A qualitative analysis of unintended effects of a digital conditional cash transfer intervention to encourage healthcare utilization in Southern Madagascar by Mara Anna Franke, Anne Neumann, Kim Nordmann, Daniela Suleymanova, Onja Gabrielle Ravololohanitra, Samuel Knauss, Julius Valentin Emmrich

“…The intervention offered partial cost coverage for patients seeking care for potentially life-threatening conditions, accidents and injuries, maternal or pediatric care between February 2021 and June 2022. …”
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Recognition of ZnT8, Proinsulin, and Homologous MAP Peptides in Sardinian Children at Risk of T1D Precedes Detection of Classical Islet Antibodies by Magdalena Niegowska, Daniela Paccagnini, Carla Mannu, Clara Targhetta, Marco Songini, Leonardo A. Sechi

“…Currently, the identification of classical islet autoantibodies is the primary biomarker for diagnosis in subjects at risk, especially in pediatric patients. Recent studies suggest that detection of antibodies against ZnT8 protein in preclinical phase can predict the development of T1D. …”
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Next generation sequencing of multiple SARS-CoV-2 infections in the Omicron Era by Marzia Cavalli, Giulia Campoli, Anna Anselmo, Rossella Brandi, Antonella Fortunato, Maria Di Spirito, Anella Monte, Martina Lipari, Manfredo Bortone, Vanessa Vera Fain, Raffaele D’Amelio, Florigio Lista, Silvia Fillo

“…Our findings revealed two interesting cases involving pediatric patients who were not vaccinated. Positive results were observed in these cases within a short interval (< 60 days) and the “nature” of the infection, whether attributable to Reinfection or Viral Persistence, was investigated. …”
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The Silent Threat of Human Metapneumovirus: Clinical Challenges and Diagnostic Insights from a Severe Pneumonia Case by Rubens Carmo Costa-Filho, Felipe Saddy, João Luiz Ferreira Costa, Leandro Reis Tavares, Hugo Caire Castro Faria Neto

“…While severe disease manifestations are traditionally associated with pediatric, elderly, or immunocompromised patients, hMPV-related pneumonia in immunocompetent adults remains underexplored. …”
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Cystic Lymphangioma of the Greater Omentum: A Case of Partial Spontaneous Regression and Review of the Literature by Haraesh Maranna, Lovenish Bains, Pawan Lal, Rahul Bhatia, Mohd Yasir Beg, Pritesh Kumar, Varuna Mallya

“…They commonly involve the neck in the pediatric population and are uncommon at other sites and occur rarely in adults. …”
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Sensory substitution and augmentation techniques in cerebral visual impairment: a discussion of lived experiences by Stephanie L. Duesing, Katie Lane-Karnas, Sebastian James Adam Duesing, Mae Lane-Karnas, Nai Y, Arvind Chandna, Arvind Chandna

“…Pediatric vision loss due to cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is an urgent public health issue, demanding evidence-based (re)habilitation and educational strategies. …”
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miRNA-375 a Sensor of Glucotoxicity Is Altered in the Serum of Children with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes by Lucien Marchand, Audrey Jalabert, Emmanuelle Meugnier, Kathleen Van den Hende, Nicole Fabien, Marc Nicolino, Anne-Marie Madec, Charles Thivolet, Sophie Rome

“…Sera were obtained from 22 T1D children at onset of the disease, before subcutaneous insulin treatment, and from 10 nondiabetic pediatric controls. MiR-375 seric level was quantified by stem-loop RT-PCR-based assay. …”
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Assessing the Risk Factors for Refractory Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children and Adults by Erminia Ridolo, Irene Martignago, Irene Pellicelli, Cristoforo Incorvaia

“…Forty-five children and 35 adult EoE patients were included. In the pediatric population, female sex (p<0.05) and a higher score of visual analogue scale (VAS) at the follow-up visit (p=0.02) were significantly associated to the risk of refractory EoE. …”
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NRF2 Antioxidant Response and Interferon‐Stimulated Genes Are Differentially Expressed in SARS‐CoV‐2‐Positive Young Subjects by Walter Toscanelli, Matteo Fracella, Marta De Angelis, Carolina Scagnolari, Leonardo Sorrentino, Elena Piselli, Maria Elena Marcocci, Fabio Midulla, Enrica Mancino, Raffaella Nenna, Laura Petrarca, Anna Teresa Palamara, Guido Antonelli, Alessandra Pierangeli, Lucia Nencioni

