The impact of workplace violence on healthcare workers during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers, exposing them to unprecedented levels of aggression. Incidents of verbal abuse, threats, and physical assaults have increased, especially in high-stress environments such as emergency departments and intensive care units, exacerbating psychological challenges for healthcare staff. This commentary explores the profound impact of WPV on healthcare workers' mental health and job satisfaction.

The shield of the screen: The role of anger on the development of social media addiction and internet gaming disorder.

This study aims to explore if the dimensions of anger can be risk factors for the development of social media addiction and an internet gaming disorder, considering that the correlation between anger and these specific subcategories of internet addiction can represent a core intervention in their prevention and treatment. 477 subjects, recruited among the general population, were assessed on-line by the following tools: STAXI-2; BSMAS, and IGDS9-SF. A correlation analyses showed a significantly positive relationship between the total score of the BSMAS and the STAXI-2 scales SANG ( < 0.

Exploring the Hearing Improvement and Parental Stress in Children with Hearing Loss Using Hearing Aids or Cochlear Implants.

This study aims to describe the stress levels experienced by parents of children with hearing loss who use conventional hearing aids or cochlear implants, and to assess the correlation between parental stress and the auditory skills acquired by the children. The study was conducted at the Policlinic "Gaetano Martino" in Messina, evaluating data from 42 pairs of parents of children using hearing aids or cochlear implants. Parents completed the LittlEARS Auditory Questionnaire (LEAQ) and the Parental Stress Scale (PSS) 18 months after the initial device (hearing aid or cochlear implant) had been activated.

Robot-Assisted Extravesical Ureteral Reimplantation (REVUR) in Pediatric Patients: A New Standard of Treatment for Patients with VUR-A Narrative Review.

Robot-assisted extravesical ureteral reimplantation (REVUR) was described for the first time in 2004. Since then, the surgical approach of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) has changed dramatically. The benefits of this technique are great when compared to the laparoscopic or traditional open approaches.

Beneficial Childhood Experiences Mitigate the Negative Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adults.

Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, play a crucial role in shaping individual development. Extensive research has demonstrated that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have long-lasting negative effects on physical, mental, and social health. Over the last two decades, many studies have found a strong link between ACEs and poor health outcomes in adults.

Exploring the impact of adverse childhood experiences on health and cognitive functions in older adults.

This study examines whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) predict long-term health issues and how ACEs, alongside stress, impact well-being and cognitive abilities in older adults. 279 adults were categorized into three age groups (30-46, 47-60, and 61-80). Participants completed an online survey assessing health problems, stress, resilience, and ACEs.

Compassion Fatigue in a Cohort of South Italian Nurses and Hospital-Based Clinical Social Workers Following COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the workloads of healthcare workers (HCWs). The fear of contracting the new virus with the frequent medical consequences has affected their mental health. As a result, they are at high risk of compassion fatigue (CF).

Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence technology in pediatric robotic surgery.

This study aimed to report our experience in indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) in pediatric robotics. The data of 55 patients (35 boys and 20 girls), who underwent robotic surgery using ICG fluorescence in three institutions over the last 7 years, were retrospectively reviewed. The following robotic procedures were included: pyeloplasty (n = 21), complex Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation (n = 8), varicocelectomy (n = 7), adnexal pathology resection (n = 8), partial nephrectomy (n = 4), nephrectomy (n = 4), renal cyst removal (n = 2), and excision of prostatic utricle (n = 1).

Robotic-assisted surgery for gynecological indications in children and adolescents: European multicenter report.

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted in the pediatric population. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to report application of RAS for gynecological indications in pediatric patients. The medical records of all girls with gynecological pathology, operated in 4 different institutions over a 3-year period, were retrospectively collected.

Eco-Anxiety: An Evolutionary Line from Psychology to Psychopathology.

According to the scientific literature, climate change, due to human activities, can damage the environment, with psycho-physical consequences for humans. The scientific literature has highlighted how severe weather events can cause fear, stress, concern for the future, and eco-anxiety. In light of this information, this study aims to explore the concept of eco-anxiety.

Indocyanine green (ICG)-GUIDED lymphatic sparing laparoscopic varicocelectomy in children and adolescents. Is intratesticular injection of the dye safe? A mid-term follow-up study.

Background: Laparoscopic Palomo varicocelectomy using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography (FL) is standardized technique to perform lymphatic sparing and avoid post-operative hydrocele. No data regarding the safety of intratesticular injection of ICG are currently available.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of this procedure at mid-term follow-up.

Dental anxiety, Quality of Life and body image: gender differences in Italian and Spanish population.

Background: Dental anxiety is an excessive and irrational negative emotional state experienced by population; the dental anxiety is common throughout the lifespan and is an obstacle to improving oral health behaviors and outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess gender differences in dental anxiety and to investigate if oral health impacts patients' Quality of Life and the perception of their body image.

Methods: The sample consisted of 366 subjects selected in Italy and Spain (January 2021-September 2021).

Fantastic Needles and Where to Find Them During a Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication: Review of Safety Measures to Avoid Needle Loss During Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Background: Losing a needle during laparoscopic surgery may be a dramatic moment for the surgeon and potentially have clinical and medico-legal consequences. This case report aims to describe an unusual case of needle loss that occurred during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and how to prevent its further occurrence.

Methods: The patient is an 11-year-old boy with a body mass index of 32.

The Role of Hyperarousal and Aberrant Salience in the Acceptance of Anti-COVID-19 Vaccination.

: This present study was aimed at exploring hyperarousal and aberrant salience in a sample of the Italian general population to understand their possible role in the acceptance of anti-COVID-19 vaccination. : Sociodemographic data questions, the "Acceptance of Vaccination" measure, the Hyperarousal Scale (H-Scale), and the Aberrant Salience Inventory (ASI) were sent as an unpaid online survey to the general population (age range 18-80 years) within the Italian territory. : The enrolled subjects were divided into two subgroups: "Pro-vax" ( = 806; 87.

ADHD Symptoms Increase Perception of Classroom Entropy and Impact Teacher Stress Levels.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder among school-age children, characterized by persistent behavioral patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity. These behaviors can create stress for teachers and negatively affect teacher-student interactions. This study hypothesized that a high frequency of ADHD students in the classroom can increase internal and external entropy, ultimately resulting in a negative stress impact on teachers.

Endoscopic Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease in Children: A Systematic Review.

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common inflammatory disease. PSD management in pediatric patients changed dramatically in the last few years especially when concerning the latest minimally invasive techniques. This article aims to identify clinical evidence about the reliability of the different techniques in managing PSD in children.