abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity is a condition that increases the risk of developing several health problems, resulting in high health care costs worldwide. Therefore, it is important to investigate several avenues for the control of this condition. This study aimed to identify a dermatoglyphical condition that distinguishes obesit...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Alberti A,Ruiz Reyes MA,De Jesus JA,Rossoni C,Grigollo L,Da Silva BB,Fin G,Baretta E,Comim CM,Nodari RJ Jr

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The onset of puberty may be late - in the latter part of the predicted normal range or truly delayed - beyond this range. The latest age to start is usually regarded as 13 years in girls and 14 years in boys. There may also be a delayed completion of puberty, 16 years in girls and 17 years in boys. The initial approac...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Butler G,Purushothaman P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nutritional status of foster children, the quality of daily menus in group homes and the food security inside these organizations have been poorly studied. For this reason, the aim of this study was to investigate them. METHODS:A sample of 125 children, ranging in age from 0-17 years, among seven group ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ferrara P,Scancarello M,Khazrai YM,Romani L,Cutrona C,DE Gara L,Bona G

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COVID-19 has quickly become a worldwide threat to health, travel, and commerce. Studies adressing the clinical-functional presentation of viral infection and physiotherapy management in children are scarce. The purpose statement was to provide current perspectives on the physiotherapy interventions for manag...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Magalhães PF,Lanza FC,Bernardo Figueiredo B

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic disease characterized by symptoms related to esophageal dysfunction and eosinophil-predominant inflammation (≥15 eosinophils/high power field). In the last ten years, several epidemiological studies showed a significant increase in the incidence and prevalence of EoE, especi...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Votto M,Castagnoli R,De Filippo M,Brambilla I,Cuppari C,Marseglia GL,Licari A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the changes of developmental and behavioral profile in a domestic adoptees sample. METHODS:Thirty-six domestic adoptive families were recruited, resulting in a sample of 39 children. Families were sent a general questionnaire for collecting data related to the childre...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ferrara P,Cutrona C,Guadagno C,Amato M,Sbordone A,Sacco R,Bona G

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distinguishing between constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) and congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) may be challenging. CDGP and CHH appear to belong to the same clinical spectrum (with low sex hormones and low LH and FSH), although one is classically transient and known as a self-limited form ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Bollino A,Cangiano B,Goggi G,Federici S,Duminuco P,Giovanelli L,Galazzi E,Vezzoli V,Persani L,Bonomi M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is defined as an inflammatory disorder of the paranasal sinuses and of the nasal mucosa that lasts 12 weeks or longer. In CRS microbes contribute to the disease pathogenesis. Clinical microbiology is focused on finding single pathogens that causes the disease and the main goal ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Miraglia Del Giudice M,Parisi GF,Indolfi C,Manti S,Leonardi S,Decimo F,Ciprandi G

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of ultrasound diagnosis of adenomyosis and endometriosis in young women complaining of pelvic pain and to find the symptoms and clinical characteristics associated with these diseases in young women. METHODS:Cross-sectional study, including 100 young women (14-24 years) with a history of...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Zannoni L,Del Forno S,Raimondo D,Arena A,Giaquinto I,Paradisi R,Casadio P,Meriggiola MC,Seracchioli R

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchiolitis is the most frequent lower airway infection leading hospitalization in children younger than 2 years. RSV is the typical common cause, followed by rhinovirus. Criteria for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) admission are not defined by guidelines. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of children...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Colombo J,Gattoni C,Carobbio A,Nacoti M,Pellicioli I,Vedovati S,Bonanomi E

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Online grooming is an active communicative entrapment network involving a wide range of techniques. The interactions that groomers have with minors online are complex. The purpose of the present literature review is to contribute to the existing knowledge base regarding online sex offender typologies, pred...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Del Castillo G,Gandolfi CE,Mosillo M,Forni G,Pietronigro A,Tiwana N,Pellai A

