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Femoral head vascular status in early-stage Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease assessed by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging: comparison with the contralateral side

Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2025 Oct 22;20(1):533. doi: 10.1186/s13023-025-04074-8. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is characterized by avascular necrosis of the femoral head (FH) in …

Beckwith-Wiedemann spectrum (BWSp): an update on diagnosis, management, and follow-up from the scientific committee of the Italian BWSp association

Ital J Pediatr. 2025 Oct 22;51(1):287. doi: 10.1186/s13052-025-02131-3. ABSTRACT Beckwith-Wiedemann spectrum (BWSp) is a congenital imprinting disorder characterized by overgrowth, cancer predisposition, and diverse clinical …

Thermal water inhalation for allergic rhinitis and recurrent respiratory infections: a narrative review of the evidence

Ital J Pediatr. 2025 Oct 22;51(1):290. doi: 10.1186/s13052-025-02133-1. ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis (AR) and recurrent respiratory infections (RRIs) are common conditions that significantly impact quality of …

Use of a cholesterol emulsion in Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS): A single-center observational study, retrospective analysis and structured caregiver interview

Lipids Health Dis. 2025 Oct 22;24(1):340. doi: 10.1186/s12944-025-02767-4. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of cholesterol biosynthesis. SLOS leads to …

Evaluating the impact of physical activity cards (PACs) on motor proficiency and enjoyment of physical activities among primary school students in Turkey

BMC Pediatr. 2025 Oct 22;25(1):852. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06223-1. ABSTRACT This study delved into the potential of the Physical Activity Cards (PAC) program to enhance primary school …

Pediatric necrotizing soft tissue infection: unveiling a rare complication of routine procedures – peripheral venous catheter insertion

BMC Pediatr. 2025 Oct 22;25(1):847. doi: 10.1186/s12887-025-06240-0. ABSTRACT Necrotizing soft-tissue infection (NSTI) is a rare yet potentially fatal condition, particularly in pediatric patients. We report …

Molecular Risk Markers Define Risk of Relapse in Myeloid Leukemia of Down syndrome Beyond Measurable Residual Disease

Blood Adv. 2025 Oct 22:bloodadvances.2025017837. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2025017837. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Myeloid leukemia of Down syndrome (ML-DS) is a distinct form of pediatric acute …