Effect of gender, birth weight and gestational age on serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone concentration and distribution among neonates in Saudi Arabia.

abstract：:Among the 500 Down syndrome children karyotyped, 15 (3%) were due to translocation; 10 were 21;21 translocation and five 14;21. There were 9 cases of de novo translocations, while 6 were inherited from father or mother. Family history was characteristic in all the translocation cases, with younger parental age, fetal ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lakshminarayana P

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of early erythropoietin treatment on induction of erythropoiesis and the need for transfusion in Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) infants with acute neonatal problems. METHODS:The study group consisted of 14 VLBW prematures with gestational ages less than 32 weeks who were given subcuta...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Atasay B,Günlemez A,Akar N,Arsan S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Jaundice is a common clinical problem in neonatal period which may result in brain damage even in healthy full term newborns, when it is severe. The aim of this study was to characterize the therapeutic effect of clofibrate in full term neonates who present with nonhemolytic jaundice. METHODS:A clinical cont...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Eghbalian F,Pourhossein A,Zandevakili H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since transplacental immunity and waning of maternally derived measles specific antibodies play an important role in determining the optimum age for vaccination of infants against measles, a study was carried out in which 150 paired samples and 581 infant serum samples were tested for measles specific antibodies. Out ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sood DK,Kumar S,Singh S,Sharma SB,Sokhey J,Singh H

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), a measure found useful in different settings and cultures has not been validated in the subcontinent. This study validated this measure for identifying Anxiety Disorder (AD) among adolescents in an Indian community context. METHODS:Five hundred a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Russell PS,Nair MK,Russell S,Subramaniam VS,Sequeira AZ,Nazeema S,George B

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from 31 children, 23 females (74.2%) and eight males (25.8%) with precocious puberty were analysed. They included 19 cases with central precocious puberty, 5 with premature thelarche, 5 with premature adrenarche and 1 each with adrenal adenoma and virilizing hepatoblastoma. Their clinical and hormonal profile and...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khandekar S,Dash RJ

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective management of tuberculosis (TB) in children and important data of disease burden continue to rely on a clinical approach to diagnosis, as diagnosis of childhood TB is not confirmed in the majority. Many diagnostic scoring systems have been developed to aid with diagnosis. This article reviews the use and eva...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Graham SM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome and prognostic factors for oncology patients in the PICU of a tertiary care centre in a developing country. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was done to assess the outcome of children with cancer in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a developing country from January 2000...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Akhtar N,Fadoo Z,Panju S,Haque A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most children tolerate the first-line antibiotics used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) very well. The most common adverse effect is gastrointestinal distress unrelated to hepatotoxicity; the latter is seen in less than 1% of children. Despite the infrequency of hepatotoxicity, the potential long-term impact o...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Cruz AT,Starke JR

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cyanosis is always pathological and demands detailed evaluation. Combined use of clinical findings, electrocardiogram and chest radiograph permits determination of underlying cause in vast majority. Stepwise approach allows hemodynamic classification of the cardiac lesion and directs immediate management. Accurate ana...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gupta SK

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out various life stressors of adolescents, coping strategies adopted by them and the impact of stress on adolescent mental health. METHODS:A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted in the schools in south zone of Delhi, capital city of the country. Data was collected on 360 adolescents betwe...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mathew N,Khakha DC,Qureshi A,Sagar R,Khakha CC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 9-y-old boy was referred to authors' institute for the management of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. He was the product of third degree consanguineous marriage and was delivered by full term vaginal delivery with a birth weight of 2.75 kg. At 3 mo of age, he had presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and was on i...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khare S,Goroshi MR,Budyal S,Bandgar T,Lila A,Shah N

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report our experience before and after implementation of pediatric rapid response team (RRT) in pediatric wards of a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. METHODS:An audit of RRT activity from December 2007 to August 2008 was conducted and reviewed patient diagnoses at the time of call placement, interventi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Anwar-ul-Haque,Saleem AF,Zaidi S,Haider SR

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study of 1,053 consecutive children who attended the Rheumatic Care Centre, Government General Hospital, Madras from 1991 to 1995, 331 children fulfilled the criteria proposed by the American Rheumatism Association as modified by Cassidy et al for the diagnosis of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. These ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chandrasekaran AN,Rajendran CP,Madhavan R

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 25,000 children develop multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) each year, but few of them are diagnosed and appropriately treated for MDR-TB. New diagnostic tools have improved our ability to diagnose children with bacteriologically confirmed TB earlier. However, the majority of childhood TB cases a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Schaaf HS