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a paucity of data about the therapeutic efficacy of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) for pediatric refractory Mycoplasma pneumonia pneumonia (RMPP) complicated with atelectasis. This study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and safety of BAL in pediatric RMPP inpatients complicated with a...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Li F,Zhu B,Xie G,Wang Y,Geng J

更新日期：2020-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the use of methylene blue in perioperative identification of the patent processus vaginalis in a group of boys presenting with congenital or recurrent hydrocele where surgery was performed by junior surgeons in training. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the notes o...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Arena S,Russo T,Impellizzeri P,Antonuccio P,Perrone P,Romeo C

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Joint hypermobility refers to the ability that a joint has to move beyond its normal range of motion. It is common in the general population, particularly in children. While many individuals manifesting joint hypermobility are healthy, this feature can accompany a wide range of symptoms and systemic disorders, whose m...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Castori M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal morbidity and mortality differ between very preterm infants that result from single and those that result from a multiple order pregnancy. The aim of our study was to assess and compare the neonatal morbidity and mortality of multiple versus single very preterm infants. METHODS:Obstetrical and neon...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Rocha G,Flor-De-Lima F,Machado AP,Guimaraes H,Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Study Group.

更新日期：2019-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to evaluate the association of consuming healthy foods with anthropometric measures and blood pressure (BP) in a national sample of Iranian children and adolescents. METHODS:This nationwide study was conducted in 2011-2012 among 13,486 students, aged 6-18 years, selected by multistage cluste...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Payab M,Kelishadi R,Qorbani M,Motlagh ME,Hasani-Ranjbar S,Ejtahed HS,Ardalan G,Arefirad T,Asayesh H,Heshmat R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Qu C,Guo F,Zhang C

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ciorba A,Melchiorri C,Moretto S,Pelucchi S,Aimoni C

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of our study was multifaceted neurodevelopmental examination of children born prematurely with very low birth weight (VLBW) in order to evaluate the usefulness of popularly used tests. The second aim of the study was exploration of risk and protective factors of neurodevelopmental impairment. METHOD...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Gilarska M,Klimek M,Nitecka M,Dutkowska G,Gasińska M,Kwinta P

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kuwait is one of the Arab countries with the highest prevalence of overweight or obesity. However, few studies have described the prevalence of obesity in this country. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents; and to examine the association of o...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Rey-Lopez JP,Hashem R,Hamer M,Mcmunn A,Whincup PH,Owen CG,Stamatakis E

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:At present, morphine is the most commonly used first-line therapy to treat Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Unfortunately, there is still lack of evidence and consensus to guide pharmacologic therapy for NAS. In this review, we provide an overview on dosing regimens of morphine currently reported to tre...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Mian P,Tibboel D,Wildschut ED,van den Anker JN,Allegaert K

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, prematurely lethal rare disease affecting more than 85,000 people worldwide. CF is caused by more than 2000 loss-of-function mutations in the gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). This review summarizes recent advances in the etiological t...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Villella VR,Tosco A,Esposito S,Bona G,Raia V,Maiuri L

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In epileptic patients with motor disability, it's difficult to disentangle the effects of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) on bone health from those provoked by impaired mobility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of AEDs on bone mineral status by phalangeal quantitative ultrasound (QUS), a no-radi...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Terrone G,Gragnaniello V,Esposito A,Del Puente A,Del Giudice E

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hirschsprung's disease is an important cause of pediatric constipation with high risk of bacterial enterocolitis. Its diagnosis is histological and the suction biopsy is the gold standard. In resource-limited countries, the main diagnostic exam is the contrast enema and mini-invasive surgery lacks. We presen...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Mattioli G,Osnel L,Wong MC,Palo F,Faticato MG,Petralia P

更新日期：2019-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explored the clinical efficacy of vitamin A combined with vitamin B in the prevention and treatment of premature infants with anemia. METHODS:One hundred fifty cases of premature infants were divided into three groups. Vitamin A combined with recombinant human erythropoietin (group A), vitamin B combined...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Chai C,Wang X,Hou C

