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Allogeneic HSCT promising for treating lung disease in JIA

Lung disease associated with refractory systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis appears to be improved by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

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Editor's Choice

How do you identify children with cancer predisposition syndromes?

CPS are genetic disorders that significantly increase the risk of developing malignancies. The malignant features of CPS are well-studied, but recognizing their non-malignant features is crucial for early diagnosis in children and adolescents.

Rare combination of congenital lung anomalies

A 3-year-old with respiratory problems since birth was found to have multiple congenital anomalies affecting the airway including a posterior laryngeal cleft, a tracheal bronchus, and a very narrow distal trachea.

Magnetic resonance imaging of pediatric pulmonary hypertension

What role can MRI play in diagnosing pulmonary hypertension in children? Learn about the structural, functional, and hemodynamic cardiovascular findings, and how they can be applied to different scenarios.

Circulatory collapse due to autoimmune adrenal insufficiency

A rare case of new onset autoimmune adrenal insufficiency in a 7-year-old boy, presenting with severe cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO. Steroid replacement is critical.

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Keynote webinar | Spotlight on adolescent vaping

Growing numbers of young people are using e-cigarettes, despite warnings of respiratory effects and addiction. How can doctors tackle the epidemic, and what health effects should you prepare to manage in your clinics?

Prof. Ann McNeill
Dr. Debbie Robson
Benji Horwell
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Case Studies

Rare combination of congenital lung anomalies

A 3-year-old with respiratory problems since birth was found to have multiple congenital anomalies affecting the airway including a posterior laryngeal cleft, a tracheal bronchus, and a very narrow distal trachea.

Circulatory collapse due to autoimmune adrenal insufficiency

A rare case of new onset autoimmune adrenal insufficiency in a 7-year-old boy, presenting with severe cardiogenic shock requiring ECMO. Steroid replacement is critical.

Unusual cause of pediatric plastic bronchitis

This report of two brothers with plastic bronchitis underscores the role of influenza A virus infection and smoke inhalation as significant predisposing factors for the rare condition.

Current Reviews

Discrimination against adolescents with chronic diseases: a systematic review

Discrimination is a social construct that discredits individuals based on attributes deemed socially undesirable. Adolescence is a period of transition where individuals acquire skills, values, and experiences that prepare them for adulthood.

Antibiotic treatment of bacterial lung infections in cystic fibrosis

For this review, a Medline search of English-language literature was performed. The European CF Society’s Standards of care, systematic reviews, guidelines regarding antibiotic treatment in CF and clinical trials considered relevant based on the …

Application of the TIDieR checklist to improve the HFNC use in bronchiolitis management

The use of High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) in children with bronchiolitis is globally increased in the last decade, despite the lack of evidence-based and universal guidelines to standardize their application in the clinical practice. In this …

Critical reappraisal of short-acting bronchodilators for pediatric respiratory diseases

Short-acting bronchodilators are a class of medications commonly used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other respiratory conditions. The use of these medications has evolved over time as we have gained a better …

CME & eLearning

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1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit, 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits

DMD remains a progressive incurable disease, but advances in patient-centered care and treatment for cardiopulmonary dysfunction have helped to increase life expectancy. This program equips multidisciplinary teams, including pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and endocrinologists, with key knowledge and skills to enhance care throughout the patient journey.

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  • Pfizer
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Further Reading

Specific airway resistance according to early maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy in children aged 5 to 6 years old from the FEPED cohort (RESPIFEPED)

There are conflicting results on the association between maternal vitamin D concentrations during pregnancy and respiratory outcomes for their offspring. However, published studies have mainly focused on the second and third trimesters of …

Risk factors for survival after lung transplantation in cystic fibrosis: impact of colonization with multidrug-resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Approximately 8.000 individuals are currently affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) in Germany, while at least 100,000 people worldwide live with this condition [ 31 ]. The median age at death is 37 years; however, the median projected life expectancy …

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency as an unusual extrarenal manifestation of proximal renal tubular acidosis associated with a novel SLC4A4 mutation

  • Open Access
  • Acidosis
  • Clinical Insights

Autosomal recessive proximal renal tubular acidosis (AR-pRTA) with ocular abnormalities is a rare syndrome caused by variants in the SLC4A4 gene, which encodes Na/HCO3 cotransporter (NBCe1). The syndrome primarily affects the kidneys, but also …

Antibiotic treatment of bacterial lung infections in cystic fibrosis

For this review, a Medline search of English-language literature was performed. The European CF Society’s Standards of care, systematic reviews, guidelines regarding antibiotic treatment in CF and clinical trials considered relevant based on the …