Ingestion of Multiple Magnets by Children: Diagnosis and Management When Ingestion is not Witnessed.

Aim: Foreign body ingestion, particularly that of magnets, is a significant issue for children aged 6 months to 3 years due to their prevalence in toys and household items. Most ingested foreign bodies pass naturally, but 10%-20% of such cases require endoscopic removal, and <1% require surgery.

Case Presentation: A 2-year-old girl presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

May family routines impact oral health in American children?

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the association between family routines and dental caries and self-rated oral health status.

Methods: Data from the 2020-2021 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) completed at United States were used. Our outcome variables were self-reported dental caries (yes/no) and poor oral health condition (yes/no).

Water beads: Expanding toy and 'new' problem for paediatric surgeons and community.

Background And Study Aims: Water beads made from superabsorbent polymers can lead to bowel obstruction, which can sometimes be fatal. This article aims to highlight the dangers of such toys and to propose an innovative, safe and effective approach to diagnostic and therapeutic management.

Patients And Methods: We report two cases of children with intestinal obstruction following the ingestion of products based on superabsorbent polymers.

LARGE primary spontaneous pneumothorax (2023 French Guidelines definition): Do radiographic size matter in pediatric patients? A comparative analysis.

Purpose: Our aim was to explore the applicability of the definition of "large" primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) of adult guidelines to pediatric patients.

Methods: We performed a retrospective monocentric analysis of first-episodes of PSP (Period: January 2010-January 2023). We defined large PSP according to French SPLF/SMFU/SRLF/SFAR/SFCTCV Guidelines.

Women in Dental Clinical and Translational Research.

This article presents a summary of the third American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Meeting within a Meeting, which was held during the 2024 annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Speakers were challenged to reflect on how women are differentially affected by health and societal issues by factors that go beyond biology. The goal was to promote current research on women's issues that are relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial scientists.

Expanding School-based Oral Health Programs in the Carolinas: Challenges and Opportunities.

School-based oral health programs are an effective approach to population-based care and a stalwart of public health, especially in rural and underserved communities. Lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic have informed contemporary strategies and policies to ensure integration into the delicate dental safety net in the Carolinas.

Resveratrol alters oral biofilm in vitro and in vivo.

Objective: To evaluate the ability of resveratrol to reduce dental caries in vitro and in vivo.

Methods: In part 1, a microcosm biofilm protocol was employed. One hundred twenty-six bovine enamel specimens were treated with: Resveratrol (50, 100, 200, 400 µg/mL), Phosphate buffered saline (negative control), Dimethyl sulfoxide (negative control) and 0.

Score of fear of COVID-19 and physical activity level are related to the habitual consumption of dietary supplements.

The measures implemented to contain the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in both behavioral and lifestyle changes. The "Changes in Lifestyle-Related Behavior" instrument was developed to assess lifestyle-related behaviors in the Indian population. However, considering current knowledge, this instrument was not adapted for the Brazilian population.

Anadenanthera colubrina regulated LPS-induced inflammation by suppressing NF-κB and p38-MAPK signaling pathways.

We aimed to determine the chemical profile and unveil Anadenanthera colubrina (Vell.) Brenan standardized extract effects on inflammatory cytokines expression and key proteins from immunoregulating signaling pathways on LPS-induced THP-1 monocyte. Using the RT-PCR and Luminex Assays, we planned to show the gene expression and the levels of IL-8, IL-1β, and IL-10 inflammatory cytokines.

Fear of the COVID-19 vaccine in a public healthcare system and university setting.

Despite the known benefits, some individuals remain apprehensive about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, which hampers vaccination efforts and the achievement of herd immunity. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to assess vaccination rates and identify factors influencing fear of the COVID-19 vaccine among individuals served by the public healthcare system (Family Health Strategy - FHS) and in a university community in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Surveys were conducted face-to-face with FHS participants and online with university members, employing a free sharing approach on social media.

