Nodding off or switching off? The use of popular media as a sleep aid in secondary-school children.

abstract：:Maternal fetal medicine (MFM) is a subspecialty of obstetrics that focuses on identified risk pregnancies. The role includes obstetric ultrasound for fetal assessment and diagnosis of anomalies, invasive prenatal diagnosis and management of pregnancies complicated by maternal medical disorders, multiple fetuses and th...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tan WS,Guaran R,Challis D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lidocaine-based teething gels have been widely available in Australia for decades in both commercial preparations and those compounded by pharmacies. However, many case reports have highlighted potential risks and toxicity associated with lidocaine-based teething gels when used in infants and young children, including...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Teoh L,Moses GM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Currently, the use of upper limb botulinum toxin-A (UL BTX-A) is based on evidence of functional efficacy without supporting evidence of positive change in health-related quality of life (HRQOL). While function may improve, this cannot be directly correlated with an improvement in HRQOL. Most paediatric studies use...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Redman TA,Finn JC,Bremner AP,Valentine J

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 16-year-old male who presented reporting a 6-month history of lowered mood, fatigue, anhedonia, disturbed sleep and heightened anxiety. On further questioning he reported restricted eating and weightlifting for at least 1 h on a daily basis. Investigations revealed findings compatible with sec...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Woodhill I,Cooper C,Zacharin M,Cukier K,Vuillermin P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the epidemiology, immunisation status and management of children with intussusception in the Northern Territory (NT), 1993-2003. METHODS:Intussusception data were obtained from all NT hospitals using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 9/10) codes for children under 18 years of age betwee...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Webby RJ,Bines JE,Barnes GL,Tindall H,Krause V,Patel M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign paroxysmal torticollis is probably an under-diagnosed condition of infancy. It is a self-limiting disorder characterised by periods of unusual, sustained posture of the head and neck, during which the head tilts to one side. Episodes are often accompanied by marked autonomic features, irritability, ataxia, apat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hadjipanayis A,Efstathiou E,Neubauer D

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningococcus is a well known cause of meningitis and septicaemia. It is less well known as a cause of arthritis. This case report describes an infant with meningococcal arthritis and with further discussion of the role of meningococcal serogroup W135 in disease, as well as current and future immunisation strategies. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McMullan B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a commonly used anaesthetic agent, halothane, on neonatal cilial function was determined. A nasal cilial sample was taken from 13 healthy, term, newborn infants. For 1 h, half of each sample was exposed to halothane and half to air. Cilial function was assessed by measuring beat frequency with a modified...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： O'Callaghan C,Atherton M,Karim K,Gyi A,Langton JA,Zamudio I,Barry P

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the use of sun protection behaviours and the experience of sunburn in a sample of parents and their children in New Zealand. METHODOLOGY:Information was collected from 887 parents using postal questionnaires at the beginning of and during the summer. RESULTS:Thirty per cent of the parents believe...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Morris J,McGee R,Bandaranayake M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Adenoidal hypertrophy (AH) in children is associated with obstructive manifestations like mouth breathing, snoring. Unfortunately, little is known regarding sleep architecture of AH in children. The purpose of this study was therefore undertaken to investigate the polysomnographic variables in children with AH. ME...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Zhang XW,Zhou F,Li Y,Huang ZT,Wang ZL

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Meningitis may complicate neonatal sepsis, but there is scant evidence to inform the decision to perform a lumbar puncture (LP) and considerable variation in practice. We investigated whether inflammatory markers - C-reactive protein (CRP) and immature-to-total neutrophil ratio (ITR) - were predictive of meningitis...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Goldfinch CD,Korman T,Kotsanas D,Burgner DP,Tan K

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although enormous effort has been focused over the past two decades on examining the potential adverse effects of exposure to environmental lead on human health, there has been a debate over the persistence and dynamic pattern of these effects. METHODOLOGY:Articles relevant to this issue which were publishe...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tong S

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase (GALT) deficiency in a full-term Chinese neonate, who presented with atypical biochemical features of hyperammonaemia in addition to the classical presenting features of jaundice and lethargy after feeding. Red cell GALT activity was virtually absent in the ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cheung KL,Tang N,Hsiao KJ,Law LK,Wong W,Ng PC,Pang CP,Applegarth DA,Fok TF,Hjelm NM

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship between infant and parental characteristics and parental report of infant cyanosis and also hospital admission for apnoea/cyanosis. METHODS:A prospective cohort study was conducted. It involved the one-fifth of Tasmanian live births who were assessed, using a perinatal score, as ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ponsonby AL,Dwyer T,Couper D

