Meyer Children's Hospital

Susceptibility haplotypes in non-cystic fibrosis newborns with elevated immunoreactive trypsinogen

Cystic fibrosis (CF) represents the most prevalent life-threatening autosomal recessive disorder in Europe, primarily affecting the respiratory tract, exocrine pancreatic function, and lipid metabolism. Immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) quantification constitutes the first-tier te...

Ultrasonography-Guided Long Peripheral Catheters: Real-World Outcomes in Hospitalized Children

OBJECTIVE: Despite being the most common vascular access devices in pediatric settings, short peripheral catheters (SPCs) frequently result in difficult insertion, limited dwell time, and multiple replacements. Ultrasonography-guided long peripheral catheters (LPCs) may improve c...