The Hereditary Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome in 2 Italian Families by Katia Perruccio, Francesco Arcioni, Carla Cerri, Roberta La Starza, Donatella Romanelli, Ilaria Capolsini, Maurizio Caniglia

“…Cataract was diagnosed in mother and child. Further genetic investigation revealed the C29G mutation of the ferritin light chain iron response element. …”
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Intravenous Sphingosylphosphorylcholine Protects Ischemic and Postischemic Myocardial Tissue in a Mouse Model of Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Christine Herzog, Martina Schmitz, Bodo Levkau, Ilka Herrgott, Jan Mersmann, Jan Larmann, Kai Johanning, Michael Winterhalter, Jerold Chun, Frank Ulrich Müller, Frank Echtermeyer, Reinhard Hildebrand, Gregor Theilmeier

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Association of iron deficiency anemia with dental caries in the permanent first molars of children aged 7–12 years in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan: protocol for an analytical cross-sec... by Iqbal Azam, Ali Faisal Saleem, Farhan Raza Khan, Shiyam S Tikmani, Sadaf Syed, Waseem Ahmed Jamalvi

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An Exploration of Students’ Misconceptions about the Concept ‘Classification of Animals’ at Secondary Level and Effectiveness of Inquiry Method for Conceptual Change by Anjum NAZ, Abida NASREEN

“…Children observe world with curiosity which help them to construct their initial ideas (Anderson, Reynolds, Schallert & Goetz, 1977). These ideas of the child are called pre-existing knowledge which serves as a podium from which learners understand their world (Dole & Sinatra’s 1998). …”
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Complex approach to the prevention and treatment of progressive myopia in school children by Tarutta E.P, Iomdina E.N, Tarasova N.A., Markosyan G.A., Maksimova M.V.

“…With the appointment of an adequate treatment complex, an individual approach is needed that takes into account the child’s health and the functional features of his organ of vision, which will stop the progression of myopia and prevent the development of irreversible pathological changes in the fundus of myopic genesis.…”
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Maternal Opioid Drug Use during Pregnancy and Its Impact on Perinatal Morbidity, Mortality, and the Costs of Medical Care in the United States by Valerie E. Whiteman, Jason L. Salemi, Mulubrhan F. Mogos, Mary Ashley Cain, Muktar H. Aliyu, Hamisu M. Salihu

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Development and psychometric evaluation of a theory of planned behavior model-based instrument for evaluation of determinants of oral health behaviors in mothers of children younge... by Rusul Abdulameer Hadi Al-Sarray, Ahmadreza Shamshiri, Muhammad Alzubidi, Mahdia Gholami, Simin Z. Mohebbi

“…Conclusion The psychometric evaluation of the designed instrument showed that it was a valid and reliable tool in Arabic-speaking countries for determining child-related oral health behaviors in mothers of children under six years old.…”
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National Patient Satisfaction Survey as a Predictor for Quality of Care and Quality Improvement – Experience and Practice by Cui J, Du J, Zhang N, Liang Z

“…Juan Cui,1,2 Jing Du,2 Ning Zhang,1 Zhanming Liang3 1Affairs Management Office, Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University, Jinan, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Management, Health Commission of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, AustraliaCorrespondence: Ning Zhang, Email zn394114326@126.comBackground: Patient satisfaction is an important predictor of quality of care and hospital services. …”
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The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Mahdi Mohammadian, Lusine G Khachatryan, Filipp V Vadiyan, Mostafa Maleki, Fatemeh Fatahian, Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy is a significant public health concern with potential long-lasting effects on child development. ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, may be influenced by prenatal nicotine exposure. …”
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AOZORA: long-term safety and joint health in paediatric persons with haemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors receiving emicizumab – protocol for a multicentre, open-label, pha... by Seitaro Yoshida, Masashi Taki, Hideyuki Takedani, Midori Shima, Keiji Nogami, Azusa Nagao, Haruko Yamaguchi-Suita, Yui Kyogoku, Akira Ishiguro, Kaoru Kitsukawa

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Prevalence and predictors of self-medication practices among adult household members in Hosanna town, Hadiya zone, central Ethiopia by Sentayehu Admasu Saliya, Awoke Girma Hailu, Sisay Foga Sebro, Misgana Desalegn Menesho

