Impact of sperm DNA fragmentation index on assisted reproductive outcomes: a retrospective analysis by Bin Yang, Leizhen Xia, Rufei Deng, Liping Wu, Zhiqin Zhang, Xingwu Wu, Tao Ding, Yan Zhao, Jialyu Huang, Jialyu Huang, Zhihui Huang

“…We collected data on patient demographics, semen parameters, embryonic development, clinical outcomes, maternal and infant complications. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to control for potential confounders.ResultsThe DFI value was negatively correlated with semen quality in males. …”
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Early Pregnancy Serum Metabolite Profiles Associated with Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in African American Women: A Pilot Study by Erin P. Ferranti, Jennifer K. Frediani, Rebecca Mitchell, Jolyn Fernandes, Shuzhao Li, Dean P. Jones, Elizabeth Corwin, Anne L. Dunlop

“…Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the most common cardiometabolic complications of pregnancy, affecting nearly 10% of US pregnancies and contributing substantially to maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. In the US, women of African American race are at increased risk for HDP. …”
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Megacystis-Microcolon-Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (MMIHS): Series of 4 Cases Caused by Mutation of ACTG2 (Actin Gamma 2, Smooth Muscle) Gene by Katarzyna Ignasiak-Budzyńska, Mikołaj Danko, Janusz Książyk

“…In this article, we present a series of 4 patients with Berdon’s syndrome, in whom we managed to identify the genetic causes of MMIHS. All infants showed clinical features of bowel obstruction and dysfunction of the urinary system after birth. …”
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Molecular pathogenesis of Cryptosporidium and advancements in therapeutic interventions by Lu Yilong, Zhang Xiaoning, Guan Zhiyu, Ji Rui, Peng Fujun, Zhao Chunzhen, Gao Wei, Gao Feng

“…This disease poses a particular threat to infants, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. …”
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An Overview of the Molecular Methods in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Infectious Diseases by Muhammad Amjad

“…Gastrointestinal infectious diseases are very common worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in infants in developing countries. Diarrhea and other intestinal infections are caused by a wide range of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and parasites. …”
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A Complicated Case of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Successfully Treated with All-trans-Retinoic Acid by Kanika Agarwal, Megha Patel, Vandana Agarwal

“…Despite ATRA’s potential for teratogenicity, a viable infant was born without apparent anomalies. Postpartum, she underwent consolidation treatment with ATRA and arsenic trioxide (ATO). …”
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Case Report: severe pulmonary hypertension in a child with micronutrient deficiency by Laure Pache-Wannaz, Cristiana Voicu, Laurence Boillat, Nicole Sekarski

“…Relatively frequent in developing countries and mostly in infants, thiamine deficiency should not be forgotten as a potential etiology in the differential diagnosis when patient dietary history is particular.…”
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Multiple Cardiac Rhabdomyomas, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, and Tuberous Sclerosis: An Infrequent Combination by Elena Castilla Cabanes, Isaac Lacambra Blasco

“…We report a 12-day-old infant girl with tuberous sclerosis who presented with intraparietal and intracavitary rhabdomyomas with a Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW). …”
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La santé publique en vallée d’Ossau (Béarn, France) aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles à partir de la démographie et des écrits by Frédéric Bauduer, Jean-Pierre Dugène

“…In comparison with a panel of contemporary populations, the indicators analysed seem favourable as regards overall and infant mortality and the seasonality of deaths. Evidence appeared of mortality crises evoking epidemics and mainly involving children, especially during the 18th century. …”
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Successful Treatment of Candida parapsilosis Fungemia in Two Preterms with Voriconazole by Emel Altuncu, Hulya Bilgen, Ahmet Soysal, Eren Ozek

“…In conclusion, although it is not a standard treatment in neonatal patients, our limited experience with these patients suggests that voriconazole appears to be a safe antifungal agent to be used in critically ill preterm infants with persistent fungemia despite AMB treatment.…”
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Partial resection of epithelialized placode without added neurological deficit in myelomeningoceles. Presentation of three cases by Ernesto Enrique Horta-Tamayo, Diana Rosa Ortega-Raez, Lary Benice Rodríguez-Santillán

“…Patient information: Three cases of infants diagnosed with myelomeningocele with signs of epithelialization in which the placode was totally or partially resected, without causing an additional defect, are described. …”
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Thyroid Storm Triggered by Rotavirus Infection in a 10-Year-Old Girl by Masazumi Miyahara, Shizuka Otsuki

“…Rotavirus is commonly associated with severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and dehydration—particularly in infants and young children. In more severe cases, it can also lead to altered consciousness and seizures. …”
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Unexplained Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Collapse at Five Minutes of Age by Sona Zaleta, Sarah Miller, Prashant Kumar

“…Following prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the infant recovered well with no neurological deficit. …”
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Infantile undifferentiated sarcomas: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge – two case reports and literature review by Aleksandra Stanio, Jakub Czarny, Sandra Rutkowska, Katarzyna Adamczewska-Wawrzynowicz, Łukasz Młynarczyk, Agnieszka Stróżyk, Katarzyna Jończyk-Potoczna, Alicja Bartkowska-Śniatkowska, Jacek Wachowiak, Katarzyna Derwich, Olga Zając-Spychała

“…Case presentation: Here we describe two cases of STUS in 3-week-old and 3-month-old infants localized on the neck and the trunk area. …”
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Acute Chest Syndrome Progressing to ARDS in a Patient of 25-Week Gestation by Jefferson Chambers, Nichole Smith, Matthew Sehring, Subramanyam Chittivelu

“…Following delivery, the patient developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The patient and infant eventually made full recoveries. This case highlights the importance of aggressive management of ACS and careful monitoring in a pregnant patient.…”
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Three Cases of Pigmentary Incontinence and Literature Review by Yunfeng Zhang, Yuan Wang, Jinpu Zhang, Na Song

“…Background: Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare X-linked dominantly inherited genetic skin disorder in which most male infants cannot survive. The clinical manifestation is mainly characterized by a characteristic rash, which may also involve multiple extracutaneous organs.  …”
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Undescended testis. by Rafael Trinchet Soler, Manuel García Artiles, Ivonne López Masó, Leticia B. Montero Roca

“…Undescended testis constitute one of the most common congenital anomalies in newborn; it affects more than 3% of the children were born at the end of the gestation, and until 33% of premature infants. Surgical treatment reduces the risk of torsion, facilitates the exploration of the testicle, improves the endocrine function of the same one, make a scrotum with normal appearance and it is based on the theory that the early intervention prevents the secondary degeneration of the testicles caused by the high temperatures to those that it is subjected outside of the bag escrotal. …”
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A qualitative study to understand the facilitators of and barriers to retention in care to the national PMTCT Option B+ programme in Uganda. by Charity Kyomugisha-Nuwagaba, Rachel King, Rose Baryamutuma, Simon Muhumuza, Linda N Kisakye, William Bazeyo, Evelyn Akello

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Effective prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programmes require women and their infants to have access to a cascade of HIV care and treatment interventions. …”
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The Role of SUMO1 Modification of SOX9 in Cartilage Development Stimulated by Zinc Ions in Mice by Na Xue, Jing Zhao, Jing Yin, Liang Liu, Zhong Yang, Shuchao Zhai, Xiyun Bian, Xiang Gao

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Early Brain Damage Affects Body Schema and Person Perception Abilities in Children and Adolescents with Spastic Diplegia by Niccolò Butti, Rosario Montirosso, Lorenzo Giusti, Luigi Piccinini, Renato Borgatti, Cosimo Urgesi

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