In this study, we present four cases of Human Bocavirus (HBoV) infection in children aged between 1 month and 4 years. Among these cases, two siblings were hospitalized with similar symptoms. Among the four pediatric cases of patients with HBoV infection, three were associated with acute respiratory failure and spontaneous pneumothorax, and two of these presented with subcutaneous emphysema. The presented patients were young children, aged between 1 month and 4 years, two of whom were siblings, suggesting a possible intrafamilial transmission of HBoV1 infection. These cases highlight the importance of considering HBoV as a differential diagnosis in pediatric patients with respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms. Early recognition and appropriate medical care are important in treating HBoV infection in young children.

Background: The ongoing military conflict in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on children’s health, exposing them to a range of illnesses. The aim of this study was to analyze the most common medical conditions among Ukrainian children since the beginning of the conflict, with a focus on identifying and understanding these problems in a wartime setting. Method: To assess the health status of affected children, we collected data from 422 pediatric patients who presented to the emergency department. The analysis included reviewing medical records, documenting the nature of illness, treatments administered, and the need for hospitalization. Results: Preliminary results indicate that interstitial pneumonia, contusions, gastroenterocolitis, and traumatic brain injury were the most common conditions. Of the 422 children studied, 80% received appropriate care without hospitalization, while 20% were admitted for further evaluation. Conclusions: Interstitial pneumonia was diagnosed in 23% of patients, highlighting the vulnerability of the respiratory system under conflict conditions. Contusions were predominant among musculoskeletal injuries, accounting for 81% of cases, and gastroenterocolitis was diagnosed in 46% of patients, reflecting the impact of poor living conditions.

Background: The styloid process is a slender, cylindrical bony projection of the temporal bone, showing marked interindividual variability in length, orientation, and degree of ossification. Its abnormal elongation, defined as exceeding 30 mm, is often associated with Eagle’s syndrome but may also occur as an incidental anatomical variant. Objective: This study reports two rare cases of abnormally long styloid processes without ossification of the stylohyoid ligament, identified in adult dry skulls from the osteological collection of the “Olga Necrasov” Centre of Anthropological Research, Iași, Romania, and provides morphological and CT-based characterization. Materials and Methods: Both skulls were examined macroscopically and by CT, with 3D reconstructions being used for morphometric analysis. Results: In Case 1, the left SP measured 62 mm, corresponding to Langlais type I elongation, with no evidence of pseudoarticulation or ligamentous ossification. In Case 2, the left SP was elongated to 33 mm and fusiform in shape, while the contralateral (right) SP was completely absent, a highly uncommon anatomical variation scarcely reported in the literature. Both findings were confirmed by CT imaging. Conclusions: The coexistence shows that the stylohyoid complex cand vary greatly during development. Such findings expand the spectrum of known anatomical variants of the stylohyoid complex and underscore the importance of detailed morphologic and imaging evaluation of the styloid region in both anatomical and clinical contexts.

Background: Preoperative stress is a multifactorial phenomenon shaped by physiological, psychological, and social influences, with a substantial impact on postoperative recovery. This study aimed to quantify preoperative stress levels, identify associated factors, and rank their predictive importance. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 197 patients scheduled for general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, or otorhinolaryngology procedures between December 2024 and June 2025 at Suceava County Emergency Clinical Hospital. Stress levels were assessed using the Brief Measure of Emotional Preoperative Stress (B-MEPS), translated and culturally adapted into Romanian. Statistical analyses included nonparametric tests, generalized linear modeling, and Random Forest regression. Results: The mean B-MEPS score was 21.42 ± 6.04 (range: 11–34), indicating a moderate level of preoperative stress. Higher stress scores were significantly associated with female sex (p < 0.001), lower educational attainment (p = 0.003), divorced marital status (p = 0.007), a history of cancer (p = 0.002), and the type of surgical intervention (p = 0.003). Random Forest analysis identified the type of surgery, educational level, and sex as the strongest predictors. Conclusions: Preoperative stress is chiefly influenced by the type of surgical procedure, educational level, and sex, with potential synergistic effects among these factors. Early identification of high-risk patients enables targeted, personalized interventions to mitigate anxiety and improve perioperative outcomes. Further research should include formal validation of the Romanian version of B-MEPS and the integration of additional psychosocial variables.