Maternal thyrotoxicosis causing central hypothyroidism in infants.

abstract：AIM:The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has risen in countries with a high ultraviolet index and sunny environment such as Australia. There is lack of information on vitamin D status and best possible therapy in Australian Aboriginal children. We aim to (i) describe the vitamin D status in an opportunistic sample of...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tan JK,Kearns P,Martin AC,Siafarikas A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital rubella syndrome can be associated with disgammaglobulinaemia and autoimmune phenomena in adult and paediatric population. The aim of this article is to present the association between a congenital rubella syndrome with hypogammaglobulinaemia and hyper IgM diagnosed at the age of 8 months and autoimmune man...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Palacin PS,Castilla Y,Garzón P,Figueras C,Castellví J,Español T

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medicine has seen dramatic changes in the last 50 years, and vaccinology is no different. Australia has made a significant contribution to world knowledge on vaccine-preventable diseases. Certain deadly diseases have disappeared or become rare in Australia following successful introduction of vaccines. As diseases bec...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Royle J,Lambert SB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study compared the personality profiles of children with sighing dyspnoea with healthy children and tested the hypothesis of heightened anxiety scores in sighing dyspnoeic subjects using the Childhood Behavior Check List for Ages 4 to 18 (CBCL/4-18). The pulmonary function tests of these two groups of children...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wong KS,Huang YS,Huang YH,Chiu CY

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We observed a reduced incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) despite increased survival of extremely premature infants over the last two decades. A different susceptibility pattern to NEC according to gestation has been proposed. We aim to examine the influence of perinatal risk factors for NEC in infa...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Luig M,Lui K,NSW & ACT NICUS Group.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe demographic characteristics and trends, indications for referral and medical findings in children and young people seen for suspected sexual abuse. METHODS:Retrospective review of consecutive medical records over a 7-year period. RESULTS:A total of 2310 new patients were seen for concerns about sexua...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kelly P,Koh J,Thompson JM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) excretion was measured in term and preterm neonates on days 1, 4, 7, 14 and 28 of life. Urinary NAG showed a peak level on day 4 or 7 in these infants. In addition, it tended to be higher with the degree of prematurity. In sick preterms who were depressed at birth and had ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tsukahara H,Hori C,Tsuchida S,Hiraoka M,Sudo M,Haruki S,Suehiro F

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyomas are not uncommon in infants with tuberous sclerosis. We describe a neonate who presented with hydrops fetalis arising from a tachyarrhythmia during fetal life related to rhabdomyomas. After reversion of the arrhythmia, pre-excitation was noted on an interval electrocardiogram. Following regression of the ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Mas C,Penny DJ,Menahem S

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Childhood overweight and obesity is unacceptably high in industrialised nations. School-based interventions have largely been atheoretical and ineffective. This study aimed to test a new theory-based protocol for its effects on measures of fitness and body mass index (BMI), and its proposed psychosocial mediators, ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Annesi JJ,Walsh SM,Greenwood BL,Mareno N,Unruh-Rewkowski JL

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of the General Movements Assessment (GMA) for estimating diagnostic accuracy in detecting cerebral palsy (CP) in an Australian context by a newly established NSW rater network. METHODS:A prospective longitudinal cross-sectional study was conduc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Morgan C,Crowle C,Goyen TA,Hardman C,Jackman M,Novak I,Badawi N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the use of media as a sleep aid in adolescents and relate this to their sleep routines and feelings of tiredness. METHODS:A questionnaire about using media as a sleep aid, media presence in bedrooms, time to bed and time out of bed on average weekdays and average weekend days, and questions regarding l...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eggermont S,Van den Bulck J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in preterm births, especially those less than 33 weeks gestation, occurring in perinatal centres in New South Wales (NSW) from 1992 to 2001. METHODS:Population data were obtained from the NSW Midwives' Data Collection. Trends in the proportion of births in perinatal centres by gestation and...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roberts CL,Algert CS,Peat B,Henderson-Smart DJ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last 50 years in allergy could almost be considered the first 50 years. Over this time period, we have witnessed the emergence of allergy as a subspecialty, have seen and continue to observe a tremendous change in prevalence of allergic disease and have gained insight into the mechanisms that underlie allergic pre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Campbell DE,Mehr S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of a one-day paediatric life-support course on the knowledge of paediatric trainees. METHODS:A telephone survey was performed prior to and at set intervals following the course. Responses to individual questions before and after the course were analysed and an overall test score was calc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Durojaiye L,O'Meara M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of reduced skin exposure in preterm infants receiving overhead phototherapy treatment on total serum bilirubin (TSB). METHODS:Randomized controlled trial. Preterm infants (>1500 g birthweight and < or = 36 weeks gestation) were randomized to being nursed either partially clothed with onl...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pritchard MA,Beller EM,Norton B