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioma is the most common extracranial solid tumor of children. The malignant (cancer) cells form in neural crest cell of the adrenal gland. In this study we investigate the expressions of Myogenin and OCT4 in Glioma which might be used as prognostic makers for this deteriorated disease. METHODS:We used Qua...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Zheng N,Zhang D,Liu X

更新日期：2018-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Developmental Dyslexia is a disorder, highly frequent in the school population, for which the recommended rehabilitation procedures are not well defined. This study aimed to automatize reading decoding skills by using an innovative system for rehabilitation, based on a telerehabilitation method. It requires ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Pecini C,Spoglianti S,Michetti S,Bonetti S,Di Lieto MC,Gasperini F,Cristofani P,Bozza M,Brizzolara D,Casalini C,Mazzotti S,Salvadorini R,Bargagna S,Chilosi AM

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：: ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Ullmann N,Cutrera R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A complex association has been observed between birth weight (BW) and depression/anxiety symptoms at various stages of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether adolescents with low or insufficient BW were more likely to report depressive/anxiety symptoms. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was c...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Costa Machado F,Souza Vitalle MS,Franco M

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is still a significant cause of neonatal death and neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, mental delay, and epilepsy. After the introduction of therapeutic hypothermia, the prognosis of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy has improved, with reduction of ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Lugli L,Balestri E,Berardi A,Guidotti I,Cavalleri F,Todeschini A,Pugliese M,Muttini Della Casa E,Lucaccioni L,Ferrari F

更新日期：2018-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains one of the major challenges in neonatal surgery. Survival rate has increased in the last decades mainly due to perinatal care and surgical technique improvements. Classically, a laparotomy has been performed after cardiovascular and respiratory stabilization. Introduction ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Barroso C,Correia-Pinto J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous trials, performed in subjects affected by recurrent streptococcal pharyngo-tonsillar infection, have shown that the use for 90 days of Streptococcus salivarius K12 (K12), an oral colonizing probiotic producing lantibiotic bacteriocins, reduces the occurrence of streptococcal and viral pharyngitis an...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Di Pierro F,Risso P,Poggi E,Timitilli A,Bolloli S,Bruno M,Caneva E,Campus R,Giannattasio A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Specific learning disabilities are disorders that affect the instrumental skills of academic learning, leaving intact the general intellectual functioning. It is possible to distinguish: dyslexia, dysorthography, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. The diagnosis is made according to DSMV. The aim of this study is t...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Operto FF,Mazza R,Buttiglione M,Craig F,Frolli A,Pisano S,Margari L,Coppola G

更新日期：2018-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to analyze multidrug resistance-associated protein 1 (MRP1) expression of peripheral blood of children intractable epilepsy. METHODS:Sixty children with epilepsy admitted to outpatient and inpatient services of Xuzhou Children's Hospital between November 2010 and October 2011 were ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Yue X,Liu X,Chen S,Li R

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute gastroenteritis is responsible for dehydration in many children. The viruses like rotavirus, norovirus, and adenovirus are considered the main causative agents of gastroenteritis. The goal of this study is the evaluation of the symptoms, clinical findings and hospitalization requirements in pediatric p...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Biçer S,Çöl D,Küçük Ö,Erdağ GÇ,Giray T,Uğraş M,Vitrinel A,Kaspar Ç

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the main treatments of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) aim at the induction and maintenance of clinical remission, several studies have demonstrated inflammation still present in clinical remission. The goal of this study was to analyze the gene expression profiles between the pediatric IBD and con...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Liu D,Sun H,Li W,Zhu Y,Li J,Jin S

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the lifestyle based on the physical activity and eating habits of young athletes. METHODS:In order to measure physical activity and eating habits in young people, 922 young athletes between the ages of 8 to 18 have been analyzed in this study. The participants were all ...

journal_title：Minerva pediatrica

authors： Petri C,Mascherini G,Bini V,Toncelli L,Armentano N,Calà P,Galanti G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00