Does early erythropoietin therapy decrease transfusions in anemia of prematurity?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the insertion characteristics, utilization profile, life span and the complication rates of Central lines (CL) and Peripherally inserted central lines (PICL). METHODS:A prospective study of all CL or PICL insertions during January 2007 to September 2007 in the Neonatal Surgical Intensive Care Unit...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ragavan M,Gazula S,Yadav DK,Agarwala S,Srinivas M,Bajpai M,Bhatnagar V,Gupta DK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 289 newborn infants from birth till one year of age. Low birth weight babies (less than 2.5 kg) were 52.9%. Boys suffered 9.7 episodes of sickness, and girls 8.6 episodes of sickness. The mean episodes of various sicknesses, and their impact on weight gain, feeding pattern and growth pattern are discussed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Patel RB

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hydrocarbons are a common cause of accidental poisoning in children, with kerosene being the most implicated agent in rural parts of India. However, lately, liquid mosquito repellent ingestion is emerging as an important cause of hydrocarbon (kerosene) poisoning in urban households. METHODS:This is a retros...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Reddy MV,Ganesan SL,Narayanan K,Jayashree M,Singhi SC,Nallasamy K,Bansal A,Baranwal AK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal exposure of mother to valproic acid causes teratogenic effects on fetus. The authors report an 18 h-old girl with typical facial and limbs features of fetal valproate syndrome (FVS) along with abnormal draining of left superior vena cava into left atrium. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sarkar S,Sardar SK,Munian D,Bhattacharya S,Majhi B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory disease in childhood is common but not all children presenting to the paediatrician have an underlying organic cause for their symptoms. This article reviews the spectrum of non-organic somatization disorders that might be encountered and advises about the diagnosis and treatment of habit cough, laryngeal ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Connett GJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is a common occurrence in newborns and a cause of anxiety to most parents. This physiological process needs to be closely differentiated from pathological reflux. The clinical signs in infants are generally non-specific which makes the distinction difficult. The diagnostic options in inf...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chellani H,Dabas A,Arya S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of all types of spacers commonly available to children in India. METHODS:150 children 5-14 yr of age with persistent asthma presenting with peak expiratory flow (PEF) < 70% of personal best were randomized to receive 200 mg salbutamol through one of five spacers: A) 750 ml spacer with...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Dahiya B,Mathew JL,Singh M

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) contributes to almost two-thirds of LBW infants born in India. Poor nutritional status and frequent pregnancies are common pre-disposing conditions in addition to obstetric and medical problems during pregnancy. Growth restriction may be symmetrical or asymmetrical depending on ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Deorari AK,Agarwal R,Paul VK

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) has become a major global health concern and is also an issue in children. Children with MDR TB need longer duration of treatment with multiple drugs. The MDR TB treatment regimen usually comprises of a fluoroquinolone, an aminoglycoside, ethionamide, cycloserine, pyrazinamide...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ramachandran G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 15-year-old boy presented to the emergency unit complaining of dyspnea, urticaria and vomiting developed after he fell down when he was playing football. Abdominal ultrasound showed a ruptured hydatid cyst in the right lobe of the liver which was of communicating type. Echinococcus granulosus serologic tests were po...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Elmali M,Ceyhan M,Ilgar M,Koprulu C,Ozfindik M,Sancak R

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases with macroscopic hematuria as complication of acute mumps infection is reported. The patients have neither been vaccinated against mumps nor had mumps infection earlier. Macroscopic hematuria resolved spontaneously and renal functions did not deteriorate in both the patients. Although mumps has a benign cour...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Yildiz N,Yasa O,Celik Y,Baydilli H,Ozçay S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auditory evoked responses using BERA were studied in 30 newborn babies with plasma bilirubin > or = 15 mgm/dl and repeated after treatment of neonatal jaundice with bilirubin levels of < or = 10 mgm/dl. A few jaundiced babies (16.5%) showed absent BERA response at the initial/subsequent examination. After treatment, 3...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhandari V,Narang A,Mann SB,Raghunathan M,Bhakoo ON

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-seven patients with pectus excavatum underwent cardiac examination and echocardiography (M-mode) to determine the diagnostic significance of pectus in children for mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Patients' ages ranged from 1 month to 18 years with a mean age of 5.4 years. Sixty-seven were males. Twenty of the 87 p...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Park JM,Varma SK

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frank-Ter Haar syndrome is an unusual type of skeletal dysplasia with megalocornea and developmental delay. It is usually transmitted as autosomal recessive disorder. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature and none from India. The authors report a case with other unusual features and a short review of t...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Femitha P,Joy R,Gane BD,Adhisivam B,Bhat BV

