A simple exercise test would be useful for detecting exercise-induced asthma, a common
problem in asthmatic children. The current study compared the 3‐min step test with treadmill …

Lung transplantation is currently the most effective means of improving survival and quality
of life in patients with end-stage cystic fibrosis. In reviewing our 6-year experience we sought …

Background Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute inflammatory vasculitis of unknown origin.
Case presentation We report the case of a 5-month-old child with an atypical form of KD, …

Background Urinary N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase (NAG) is a renal tubular enzyme that
may be used as a marker of tubular damage. Methods We studied 96 patients 1 to 8 years old …

Ureterocele is a cystic dilatation of the terminal ureter. In children it is most commonly ectopic
and associated with the duplex collecting system, less frequently it is intravesical and …

Two cases of single umbilical artery (SUA) are reported, associated respectively with
unilateral microphthalmia the first case, with bilateral congenital glaucoma (buphthalmos) the …

A case of Pierre-Robin syndrome associated with gastroesophageal reflux and oesophagitis
is described. The infant was firstly fed with a hydrolysed-casein formula by gastrostomy, but …

… This study reports two optimal F/T combinations that allow survival and proliferation of isolated
human ovarian cells. Further studies are required to determine if such a scaffold will also …

Background/Aim: Patients with fecal incontinence (FI) have lower anal resting (MRP) and
squeeze (MSP) pressure and an impaired sensitivity compared to healthy people. However, …

Background It is well known that bronchiolitis is associated to wheezing and asthma. Aim To
evaluate the presence and the risk for atopy and asthma in children 5 years after …