“…Methods The NRF2 and redox‐related genes expression was examined in nasopharyngeal swabs from children attending the pediatric hospital for SARS‐CoV‐2 molecular testing. …”
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Status of the First Permanent Molars in Students from the José Antonio Saco Elementary School by Diosky Ferrer Vílchez, Ana Belkys Hernández Millán, Disney Tablada Peralta, Ana Ivis Betancourt García, Antonio Araujo Vílchez, Yenly Rodríguez Alonso

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a cross-sectional study was conducted in a universe of 227 students treated at the Raúl González Pediatric Dental Clinic of the health area number 1 in Cienfuegos from October 2014 to March 2015. …”
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Autoimmune Hepatitis in Brazilian Children: IgE and Genetic Polymorphisms in Associated Genes by Léa Campos de Oliveira, Anna Carla Goldberg, Maria Lucia Carnevale Marin, Karina Rosa Schneidwind, Amanda Farage Frade, Jorge Kalil, Irene Kasue Miura, Renata Pereira Sustovich Pugliese, Vera Lucia Baggio Danesi, Gilda Porta

“…Pediatric autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) patients present hypergammaglobulinemia, periportal CD8+ cytotoxic T cell infiltration, and cirrhosis. …”
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Is the Children’s 15-Minute City an Effective Framework for Enhancing Children’s Health and Well-Being? An Empirical Analysis from Western China by Xiao Wang, Jingping Huang, Zhengyou Qin, Wei Gan, Zhen He, Xiang Li

“…The concept of the 15-minute city, or “15-minute life circle”, in China is significant; however, the needs of the pediatric population are often overlooked. Walkability and accessibility to urban service facilities are crucial for promoting children’s well-being. …”
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Full Endoscopic Surgery of Bullet Removal of The Spine: A Case Report by Wildan Malik, Nugroho Setyowardoyo

“…Here, we present the management of air gun-bullet injury to the pediatric spinal spine in a 5-year-old child using endoscopic surgical intervention. …”
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Chronic Pain after Open Appendectomy and Its Effects on Quality of Life in Children Aged 8–18 Years by Onur Palabiyik, Gurkan Demir

“…CPAP and its effects on children’s daily life activities were assessed using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and the Pediatric Quality of Life Scale (PedsQL). Results. …”
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Child Maltreatment and Medical Traumatic Stress—A Double-Edged Sword by Rony Kapel Lev-ari, Roy Aloni, Amit Shalev, Avi Elbaz, Yael L. E. Ankri, Shiri Ben-David, Naomi Kahana Levy, Fortu Benarroch, Amichai Ben-Ari

“…Methods: A prospective study of 219 parents and children hospitalized in a pediatric surgical ward was conducted, with participants divided into study and control groups based on their reports of early traumatic experiences. …”
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Peran Antioksidan pada Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Yusri Diane Jurnalis, Yorva Sayoeti, Elfitrimelly .

“…<br />Kata kunci: Arial 9 NAFLD, resistensi insulin, antioksidan</p><p>Abstract<br />Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of liver disease in pediatric and adolescent population. NAFLD related with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome. …”
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Antimicrobial efficacy of superoxide water as an intracanal irrigant in primary anterior teeth against facultative anaerobes: A randomized clinical trial by Deepika Narasimha Chari, Bhavna Haresh Dave

“…Hence, SOW can be used as an alternative to NaOCl in the pediatric population.…”
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Circulation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Poland Between Seasons of 2009/2010 and 2022/2023 Based on SENTINEL System by Karol Szymański, Anna Poznańska, Katarzyna Kondratiuk, Ewelina Hallmann, Katarzyna Łuniewska, Aleksander Masny, Lidia B. Brydak

“…Data indicate that RSV is predominantly diagnosed in pediatric populations; however, since the 2017/2018 season, there has been an increase in RSV diagnoses among other age groups. …”
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Prehypertension and Hypertension among Schoolchildren in Brazzaville, Congo by Bertrand Fikahem Ellenga Mbolla, Annie Rachel Okoko, Jean Robert Mabiala Babela, Gaston Ekouya Bowassa, Thierry Raoul Gombet, Suzy-Gisèle Kimbally-Kaky, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza

“…This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2011 in five representative urban schools in Brazzaville. American Pediatric Society’s definition of pre-HT and HT was used. …”
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Agenesis of Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) with Habitual Patellar Dislocation in Adolescent Woman with Cerebral Palsy – A Case Report by Nurul Hidayah, Felix Giovanni Hartono, Bramta Putra Manyakori, Agus Sari Budaya

“…The patient was then diagnosed with habitual patellar dislocation, spastic diplegia type of CP, and neuromuscular scoliosis, consulted to the pediatric department, and then planned for medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction. …”
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