A rare case of pulmonary calcification

Keypoints What is known – Pulmonary calcifications can be of infectious, neoplastic or environmental etiology, and are rare in the pediatric age. – In rare cases, unresolved calcification may, in time, culminate in the ossification of the pulmonary parenchyma. – Tuberculosis is a well-known cause of pulmonary calcifications, mainly dystrophic calcifications in the inactive phase […]

Pediatrics in the digital age: embracing the communication challenge

Dear Editor, The digital era has reshaped how families seek and consume health information, and pediatrics is no exception. Parents frequently turn to the internet and social media before and after consultations – to fact-check, seek reassurance, or find community –, yet this environment is rife with misinformation and non-expert content.1 Meanwhile, clinical visits remain […]