[Autonomic dysfunction in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: a 13 year experience in pediatric intensive care unit].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify the causes of congenital microcephaly in Rio Grande do Sul, a state in southern Brazil, where no ZIKV outbreak was detected, from December 2015 to December 2016, which was the period when ZIKV infection was at its peak in northeast Brazil. METHODS:This was a cross-sectio...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Herber S,Silva AA,Sanseverino MTV,Friedrich L,Ranieri TMS,Favreto C,Fraga LR,Terra AP,Schwartz IVD,Schuler-Faccini L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present an updated review of the most common upper respiratory infections (URI) in children seen by the pediatrician in outpatient clinics, for better diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. SOURCES:References from Medline database were reviewed. The most relevant articles were selected. SUMMARY OF THE FIN...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Pitrez PM,Pitrez JL

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the antimicrobial activity of β-defensin-2 produced in the mammary gland and secreted in human breast milk. METHODS:The peptide production was performed by DNA cloning. β-defensin-2 levels were quantified in 61 colostrum samples and 39 mature milk samples from healthy donors, by an indirect enzym...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Baricelli J,Rocafull MA,Vázquez D,Bastidas B,Báez-Ramirez E,Thomas LE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The predisposing factors for pericarditis recurrence in the pediatric population have not yet been established. This study aimed to define the risk factors for the unfavorable prognosis of pediatric acute pericarditis. METHODS:This was a retrospective study that included all patients with acute pericarditis ...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Krasic S,Prijic S,Ninic S,Borovic R,Petrovic G,Stajevic M,Nesic D,Dizdarevic I,Djordjevic N,Vukomanovic V

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: To review and discuss different contraceptive methods currently used by adolescents, and also discuss adolescent pregnancy, including the associated risks and the importance of prenatal care. METHODS: Review of literature and clinical experience with different contraceptive methods and with adolescent pregn...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Herter LD,Accetta SG

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the applicability of salivary C-reactive protein, mean platelet volume, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. METHODS:Prospective case-control study of 70 full-term neonates, 35 with sepsis (20 with proven sepsis and 15 with clinical sepsis)...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Omran A,Maaroof A,Saleh MH,Abdelwahab A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence of diarrheal disease (DD) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children undergoing supplementation of zinc and other micronutrients through the use of sprinkles, as well as their acceptance by these patients. METHOD:This was a randomized double-blinded clinical trial of 143 heal...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Sampaio DL,Mattos AP,Ribeiro TC,Leite ME,Cole CR,Costa-Ribeiro H Jr

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the bone mineral density (BMD) and to relate it to the food intake and body composition of adolescent runway models. METHODS:Cross-sectional study evaluating 33 models and 33 non-models aged from 15 to 18 years, paired by age and body mass index (BMI). BMD of spine (L1-L4) was evaluated using the...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Rodrigues AM,Cintra IP,Santos LC,Martini LA,Mello MT,Fisberg M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the determinants of dyslipidemia in preschoolers. METHODS:A total of 227 preschoolers residing in an urban area of the city of Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil were evaluated at age 5 years, using a cross-sectional design. Dietary intake from a food frequency questionnaire, anthropometric/bioc...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Nobre LN,Lamounier JA,Franceschini Sdo C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare two groups of school age girls from different social strata were compared in terms of their perception and knowledge about breastfeeding. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was applied to all 346 4th to 8th grade girls attending two schools, a private one, whose students belonged to the upper clas...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Nakamura SS,Veiga KF,Ferrarese SR,Martinez FE

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the nutritional factors that determine the absence of anemia in infants from families with a low socioeconomic background submitted to a nutrition intervention program, as well as iron intake according to recommendations. METHODS:The study included 369 children from a cohort of inhabi...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Vitolo MR,Bortolini GA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the most important aspects of the clinical presentation and treatment of children with cancer in intensive care units. SOURCE OF DATA:Medline (1970 to 2003); search terms: children, cancer, oncology, intensive care, complications. General and pediatric oncology textbooks. SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS:P...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Sapolnik R

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present a wide-ranging review of the literature on broncopulmonary dysplasia, covering new definitions, pathophysiology, prevention, treatment, prognosis and progression. SOURCES OF DATA:The most relevant articles published on the subject since it was first described in 1967 were selected from MEDLINE sea...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Monte LF,Silva Filho LV,Miyoshi MH,Rozov T

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review current models and scientific evidence on the influence of parents' oral health behaviors on their children's dental caries. SOURCES:MEDLINE articles published between 1980 and June, 2012. Original research articles on parents' oral health behavior were reviewed. A total of 218 citations were retri...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Castilho AR,Mialhe FL,Barbosa Tde S,Puppin-Rontani RM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: The association between cryptosporidiosis and persistent diarrhea has been studied in many countries. The aim of this study was to verify the incidence of this parasite in children with persistent diarrhea. Children infected or not with protozoan cryptosporidium were compared in relation to laboratory and c...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Cantalice Neto AF,Zim Mdo C,Machado RS,Fratini FG,Silva AP