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the bowel habits of healthy Australian children aged up to 2 years. METHODOLOGY:One hundred and forty children were recruited in six age categories with a minimum of 20 children per category. Data on bowel habit was recorded by parents daily for 1 week. RESULTS:Stool frequency decreased with age. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tham EB,Nathan R,Davidson GP,Moore DJ

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absolute contraindications to pertussis immunization should be limited to anaphylaxis or unexplained encephalopathy following a previous dose. Other contraindications including marked febrile reactions (> 40.5 degrees C), hypotonic-hyporesponsive episodes, prolonged screaming (> 3 h) and severe local reactions (more t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors：

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ecthyma gangrenosum is a manifestation of cutaneous infection by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The lesion may be associated with immunocompromise, in particular neutropenia. We present a case of ecthyma gangrenosum in a previously healthy child who 3 months later developed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; we use this to illus...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pouryousefi A,Foland J,Michie C,Cummins M

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare maternal reasons for non-immunisation and for partial immunisation in northern Nigeria, and determine the link between specific reasons and future intentions to immunise. METHODS:Responses to open-ended questions collected through a 2007 questionnaire survey were individually coded for key words using t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Babalola S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) complicates 10-30% of monochorionic pregnancies. The incidence of pulmonary stenosis and endocardial fibroelastosis is especially high in the recipient twin. We report a novel finding of four cases of coarctation of the aorta and hypoplastic aortic arch in the donor to rais...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： van den Boom J,Battin M,Hornung T

更新日期：2010-03-01 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 changes in infant prelinguistic communication skills between 8 and 12 months, and identify factors associated with those skills. METHODS: DESIGN:Parent questionnaire data for a prospective population-based cohort of infants in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:1911 infants born November...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Reilly S,Eadie P,Bavin EL,Wake M,Prior M,Williams J,Bretherton L,Barrett Y,Ukoumunne OC

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 9 year old girl presented with seizures, weight gain and early morning behavioural changes. She had been commenced on anticonvulsants and was subsequently diagnosed with hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia. This case demonstrates the importance of blood glucose monitoring in children presenting with new-onset seizures a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kao KT,Simm PJ,Brown J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aims to examine the influence of formula milk promotion via the media from Thailand to Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), where a cultural and linguistic proximity are shared. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted through a structured questionnaire survey and focus group discussion (FGD) wi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Phoutthakeo P,Otsuka K,Ito C,Sayamoungkhoun P,Kounnavong S,Jimba M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether, in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), disease severity is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and impact on the family. METHODS:Cross-sectional, single-centre study comparing HRQOL outcomes of age and sex matched children with hypoplasia of the left ventricle (HL...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eagleson KJ,Justo RN,Ware RS,Johnson SG,Boyle FM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Viral bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children less than 12 months of age. Prematurity is an independent risk factor for disease severity. Many infected infants require hospitalisation and those living in regional centres frequently require transfer to metropolitan hospitals ca...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fleming PF,Richards S,Waterman K,Davis PG,Kamlin CO,Stewart M,Sokol J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes dual infection with Citrobacter freundii and Haemophilus influenzae type b causing septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the elbow in a previously healthy 5-year-old boy. The patient was treated successfully with intravenous fosfomycin for 4 weeks. Infections with Citrobacter beyond the neonatal ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Stricker T,Fröhlich S,Nadal D

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the degree of severity of enzyme deficiency in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient Malaysian neonates as part of an effort to identify risk factors associated with severe hyperbilirubinaemia in G6PD-deficient infants. METHODOLOGY:During this study, ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Boo NY,Ainoon O,Arif ZA,Cheong SK,Haliza MS

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Pain associated with immunisations can result in distress and/or anxiety for children and parents. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two novel devices; Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (vibration ± cooling pads) versus standard care to minimise pain during immunisations. We also evaluated compliance to the...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Jenkins N,Orsini F,Elia S,Perrett K

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence that the rapid rise in Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP) antimicrobial resistance seen in other countries may have commenced in Australia. Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage and resistance levels are described for urban Northern Territory children in day care. METHODS:A prospective cohort study...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Skull S,Shelby-James T,Morris P,Perez G,Yonovitz A,Krause V,Roberts L,Leach A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internationally, Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) preconception screening of Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) individuals and couples has led to effective primary prevention of TSD. In Australia, adolescent preconception genetic screening programs operate mainly in Jewish community high schools. These existing programs offer an effective...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lew RM,Burnett L,Proos AL,Barlow-Stewart K,Delatycki MB,Bankier A,Aizenberg H,Field MJ,Berman Y,Fleischer R,Fietz M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00