Toxic epidermal necrolysis treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor.

abstract：:Fifty seven male children between ages of 10-16 years engaged in the brassware industry at Moradabad in Northern India were studied for occupational morbidity. The finding were compared with those obtained in the children (n = 29) engaged in other ancillary units which did not involve exposure to the metal fumes and d...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bihari V,Rastogi SK,Gupta BN,Husain T,Mathur N,Mahendra PN,Srivastava S,Garg N

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the extent, epidemiological and clinical features of an epidemic of non-inflammatory encephalopathy in northern region of India. DESIGN:Surveillance of referred cases having unconsciousness after a short bout of fever during October and November 1997. Case control study in 7 most affected villag...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Ghosh D,Dhadwal D,Aggarwal A,Mitra S,Garg SK,Kumar R,Kaur B

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychosocial assessment was carried out in 35 children with acute lymphatic leukemic, an equal number with non-leukemic chronic illness and their parents. Psychological dysfunction existed more frequently in parents of leukemic children. Depression as an initial reaction on being conveyed the diagnosis, was seen in 85...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Rao GP,Malhotra S,Marwaha RK

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical presentations of intestinal lymphangiectasia include pitting edema, chylous ascites, pleural effusion, diarrhea, malabsorption and intestinal obstruction. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:An 8-year-old male child presented to the emergency department with clinical features of peritonitis, raising suspicion of ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Goel A,Gaur MK,Garg PK

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty one pregnant women (20 +/- 2 weeks of gestation) were assessed for their nutritional status. They were divided into three groups; Group I women (n = 30) were given 200 mg ferrous sulphate (FeSO4) tablet per day for 15 weeks, Group II women (n = 25) were given FeSO4 tablets along with 2,000,000 IU of vitamin A a...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Chawla PK,Puri R

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find the effects of inhaled corticosteroids and the impact of different doses of inhaled corticosteroids on the isolation of nasopharyngeal flora in asthmatic children aged 1-15 years. METHODS:The study included 75 children with asthma and 25 age-matched controls. Nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained. Bacte...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Nirmal G,Awasthi S,Gupta S,Aggarwal J

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate endothelial function and arterial mechanics in apparently healthy overweight adolescents. DESIGN:Analytical observational study. SETTING:Tertiary hospital. METHODS:40 asymptomatic, normotensive and non-smoking adolescents (11 to 18 years old) were evaluated. Of these 20 were overweight or obese...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kumar V,Sachdev HP,Khalil A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot study was undertaken to develop a feasible neonatal screening strategy for hemoglobinopathies. Isoelectric focusing using dried blood spots samples as a primary screening technique was standardized for the first time in India. The screened positives were confirmed by high performance liquid chromatography foll...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bose M,Viswanathan R,Dasgupta S,Singh AK

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare lipid parameters between diabetics and controls and to study association between metabolic control and lipid profile. METHODS:Lipid profile and HbA1c were measured (n=80, 39 boys) in diabetic children [age 10.7(3.4) y] and 54 controls, tests repeated after 1 year (in 45 diabetics). RESULTS:Diabet...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Parthasarathy L,Chiplonkar S,Khadilkar V,Khadilkar A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the mycobacteriological yield from gastric lavage (GL) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), in children with pulmonary tuberculosis. METHODS:58 consecutive children with chest radiograph suggestive of tuberculosis and positive Mantoux test or a positive history of family contact with a case of tuberc...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh M,Moosa NV,Kumar L,Sharma M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the Vitamin A status of pregnant women in their third trimester using maternal serum retinol levels as the indicator; and (ii) To assess the impact of postpartum Vitamin A supplementation on the Vitamin A status of exclusively breastfed infants. DESIGN:Prospective randomized single blind controlled...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Vinutha B,Mehta MN,Shanbag P

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To observe the safety and efficacy of Colistimethate sodium in children infected with gram-negative bacteria, susceptible only to colistimethate sodium. METHODS:This prospective observational study done over 2 years observed children who received colistin for >48 h, for renal failure as defined by p-RIFLE cr...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kumar PP,Giri SR,Shaikh FA,Panigrahy N,Chirla D

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mediastinal pancreatic pseudocyst is a rare complication of pancreatitis. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:An 8-year-old boy with chest pain and shortness of breath. Computed tomography of chest showed a cystic mass in the mediastinum. The cyst aspirate revealed high amylase and lipase levels, suggestive of pancreatic ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Halder P,Mandal KC,Debnath B,Mukherjee S