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of cow's milk in the first year of life on the diagnosis of asthma, wheezing, and atopy in children aged 3 to 4 years. METHODS:This is a cohort study nested in a randomized field trial investigating the effectiveness of dietary guidelines dur...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Strassburger SZ,Vitolo MR,Bortolini GA,Pitrez PM,Jones MH,Stein RT

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiologic principles and methods have been widely employed in clinical research. The purpose of this paper is to discuss basic epidemiological concepts applied to the investigation of the determinants of infant diseases. The theoretical framework outlines the hypothesis of the investigation. The design of the stud...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Fuchs SC

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To guide the diagnostic and therapeutic management of severe forms of food allergy. DATA SOURCES:Search in the Medline database using the terms "severe food allergy," "anaphylaxis and food allergy," "generalized urticaria and food allergy," and "food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome" in the last ten y...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Sarinho E,Lins MDGM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: To establish the nutritional diagnosis of children living in a low-income community through anthropometric evaluation, detecting insufficient nutrition (low weight-for-age, wasting and stunting) and excessive nutrition (overweight and obesity). METHODS: A community-based survey identified children below 11 ...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Motta ME,Silva GA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of salbutamol administration by metered-dose inhaler with a home-made spacer versus jet nebulizer in children with moderate wheezing attacks. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A randomized, single-blinded trial was performed with a convenience sample of children presenting wheezing. The child...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Vilarinho LC,Cardeal Mendes CM,de Freitas Souza LS

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sedation is an important step in the management of patients with hypercyanotic spells associated with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) to ameliorate and prevent recurrence of cyanosis. This case report illustrates the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine-induced sedation in the management of hypercyanotic spells in a ne...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Senzaki H,Ishido H,Iwamoto Y,Taketazu M,Kobayashi T,Katogi T,Kyo S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of brain death (BD) and its medical management and adopted protocols after its diagnosis in seven pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) located in three Brazilian regions. METHODS:A cross-sectional and multicenter study was conducted, based on the retrospective review of medical reco...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Lago PM,Piva J,Garcia PC,Troster E,Bousso A,Sarno MO,Torreão L,Sapolnik R,Members of Núcleo de Estudos em Etica em Pediatria-Brazil (NEEP-Br).

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVES: To establish the profile of neonates in Caxias do Sul city, and to study early neonatal mortality, its causes and related variables.METHODS: This cohort study enrolled 5,545 newborns, which were followed up to 7 days after birth. The probability of early neonatal mortality was calculated and multiple logis...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Araújo BF,Bozzetti MC,Tanaka AC

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to determine whether endogenous mononuclear leukocyte DNA strand is a target of phototherapy. METHODS:The study included 65 term infants aged between 3-10 days that had been exposed to intensive (n = 23) or conventional (n = 23) phototherapy for at least 48 hours due to neonatal jaundice, and a c...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Aycicek A,Kocyigit A,Erel O,Senturk H

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the prevalence of congenital hypothyroidism and the ability of various neonatal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSHneo) cutoff values to detect this disease. METHODS:This cohort study was based on the retrospective collection of information available from the Reference Service for Newborn Screening d...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Silvestrin SM,Leone C,Leone CR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: To present, in practical form and updated terms, the clinical aspects of the varicella and its prevention using either vaccination or isolation precautions. METHOD: Review of the literature using MEDLINE and LILACS referring to the last 10 years; presentation of the most recent aspects in the literature as ...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Carvalho ES,Martins RM

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Several reports claim that blood pressure (BP) in the radial artery may underestimate the accurate BP in critically ill patients. Here, the authors evaluated differences in mean blood pressure (MBP) between the radial and femoral artery during pediatric cardiac surgery to determine the effectiveness of femora...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Cho HJ,Lee SH,Jeong IS,Yoon NS,Ma JS,Ahn BH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article reviews the clinical and epidemiological aspects of anxiety disorders in youngsters, as well as current medical and psychological treatment strategies. The role of the neurobiological models possibly involved in the etiology of these disorders is also discussed. SOURCES OF DATA:MEDLINE search of...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Asbahr FR

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE: Neonatal tetanus is an infection with high mortality, constituting a problem in underdeveloped countries, where there is faulty prenatal attendance. In spite of this and of the decreasing incidence of the disease in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, we report a case of neonatal tetanus identified in 1997. MET...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Guardiola A,Teixeira AM,Silva CA,Grisólia JR,Prates LZ,Schermann MT,Mohrdieck R

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the motor performance of premature neonates using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and to investigate the influence of birth weight on motor acquisition. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out of a prospective cohort of 44 premature newborn infants with gestational ages from 32 to ...

journal_title：Jornal de pediatria

authors： Manacero S,Nunes ML

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00