Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: primary prevention is the cost effective option.

abstract：:Fifteen low birth weight premature infants with a diagnosis of PDA were administered 0·2 mg/kg of indomethacin orally, 3 doses at 12 hourly intervals. The results were compared with 18 prematures who were managed by fluid restriction (80-100 ml/kg/day) and decongestive therapy. Nine out of the 15 cases who received in...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nair PA,Karan S

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With improved survival of very low birth infants in India, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is emerging as a significant problem. The most important risk factor in the pathogenesis of ROP is prematurity. Other factors like, problems with oxygenation frequent blood transfusions, sepsis and apnea have also been implicat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chawla D,Agarwal R,Deorari AK,Paul VK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors measured and recorded the physical (outdoor playing) and mental (home study) activity behavior and blood pressure amongst school going children and observed their association with the blood pressure levels. METHOD:It was a cross sectional school-based study from 12 primary schools; selected by s...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Thakor HG,Kumar P,Desai VK

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are common respiratory allergic disorders which are increasing globally more in developed countries. Although much has been written about childhood asthma and guidelines published by various international and national fora, not much information is available on AR. This is most common ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar L,Singh M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The cause of majority of acute leukemias is unknown, but likely to involve interaction of environment, hematopoitic development and weak susceptibility loci within an individual's genetic constitution. The present study evaluates the association between plasma levels of homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 an...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sadananda Adiga MN,Chandy S,Ramaswamy G,Appaji L,Krishnamoorthy L

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The terms trend and cerebral palsy are defined emphazing the non-diagnostic nature of the cerebral palsy label. Criteria necessary for valid estimation of trends include constant methods of estimating population based numerators and denominators over a number of years, which render them hard to obtain, particularly in...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Blair E

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth monitoring and nutritional assessment, as means to detect malnutrition, are 2 different types of programs in terms of conception, purposes, and execution. Growth monitoring starts as detection of malnutrition, then acts through prevention by communication to mothers, and finally utilizes community participatio...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rohde JE

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The abundant supply of recombinant growth hormone has raised interesting possibilities of several new applications. While supplementation of the missing hormone in patients with growth hormone deficiency is still the undisputed primary indication for its use, there is now convincing evidence of its usefulness in the t...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Krishna J

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-week-old infant born at 36-week gestation developed diarrhea and metabolic acidosis when he was put on formula feeding. He was treated for sepsis and was screened for metabolic diseases. Blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures were clear. The diarrhea and metabolic acidosis settled but recurred when formula feeding...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Hon KL,Chow CM,Hung EC

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out the incidence and natural history of IgMN in India. METHODS:Renal biopsies of children ≤12 y age of last 6 y were retrospectively evaluated. Their clinical and biochemical presentation were correlated. Patients with systemic diseases/disorders were excluded from the study. RESULTS:Immunoglobulin...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Vanikar AV,Kanodia KV,Patel RD,Suthar KS,Patel HV,Gumber MR,Trivedi HL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To enumerate the cases of intussusception in Chennai during 2012-2013, describe the clinical profile, outcomes of case management and highlight the importance of systematically collecting this data in lieu of rotavirus vaccine introduction in India. METHODS:Medical records of pediatric intussusception cases ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mehendale S,Kumar CP,Venkatasubramanian S,Prasanna T

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the effectiveness of the hour-specific serum bilirubin nomogram, described by Bhutani et al, in predicting significant hyperbilirubinemia in term Turkish newborns. METHODS:A total of 217 healthy term newborns without signs of hemolysis were enrolled. Serum bilirubin levels were obtained at dis...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Hülya B,Eren O,Ahmet T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of Kawasaki disease that manifested in a newborn and presented at the age of 6 weeks of age with coronary artery aneurysms. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhatt M,Anil SR,Sivakumar K,Kumar K

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a written asthma action plan (WAAP) on reducing unscheduled doctor visits, asthma control and quality of life in children with all severities of asthma. This was a randomised controlled, single-blinded study whereby 80 children with asthma were randomly assigned to b...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wong SS,Nathan AM,de Bruyne J,Zaki R,Mohd Tahir SZ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the prevalence of celiac disease in Indian children with Down syndrome and evaluate its clinical and laboratory predictors. METHODS:Prevalence of celiac disease (CD) was assessed in 100 patients with Down syndrome (DS) attending pediatric genetic clinic at All India Institute of Medical Sciences,in ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhat AS,Chaturvedi MK,Saini S,Bhatnagar S,Gupta N,Sapra S,Gupta SD,Kabra M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the clinical profile of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) like illness in a cluster of cases. METHODS:Children presenting with papulovesicular skin lesions with or without oral lesions were clinically examined, treated and followed up. RESULTS:Out of 21 cases, 18 (85.7%) were less than 3y and 1...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ganga N