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of culture-confirmed cholera in patients with acute dehydrating diarrhea, at a tertiary care center in north India, during a 6-month period from March to August, 2006. METHODS:We studied 145 children, who presented to the pediatric emergency services of a tertiary care teaching hos...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kuttiat VS,Lodha R,Das B,Kohli U

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review is presented on the care of three diabetic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hypoglycemias and sick days. A treatment scheme, based on low-dose insulin regime and i.v. insulin administration is presented. Plenty of emphasis is laid on fluid and electrolyte therapy. It is stressed that the primary goal...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Akerblom HK,Kaprio EA

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorectal malformations are one of the commonest anomalies in the new born. Major advances have been made in the last decade in operative techniques to reconstruct this abnormality. The final outcome in these babies is dependent on careful planning and operative intervention in the neonatal period. The purpose of this...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chowdhary SK,Gupta A,Samujh R,Narasimhan KL,Rao KL

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cell transplantation and cord blood banking have received much popularity among general public and medical professionals in the recent past. But information about the scientific aspects, its utility and limitations is incomplete amongst laypersons as well as many medical practitioners. Stem cells differ from all ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Narayanan DL,Phadke SR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric heart failure (PHF) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Whereas ischemic heart disease is the most important cause of heart failure in adults, congenital heart diseases (CHD) and cardiomyopathies are important etiologies of PHF. Management of PHF also differs from that of adults. Here authors h...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rohit M,Budakoty S

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast milk is known to have anti-infective and immunomodulating effects on infants, but its association with childhood cancer has not been well studied. Artificial feeding may affect the immune response in carcinogenesis. In this communication the authors have reviewed different articles describing the association be...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Tripathy AK,Mishra L,Bakhshi S,Arya LS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although hypersensitivity to foods is often linked to exacerbations of symptoms of respiratory allergy, no such information is available regarding the foods traditionally considered to play a probable etiological role in respiratory allergy in India, which are in fact quite different from the ones implicated in the We...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sharman J,Kumar L,Singh S

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional follicular ovarian cysts are frequently reported in girls with peripheral precocious puberty (PP). These cysts are usually self-limiting and resolve spontaneously. Several drugs like antiestrogens (tamoxifen) and new aromatase inhibitors are seldom used for treatment. Here we report a girl with peripheral P...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Engiz O,Berberoglu M,Siklar Z,Bilir P,Ocal G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the four years period from 1988 to 1991, 50 pediatric patients were diagnosed to have bacterial meningitis, out of a total number of 9057 pediatric admissions at Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia, and 82% were less than two years of age. The causative organisms were isolated in 27 (54%) patients. The ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srair HA,Aman H,al-Madan M,al-Khater M

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional study was conducted on the children of 146 randomly selected families in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Counting of teeth and examination for caries teeth of children under 12 years of age were done by family visits. The results showed that no child developed teeth before 5 months. By 12 months there were on an...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khan MU,Abu-Zeid HA,Faraj A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical presentation of pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) mimics congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Poor response of the dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities to steroid therapy should make one suspect PHA. The treatment is supportive in the form of salt replacement and sodium resonium. We report a case of PHA...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ranjith G,Uthup S,Satish B,Jain N

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple choice questions have come to occupy a prominent place in the evaluation system of medical education. However the framing of multiple choice questions and their effective use need further clarification in the Indian context. This paper outlines some of the steps that may be adopted for streamlining the prepar...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srinivasa DK,Adkoli BV

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral lesions of tuberculosis though uncommon, are seen both in the primary as well as the secondary stages of the disease. In secondary tuberculosis, the oral manifestations are accompanied by lesions in the lung, lymph nodes, or any other organ system of the body. This can be detected by the usual clinical history an...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar V,Singh AP,Meher R,Raj A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antenatal profile of the mother and the immediate neonatal morbidity and mortality till discharge. METHODS:The study was a retrospective analysis of 92 patients of preterm labour who delivered babies weighing RESULTS:A total of 92 mothers in preterm labour at 26 to 34 weeks were admitted and...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Roy KK,Baruah J,Kumar S,Malhotra N,Deorari AK,Sharma JB

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The timing and role of chemotherapy in the management of Wilms' tumor has long been the matter of debate, with different groups showing equally comparable and encouraging results. Over the last decade, however, both the ideol-ogies seem to be converging and the attempt has been to identify groups benefitting with pre-...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar A,Bakhshi S,Agarwala S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00