ABSTRACT Nutrition is a pivotal factor to provide young athletes with the correct support for their growth, development, and athletic performance needs. Individuals involved in intense sport activities (training and competition) during their physical growth show different physiologic and metabolic features from their nonathletic peers. The Italian National Guidelines on Nutritional Requirements (LARN) are an [...]
ABSTRACT Vaccinations are crucial in preventing infectious diseases. However, mild adverse reactions, such as post-vaccination fever and pain, can affect the effectiveness of vaccination programs. The impact of antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, on immune response and the incidence of adverse reactions in children has been evaluated. The results indicate that [...]
ABSTRACT The perinatal period represents a delicate phase for both mother and baby, characterized by profound transformations. Although not all mothers experience mental health issues, there is a wide spectrum of mental disorders that can arise during this sensitive phase. Recognizing and managing these issues through multidisciplinary support ensures the well-being of the mother-baby dyad [...]
ABSTRACT Various conditions can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in children. The estimated prevalence of GIB in children is 6.4%, with spontaneous resolution in approximately 80% of cases. However, the initial approach plays a crucial role in determining prognosis. Priority is given to stabilizing hemodynamic status, followed by a systematic diagnostic approach. GIB can originate [...]
ABSTRACT Throughout the history of our Country, the balance between vaccinations and informed consent has been the subject of legal debates and judicial rulings due to the delicate and peculiar balance between the two aspects of the right to health, individual and collective. The SARSCoV2 pandemic has brought this issue to the forefront, once again, [...]
Oggi abbiamo il piacere di parlare con Adriano De Nardis, che ha scelto di mettere la sua professionalità da anni al servizio della Croce Rossa Italiana e di cui oggi è consigliere Nazionale. Prima di tutto, potresti spiegarci cos’è la Croce Rossa e poi dirci perché hai scelto di diventare parte di questa associazione? La [...]
Abstract Fever is one of the most common reasons for seeking urgent medical attention, both in Paediatric Emergency Departments and Primary Care Clinics. The spectrum of differential diagnoses is very broad and the diagnostic approach is relatively easy, in the vast majority of previously healthy infants older than 3 months and children. In contrast to [...]
Abstract Migraine and allergic disorders represent two of the most common diseases worldwide. Although there is an epidemiological correlation, it is difficult to clarify common pathophysiological mechanisms. The article tries to examine the data present in the literature, summarizing possible common pathophysiological pathways and evaluating the role of the histaminergic system. Finally, we will focus [...]
Abstract The right nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining healthy children and adolescents. It is also crucial for their growth and neurodevelopment. On the opposite, a poor diet can cause diseases but, at the same time, when corrected can cure diseases. The concept of “food as medicine” is a reality. Abstract L’alimentazione nel [...]
Abstract The success of vaccinations has created problems in their acceptance because the decrease in the frequency of specific preventable diseases has led to a reduced perception of their severity by the population. The National Vaccination Prevention Plan aims for the citizen’s free and conscious adherence to a fundamental preventive act, which represents a sign [...]
