Homocysteine levels in preterm infants: is there an association with intraventricular hemorrhage? A prospective cohort study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In female adolescents and young adults, malignancies of the genital tract are the most frequent type of cancer, closely followed by Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. CASE PRESENTATION:We report an unusual case of sporadic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) presenting with massive bilateral ovarian infiltration, p...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ziade F,von der Weid N,Beck-Popovic M,Nydegger A

更新日期：2012-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Provision of optimal nutrition in children in critical care is often challenging. This study evaluated exclusive enteral nutrition (EN) provision practices and explored predictors of energy intake and delay of EN advancement in critically ill children. METHODS:Data on intake and EN practices were collected ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Mara J,Gentles E,Alfheeaid HA,Diamantidi K,Spenceley N,Davidson M,Young D,Gerasimidis K

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At present, there are few studies on the economic burden and medical treatment of children with asthma in China. Thus this study aimed to investigate the economic burden of medical treatment of children with asthma in China. METHOD:The 2015 China Medical Insurance Research Association (CHIRA) database was s...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wu P,Xu B,Shen A,He Z,Zhang CJP,Ming WK,Shen K

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comprehensive data are needed to evaluate the burden of low birthweight. Analysis of routine data on health-care utilization during early childhood were used to test the hypothesis that infants with low birthweight have (i) increased inpatient health-care utilization, (ii) higher hospital costs and (iii) dif...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Rüdiger M,Heinrich L,Arnold K,Druschke D,Reichert J,Schmitt J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) are increasingly being used for early identification and management of clinical deterioration in paediatric patients. A PEWS system includes scores, cut-off points and appropriate early intervention. In 2011, The Dutch Ministry of Health advised hospitals to implement a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： de Groot JF,Damen N,de Loos E,van de Steeg L,Koopmans L,Rosias P,Bruijn M,Goorhuis J,Wagner C

更新日期：2018-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage is below national goals in the United States. Research is needed to inform strategically designed interventions that target sociodemographic groups with underutilization of HPV vaccination. METHODS:Secondary data analysis of the National Immunization Survey-Te...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Warner EL,Ding Q,Pappas LM,Henry K,Kepka D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no standard criteria for when to discontinue intravenous antimicrobial therapy (IVAMT) in children with febrile neutropenia (FN), but it is now common to discontinue IVAMT and discharge patients with an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < or = 500/mm3. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ou...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hodgson-Viden H,Grundy PE,Robinson JL

更新日期：2005-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication Errors (MEs) are considered the most common type of error in pediatric critical care services. Moreover, the ME rate in pediatric patients is up to three times higher than the rate for adults. Nevertheless, information in pediatric population is still limited, particularly in emergency/critical ca...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Brennan-Bourdon LM,Vázquez-Alvarez AO,Gallegos-Llamas J,Koninckx-Cañada M,Marco-Garbayo JL,Huerta-Olvera SG

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and/or the postnatal period may result in the admission of a baby to a neonatal unit (NNU). While the survival and long-term prospects of high-risk infants are enhanced by admission, the enforced separation of the parent and child may have psychological consequences...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kerr S,King C,Hogg R,McPherson K,Hanley J,Brierton M,Ainsworth S

更新日期：2017-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric end-of-life care is challenging and requires a high level of professional expertise. It is important that healthcare teams have a thorough understanding of paediatric subspecialties and related knowledge of disease-specific aspects of paediatric end-of-life care. The aim of this study was to compr...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zimmermann K,Cignacco E,Engberg S,Ramelet AS,von der Weid N,Eskola K,Bergstraesser E,PELICAN Consortium.,Ansari M,Aebi C,Baer R,Popovic MB,Bernet V,Brazzola P,Bucher HU,Buder R,Cagnazzo S,Dinten B,Dorsaz A,Elmer F,

更新日期：2018-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In preterm infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Less Invasive Surfactant Administration (LISA) has been established to reduce the need of mechanical ventilation and might improve survival rates without bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The aim of this study was to investigate whether NICU care has cha...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bugter IAL,Janssen LCE,Dieleman J,Kramer BW,Andriessen P,Niemarkt HJ

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that can develop from a variety of causes. The aim of the work is to analyze the clinical spectrum and to evaluate the prevalence of various etiologies in children, who present to the emergency department (ED) with rhabdomyolysis. METHODS:During a 6-...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chen CY,Lin YR,Zhao LL,Yang WC,Chang YJ,Wu KH,Wu HP

更新日期：2013-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrapartum-related hypoxic events are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low resource countries. Neonates who receive proper resuscitation may go on to live otherwise healthy lives. However, even when a birth attendant is present, these babies frequently receive suboptimal ventilation with poor out...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ali A,Nudel J,Heberle CR,Santorino D,Olson KR,Hur C

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the outcomes of ultra-fast-track anesthesia (UFTA) and conventional anesthesia in cardiac surgery for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and low birth weight. METHODS:One hundred and ninety-four CHD children, aged 6 months to 2 years, weighting 5 to 10 kg, were selected for this study. ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Xu J,Zhou G,Li Y,Li N

更新日期：2019-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection causes neonatal mortality in both high and low income countries. While simple interventions to prevent neonatal infection are available, they are often poorly understood and implemented by clinicians. A basic understanding of healthcare providers' perceptions of infection control provides a platfor...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Trevisanuto D,Arnolda G,Chien TD,Xuan NM,Thu le TA,Kumara D,Lincetto O,Moccia L

