Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): the role of multidisciplinary teams experience of the SIDS-ALTE Center of Regione Liguria

Aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary and multiprofessional management of SIDS for a complete approach to this tragic event. Both biomedical and psychosocial aspects are evaluated, focusing on the impact of SIDS diagnosis on the family. The paper describes the organization of our team, composed of a network of specialists involved in both prevention and management of SIDS. A protocol is proposed to improve SIDS diagnosis and management. In our team, the clinical pediatrician is the coordinator of specialists and the mediator between the family and the other specialists, thanks to his direct relationship with parents

Clinical characteristics, management and in-hospital mortality of patients with COVID-19 In Genoa, Italy

To describe clinical characteristics, management and outcome of COVID-19 patients; and to evaluate risk factors for all-cause in-hospital mortality