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Relationship Between ABO Blood Groups and Mental Disorders by Ajdacic-Gross V, Buadze A, Wagner EYN, Müller M, Seifritz E, Ranjbar S, Glaus J, Castelao E, Strippoli MPF, Vandeleur CL, Preisig M, von Känel R

“…Vladeta Ajdacic-Gross,1 Ana Buadze,1 En-Young N Wagner,2 Mario Müller,1 Erich Seifritz,1 Setareh Ranjbar,3 Jennifer Glaus,4 Enrique Castelao,3 Marie-Pierre F Strippoli,3 Caroline L Vandeleur,3 Martin Preisig,3 Roland von Känel2 1Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 2Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; 3Department of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Epidemiology and Psychopathology Research Center, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Prilly, Switzerland; 4Department of Psychiatry, Service of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, SwitzerlandCorrespondence: Vladeta Ajdacic-Gross, Department of Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Psychiatric University Clinic Zurich and University of Zurich, PO Box 2019, CH-8032, Zürich, Switzerland, Tel +41 79 921 36 80, Email vladeta.ajdacic-gross@uzh.chAbstract: Previous research has unveiled an intriguing positive association between the AB blood group and mental disorders in general. …”
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Patterns of psychiatric healthcare use during pandemic times among boys and girls with pre-existing diagnoses: a Norwegian nationwide primary and specialist healthcare registry stu... by Ingunn Olea Lund, Pia Jensen, Christian Madsen, Lars Johan Hauge, Alexandra Havdahl, Anne Reneflot, Ragnhild Brandlistuen, Helga Ask

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Anemia among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017 by Wubet Worku Takele, Amare Tariku, Fasil Wagnew Shiferaw, Amare Demsie, Wondale Getinet Alemu, Degefaye Zelalem Anlay

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The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on Theory of Planned Behavior Approach on Complementary Feeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Qonita Rachmah, Junaida Astina, Dominikus Raditya Atmaka, Leli Khairani

“…The mean age of mothers was 28.2 years old; most of them were university graduates (80.2%) and working as private sector workers (40.0%). The average child’s age was 6.6 months old. 78.2% of children were exclusively breastfed. …”
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Sources of HIV information and women’s HIV knowledge in Southwest Sumba Indonesia: a cross-sectional study with mediation analysis by Angela Kurniadi, Judith A. Levy, Timothy P. Johnson

“…Most incorrect answers pertained either to Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (MTCT) or misconceptions about the virus. …”
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In vitro effect of hCG on cryptorchid patients’ gubernacular cells: a predictive model for adjuvant personalized therapy by Andrea Errico, Giulia Ambrosini, Sara Vinco, Emanuela Bottani, Elisa Dalla Pozza, Nunzio Marroncelli, Jessica Brandi, Daniela Cecconi, Ilaria Decimo, Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Zampieri, Ilaria Dando

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Antenatal care and breastfeeding practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: an analysis of demographic and health surveys by Bolanle Olapeju, Michael Bride, Mariam Wamala, Deborah Atobrah, Elizabeth H. Lee, Zoé M. Hendrickson

“…In 2016, WHO updated its antenatal care (ANC) guidelines, recommending at least eight (8+) ANC contacts during pregnancy to improve maternal and child health outcomes. This study investigates i) trends in breastfeeding practices across sub-Saharan Africa following the rollout of the revised WHO 2016 ANC policy and ii) the relationship between ANC uptake and exclusive or early breastfeeding. …”
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Epigenetic alterations in salivary gland neoplasms and the impact of these alterations in tumor progression and prognosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Karolina Skarlet Silva Viana, Mariana Saturnino de Noronha, Cristiane Squarize, Lucas Guimarães Abreu, Maria Cássia Ferreira Aguiar, Vanessa Fátima Bernardes

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Is vaginal breech delivery associated with higher risk for perinatal death and cerebral palsy compared with vaginal cephalic birth? Registry-based cohort study in Norway by Guro L Andersen, Solveig Bjellmo, Sissel Hjelle, Pål Richard Romundstad, Torstein Vik, Marit Petra Martinussen, Dag Moster

“…However, the absolute risk for these outcomes was low, and taking into consideration potential long-term adverse consequences of CD for the child and later deliveries, we therefore conclude that vaginal breech delivery may be recommended, provided competent obstetric care and strict criteria for selection to vaginal delivery.…”
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