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Theoretical framework of the neuro and psychomotor therapist for developmental age: an Italian perspective for paediatric rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disabilities

Giulia Purpura, Giulia Purpura, Giulia Purpura, Andrea Bordin et al. • Frontiers in Medicine (2026)

PurposeThe rehabilitation of neurodevelopmental disabilities is a complex process aimed at enhancing children’s functional abilities, minimizing the impact of disabilities on family dynamics, and promoting autonomy in daily life. Although s...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1798306

Promoting inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics: Addressing challenges for pediatric access

Fosch-Villaronga Eduard, Čartolovni Anto, Pierce Robin L. • Paladyn (2020)

Pediatric access to exoskeletons lags far behind that of adults. In this article, we promote inclusiveness in exoskeleton robotics by identifying and addressing challenges and barriers to pediatric access to this potentially life-changing t...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1515/pjbr-2020-0021

Toll-like receptor 2 coordinates induction of IL-22 in lung macrophages following organic dust-induced inflammation

Emmanuel O. Oyewole, Emmanuel O. Oyewole, Emmanuel O. Oyewole, Pinaki Mondal et al. • Frontiers in Physiology (2026)

IntroductionOrganic dust exposures, particularly in occupational settings, induce airway inflammation and contribute to the development and progression of chronic lung disease and impaired tissue regeneration. Interleukin-22 (IL-22) is a pl...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2026.1880821

Underweight, body image, and weight loss measures among adolescents in Saudi Arabia: is it a fad or is there more going on?

Talal M. Hijji, Hassan Saleheen, Fadia S. AlBuhairan • International Journal of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (2021)

Background and Objective: Adolescence is considered to be a pivotal point in which optimum nutrition and eating habits are developed. Although tackling the obesity epidemic has been much discussed, addressing the issue of underweight and bo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2020.01.002

Spontaneous anastomosis of esophageal atresia without esophageal stricture formation: A case report

S. Tan Tanny, S.E. Newman, M. Safe, W.J. Teague • Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports (2025)

Introduction: Spontaneous esophago-esophageal fistulization is a reported phenomenon in cases of complex esophageal atresia, however, short and long-term complications are common, including stricture formation. Case presentation: A male twi...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2025.102972

Case Report: Tocilizumab in pediatric febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome

Lingyu Pang, Lingyu Pang, Lingyu Pang, Xuefang Liu et al. • Frontiers in Immunology (2026)

Background and purposeWe describe the clinical characteristics and the therapeutic effect of tocilizumab with Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (FIRES). FIRES is characterized by super refractory status epilepticus (SRSE) in previ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2026.1767388

Receptor allostery promotes context-specific Sonic Hedgehog signaling during embryonic development

Miriam E. Dillard, Christina A. Daly, Rojalin Pradhan, Shariq S. Ansari et al. • Nature Communications (2026)

Abstract Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) signaling functions in temporal- and context-dependent manners to pattern diverse tissues during embryogenesis. The signal transducer Smoothened (SMO) is induced by sterols, oxysterols, and arachidonic acid (AA...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-75918-5

Current Trends in Tolerance Induction in Cow's Milk Allergy: From Passive to Proactive Strategies

Cansin Sackesen, Derya Ufuk Altintas, Aysen Bingol, Gulbin Bingol et al. • Frontiers in Pediatrics (2019)

This review addresses the current strategies of inducing tolerance development in infant and childhood cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA). The change in prevention strategies for CMPA has been emphasized based on the lack of evidence to supp...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fped.2019.00372

Molecular Chaperone GRP94/GP96 in Cancers: Oncogenesis and Therapeutic Target

Xiaofeng Duan, Stephen Iwanowycz, Soo Ngoi, Megan Hill et al. • Frontiers in Oncology (2021)

During tumor development and progression, intrinsic and extrinsic factors trigger endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the unfolded protein response, resulting in the increased expression of molecular chaperones to cope with the stress and...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.629846