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A term infant was admitted at 6 h of age with seizures related to hyponatraemia. During the last hours of labour the infant's mother had drunk 3 L of water. After delivery the serum sodium was 121 mmol/L in the mother and 126 mmol/L in the infant. Both resolved spontaneously. We discuss this case and the impact of mat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： West CR,Harding JE

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts have been widely adopted by Canadian dieticians for growth monitoring of Canadian children rather than the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) reference data. It has been unclear as to which is the most appropriate. METHODS:We calcula...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yasin A,Filler G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe complications and outcomes of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy in children with spasticity and/or dystonia. METHODS:A prospective study of goal attainment after ITB therapy and a retrospective review of medical records for complications. The children were described as dystonia-predominant or spastici...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ward A,Hayden S,Dexter M,Scheinberg A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were: (i) to examine the annual treatment rate of children under 4 years from 1997 to 2006; (ii) to compare their treatment rate and attrition with that of children starting treatment at the modal age; (iii) to describe the clinical characteristics of children aged less than 4 years and thei...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eysbouts Y,Poulton A,Salmelainen P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled steroid therapy is one of the mainstays of treatment of asthma in children. Side effects, including suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, have been noted with high doses of inhaled steroids. Most studies concerning side effects have been done with mechanical nebulization devices or hand...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Chang CC,Tam AY

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were to develop and evaluate a shorter gestational age estimation method based on the Dubowitz scoring system (DSS) that could be taught easily to untrained health-care workers. METHODS:Using the DSS, seven criteria were identified that explained 90% of the variance in gestational age estim...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Allan RC,Sayers S,Powers J,Singh G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss treatment modalities for subglottic haemangioma (SGH). METHODOLOGY:Case report of two children definitively managed by different modalities. RESULTS:Management by CO2 laser vaporization in one child, and laser followed by interferon 2-alpha in the second child were both successful in controlling ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Walker P,Cooper D,MacDonald D

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In June 1990 a meeting of Paediatric Respiratory Physicians was held near Adelaide. The guidelines for assessing and treating asthma as prepared by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand for the management of patients with asthma was considered. Although not explicitly stated, these guidelines were designed...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Henry R,Sly P,Godfrey S,Van Asperen P,Staugas R,Le Souef P,Smith G,Robertson I,Robertson C,Phelan P

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of an intravenous loading dose of aminophylline (6 mg/kg) on Doppler time-averaged mean velocity in the middle cerebral artery in ventilated preterm neonates. METHODOLOGY:Twenty infants were studied by colour/duplex Doppler technique prior to and at 5, 10, 3...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Govan JJ,Ohlsson A,Ryan ML,Myhr T,Fong K

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It was shown that oxygen-derived free radicals, and particularly the superoxide anion, are intermediaries in the formation and activation of osteoclasts. Many antioxidant defence systems depend on micronutrients or are micronutrients themselves. Oxidative stress might be related to bone indices in newborn in...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Koklu E,Akcakus M,Narin F,Saraymen R

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to identify parents' and staff's perceptions of parents' needs during a paediatric high-dependency unit admission and the relationships between needs, socio-demographic and clinical variables and explores if these perceptions have changed. METHODS:This study uses a cross-sectional descriptive corr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Foster M,Whitehead L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Handovers have been established as a valuable educational tool; nevertheless, a paucity of literature exists evaluating contributors to the educational experience. Our study aimed to investigate participants' educational experiences based on a paediatric handover, and the facilitators and barriers towards teaching ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ooi A,Bradley S,Mukherjee S,Stafford K,Henning MA

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, risk factors and anthropometric measurements of fetally malnourished, liveborn singleton term neonates. METHODS:The computed delivery room data of 11.741 liveborn singleton term neonates was used to compare malnourished and nourished newborns. RESULTS:Of the t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Salihoğlu Ö,Karatekin G,Baksu B,Uslu S,Baksu A,Can G,Nuhoğlu A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the feasibility of a two-stage screening strategy for otitis media with effusion (OME) in pre-school and school children. The risk factors of OME were also studied. METHODS:One hundred and eighty-nine children aged 4-8 years were recruited. The two-stage screening consisted of an on-site screening with...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yang J,Zhang H,Zhao N,Shi ZG,Xu A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Legal and clinical complexities surrounding consent to medical treatment for trans and gender diverse (TGD) youth in Australia continue to develop. New Australian Standards of Care and Treatment Guidelines have also introduced substantial clinical developments. Significant changes to legal principles from court decisi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Jowett S,Mathews B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00