Lung auscultation using smartphone built-in microphone versus digital stethoscope: a comparative early feasibility study.

Background: Lung auscultation using a smartphone built-in microphone is promising for home monitoring of pediatric respiratory diseases. Our aim was to compare respiratory sounds recorded by a smartphone and a digital stethoscope by assessing the proportion of quality recordings and adventitious sounds detected by each device.

Methods: A comparative early feasibility study with children from a public school in Northern Portugal was conducted.

eHealth in pediatric respiratory allergy.

Purpose Of Review: This review explores the relevance of eHealth technologies to address unmet needs in pediatric respiratory allergies, particularly allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma. Given the increasing burden of these conditions, there is a pressing need for effective solutions to enhance disease surveillance, diagnosis, and management.

Recent Findings: Recent literature highlights the potential of eHealth tools to transform pediatric respiratory allergy care.

Limits of Viability: Perspectives of Portuguese Neonatologists and Obstetricians.

Introduction: Advances in neonatal care have improved the prognosis in extremely preterm infants. The gestational age considered for active treatment has decreased globally. Despite implemented guidelines, several studies show variability in practice.

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Cardiometabolic Profile in Turner Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Turner syndrome (TS), one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities in females, often results in adult cardiovascular and metabolic complications. Information on pediatric age is scarce. This study aimed to compare the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors in children with TS and healthy controls.

Quality of Life and Hormonal Impairment in Pediatric Patients With Craniopharyngiomas.

Introduction: Craniopharyngiomas (CP) are tumors in the sellar region that, despite a high survival rate, are associated with significant morbidity, including hypothalamic, hormonal, and visual dysfunction. This study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) in pediatric patients with CP and to evaluate its relationship with various factors, with a focus on the impact of endocrine dysfunction.

Methods: In this observational cross-sectional study, patients with CP aged between 0 and 18 years, currently followed up in a tertiary hospital by a multidisciplinary team, were included.

Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in Pediatric Age: Risk Factors and Prognosis.

Introduction: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but potentially fatal disease in pediatric age with an important morbimortality. In adults several factors have been associated with worse outcomes, however there are still few studies in children. This study aims to identify risk factors associated with clinical manifestations and long-term sequelae in pediatric CVT.

Endoscopic stenting for palliation of intra-abdominal gastrointestinal malignant obstruction: predictive factors for clinical success.

Background: Endoscopic stenting proved to be a safe alternative to surgery for malignant intra-abdominal gastrointestinal obstruction. Although high technical success rates have been reported, some patients do not experience relief in symptoms.

Aim: This study aimed to analyse the factors predicting the effectiveness of stent placement in patients with gastrointestinal obstruction.