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Respiratory tract infections cause a great burden on children under 2 years of age. Most respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses, but co-infections with viruses and bacteria are common. The aims of these studies ...

Tonsillectomy and adenotomy are two of the most common operations in the otorhinolaryngology field. Recurrent infections and hypertrophy are the main indications for these surgical procedures. Palatine tonsils and ...

The human microbiota profile changes with age from birth. The early colonisers of the infants’ guts are vital for their current health and also that in later ages of their lives. Determining factors affecting gut microbiota ...

Genetic, Prenatal and Postnatal Determinants of Weight Gain and Obesity in Young Children – The STEPS Study University of Turku, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Turku Doctoral Program of ...

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are most common in under-school-aged children, and they have a range of effects on society. In this study we aimed to examine modifiable risk factors relating to the young child’s immediate ...

Scoliosis surgery may be associated with major blood loss and postoperative voiding difficulties. The magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) is the latest innovation developed for early onset scoliosis treatment. ...

Idiopathic scoliosis treatment options include bracing and surgery. Because of the great growth potential of the spine in juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (JIS) the right length of the fusion remains unknown. In adolescent ...

The care of very preterm infants is demanding, and the outcomes are superior when these infants are delivered in hospitals with the highest standard of care. This often requires transfer of the expectant mother when very ...

The burden of influenza is substantial in all children, including those without any underlying medical conditions. Both influenza A and B viruses cause a high rate of morbidity and a large demand for hospitalization in the ...

Type 1 diabetes results from the deficiency of insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells. The preclinical period of type 1 diabetes is characterized by the appearance of islet autoantibodies in the peripheral blood ...