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paediatrics

Reliability of two-dimensional versus M-mode echocardiography for left atrium/aortic diameter ratio and fractional shortening in extremely preterm infants

Pediatr Res. 2025 Sep 18. doi: 10.1038/s41390-025-04389-z. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In extremely preterm neonates, left atrium to aortic root ratio (LA:Ao) and …

Comparison of One-Year auditory rehabilitation outcomes by etiology in pediatric patients with bilateral severe hearing loss (70-90 dB): enlarged vestibular aqueduct vs. Other causes

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Sep 18. doi: 10.1007/s00405-025-09649-6. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This study aimed to compare short-term language outcomes following hearing aid …

Concordance of Pathogenic Bacteria in the Upper and Lower Airway in Children With Severe Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025 Sep 18. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005009. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Viral lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause …

Analysis of Pharmacokinetics and Comparison Between One-point versus Two-point Sampling for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Vancomycin in Children

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025 Sep 17. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000005006. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is essential for optimizing efficacy …

Epidemiology and Clinical Impact of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in an Italian Pediatric Center: An Observational Study from 2017 to 2024

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025 Sep 17. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000004993. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is a common cause of lower respiratory …