Passive smoking as a risk factor of anemia in young children aged 0-35 months in Jordan.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle modifications represent the first line of treatment in obesity management; however, many adolescents with obesity do not meet lifestyle recommendations. Given that adolescents are rarely consulted during health policy development and in the design of lifestyle interventions, their first-hand experi...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kebbe M,Perez A,Buchholz A,McHugh TF,Scott SD,Richard C,Dyson MP,Ball GDC

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emerging field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has brought about new interaction styles. Its excessive use may lead to addictive behaviours. The objective is to determine the prevalence of the problematic use of ICT such as Internet, mobile phones and video games, among adolescents enr...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Muñoz-Miralles R,Ortega-González R,López-Morón MR,Batalla-Martínez C,Manresa JM,Montellà-Jordana N,Chamarro A,Carbonell X,Torán-Monserrat P

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated blood pressure (BP) in childhood was a predictor of hypertension in adulthood and contributes to the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease. It is necessary to identify abnormal BP in children and adolescents with accurate BP tables based on several crucial factors. The purpose of this study was...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Jiang X,Cao Z,Shen L,Wu J,Li Z,Gao J,Wang Y

更新日期：2014-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gold standard to assess hyperbilirubinemia in neonates remains the serum bilirubin measurement. Unfortunately, this is invasive, painful, and costly. Bilimed, a new transcutaneous bilirubinometer, suggests more accuracy compared to the existing non-invasive bilirubinometers because of its new technology....

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Karen T,Bucher HU,Fauchère JC

更新日期：2009-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parenting children with special health care needs can be challenging particularly if children have complex conditions. Parents may struggle to manage their child's health and their own emotions, contributing to poorer health outcomes for the family. Frequent healthcare contact presents opportunities to inter...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bradshaw S,Bem D,Shaw K,Taylor B,Chiswell C,Salama M,Bassett E,Kaur G,Cummins C

更新日期：2019-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of the Internet to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy, a frontline treatment for anxiety disorders, is emerging as an option to increase access to treatment among adolescents with anxiety disorders. This study examined the usability of the Internet-based component of Breathe, a CBT program designed fo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wozney L,Baxter P,Newton AS

更新日期：2015-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently in the United States, childhood injuries are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, resulting in an estimated 9.2 million emergency department visits and $17 billion annually in medical costs. For preschoolers, it is also the leading cause of disability. METHODS:We use linked administrative...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Heflin CM,Arteaga I,Ndashimye JF,Rabbitt MP

更新日期：2020-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the estimation of body fatness by Slaughter skinfold thickness equations (PBF(Slaughter)) has been widely used, the accuracy of this method is uncertain. We have previously examined the interrelationships among the body mass index (BMI), PBF(Slaughter), percent body fat from dual energy X-ray absorp...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Freedman DS,Ogden CL,Kit BK

更新日期：2015-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although breastfeeding duration in New Zealand's indigenous Māori is shorter than in non-Māori, we know little about barriers or motivators of breastfeeding in this community. The aim of this analysis was to identify predictors for extended duration of breastfeeding amongst participants drawn from predominan...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Manhire KM,Williams SM,Tipene-Leach D,Baddock SA,Abel S,Tangiora A,Jones R,Taylor BJ

更新日期：2018-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to describe the predictive factors of severe obesity in children followed in French Guiana. METHODS:In this observational study, the patients from the French Guianese Childhood Obesity Group database were prospectively included, after giving a statement of patient's non opposition. RESULTS:...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Njuieyon F,Cuadro-Alvarez E,Martin E,Lachaume N,Mrsic Y,Henaff F,Maniassom C,Defo A,Elenga N

更新日期：2018-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This systematic review aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and clinical utility of all condition specific outcome measures used to assess quality of life (QOL) in school aged children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS:Relevant outcome measures were identified by searching 8 electronic databases, s...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Carlon S,Shields N,Yong K,Gilmore R,Sakzewski L,Boyd R

更新日期：2010-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 13% of Canadian mothers report difficulty accessing health care for their infants, yet little is known about the factors associated with difficulty. Therefore, we examined factors associated with difficulty accessing non-routine health care for Canadian infants, from birth to 14 months of age, ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Brandon AD,Costanian C,El Sayed MF,Tamim H

更新日期：2016-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to characterize total homocysteine (tHcy) levels at birth in preterm and term infants and identify associations with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and other neonatal outcomes such as mortality, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and thrombocytopen...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sturtz WJ,Leef KH,Mackley AB,Sharma S,Bottiglieri T,Paul DA

更新日期：2007-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rosai- Dorfman Disease (RDD) is a benign condition of unknown aetiology which is characterized by non-neoplastic proliferation of histiocytes. Pathophysiology and natural history remain obscure due to the low prevalence of disease. It is known to present with nodal or extranodal involvement and occurrence in...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Danisious T,Hettiarachchi M,Dharmadasa C,Jayaweera H

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone has nine out of every 10 children living with HIV globally and monitoring in this setting remains suboptimal, even as these children grow older. With scalability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), several HIV-infected children are growing towards adolescence (over 2.1 million), w...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fokam J,Santoro MM,Takou D,Njom-Nlend AE,Ndombo PK,Kamgaing N,Kamta C,Essiane A,Sosso SM,Ndjolo A,Colizzi V,Perno CF

