Bronchiolitis is a well-known viral infection among the pediatric population, significantly impacting hospitalization rates. The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected respiratory viral infections, including bronchiolitis, as various mitigation measures were implemented. In this study, we analyzed bronchiolitis cases during the pandemic and post-pandemic period, aiming to identify changes in management guidelines and their incidence and management over the last 10 years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA subset of hereditary white matter disorders called hypomyelinating leukodystrophies (HLD) is characterized primarily by the absence of myelin deposition. Although the clinical presentation can be mild and the development of symptoms can occur in adolescence or adulthood, the majority of severe cases present during infancy and early childhood with significant neurological impairments. The clinical features vary from muscle stiffness to seizures and developmental delay.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtrahepatic portal vein obstruction (EHPVO) is a kind of liver vascular disease that causes structural abnormalities in the portal veins, including cavernomatous metamorphosis and obstruction. It is the most common cause of esophageal varices-related hematemesis in youngsters. Significant risk factors include congenital abnormalities, dehydration, sepsis, trauma, hypercoagulable conditions, and multiple transfusions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders face known academic challenges and poor life outcomes. It was imperative to explore and find if the new diagnostic criterion for diagnosing autism profoundly affects educational outcomes and resilience in individuals diagnosed with co-occurring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The literature is robust on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on educational outcomes and resilience in adolescents with no history of disability.
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