Children, Volume 12, Issue 8

Background: Parapneumonic effusion is a common complication of community-acquired pneumonia and can range from a simple inflammatory transudate to an organized purulent collection, known as empyema. Progression to empyema significantly worsens the pr...

Background: Given the limited research on mitochondrial diseases in our area, specifically regarding their genetic variability and diverse clinical manifestations, and considering the significant number of consanguineous marriages in our region, we a...

Background: Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) is a matricellular protein involved in kidney fibrosis, potentially influencing the progression of proteinuria. However, its potential as a predictive biomarker for proteinuria events in children with chronic kidn...

Background/Objectives: Sugar added to pediatric oral medications may increase the risk of dental caries and erosion. Parental awareness and practices play a crucial role in minimizing the oral health risks associated with such medications. Therefore,...

Background/objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the overall efficacy and treatment outcomes of CROs in the treatment of isolated deformational plagiocephaly and investigate the variables that influence treatment efficacy. Methods: Thi...

Background/Objectives: Anxiety is a hallmark feature of Williams syndrome (WS), with very high prevalence rates of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and specific phobias in both school-aged children and adults, yet a relatively lower prevalence of s...

Background/Objectives: This pilot study aimed to evaluate stress levels in pediatric patients classified as definitely negative according to the Frankl scale by measuring salivary cortisol concentrations. Additionally, the study assessed the impact o...

Background: Adverse early childhood developmental outcomes across physical, cognitive, language, communication, and socioemotional domains are major global health concerns. This systematic review aimed to synthesise perinatal and childhood risk facto...

Background: This systematic review aims to summarize the most recent data from the literature on the psychological aspects of parents of children prenatally diagnosed with congenital heart defects (CHDs). Methods: A comprehensive literature search wa...

Background: Adolescence is a critical period of physical, psychological, and social development, during which athletes are particularly vulnerable to stress and injuries. Competitive anxiety has been identified as a psychological factor that may incr...