Characterization of a Romanian Pediatric Population with Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

An increase in the incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children has been reported worldwide in the last decade. We conducted a study in a tertiary pediatric gastroenterology unit aimed at analyzing the clinical manifestations, biochemical markers, and endoscopic features of children with EoE in comparison to patients with non-eosinophilic esophagitis. : This is a prospective analysis involving children with symptoms related to esophageal dysfunction, who had esophagogastroduodenoscopies with esophageal biopsies between January 2021 and April 2024 at "Dr.

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Healthcare: Parental Perceptions and Ethical Implications.

Background: Our study aimed to explore the way artificial intelligence (AI) utilization is perceived in pediatric medicine, examining its acceptance among patients (in this case represented by their adult parents), and identify the challenges it presents in order to understand the factors influencing its adoption in clinical settings.

Methods: A structured questionnaire was applied to caregivers (parents or grandparents) of children who presented in tertiary pediatric clinics.

Results: The most significant differentiations were identified in relation to the level of education (e.

Risk Factors Related to Eating Disorders in a Romanian Children Population.

(1) Background: The complex known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is one of the eating disorders that cannot be explained by chronic disease. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of patients who were identified as being at risk of developing ARFID and referred to paediatricians, according to their age and duration of symptoms. (2) Methods: Children aged 2-10 years (Group 1) presenting with eating disorders were initially recruited in the "Dr.

Artificial Intelligence-The Rising Star in the Field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term that covers a multitude of techniques that are used in a manner that tries to reproduce human intelligence. AI is helpful in various medical specialties that use imaging for diagnostic purposes, and gastroenterology is no exception. In this field, AI has several applications, such as detecting and classifying polyps, detecting the malignancy in polyps, diagnosing Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, inflammatory bowel disease, gastric cancer, esophageal neoplasia, and pancreatic and hepatic lesions.

Efficacy of Noble Metal–alloy Endotracheal Tubes in Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Prevention: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) is an important risk factor for the development of Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), as it acts as a reservoir for infectious microorganisms and bypasses the host’s defenses. One of the preventive measures for VAP is endotracheal tube composition. It has been reported that biofilm formation is reduced by using ETTs coated with pure silver or silver compounds.