Clinical and etiological profile of acute viral hepatitis.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effect of withholding maintenance phenobarbitone on breakthrough seizures. DESIGN:A double blind randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a teaching hospital in Northern India. PARTICIPANTS:152 term and near term neonates (34 weeks of gestation age...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Saxena P,Singh A,Upadhyay A,Gupta P,Sharma S,Vishnubatla S

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To calculate and compare costs of neonatal intensive care by micro-costing and gross-costing methods. METHODS:The costs of resources of a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit were estimated by the two methods to arrive at specific costs per diagnosis related categories for 33 neonates followed-up prosp...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Venkatnarayan K,Sankar MJ,Deorari A,Krishnan A,Paul VK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the actual time taken to document temperature in a stable neonate by an electronic digital skin thermometer with automatic time beeper. We studied 100 neonates after initial stabilization. The mean time required for documenting the temperature by a electronic thermometer in axilla was 56.34+/-1.54 secs for ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Roy AS,Chowdhury T,Bandhopadhya D,Ghosh G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and seventy children of chronic seizures with strong clinical suspicion of an underlying intracranial lesion as its cause were studied by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Maximum number of patients were between 6-12 years, males outnumbering females. Structural abnormalities were seen in 158 of the 170 pa...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gulati P,Jena A,Tripathi RP,Gupta AK

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was performed on 44 patients (newborn to one year old) with acute bacterial meningitis. Sonograms were obtained within 72 hours of diagnosis, and repeated on 7th, 14th or at an early date, if required. The spectrum of sonographic features of meningitis included normal scan (35.4%), echogenic sulci ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Soni JP,Gupta BD,Soni M,Gupta M,Dabi DR,Nemal KR

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bartter syndrome is an inherited renal tubular disorder with hypokalemia, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, normal blood pressure with hyper-reninemia and increased urinary loss of sodium, potassium and chloride. We report an infant with neonatal Bartter syndrome, who improved with potassium supplements. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kumar PS,Deenadayalan M,Janakiraman L,Vijayakumar M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out the degree of current undernutrition in rural reproductive age women. SETTING:49 villages of two adjoining rural blocks of Varanasi. METHODS:6130 non-pregnant and non-lactating rural women in the age group 18-45 year were studied for sociodemographic characteristics and anthropometry, i.e., weig...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Srivastava M,Agarwal DK,Agarwal A,Agarwal S,Agarwal KN

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the profile of children with central diabetes insipidus (DI) and identify factors indicating organic etiology. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review. SETTING:Tertiary referral hospital. SUBJECTS:Fifty-nine children with central DI (40 boys, 19 girls). METHODS:Features of organic and idiopathic cen...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bajpai A,Kabra M,Menon PS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anthropometric data from our survey of 1,879 children in Madhya Pradesh revealed low sensitivity (17.5%) and positive predictive value (30.4%) of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) at the recommended cut-off of 115 mm for identifying Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). This led us to question the reliability of MUAC as a...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dasgupta R,Sinha D,Jain SK,Prasad V

更新日期：2013-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:A 3 year old child was brought with fever, left parotid swelling and altered sensorium. Cultures from blood, pus and throat swab grew Burkholderia pseudomallei. A diagnosis of septicemic melioidosis with encephalopathy was made. She recovered following treatment with parenteral ceftazidime for 14 days, and 6 months of...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Shivbalan S,Reddy N,Tiru V,Thomas K

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lead levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in umbilical cord blood samples of 205 consecutively born neonates and venous blood in 62 of the mothers. The mean (+/- SD) cord blood lead level was 4.7 +/- 12.1 microg/dL. In the sub sample of 62 mother-baby pairs, the mean (+/- SD) cord blood lead lev...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Patel AB,Prabhu AS

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuroschistosomiasis is an uncommonly reported disease. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:An adolescent Indian boy residing in Kenya presented with headache, visual symptoms and seizures, with MRI showing space-occupying lesions in the occipital lobe and cerebellum. OBSERVATION:Brain biopsy was diagnostic of neuro-schi...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Manamal NA,Singhal T,Kumar A,Sanghvi D,Mani J

更新日期：2018-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the catch up growth in severely wasted children using energy dense local foods at a hospital based nutrition rehabilitation unit. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort. SETTING:In-patient ward at a tertiary care government pediatric hospital in Hyderabad. PATIENTS:Children with severe malnutrition (n=309)...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mamidi RS,Kulkarni B,Radhakrishna KV,Shatrugna V

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of crystalloid (Normal saline) and colloid (polymer from degraded Gelatin in saline Haemaccel) intravenous fluid in restoration of circulating volume in children with septic shock. DESIGN:Prospective, randomized, open-label trial. SETTING:Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Unit o...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Upadhyay M,Singhi S,Murlidharan J,Kaur N,Majumdar S