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of early onset Group B Streptococcal (GBS) infection in infants born over a two year period and to determine the outcome of sepsis evaluation in infants born to mothers with GBS colonization. METHODS:The charts of infants born to mothers with GBS colonization were reviewed for deta...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Niduvaje K,Amutha C,Roy J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic ketoacidosis is the most common endocrine emergency in children and frequently it is the initial presentation of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Despite sophisticated technology and our improved understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease, the mortality from intracranial complications remains co...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Krishna J

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term aseptic meningitis encompasses all types of inflammations of the brain meninges other than that caused by pus producing organisms. It is usually a benign illness. Etiology of aseptic meningitis is very wide and includes many infections - both viral and non viral, drugs, malignancy and systemic illness. The mo...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar R

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was performed to investigate the level of serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI), a specific marker for myocardial cell damage, in the acute rheumatic carditis (RC). METHODS:Twenty seven consecutive patients with acute RC and 23 healthy children were enrolled. RESULT:cTnI level in both groups showed no s...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Oran B,Coban H,Karaaslan S,Atabek E,Gürbilek M,Erkul I

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the characteristics of jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn population of both immigrant and Italian mothers. METHODS:The authors studied a group of 1,680 infants born at "A. Gemelli" hospital during 1 y. All were with appropriate weight for gestational age, weighting more than 2,500 g, ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Zuppa AA,Catenazzi P,Orchi C,Cota F,Calabrese V,Cavani M,Romagnoli C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common chronic disability of childhood. The problems involved are complex; not only do these children have problems of mobility, but a plethora of associated problems [1]. A recent definition of CP includes secondary musculoskeletal problems [2]. The inclusion of this in the definition ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Johari R,Maheshwari S,Thomason P,Khot A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors constituting about 7% of all cancer cases. Rhabdomyosarcomas (RMS) constitute about half of all soft tissue sarcomas in children, the rest being constituted by non- rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcomas (NRSTS). Most RMS present in youn...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kapoor G,Das K

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review is to summarize recent developments in the field of mycobacteriology since the diagnosis of tuberculosis remains elusive in spite of our best efforts and great scientific advances. Progress has been made in further improving upon the age old, time tested traditional techniques like microscopy (Auramine-Rho...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wattal C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the needs of relatives of children admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and compare their needs with the perspectives of doctors, nurses and administrators. METHODS:This is a descriptive comparative study done at a tertiary care PICU from South India. A modified Critical Care Family Needs Inventory...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kandasamy S,Vijayakumar N,Natarajan RK,Sangaralingam T,Krishnamoorthi N

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the infection outbreaks, control measures and outcomes of the outbreak in the NICU of a tertiary care centre in the year 2018. METHODS:This study was conducted in a 30 bedded tertiary care NICU from January 2018 through December 2018. The study design was an Outbreak investigation, based on a prog...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Balachander B,Rajesh D,Pinhero CL,Paul S,Stevens S,Rao S

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moebius syndrome is characterized by congenital complete or partial facial nerve palsy with or without paralysis of cranial nerves and often associated with other malformations. Cardiac anomalies though known are very rare and till date only 4 cases have been reported. We present a case of Moebius syndrome with suprac...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Suvarna J,Bagnawar M,Deshmukh CT

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to changing characteristics of infective endocarditis in the past two decades, we, retrospectively analysed 28 cases of infective endocarditis in children of age less than 15 years at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar from December, 1983 to November, 1993. The incidence of disease was o...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhat AW,Jalal S,John V,Bhat AM

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of children with newly diagnosed specific learning disability (SpLD). METHODS:From September 2005 to March 2006, 150 parents (either mother or father) of children consecutively...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Karande S,Bhosrekar K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) is the most common inherited structural urinary tract disorder, conforming closely to autosomal dominant transmission. A pair of monozygotic siblings is described exhibiting a remarkably parallel clinical course. VUR grade II was diagnosed in girl A during urinary tract infection at...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Tsiouris S,Sioka C,Marinarou A,Al-Bokharhli J,Sionti I,Fotopoulos A

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart diseases have varied presentations depending on the age of presentation. Regression of neonatal pulmonary hypertension and the timing of establishment of left to right shunt determines the onset of symptoms. Pre-tricuspid shunts generally remain asymptomatic during the childhood while large post-tricu...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kannan BR

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of thinness among 2-6 year old children of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme Bali-Gram Panchayat, Hooghly, West Bengal, India. METHODS:Height and weight measurements were taken. The body mass index (BMI) was computed. The new international cut-off points classificat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mandal GC,Bose K,Bisai S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00