Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ya-Ling Wang, Chun-Te Huang, Chao-Hsiu Chen, Pin-Kuei Fu, Chen-Yu Wang
Summary: The study found no significant difference in blood glucose control outcomes between critically ill patients fed semi-elemental formulas and those fed polymer formulas. A serum HbA1C level of <7.5% was identified as a risk factor for hospital mortality. Enteral formulas with lower carbohydrate content were associated with better blood glucose control.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Dana A. Thorvilson, Caleb C. Skiba, Julia D. Muzzy, Carlina J. Grindeland, Mohamed W. Mohamed
Summary: This study reports a case of a neonate with congenital sodium diarrhea (CSD) and common symptoms including distended abdomen, clear yellow fluid draining from the rectum, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. The infant was diagnosed with a heterozygous variant in the GUCY2C gene associated with autosomal dominant CSD and initially treated with parenteral nutrition (PN) before transitioning to full enteral feeds. The case highlights the ability to maintain electrolyte levels through enteral means and avoid long-term intravenous access.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Xiaoyan Zhang, Junhong Liu, Shuzheng Xu, Fei He, Huanhuan Huang, Bin Wu
Summary: The nutritional status has a significant impact on pulmonary function in neonates, with lower nutritional risk group showing better lung function and higher nutritional intake.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jogender Kumar, Jitendra Meena, Ankit Ranjan, Praveen Kumar
Summary: This systematic review examined the effect of oropharyngeal application of colostrum or mother's own milk on preterm infants, and found that it can reduce the risk of infection and necrotizing enterocolitis, and has benefits in early feeding.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sharafaath Shariff, Gordon Moran, Caris Grimes, Rachel Margaret Cooney
Summary: Nutritional optimization before Crohn's surgery is crucial for reducing complications and enhancing recovery, but large prospective studies on the role of pre-operative EEN in adult Crohn's disease are currently lacking.
Review
Pediatrics
Carmen Ribes-Koninckx, Jorge Amil-Dias, Beatriz Espin, Manuel Molina, Oscar Segarra, Juan J. Diaz-Martin
Summary: Cow's milk allergy is a common food allergy in children. For breast-fed infants, the mother is advised to avoid dairy products. In cases where avoidance is not possible, hypoallergenic replacement formulas are recommended. If these formulas are ineffective or allergic symptoms persist, amino acid-based formulas should be considered.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elizabeth J. Reverri, Mary Beth Arensberg, Robert D. Murray, Kirk W. Kerr, Karyn L. Wulf
Summary: The first 1000 days is a critical period for optimizing nutrition. Young children have unique nutrient needs, and there are differences in dietary patterns and recommendations for young children between the US and globally. This paper compares the differences in young child nutrition and identifies knowledge gaps and surveillance gaps to be filled.
Review
Immunology
Qihui Li, Siwang Yang, Xiaoli Zhang, Xinghong Liu, Zhihui Wu, Yingao Qi, Wutai Guan, Man Ren, Shihai Zhang
Summary: Immature immune system and environmental stress increase infection risk in nursing pigs. Nutritional and physiological conditions of sows affect the growth, development, and disease resistance of the offspring. Studies have shown that providing sows with certain nutrients can regulate piglets' immunity and inflammatory response.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Laurent Carteron, Emmanuel Samain, Hadrien Winiszewski, Gilles Blasco, Anne-Sophie Balon, Camille Gilli, Gael Piton, Gilles Capellier, Sebastien Pili-Floury, Guillaume Besch
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and tolerance of a semi-elemental versus a polymeric formula for enteral nutrition in brain-injured critically ill patients. The results showed that the semi-elemental formula did not improve daily energy intake or gastrointestinal tolerance compared to the polymeric formula.