Baseline Assessment of Serum Cytokines Predicts Clinical and Endoscopic Response to Ustekinumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Background: No biomarkers are currently available to predict therapeutic response to ustekinumab (UST) in Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this prospective study was to identify 1 or more cytokines able to predict mucosal healing in patients with CD treated with UST.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled consecutive CD patients treated with UST.

Case Report: Double Pectus Up in severe pectus excavatum, the new frontier of modified taulinoplasty.

Introduction: Pectus excavatum, also known as "sunken chest" or "funnel chest," is a congenital condition where the sternum caves inward, creating a noticeable depression in the chest. This deformity can range from mild to severe cases, and can affect appearance and lung and heart function. Treatment options vary depending on the severity of the condition and associated symptoms.

The Intraperitoneal Use of Cephazolin: A Novelty in the Prevention of Intra-abdominal Abscess after Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children.

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy followed by postoperative intravenous (IV) antibiotics is the standard of care for acute appendicitis and postoperative prevention of intra-abdominal abscesses. The aim of or study was to determine if intraperitoneal irrigation with antibiotics could help prevent intra-abdominal abscess formation after laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis in pediatric patients.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on consecutive pediatric patients with acute appendicitis who had appendectomy in our Pediatric Surgery Department between August 2020 and February 2022.

A new custom-made bivalve brace for pectus carinatum in children and adolescents: preliminary promising experience of 140 patients from a tertiary center.

Introduction: International research suggests that poor patient compliance is the main cause of tutor failures in the context of potential novel orthopedic bivalve braces for conservative treatment of pectus carinatum. Our entire experimental study is based on the hypothesis that a rigid bivalve brace that patients can accept could solve the main problem associated with the conservative approach-poor compliance. The hypothesis was to reduce the thickness and weight of the classic bivalve brace to ensure concealment and make it sustainable enough to be worn several hours a day without compromising its therapeutic efficacy.

Case Report: The acute appendicitis and incarcerated umbilical hernia: a rare association.

Introduction: One of the most prevalent congenital wall abnormalities in children, umbilical hernias are often linked to premature or small-for-gestational-age babies. In cases of intestinal malrotation or if the cecum is very movable, generalized peritonitis may facilitate the imprisonment of these hernias.

Case Report: We described a case of a 4-month-old baby who had a prior reducible umbilical hernia with a history of fever, vomiting, poor appetite, and constipation for around 48 h.

Case Report: Modified Taulinoplasty: a new technique for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.

Introduction: About 95% of congenital chest wall deformities are pectus abnormalities, with pectus excavatum (PE) being the most common. The purpose of this work is to offer a modified Taulinoplasty Technique based on 35 consecutive PE patients' 1-year single-center experience in 2022.

Technique: One minimally invasive procedure for PE is taulinoplasty.

Aggressive approach for spontaneous pneumothorax treatment in children with Marfan syndrome?

Background And Objectives: Marfan syndrome (MS) is a systemic disease of connective tissues consisting of a variable combination of anomalies. These patients have an increased risk of spontaneous pneumothorax (SP). However, there is a scarcity of pediatric literature on management, and no specific guidelines exist.

Benefits of using digital thoracic drainage systems for post-operative treatment in pediatric populations: personal experience and review of literature.

Introduction: The digital chest drainage monitoring system (Medela Thopaz+), unlike analogical systems, reliably regulates the pressure applied to the patient's chest and digitally and silently monitors critical therapeutic indicators (volume of fluid and/or drained air). Its use in adulthood has been widely described, but there is still little experience in the pediatric field. The aim of this study is to test this new device in the pediatric population.

Food preferences and periodontal status of adults assisted by a public health care system.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between food choices and periodontal health status (PHS) in adults who receive care through a public health system. We evaluated food preferences and periodontal status in a sample of 442 individuals with at least eight natural teeth. We employed the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) to assess food choices and the Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) instrument to evaluate periodontal health status during clinical appointments.