A5026846287- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Trace Elements in Health
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Hemophilia Treatment and Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic
2020-2024
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2007-2024
Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital
2007-2022
Istituto Giannina Gaslini
2013
GTx (United States)
2013
Central South University
2011
Boston Children's Hospital
2006-2010
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2001-2004
Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections have been attracting increasing attention, as many countries were overwhelmed by a rapid surge of invasive GAS (iGAS) in late 2022 and 2023 after an overall low incidence during the years COVID-19 pandemic.1WHOIncrease group among children Europe, including fatalities.https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/12-12-2022-increase-in-invasive-group-a-streptococcal-infections-among-children-in-europe--including-fatalitiesDate: Dec 12, 2022Date accessed:...
The dawn of Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare stands as a milestone medical innovation. Different fields are heavily involved, and pediatric emergency medicine is no exception. We conducted narrative review structured two parts. first part explores the theoretical principles AI, providing all necessary background to feel confident with these new state-of-the-art tools. second presents an informative analysis AI models emergencies. examined PubMed Cochrane Library from inception up...
Bronchiolitis represents the main cause of illness and hospitalization in infants young children. The aim this study was to compare Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) admissions for bronchiolitis during post-COVID (Coronavirus disease) period those previous seasons analyze their etiology COVID period.We compared demographics, clinical microbiological data children admitted PED with between September 2021 March 2022 (post-COVID period) (COVID pre-COVID period).During season started earlier...
Data on the epidemiology of bacteremias and invasive fungal diseases (IFD) in children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are scarce.In a multi-center, retrospective study, we analyzed proportion, rate per 1,000 person-days at risk, cumulative risk IFD AML.Between January 1998 December 2005, 240 were treated for AML 8 Italian Centers, total 521 treatment courses 63,232 risk. Bacteremia was observed 32% seen 10% (P < 0.0001), rates 2.62 0.84, respectively 0.001). There significantly higher...
Ingestion of foreign bodies is a frequent pediatric cause access to the Emergency Department (ED). The aim this study was determine epidemiological and clinical features patients with diagnosis body ingestion identify factors associated an urgent invasive procedure or hospitalization. This retrospective conducted on population 286 (0–17 years) evaluated for at Pediatric ED “Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCSS” between October 2014 June 2019. Data concerning age gender,...
Abstract Pediatric osteomyelitis is an insidious disease that can lead to permanent sequelae, the management of which still relies on lengthy intravenous antibiotic therapy. The purpose this study report and describe clinical course outcome pediatric bacterial in our experience. We reported clinical, diagnostic, treatment characteristics all cases children younger than 18 years age who were hospitalized between January 2010 December 2021 at Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital Rome, Italy, we...
The dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare stands as a milestone medical innovation. A plethora different fields are heavily involved and pediatric emergency medicine is no exception. These new tools do not merely provide more advanced efficient systems for patients’ diagnosis, management treatment. They rather concern strict shift from traditional methods based upon broad categories towards personalized healthcare. AI offers many promises with wide range applications involving...
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that affects 1.2 million children annually. Although there are several criteria for diagnosing this condition, signs often nonspecific, and identifying sepsis challenging. In context, presepsin (P-SEP) seems to be promising new biomarker since its plasma levels increase earlier than other sepsis-related proteins measurement faster. We enrolled 157 minors who presented the Pediatric Emergency Department of Agostino Gemelli Hospital with fever suspected...
Background/Objectives: Bell’s palsy (BP) is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden unilateral peripheral facial paralysis. The etiology in children remains largely unknown, and standardized management strategies are lacking. aim of this retrospective cohort study to evaluate clinical features, laboratory markers, therapeutic options associated with recovery identify potential prognostic factors validate strategies, particular focus on the role corticosteroids vitamin...
During the outbreak of COVID19 measures taken to contain spread virus have influenced mental well-being adults and adolescents. Acetaminophen overdose is major cause drug intoxication among children We reported a case 15-year- old girl referred our Emergency Department 3 hours after ingestion 10 g paracetamol for suicidal purposes. She promptly started administration intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC) patient was discharged 5 days hospitalization in good clinical condition with...
Haemophilia A is a rare X-linked recessive bleeding disorder caused by deficiency or functional defects in coagulation factor VIII (FVIII). Here, we report two cases of challenging diagnosis haemophilia because unusual presentation. The first case 10-month-old female, admitted to our hospital neck mass appeared within the previous 24 h, who had past medical history consistent with recurrent spontaneous haematomas but no family disorders. Despite several radiological evaluations, only...
Burns are among the most common injuries in children. In burns of more than 20% total body surface area, a systemic inflammatory response involving several chemical mediators occurs. Among them, nerve growth factor (NGF) regulates related to wound healing and promotes keratinocyte proliferation angiogenesis. The aim our study was investigate physiological injury children with moderate-severe burns, assaying proNGF, mature NGF (mNGF), interleukins (IL)-1β, Il-10 serum levels.
Background: Traumatic injuries are among the leading causes of visits to pediatric emergency department (PED). Objectives: This study aims evaluate approach musculoskeletal trauma in children determine whether routine use X-rays can be reduced by encouraging ultrasound. Methods: retrospective observational included aged 0 - 18 years admitted PED Policlinico A. Gemelli with a diagnosis from January 2017 December 2021. Patients were divided into two groups based on presence fractures...
Reye syndrome is a rare acquired metabolic disorder appearing almost always during childhood. Its aetiopathogenesis, although controversial, partially understood. The classical disease typically anticipated by viral infection with 3-5 days of well-being before the onset symptoms, while biochemical explanation clinical picture mitochondrial metabolism disorder, which leads to failure different tissues, especially liver. Hypothetically, an atypical response preceding may cause and host genetic...