Article
Pediatrics
Katelyn V. Chiang, Erica H. Anstey, Steven A. Abrams, Cria G. Perrine
Summary: Research suggests that heating water for preparing infant formula may pose a risk of burns to infants. Although the incidence of burn injuries is relatively low, there is still a potential danger that should be addressed in preparation guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski, Natalia Glowka, Paulina M. Nowaczyk, Anna Laszczak, Anna Gogojewicz, Joanna Suliburska
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the differences in energy value and nutrient intake, body composition, aerobic performance, and hair mineral status between training and competition periods for triathletes. The results indicated improved performance during the competition period, with no differences in nutrition and body composition between the two periods. Depletion in hair iron content was found during the competition period, and there were significant relationships between hair calcium content and aerobic performance during the training period. This highlights the importance of nutritional education for triathletes to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Article
Immunology
Josephine Schlosser-Brandenburg, Friederike Ebner, Robert Klopfleisch, Anja A. Kuehl, Juergen Zentek, Robert Pieper, Susanne Hartmann
Summary: The postnatal lung development in newborns is influenced by early life factors such as nutrition and maternal bonding. Maternal microbial material plays a crucial role in pulmonary immune maturation. Early maternal contact and timely breast milk feeding are valuable intervention measures to promote early postnatal lung development in pediatric patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Despina D. Briana, Ariadne Malamitsi-Puchner
Summary: Birth occurring at very preterm or extremely preterm gestation may lead to respiratory problems both in the immediate newborn period and throughout childhood and adulthood. Despite improvements in neonatal care, a considerable percentage of preterm infants develop long-term respiratory deficits due to interrupted respiratory development and postnatal lung injury caused by interventions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stephan C. Bischoff, Peter Austin, Kurt Boeykens, Michael Chourdakis, Cristina Cuerda, Cora Jonkers-Schuitema, Marek Lichota, Ibolya Nyulasi, Stephane M. Schneider, Zeno Stanga, Loris Pironi
Summary: This practical guideline by ESPEN provides concise information on the indications, contraindications, implementation, and monitoring of home enteral nutrition (HEN). It also serves as a resource for patients in need of HEN.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ole Baek, Karina Skadborg, Tik Muk, Charlotte Amdi, Peter M. H. Heegaard, Thomas Thymann, Duc Ninh Nguyen
Summary: The study suggests that replacing vegetable oil with bovine milk fat in infant formula can improve immune development in piglets, specifically enhancing neutrophil maturation and suppressing pro-inflammatory responses.
Article
Pediatrics
Flavia Indrio, Alessia Salatto, Orsola Amato, Fabio Bartoli, Letizia Capasso, Luigi Corvaglia, Gianfranco Maffei, Fabio Mosca, Massimo Pettoello Mantovani, Francesco Raimondi, Matteo Rinaldi, Paola Roggero, Arianna Aceti
Summary: The study found that implementing COVID-19-related NICU hygiene policies is likely to significantly reduce the incidence of late-onset sepsis in high-risk settings.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Fiorentino Grasso, Antonella Capasso, Daniela Pacella, Francesco Borgia, Serena Salome, Letizia Capasso, Francesco Raimondi
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of using ultrasound guidance to locate the catheter tip in neonatal patients with percutaneously inserted central catheters (PICCs). The results showed that ultrasound guidance was a reliable and non-invasive alternative to conventional radiographic methods.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Daniele De Luca, David G. Tingay, Anton H. van Kaam, Sherry E. Courtney, Martin C. J. Kneyber, Pierre Tissieres, Ascanio Tridente, Peter C. Rimensberger, J. Jane Pillow, Neonatal Ards Project Collaboration Group
Summary: This study aimed to describe the epidemiology, clinical course, treatment, and outcomes of neonatal ARDS. The prevalence and survival of neonatal ARDS were found to be similar to pediatric ARDS. Different subtypes of neonatal ARDS may have distinct clinical outcomes and a different distribution among term and preterm neonates.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Iuri Corsini, Niccolo Parri, Benjamim Ficial, Martina Ciarcia, Fiorella Migliaro, Letizia Capasso, Marilena Savoia, Camilla Gizzi, Maria Clemente, Francesco Raimondi, Carlo Dani
Summary: This study conducted a nationwide survey in Italian neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to investigate the usage of lung ultrasound (LU) in the evaluation of neonatal respiratory diseases. The results showed that LU has a widespread use in Italian NICUs, but its application varies among different centers. Standardization of clinical practice guidelines and implementation of a formalized and accredited training program are urgently needed.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Iuri Corsini, Benjamim Ficial, Martina Ciarcia, Letizia Capasso, Fiorella Migliaro, Javier Rodriguez-Fanjul, Maria Clemente, Francesco Raimondi, Carlo Dani