更新日期：2018-03-15 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：:Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TART) are consequences of delayed diagnosis and/or undertreatment in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). We describe a case of CAH with TART who presented with bilateral macroorchidism. He was managed with glucocorticoids which led to decrease in testicular size without ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Rastogi A,Walia R,Saikia UN,Bhansali A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lysinuric protein intolerance is an inherited disorder of transport of cationic amino acids, causing amino aciduria. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:A 3-year-old boy with 12 month history of episodic change in behavior (decreased sleep, poor interaction), stunted growth and hyperammonemia. OUTCOME:Genetic analysis re...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bijarnia-Mahay S,Jain V,Bansal RK,Reddy GM,Haberle J

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:A 3.5-month-old infant with undiagnosed underlying combined immunodeficiency presented with S. ceravisiae fungemia following treatment with S. boulardii containing probiotic preparation. This case highlights that the use of probiotics in sick patients may be fraught with danger. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Chakravarty S,Parashar A,Acharyya S

更新日期：2019-11-15 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：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 evaluate serum leptin levels in obese Indian children and its correlation to anthropometric and biochemical parameters. DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:Referral tertiary hospital. METHODOLOGY:Leptin levels were measured in 36 children (26 boys, age 1.5 to 15 years) and 37 adults (21 men, age 25 to 69 years...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dubey S,Kabra M,Bajpai A,Pandey RM,Hasan M,Gautam RK,Menon PS

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：:Jaundice as a presenting feature of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia is rare. We report two cases of AML who presented with obstructive jaundice, one with a malignant stricture at the common bile duct and other with a granulocytic sarcoma obstructing the bile duct. The prognosis is poor in these patients. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Rajeswari B,Ninan A,Prasannakumari SN,Parukuttyamma K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichotillomania, though uncommon, is one of the causes of unexplained hair loss, especially in children. Three girls in the age group of 4-6 years were observed in our pediatric dermatology clinic to have trichotillomania. In one child, there was co-existent alopecia areata. All were referred to the child guidance cl...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bhalla M,Sarkar R,Arun P,Kanwar AJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy is beyond reach of most HIV-infected children in developing countries. There is paucity of data on more affordable regimens such as ones based on nevirapine and 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. We report our experience with the use of antiretroviral therapy in childre...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Lodha R,Upadhyay A,Kabra SK

更新日期：2005-08-01 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

abstract：:Eighteen cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) and 17 acyanotic congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients in the age range of 2 months to 10 years along with their age and nutrition matched controls were studied for bactericidal, chemotactic and phagocytic functions. Bactericidal and phagocytic functions were signif...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Parikh S,Bharucha B,Kamdar S,Kshirsagar N

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the coagulation profile and its relation to steroid therapy, and the frequency of thromboembolic complications and its correlation with coagulation parameters in nephrotic syndrome (NS). SETTING:Hospital based. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Forty children with NS were subdivided into four groups, namely,...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Anand NK,Chand G,Talib VH,Chellani H,Pande J

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a retrospective study of hospital records of children younger than 14 years with ocular trauma seen at our center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 2011 and 2012. From the total number of cases, 224 (89.2%) could be easily avoided. Accidents occurred with 5 children under 1 year of age; with one baby as young...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Pereira RM,Paschoalato MB,Peixoto AO,Marson FAL,Fraga AMA

更新日期：2020-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comparison of the clinical efficacy of a transparent, DPI (transparent Rotahaler) with MDI and spacers in childhood asthma. DESIGN:Open, randomized, crossover trial. SETTINGS:Out patient clinic of a referral pediatric center. METHODS:Thirty (mean 6.1 +/-2.7 years) children with moderate persistent asthma w...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh M,Kumar L

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a paucity of data on the incidence of sporadic viral hepatitis in Indian children. Clinical, biochemical and etiological profile of 54 patients with acute viral hepatitis was evaluated. Of these, 32 (59.25%) patients had Hepatitis A, 18 (33.33%) had NANB, 2 (3.7%) had Hepatitis B and 2 (3.7%) concurrent Hepat...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh V,Dubey AP,Sachdev HP,Broor SL,Sebastion M,Puri RK

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00