Salmonella Typhimurium Myocarditis in Two Previously Healthy Children.

Myocarditis represents an inflammation affecting the heart muscles, a condition relatively uncommon among children. Its diagnosis poses challenges due to the diverse range of its non-specific symptoms. Non-typhoidal (NTS) species are known as rare but noteworthy contributors to myocarditis, especially among immunocompetent young patients.

A literature review on the redundancy of additional thyroid function tests in neonates of mothers with hypothyroidism.

Aim: Newborn thyroid screening tests are carried out during the first days after birth in many parts of the world. The aim of this review was to assess whether additional thyroid function tests of neonates born to mothers with hypothyroidism are necessary to diagnose newborns with congenital hypothyroidism (CH) missed by the usual screening test.

Methods: A search in PubMed and Google Scholar databases was conducted for pertinent studies, using relevant keywords.