'Compressed Baby Head': A New 'Abusive Head Trauma' Entity?

Background: represents an important issue in the medico-legal and social context. In the last few decades, various aspects and mechanisms have been identified in case studies; however, constant research is needed in the field. With this paper, the authors will present a case of a new entity of that has come to the attention of medico-legal experts.

Lung Ultrasound and Clinical Progression of Acute Bronchiolitis: A Prospective Observational Single-Center Study.

Recent literature suggests that lung ultrasound might have a role in the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis. The aim of the study is to evaluate the relationship between an ultrasound score and the clinical progression of bronchiolitis: need for supplemental oxygen, duration of oxygen therapy and hospital stay. This was a prospective observational single-center study, conducted in a pediatric unit during the 2017-2018 epidemic periods.

Acute Bronchiolitis: Is There a Role for Lung Ultrasound?

Introduction: Viral bronchiolitis is a common cause of lower respiratory tract infection in the first year of life, considered a health burden because of its morbidity and costs. Its diagnosis is based on history and physical examination and the role of radiographic examination is limited to atypical cases. Thus far, Lung Ultrasound (LUS) is not considered in the diagnostic algorithm for bronchiolitis.

Clonal Spread of a Unique Strain of Macrolide-Resistant Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Within a Single Family in Italy.

Macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MR-MP) is an increasing problem worldwide. This study describes the clonal spread of a unique strain of MR-MP within a single family. On January 23, 2015, nasopharyngeal swabs and sputum samples were collected from the index case (a 9-year-old girl) in southern Italy.