Paediatrics Archives - Drugs in Context

Platinum-induced ototoxicity and hearing impairment in children and adolescents

Alberto Romano, Giorgio Attinà, Palma Maurizi, Dario Talloa, Stefano Mastrangelo, Antonio Ruggiero

Article Type

Case Report

Published

05 Jun 2025

This narrative review aims to present the latest data on ototoxicity induced by platinum-based chemotherapy.

Invasive fungal infections in critically ill children: epidemiology, risk factors and antifungal drugs

Kam Lun Ellis Hon, Vivian PY Chan, Alexander KC Leung, Karen Ka Yan Leung, Wun Fung Hui

Article Type

Review

Published

17 Jun 2024

This updated review discusses the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections as well as antifungal drugs, dosing and potential adverse effects in critically ill children.

Feasibility and reliability of a quality indicator system for an ambulatory dispensing service

Andrea Jetzú Bautista Gómez, Maricela López Orozco, Liliana Barajas Esparza, Hermelinda de La Cruz Durán, Alejandro Chehue Romero, Isis Beatriz Bermúdez Camps, Ana María Téllez López, Laura Cristina López Vargas, María Isabel Valverde Merino, Fernando Martínez Martínez, Ivette Reyes Hernández

Article Type

Original Research

Published

24 May 2024

This article aims to determine the feasibility and reliability of a quality indicator system for a drug dispensing service for paediatric outpatients in two Mexican hospitals.

Childhood guttate psoriasis: an updated review

Alexander KC Leung, Benjamin Barankin, Joseph M Lam, Kin Fon Leong

Article Type

Review

Published

23 Oct 2023

This review aims to familiarize physicians with the clinical manifestations, evaluation, diagnosis and proper management of guttate psoriasis.

Tinea versicolor: an updated review

Alexander KC Leung, Benjamin Barankin, Joseph M Lam, Kin Fon Leong, Kam Lun Hon

Article Type

Review

Published

14 Nov 2022

This review aims to familiarize physicians with the clinical features, diagnosis and management of tinea versicolor.