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of typhoid fever with furazolidone produces a high cure rate. This is a clinical curiosity, as furazolidone is described to be poorly absorbed. The present study examined whether furazolidone could produce unequivocal clinical response and, if so whether this was due to the drug producing bactericidal levels...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kumar AS,Legori M,Sathy N,Mathew R

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improved survival seen in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) cases has led to increased reports of second malignant neoplasms. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:A 12-year-old female treated for ALL using UK ALL XI protocol nine years back presented with progressively increasing pre-auricular swelling. OBSERVATION:Inves...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Tikku G,Jain D,Kumari A,Grover R

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retrospective study was carried out to examine performance of Pottels height- independent equation compared to Schwartzs height-dependent equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate in 115 children in Indian setting. The Pottels equation performed well compared to updated Schwartz equation (R2=0.94, mean bias ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Barman H,Bisai S,Das BK,Nath CK,Duwarah SG

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this retrospective study, patients with idiopathic frequently-relapsing nephrotic syndrome (FRNS) (n=27) and steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) (n=13) who received enteric coated mycophenolate sodium (ECMS) for at least 6 months, were included for analysis. Primary outcome was response to ECMS, which was d...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kapoor K,Saha A,Kaur M,Dubey NK,Upadhyay AD

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu State in India, 384 final-year female students attending the Government College for Women completed a questionnaire so the researcher could assess their knowledge of prenatal and childhood immunizations, breast feeding, weaning, oral rehydration solution (ORS), and feeding during diarrhea. 5...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Ganga N

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether interactional group discussions could reduce prescriptions of injections by physicians. STUDY DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Rural public health care facilities, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India. SUBJECTS:72 medical officers, 36 each in intervention and contr...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bhunia R,Hutin Y,Ramkrishnan R,Ghosh PK,Dey S,Murhekar M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) epidemic is no more confined to metro cities and has spread to interior states including Eastern India. There is hardly any published data available on the subject, including the incidence and profile of babies with ROP, screening experience with binocular indirect ophthalmoscope a...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Padhi TR,Jain L,Behera UC,Pradhan L

更新日期：2016-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence, risk factors and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized children with nephrotic syndrome. METHODS:All consecutive hospitalized children (aged 1-14 years) with diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome between February 2016 and February 2017 were enrolled for the study. Childre...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Prasad BS,Kumar M,Dabas A,Mishra K

更新日期：2019-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A 13-year old girl presented with a decade long anemia, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and interstistial lung disease; was eventually diagnosed as ANCA associated vasculitis. High index of suspicion is thus warranted for alternative diagnosis in chronic anemia, despite increased prevalence of infectious diseases and nutr...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mahajan V,Jat K,Kochhar S,D'Cruz S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation with heliox in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome. METHODS:Premature infants with mild respiratory distress syndrome requiring non-invasive respiratory support were eligible. Infants were randomly assigned to heliox or...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Li X,Shen J,Zhao J,Tang S,Shi Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical spectrum and factors associated with poor short-term outcomes in children with interstitial lung disease (ILD). DESIGN:Retrospective chart review SETTING:Pediatric Chest Clinic of a tertiary care hospital METHODOLOGY:We retrieved information regarding clinical course and laborato...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sankar J,Pillai MS,Sankar MJ,Lodha R,Kabra SK

更新日期：2013-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of rotavirus diarrhea among hospitalized children less than 5 years of age in Kerala State and to determine the circulating strains of rotavirus in Kerala. DESIGN:Multicenter, cross-sectional study. SETTING:Eight representative hospitals in Kunnathunadu Thaluk, Ernakulam district,...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mathew MA,Paulose A,Chitralekha S,Nair MK,Kang G,Kilgore P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of the ketogenic diet in Indian children with uncontrolled epilepsy. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective observational study. SETTING:Hospital based. PATIENTS:105 children (age 4 months to 18 years) with uncontrolled epilepsy enrolled in the ketogenic diet program over a period of 9 years and...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Nathan JK,Purandare AS,Parekh ZB,Manohar HV

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombocytosis is a frequent finding in hemograms obtained from hospitalized and ambulatory children due to the widespread use of automated blood cell counters. Pediatricians are commonly puzzled in cases of thrombocytosis to determine the underlying cause and the need for therapy. The purpose of this review is to ass...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mantadakis E,Tsalkidis A,Chatzimichael A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of pre-exchange transfusion albumin priming in neonates with non-hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia. DESIGN:Single center, randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Level III Neonatal unit. PARTICIPANTS:Fifty healthy term and late preterm neonates with non-hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia requiri...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dash N,Kumar P,Sundaram V,Attri SV

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To document bone mineral density of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:Tertiary-care center of Northern India, July 2012 to August 2015. PARTICIPANTS:52 children aged 6-18 years with cystic fibrosis and 62 healthy controls of similar age and sex. METHODS:B...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gupta S,Mukherjee A,Khadgawat R,Kabra M,Lodha R,Kabra SK

更新日期：2017-07-15 00:00:00