THE IMPACT OF GENETIC DISEASES ON NEONATAL AND PEDIATRIC CARE

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Federica Mescolo, Ilaria Pirrone, Vincenzo Antona, Simona La Placa, Ettore Piro, Ingrid Anne Mandy Schierz, Giovanni Gaglio, Giovanni Corsello, Mario Giuffrè
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2019.14.32
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Abstract

The impact of genetic diseases on the pediatric population in clinical practice is remarkable and their prevalence has rapidly increased in the last 50 years. A wide diffusion of modern diagnostic techniques has implemented early diagnosis and consequently the precocious start of effective support therapies which have determined an increased survival rate and quality of life. The percentage of genetics anomalies in children hospitalized is really high and amounts to at least 50% of hospital pediatric admissions. Over 5% of stillborn babies, without other known causes, have genetic disorders, and it goes up to 50% in the case of visible malformations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child and Adolescent Health Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Digestive system and related health

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
14
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN