The Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute (Italian: Ospedale Infantile Burlo Garofolo) is a children's hospital located in Trieste, Italy.According to “THE” (Times Higher Education), Burlo Garofolo is the 1st institute in Italy and the 28th in the world for scientific research quality.Since 1992 the Unit for Health Services Research and International Cooperation acts as WHO Collaborating Centre for Maternal and Child Health with the following terms of reference:The institute is also member of the Consortium for Biomedicine which is located in the AREA Science Park of Trieste, gathers major international and national biotechnology research centers and offers sophisticated facilities for Biomedical Research, such as molecular imaging and production of nanovectors.
Introduction: The World Health Organization states that suicide is the second leading cause of death among youngs, and racism has been proven to have detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. These two plagues represent a public health priority, especially for susceptible minorities. Method: This systematic review analyzed 23 studies from multiple database searches, to understand the relationship between racism and suicidality in young minority groups. Results: The review demonstrated the correlation between racism and suicidality with the consequent development of mental disorders. There is strong evidence that the main suicide risk factor is acculturation, interpreted as the assimilation of the dominant culture with the loss of values from one's cultural background. Discussion: Health care professionals should not underestimate the risk of suicidality associated with racism. Prevention is crucial and it should be implemented from a young age, in schools, through a joint intervention with children and their families, aiming toward integration without acculturation.
A girl in her teens presented to our rheumatology service for a bruising eye, with sudden onset of whitish layer in front part of the left eye ([figure 1][1]). She was cared for ANA-positive and HLAB27-positive psoriatic arthritis associated with recurrent iridocyclitis. Two days before, despite
INTRODUCTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a global health emergency. Health systems are under extreme pressure because of the outbreak. Pediatric population seems to be less prone to develop a severe course of the disease. Still the information about COVID-19 infection and children affected by cancer are few.AIM:This survey aims to highlight preventive and control measures to manage COVID-19 infection in Italian Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Association (AIEOP) centers.METHODS:A multicenter, descriptive survey design was used. All the AIEOP centers were invited to complete an on-line survey. Data collection was performed between March 15, 2020 and April 15, 2020.RESULTS:Thirty six out of 48 centers responded to the survey. All the centers implemented similar preventive measures in order to control the COVID-19 spread and 77.8% of centers have created structured pathways, specific protocols or procedures; 30% of centers reduced the number of inpatient beds and 90% outpatient activity. The prevalence data collected report 14 children positive and 35 healthcare professionals positive.DISCUSSION:COVID-19 is not spreading homogeneously in Italy and children are less infected. It will be necessary to define new processes and new strategies to ensure safety and continuity of care to children affected by cancer, even in the future, when the lockdown will end, and new measures will be implemented.
Aim:We report two peculiar cases of laparoscopic heminephrectomy in infants weighing less than 10 kg with megaureter of nonfunctioning renal upper pole.Cases description: A 6-month-old boy, with history of upper pole pyo-hydroureteronephrosis managed by percutaneous nephrostomy, was affected in the left side; while a 17-month-old girl, with history of abdominal mass then proved to be a giant megaureter of nonfunctioning renal upper pole, was affected in the right side and she was previously treated for primitive obstructive megaureter (in the lower pole).Laparoscopic heminephroureterectomy with a transperitoneal approach was performed.Mean length of surgery was 160 minutes.We reported no conversion to open surgery neither intraoperative bleeding/urine leakage.Mean hospitalization duration was 5 days.The reoperation rate was 0%.In both cases at preliminary follow-up, we reported a good outcome.Conclusion: Laparoscopic heminephrectomy is considered a technically challenging procedure, especially for small infant but, according to our experience, it is safe and effective if performed in pediatric centers with high experience in minimally invasive surgery.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child HealthVolume 54, Issue 7 p. 810-812 Instructive Case Meningitis as a consequence of otitis media in a child referred from the newborn hearing screening programme: A missed opportunity Lorenza Matarazzo, Corresponding Author Lorenza Matarazzo lorenza.matarazzo@gmail.com orcid.org/0000-0001-7635-3791 Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyCorrespondence: Dr Lorenza Matarazzo, Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 449, 34149 Trieste, Italy. Fax: +39 040 399 4686; email: lorenza.matarazzo@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorSilvia Nider, Silvia Nider Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorSaba Battelino, Saba Battelino University Medical Centre of Ljubljana and Medical School University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaSearch for more papers by this authorEnrico Muzzi, Enrico Muzzi Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorEva Orzan, Eva Orzan Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorAlessandro Ventura, Alessandro Ventura Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorEgidio Barbi, Egidio Barbi Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this author Lorenza Matarazzo, Corresponding Author Lorenza Matarazzo lorenza.matarazzo@gmail.com orcid.org/0000-0001-7635-3791 Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, ItalyCorrespondence: Dr Lorenza Matarazzo, Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 449, 34149 Trieste, Italy. Fax: +39 040 399 4686; email: lorenza.matarazzo@gmail.comSearch for more papers by this authorSilvia Nider, Silvia Nider Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorSaba Battelino, Saba Battelino University Medical Centre of Ljubljana and Medical School University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaSearch for more papers by this authorEnrico Muzzi, Enrico Muzzi Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorEva Orzan, Eva Orzan Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorAlessandro Ventura, Alessandro Ventura Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorEgidio Barbi, Egidio Barbi Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Science, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Burlo Garofolo Pediatric Institute, Trieste, ItalySearch for more papers by this author First published: 10 February 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.13864Citations: 1 Conflict of interest: None declared. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume54, Issue7July 2018Pages 810-812 RelatedInformation
