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An advisory committee of Italian experts conducted a national, cross-sectional, web-based survey in June 2024 to describe the current management of fever and associated symptoms in different settings, including primary care, emergency departments, and hospital wards in pediatric and adult patients. The survey covered two domains: participants' features and questions about the main drugs prescribed to treat fever and associated symptoms. A total of 832 questionnaires were analyzed. Paracetamol was the most prescribed drug to treat fever. Most participants were influenced by related symptoms when choosing the most appropriate drug. Almost all participants selected the oral route as their preferred one. This survey provides a current state of fever management among physicians in different settings throughout Italy. It highlights a trend in treating fever with antipyretics at appropriate doses and evaluating pain through validated scales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pediatric asthma management is a compelling challenge for every pediatrician. Different aspects require attention and definition. The present Intersocietal Survey aimed to collect real-world experiences from a sample of Italian pediatricians. A web platform was used to collect anonymous answers to the survey questions. Four hundred four pediatricians participated in this initiative promoted by the Italian Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (SIAIP), the Society of Preventive and Social Pediatrics (SIPPS), and the Federation of Italian Pediatricians (FIMP). The results showed an extensive participation of primary care pediatricians (72%). There was a large consensus about diagnostic criteria and medication choice. However, treatment duration and device choice were various. Adherence to guidelines on general aspects of practical clinical management was high. In conclusion, the present Intersocietal Survey confirmed that pediatric asthma management is rather satisfactory, even if further improvement should concern a more widespread use of ICS for acute asthma/wheezing attacks, a better definition of the duration of ICS and bronchodilator use, and hospital-primary care integration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many people with diabetes insipidus may have a brain abnormality or a pituitary hormone deficiency, according to a study of 79 patients. Diabetes insipidus is a form of diabetes caused by a deficiency of arginine vasopressin.