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Open AccessReduction in regulatory T cells in preterm newborns is associated with necrotizing enterocolitis
Despite multifactorial pathogenesis, dysregulation of inflammatory immune response may play a crucial role in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Regulatory T cells (Tregs) are involved in immune tolerance early ...
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Open AccessQuantitative ultrasonographic examination of cerebral white matter by pixel brightness intensity as marker of middle-term neurodevelopment: a prospective observational study
Non-cystic white matter (WM) injury has become prevalent among preterm newborns and is associated with long-term neurodevelopmental impairment. Magnetic resonance is the gold-standard for diagnosis; however, c...
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Open AccessCyclic vomiting syndrome in children: a nationwide survey of current practice on behalf of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) and Italian Society of Pediatric Neurology (SINP)
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a rare functional gastrointestinal disorder, which has a considerable burden on quality of life of both children and their family. Aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnos...
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Open AccessA dangerous food binge: a case report of hypokalemic periodic paralysis and review of current literature
Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare neuromuscular genetic disorder due to defect of ion channels and subsequent function impairment. It belongs to a periodic paralyses group including hyperkalemic periodi...
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Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Neonates
Preterm birth survivors are at a higher risk of faltering growth and developmental disabilities compared to their term counterparts. Appropriate nutrition is essential for the growth of preterm infants. Early ...
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Open AccessEffects of early energy intake on neonatal cerebral growth of preterm newborn: an observational study
Current guidelines for preterm newborns recommend high energy nutrition soon after birth in order to limit growth retardation. However, long-term effects of this nutritional approach are still debated, and it ...
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Zinc levels in neonatal life influence long-term neurodevelopment
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Open AccessUmbilical cord medication in healthy full-term newborns: a before-after uncontrolled quality improvement study
Umbilical cord care can be a stressful practice for parents. Complications of cord care can increase neonatal morbidity and mortality. The extracts of Arnica montana (AM) have been reported to possess antibacteri...
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Open AccessMorbidity associated with patent ductus arteriosus in preterm newborns: a retrospective case-control study
Association between persistency of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and morbidity in preterm newborns is still controversial. We aimed to investigate the relation between PDA and morbidity in a large retrospec...
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Open AccessNew architectural design of delivery room reduces morbidity in preterm neonates: a prospective cohort study
A multidisciplinary committee composed of a panel of experts, including a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Institute of Architects, has suggested that the delivery room (DR) and the ne...
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Parenteral Nutrition in Premature Infants
Optimizing postnatal nutritional supply is a major challenge in premature infants despite recent studies evaluating how to improve early nutritional support. Severe cumulative nutritional deficits may occur wi...
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Enteral Nutrition in Preterm Neonates
Infants with birth body weight less than 1500 g develop a postnatal growth failure in the vast majority of the cases. To limit this risk, enteral nutrition should be introduced appropriately, with respect to a...
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Congenital Disorders of Intestinal Electrolyte Transport
Congenital diarrheal disorders (CDD) represent a group of rare chronic enteropathies characterized by a heterogeneous etiology, with a typical onset early in the life. In the context of CDD, a subset consists ...
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Enteral Feeding and Infections in Preterm Neonates
Infections are major morbidities in preterm neonates. They represent the main cause of death of these particular patients. Malnutrition increases the risk of infections. Immaturity of neonatal gut system limit...
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Open AccessProbiotics for prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis: a systematic review of current evidences
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Open AccessPD20 - Hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis in Italian children: a new report for the years 2006-2011
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Open AccessEfficacy of paracetamol for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates
Inhibitors of the cyclo-oxygenase component of prostaglandin-H2 synthetase, namely indomethacin and ibuprofen, are commonly used in the treatment of hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus. These dru...
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Enteral Feeding and Infections in Preterm Neonates
Infections are major morbidities in preterm neonates. They represent the main cause of death of these particular patients. Malnutrition increases the risk of infections. Immaturity of neonatal gut system limit...
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Open AccessGenotype-dependency of butyrate efficacy in children with congenital chloride diarrhea
Congenital chloride diarrhea (CLD) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by life-long, severe diarrhea with intestinal Cl- malabsorption. It results from a reduced activity of the down regulated in ade...