Summary: Lung ultrasound has the potential to be a valuable tool in the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases in newborns. By using classification and semiquantitative scores, it can help predict the need for surfactant replacement therapy in preterm infants and identify newborns at risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lucia Taramasso, Francesca Bovis, Antonio Di Biagio, Federica Mignone, Carlo Giaquinto, Claudia Tagliabue, Vania Giacomet, Orazio Genovese, Elena Chiappini, Serena Salome, Raffaele Badolato, Ines Carloni, Monica Cellini, Icilio Dodi, Grazia Bossi, Alessandra Allodi, Stefania Bernardi, Rita Consolini, Maurizio Dedoni, Giuseppe Banderali, Antonio Mazza, Giulia Pruccoli, Osvalda Rampon, Paola Erba, Giada Di Pietro, Carlotta Montagnani, Letizia Capasso, Laura Dotta, Federica Zallocco, Maurizio De Martino, Catiuscia Lisi, Pier Angelo Tovo, Matteo Bassetti, Clara Gabiano, Luisa Galli, The Italian Register for H. I. V. Infection in Children Italian Register HIV Infection Children
Summary: This study evaluated the appropriateness of intrapartum ZDV use in Italy. The results showed that in women with HIV-RNA < 50 copies/ml, discontinuation of ART during pregnancy was the strongest risk factor for vertical transmission, while higher gestational age and newborn receiving PEP were protective factors. The use of intrapartum ZDV did not influence the final outcome in this group.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Letizia Capasso, Daniela Pacella, Fiorella Migliaro, Serena Salome, Fiorentino Grasso, Iuri Corsini, Daniele De Luca, Peter G. Davis, Francesco Raimondi
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of lung ultrasound score (LUS) in identifying preterm infants who require surfactant therapy. The results showed that LUS had high sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy in predicting the need for the first surfactant dose. However, there was high heterogeneity in predicting multiple surfactant doses.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Letizia Capasso, Francesco Raimondi
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Letter
Pediatrics
Daniele De Luca, Almudena Alonso-Ojembarrena, Yasser Elsayed, Francesco Raimondi, Manuel Sanchez-Luna
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Letizia Capasso, Daniela Pacella, Fiorella Migliaro, Serena Salome, Fiorentino Grasso, Iuri Corsini, Daniele De Luca, Peter G. Davis, Francesco Raimondi
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Pasquale Pagliano, Annamaria Spera, Carmine Sellitto, Giuliana Scarpati, Veronica Folliero, Ornella Piazza, Gianluigi Franci, Valeria Conti, Tiziana Ascione
Summary: This review examines the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics and antiviral efficacy of Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir against SARS-COV-2 infection based on rigorous analysis of in vitro and in vivo studies. Expert opinion suggests that early administration of Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir during mild-to-moderate COVID-19 can prevent aberrant immune responses and complications. However, its use may be limited by drug interactions and the risk of infection relapse.
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DISCOVERY
(2023)
Letter
Pediatrics
Daniele De Luca, Almudena Alonso Ojembarrena, Francesco Raimondi
Review
Pediatrics
Serena Salome, Maria Donata Cambriglia, Sara Maria Scarano, Eleonora Capone, Ivy Betts, Daniela Pacella, Matilde Sansone, Laura Letizia Mazzarelli, Andrea Lo Vecchio, Giusy Ranucci, Geremia Zito Marinosci, Letizia Capasso, Paola Salvatore, Francesco Raimondi
Summary: The study reports the activity of a specialized unit in Southern Italy in assisting a large area with congenital syphilis cases. The study found that congenital syphilis still has a significant impact in Europe, and prevention strategies should be targeted towards specific maternal risk profiles. A specialized unit model is preferred to improve surveillance and healthcare for this neglected population.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Serena Salome, Giuseppina Mansi, Carmine Lambiase, Marta Barone, Valeria Piro, Marcella Pesce, Giovanni Sarnelli, Francesco Raimondi, Letizia Capasso
Summary: Parents of preterm infants who have been hospitalized in the NICU may experience psychopathological symptoms, with mothers being more likely than fathers to develop posttraumatic symptoms. Maternal avoidance symptoms are related to perception of their own infant's appearance, while emotional aspects linked to maternal role predict hyperarousal symptoms. Maternal PTTS severity is influenced by social functioning. Paternal mental health is associated with both maternal and paternal intrusive symptoms, while maternal stress is related to paternal avoidance symptoms.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2022)