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional abdominal pain (FAP) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) of childhood. Only a minority of patients with FAP seek medical attention, often presenting to the primary care physician while symptoms are still evolving. The bio-psychosocial model of treatment not only aims to a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sood MR,Matta SR

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a community survey to understand the prevalence and type of developmental delay/disability among a representative state wide community sample of children below 3 y. METHODS:A state wide community based cross sectional survey was done with the help of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nair MK,Princly P,Leena ML,Swapna S,Kumari I L,Preethi R,George B,Russell PS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary goal in the management of a child with urinary tract infection (UTI) is to prevent recurrence of UTI and acquired renal damage. Approximately 15% of children develop renal scarring after a first episode of febrile UTI. Vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) is diagnosed in 30-40% of children imaged after first febri...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Babu R,Chowdhary S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most children tolerate the first-line antibiotics used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) very well. The most common adverse effect is gastrointestinal distress unrelated to hepatotoxicity; the latter is seen in less than 1% of children. Despite the infrequency of hepatotoxicity, the potential long-term impact o...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Cruz AT,Starke JR

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptosporidium is an intestinal protozoa known to cause diarrhea in animals and more recently has been recognised as a cause of diarrhea in humans. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidium as a cause of diarrhea in children. Faecal samples of 180 children admitted to the hospital ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Pherwani AV,Bhave SY,Bijm AM,Desai AG

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal care has made tremendous improvements in developing countries. However there are number of challenges to be met and neonatal mortality remains unacceptably high. In contrast to this neonatal care in developed nations have moved ahead of a pre-occupation to reducing the neonatal mortality only. The main reason...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Garg P,Bolisetty S

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every 5 years the American Heart Association (AHA) updates the Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The ECC Guidelines 2000 incorporates all the current consensus of experts, from not only a variety of disciplines, but also a variety of countries and cultures and is evidence based. The new Guide...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Janakiraman L

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The developments in newborn care have enabled many more very low birth weight premature infants to live. The aim of our study was to determine the risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) development by evaluating mild and moderate/severe BPD in extramural neonates with a birth weight <1501 g. METHO...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Demirel N,Bas AY,Zenciroglu A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study was conducted to evaluate physical growth and nutritional status of 214 school-going girls ranging in age from 5 to 12 years of rural area in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttaranchal. METHODS:Physical growth was evaluated using eleven standard anthropometric measurements viz., height, body wei...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Vashisht RN,Krishan K,Devlal S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and forty two mothers in 7 villages of Narayanganj district, Bangladesh were interviewed to assess their knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding and weaning using pretested questionnaires, though 83.5% mothers knew that colostrum is good for the child, less than 8 percent of them gave it as the firs...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Das DK,Ahmed S

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidence of allergic disorders in children has increased significantly over time due to environmental and life-style changes. These include allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, bronchial asthma, drug allergies, insect bites and anaphylaxis; most being IgE-mediated type 1 hype...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： A R,Baranwal AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 11-year-old girl presented with thrombocytopenic purpura along with cervical lymphadenopathy. There was no hepatosplenomegaly; no evidence of microangiopathy; bone marrow examination was normal. Acid fast bacilli were seen in fine needle aspiration cytology of the lymph node. A diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenitis ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bakhshi S,Kabra M,Iyer VK,Arya LS

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary Moyamoya disease, also known as Moyamoya syndrome has been rarely associated with Down syndrome. In pediatric patients, the usual presentation is that of ischemic stroke. Here is reported a 4-year-old child with Down syndrome and Moyamoya syndrome who presented with acute-onset right hemiplegia. A high index...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhalala US,Parekh PR

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of intra-abdominal migration of a Kirschner wire from the left hip to the right lobe of the liver in a 5-year-old child. The wire was used for stabilization of the left hip after open reduction for neglected unreduced congenital dislocation of the left hip. The migrated wire was removed by la...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Marya KM,Yadav V,Rattan KN,Kundu ZS,Sangwan SS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00