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Visible congenital malformations (VCMs) are one of the principal causes of disability in the world. Prenatal diagnosis is a paramount mandatory integral part of the follow up of pregnancies with VCM of the foetus in high-income setting. We aimed to determine the incidence of prenatal diagnosis of VCMs in a l...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kamla I,Kamgaing N,Billong S,Tochie JN,Tolefac P,de Paul Djientcheu V

更新日期：2019-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal parasitic infection is diversified illness and diseases caused millions morbidity among under-five children lives in developing countries particularly vulnerable rural communities. Deworming coverage in such community is low. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated ris...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Gadisa E,Jote K

更新日期：2019-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prompt initiation of empiric therapy is common practice in case of suspected meningitis or encephalitis. However, in children the most common pathogens are viruses that usually do not require and are not covered by the applied anti-infective treatment. Novel multiplex PCR (mPCR) panels provide rapid on-site ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hagen A,Eichinger A,Meyer-Buehn M,Schober T,Huebner J

更新日期：2020-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to elicit preference weights from parents for health states corresponding to children with various levels of severity of atopic dermatitis. We also evaluated the hypothesis that parents with children who had been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis would assign different preferences to the health stat...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Friedman JY,Reed SD,Weinfurt KP,Kahler KH,Walter EB,Schulman KA

更新日期：2004-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical and laboratory parameters can aid in the early identification of neonates at risk for bacteremia before clinical deterioration occurs. However, current prediction models have poor diagnostic capabilities. The objective of this study was to develop, evaluate and validate a screening tool for late ons...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Walker SAN,Cormier M,Elligsen M,Choudhury J,Rolnitsky A,Findlater C,Iaboni D

更新日期：2019-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants born at 34(+0) to 36(+6) weeks gestation are defined as 'late preterm' infants. It is not clear whether these babies can be managed on the postnatal ward (PNW) or routinely need to be admitted to the neonatal unit after birth. AIM:To conduct a national survey of admission practice for late preterm a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fleming PF,Arora P,Mitting R,Aladangady N

更新日期：2014-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seeking healthcare in children is unique since parents decide upon the type and frequency of healthcare services accessed. Mothers/caregivers lower healthcare seeking behavior is one of the major reason for increased morbidity and mortality from childhood illness in developing countries. Hence, this study ai...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Abegaz NT,Berhe H,Gebretekle GB

更新日期：2019-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Cochrane Neonatal Review Group (CNRG) has achieved a lot with limited resources in producing high quality systematic reviews to assist clinicians in evidence-based decision-making. A formal assessment of published CNRG systematic reviews has not been undertaken; we sought to provide a comprehensive asses...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Al Faleh K,Al-Omran M

更新日期：2009-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal jaundice is a common finding in newborns in Asia, including Indonesia. In some cases, the serum total bilirubin levels exceeds the 95th percentile for hours of life (neonatal hyperbilirubinemia). Severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NH) could lead to kernicterus and neonatal death. Glucose-6-Phosphag...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wisnumurti DA,Sribudiani Y,Porsch RM,Maskoen AM,Rahayuningsih SE,Asni EK,Sleutels F,van Ijcken WFJ,Sukadi A,Achmad TH

更新日期：2019-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mental health and quality of life in children with asthma have attracted widespread attention. This study focused on the evaluation of mental health conditions and their clinical characteristics in Chinese children with asthma. METHODS:A total of 261 children with asthma aged 6 to 16 years old and 261 a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zhou H,Chen Z,Zhao W,Liu Y,Cui Y

更新日期：2019-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early developmental interventions to prevent the high rate of neurodevelopmental problems in very preterm children, including cognitive, motor and behavioral impairments, are urgently needed. These interventions should be multi-faceted and include modules for caregivers given their high rates of mental healt...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Spittle AJ,Ferretti C,Anderson PJ,Orton J,Eeles A,Bates L,Boyd RN,Inder TE,Doyle LW

更新日期：2009-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To construct birth weight charts for the Chongqing municipality, China and to identify whether differences in birth weight exist across urban/rural populations, thereby warranting separate charts. METHODS:Secondary analysis of routinely collected data from 338,454 live infants between 2014 and 2017 in Chong...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zhao X,Xia Y,Zhang H,Baker PN,Norris T

更新日期：2019-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical correction of orofacial clefts greatly mitigates negative outcomes. However, access to reconstructive surgery is limited in developing countries. The present study reviews epidemiological data from a single charitable organization, Smile Train, with a database of surgical cases from 33 African count...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Conway JC,Taub PJ,Kling R,Oberoi K,Doucette J,Jabs EW

更新日期：2015-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood vaccinations have been shown to be effective in protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases. The systematic investigation of the causes of incomplete immunization is critical for the full immunization and develop health system interventions to improve immunization coverage. To date, no...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Mekonnen AG,Bayleyegn AD,Ayele ET

更新日期：2019-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benign hyperplastic thymus is a rare but important differential diagnosis of anterior mediastinal lesions. Histological and radiological criteria are used to distinguish this benign condition from other malignant diseases but have their limitations, and biopsy of mediastinal masses can be risky. We report fo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nguyen R,Coleman JL,Howard SC,Metzger ML

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00