更新日期：2013-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the importance of early childhood development more recognized by the international society, low-cost and cross-culturally comparable measures of early childhood development is in great demand, both in China and worldwide. In this study, we aim to test the psychometrics of the Chinese version of The Earl...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zhao J,Brinkman SA,Zhang Y,Song Y,Lu C,Young ME,Zhang Y,Ip P,Shan W,Jiang F

更新日期：2020-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperglycemia often occurs in premature, very low birthweight infants (VLBW) due to immaturity of endogenous regulatory systems and the stress of their condition. Hyperglycemia in neonates has been linked to increased morbidities and mortality and occurs at increasing rates with decreasing birthweight. In th...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Le Compte AJ,Lynn AM,Lin J,Pretty CG,Shaw GM,Chase JG

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumomediastinum is an uncommon cause of neonatal respiratory distress. Clinical history and examination of the neonate may be uninformative in determining the aetiology of the respiratory distress. Chest x-ray can be diagnostic of pneumomediastinum however is often difficult to interpret. CASE PRESENTATIO...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Teo SSS,Priyadarshi A,Browning Carmo K

更新日期：2019-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANS, postmenstrual age at birth (PMA) < 28 completed weeks) require supplemental oxygen and experience frequent intermittent hypoxemic and hyperoxemic episodes. Hypoxemic episodes and exposure to inadequately high concentrations of oxygen are associated with an...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Maiwald CA,Niemarkt HJ,Poets CF,Urschitz MS,König J,Hummler H,Bassler D,Engel C,Franz AR,FiO2-C Study Group.

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concepts such as participation and environment may differ across cultures. Consequently, to use a measure like the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY) in other than the original English-speaking contexts, cultural adaptation needs to be assured. The aim of this study was to ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Krieger B,Schulze C,Boyd J,Amann R,Piškur B,Beurskens A,Teplicky R,Moser A

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:More than 90% of heart murmurs in children are innocent. Frequently the skills of the first examiner are not adequate to differentiate between innocent and pathological murmurs. Our goal was to evaluate the value of a simple and low-cost phonocardiographic recording and analysis system in determining the cha...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Noponen AL,Lukkarinen S,Angerla A,Sepponen R

更新日期：2007-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fundamental treatment for patients with pediatric malignant mediastinal tumors is chemotherapy. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is essential for selecting the appropriate chemotherapeutic regimen. However, malignant mediastinal tumors occasionally cause respiratory distress, and biopsies under general anes...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Tanaka T,Amano H,Tanaka Y,Takahashi Y,Tajiri T,Tainaka T,Shirota C,Sumida W,Yokota K,Makita S,Tani Y,Hinoki A,Uchida H

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Brazil, the prevalence of prematurity has increased in recent years and it is a major cause of death in the neonatal period. Therefore, this study aims at assessing perinatal factors associated with early neonatal deaths in very low birth weight preterm infants born in a region of Brazil with low Human De...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Castro EC,Leite ÁJ,Almeida MF,Guinsburg R

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness, with rapidly increasing prevalence in low-income countries. Among young children, asthma is often under-diagnosed.We investigated the factors associated with asthma among under-fives presenting with acute respiratory symptoms at Mulago hospital, Uganda. M...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nantanda R,Ostergaard MS,Ndeezi G,Tumwine JK

更新日期：2013-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease (ADTKD) caused by UMOD gene mutation (ADTKD-UMOD) is rare in children, characterized by hyperuricemia, gout, and progressive chronic kidney disease. It usually leads to end-stage renal failure at fiftieth decades. Here, we report a 3-year-old Chinese boy i...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Yang J,Zhang Y,Zhou J

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While therapy services may start in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) there is often a gap in therapy after discharge. Supporting Play Exploration and Early Development Intervention (SPEEDI) supports parents, helping them build capacity to provide developmentally supportive opportunities starting in th...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Dusing SC,Tripathi T,Marcinowski EC,Thacker LR,Brown LF,Hendricks-Muñoz KD

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Donor human milk (DHM) is the best alternative for preterm infants when their own mother's milk is unavailable. DHM should be pasteurized to guarantee microbiological safety; however, this process can influence the macronutrient content. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Holder pasteuriz...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Piemontese P,Mallardi D,Liotto N,Tabasso C,Menis C,Perrone M,Roggero P,Mosca F

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to document the clinical, laboratory and genetic features of galactosemia in patients from the Cape Town metropolitan region. METHODS:Diagnoses were based on thin layer chromatography for galactosuria/galactosemia and assays of erythrocyte galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransfer...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Henderson H,Leisegang F,Brown R,Eley B

更新日期：2002-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Socioeconomic status is an important factor affecting the initiation and cessation of breastfeeding. However, limited evidence exists regarding the association between socioeconomic status and breastfeeding behavior in China on a national level. This study aims to investigate the relationship between socioec...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chen C,Cheng G,Pan J

更新日期：2019-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) and associated risk factors in school children 8 to 13 years of age. METHODS:Elementary school children (n = 1,066) were examined. Associations between HBP, body mass index (BMI), gender, ethnicity, and acanthosis nigrica...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Urrutia-Rojas X,Egbuchunam CU,Bae S,Menchaca J,Bayona M,Rivers PA,Singh KP

更新日期：2006-11-16 00:00:00