith...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Pascotto R,Saggiomo G,Di Meglio D,Mennella G,Lirato C,Picciotti ER,Pascotto C

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testosterone, LH, FSH, blood levels at birth were determined in 40 Italian true cryptorchid , 12 pseudo-cryptorchid and 71 healthy newborns. Testosterone concentrations were interpreted according to the localisation of the retained testicles. A greater incidence of spontaneous remission of the cryptorchidism was found...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Di Comite A,De Vita L,Pierucci I,Pilone R,Cristiano L,D'Elia R,Gaudio R,Manente G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syringocele is a cystic dilation of the excretory bulbourethral Cowper gland duct, and is a rather uncommon finding in pediatric age. It is frequently asymptomatic but sometimes may cause voiding symptoms and urinary tract infection (UTI). This case report describes an unusual manifestation of syringocele presenting w...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Marte A,Prezioso M,Sabatino MD,Borrelli M,Romano M,Del Balzo B,Nino F,Parmeggiani P

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salmonella infections can manifest themselves as acute abdominal problems and lead to emergency surgery. Some examples are: salmonella-related intestinal perforations, gallbladder involments, salpingitis, and peritonitis. Mesenteric lymphadenitis associated with salmonella mimics acute appendicitis and it is often dif...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Manganaro A,Impellizzeri P,Manganaro A,Cutrupi A,Formica I,Zuccarello B

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic infarction has been associated with haematologic and tromboembolic disorders and, more rarely, with infectious diseases. A case of splenic infartion during an attack of brucellosis is reported. Symptoms included persistent left upper quadrant pain and fever. An abdomen scan confirmed the presence of a triangul...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ruggeri C,Tulino V,Foti T,Carcione L,Vita D,Visalli C,Zimbaro G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infections due to carbapenem resistant pathogens have become a major health threat especially for hospitalized patients. Acinetobacter baumanii (AB) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) are important pathogens causing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) with a trend of high resistance to carbapenems. The aim of...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Kara SS,Polat M,Tapisiz A,Kalkan G,Simsek H,Tezer H

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and evaluation of early preventative interventions for individuals exposed to a potentially traumatic event (PTE) have been increasing in number and sophistication over the last decade. Evaluation of early interventions for individuals who are symptomatic several weeks after exposure to a PTE have been...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Berkowitz SJ,Watson PJ,Brymer MJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infants born prematurely before 37 weeks of gestational age (GA) have particular anatomical, immunological and metabolic characteristics that predispose them, even in the absence of diseases at birth, to severe morbidity. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization for lower respiratory t...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Del Vecchio A,Franco C,Del Vecchio K,Umbaldo A,Capasso L,Raimondi F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper reports a retrospective study of 106 cases of first and second degree burns which were treated in an outpatient setting in order to identify the overall conditions which expose a child to these risks and the risk factors leading to complications. The aim of the study was to establish a correct prevention pro...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Colli R,Russo F,Bianchi G

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:West syndrome is a generalized epilepsy syndrome composed of infantile spasms and onset is usually within the first year of life. Although West syndrome is well known clinical epileptic syndrome, there is no agreement about the first- and second-line treatments. In the last years a great progress in the development of...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Verrotti A,Manco R,Coppola GG,Mingione S,Chiarelli F,Iannetti P

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Aim of this study is to evaluate anxiety and temperament characteristics in developmental age subjects who practised agonistic sport (individual or team sports) in comparison with a sample group of subjects who practice no agonistic sports. METHODS:Sixty subjects aged from 10 to 16 years were enrolled in the study...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Mazzone L,Mugno D,Morales G,Genitori D'Arrigo V,Ruta L,Bianchini R

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age of diagnosis and clinical pattern were studied in 97 celiac patients, diagnosed with jejunal biopsy, between 1976-1991. They were selected on the basis of clinical and laboratory patterns. The laboratory tests utilized were steatorrhea and xylose in the first years, while in recent years AGA, ARA and AEA were also...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Barbato M,Miglietta MR,Viola F,Iulianella VR,Frediani T,Lucarelli S,Tozzi AE,Cardi E

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00