Superior mediastinal syndrome due to intrathoracic tuberculosis.

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：:Effective management of tuberculosis (TB) in children and important data of disease burden continue to rely on a clinical approach to diagnosis, as diagnosis of childhood TB is not confirmed in the majority. Many diagnostic scoring systems have been developed to aid with diagnosis. This article reviews the use and eva...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Graham SM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound (US) is a simple, non-invasive imaging modality which allows high-resolution imaging of the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. Its increasing popularity in pediatrics is due to the fact that it does not involve radiation, has an ability to visualize non-ossified cartilaginous and vascular structures, allows dyna...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Karnik AS,Karnik A,Joshi A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) is an important determinant of neonatal mortality, morbidity and poor neurologic outcome. The study was aimed to evaluate the magnitude of perinatal risk factors in causation and the neonatal outcome of small for gestational age (SGA) babies. One hundred and three SGA babies born...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Narang A,Chaudhuri MK,Kumar P

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moebius syndrome is characterized by congenital complete or partial facial nerve palsy with or without paralysis of cranial nerves and often associated with other malformations. Cardiac anomalies though known are very rare and till date only 4 cases have been reported. We present a case of Moebius syndrome with suprac...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Suvarna J,Bagnawar M,Deshmukh CT

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate and simplify the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation test for assessing pubertal activation and suppression. METHODS:The authors identified 72 girls diagnosed with central precocious puberty who were treated with a GnRH analogue (GnRHa). Patients who underwent an assessment regar...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kim MS,Hwang PH,Lee DY

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young girl with an uncommon renal tumour is the subject of this communication. A diagnosis of renal cell carcinoma was established post-operatively. Combined modality treatment including chemotherapy and radiotherapy has helped achieve a disease free survival of nearly 5 years. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ray M,Marwaha RK,Trehan A,Narasimhan KL

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the possible risk factors for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children below 5 y admitted in a hospital in north India. METHODS:This case-control study was conducted in a medical college hospital in children below 5 y of age. All cases of SAM (diagnosed as per WHO definition) between 6 and 59...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mishra K,Kumar P,Basu S,Rai K,Aneja S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic ketoacidosis is the most common endocrine emergency in children and frequently it is the initial presentation of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Despite sophisticated technology and our improved understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease, the mortality from intracranial complications remains co...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Krishna J

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical profile and short-term outcome of children with axonal and demyelinating subtypes of childhood Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS). METHODS:This is a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. Consecutive children with Guillain Barré synd...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gupta PK,Singhi P,Singhi S,Kasinathan A,Sankhyan N

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While head injuries are not common in youth sports, they may have catastrophic results. Concussion is also referred to as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Although the occurrence of head injuries has been studied more extensively in American football, the findings have wider application for any MTBI. Recently, more...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Baker RJ,Patel DR

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As "seizures beget seizures," it is essential to investigate the etiology and control seizures early. The multiplicity of causes, variability in the response to treatment and in the outcome, despite adequate treatment often create dilemmas for the physician. The best option for the clinician is to take cognizance of e...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kalra V

更新日期：2000-01-01 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 term aseptic meningitis encompasses all types of inflammations of the brain meninges other than that caused by pus producing organisms. It is usually a benign illness. Etiology of aseptic meningitis is very wide and includes many infections - both viral and non viral, drugs, malignancy and systemic illness. The mo...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar R

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low hemoglobin and low MCHC levels were indicative of high incidence of iron deficiency in preschool children. The extent of iron deficiency as assessed by serum ferritin and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin showed a different trend. While FEP levels were highly suggestive of extensive iron deficiency (in 40-45% of chi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Raman L,Pawashe AB,Ramalakshmi BA

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare oral co-amoxiclav with injectable ampicillin and amikacin for the management of asymptomatic neonates born to mothers with risk factors for infection. METHODS:This open label, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital on neonates of gestational age ≥ 34 wk with...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar A,Dubey AK,Basu S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intolerance to foods which contain lactose can cause a range of intestinal and systemic symptoms. These symptoms are caused by Lactase deficiency which is encoded by a single gene (LCT) of ≈ 50 kb located on chromosome 2q21. In some food items, lactose has been missed because of "hidden" lactose due to inadequately la...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Tomar BS

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To measure the economic output/input ratios for the various options of prevention of rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease (RF/RHD) and check the viability of primary prevention vis-à-vis secondary and tertiary preventions. METHODS:Cost accounting of the various prevention options was calculated for each v...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Soudarssanane MB,Karthigeyan M,Mahalakshmy T,Sahai A,Srinivasan S,Subba Rao KS,Balachander J

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) commonly experience diarrhea at some time during their illness. A variety of enteric pathogens are identified in 50-80% of these patients, depending on the intensity of the diagnostic work-up that is done. In addition to the common enteric pathogens, severa...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ramakrishna BS

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The packing and composition of ORS has undergone a change since its introduction. In India, some companies are manufacturing smaller pouches (4.2 g) to be dissolved in 200 ml of water. Therefore, out of confusion some prescribers routinely advise the patients to dissolve the standard formulation ORS pouch (21 g) in a ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Quereshi UA,Bhat JI,Ali SW,Mir AA,Kambay AH,Bhat IN

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of R501X mutation of Filaggrin gene in children with allergic diseases. METHODS:Ninety patients recruited from Allergy and Asthma clinic of Advanced Pediatric Centre, PGIMER, Chandigarh and 81 healthy controls from local schools matched for age, gender and BMI were enroled in the ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chauhan A,Panigrahi I,Singh M,Attri SV,Agarwal A,Singh M

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：:A 3-yr-old boy presented with respiratory distress of 2 days duration. There was a history of blunt trauma to the lower chest having occurred 5 days earlier. Although missed initially, serial chest X-rays and a computed tomographic (CT) scan revealed an isolated traumatic right-sided diaphragmatic hernia without any i...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Jain P,Kushwaha AS,Pant N,Debnath PR,Chadha R,Choudhury SR,Kumar P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of early onset Group B Streptococcal (GBS) infection in infants born over a two year period and to determine the outcome of sepsis evaluation in infants born to mothers with GBS colonization. METHODS:The charts of infants born to mothers with GBS colonization were reviewed for deta...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Niduvaje K,Amutha C,Roy J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a height and weight based equation to estimate total body water (TBW) in Sri Lankan children. METHODS:Cross sectional descriptive study done involving 5-15 year old healthy children. Height and weight were measured. TBW was assessed using isotope dilution method (D(2)O) and fat free mass (FFM) cal...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wickramasinghe VP,Laabadusuriya SP,Cleghorn GJ,Davies PS

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the magnitude and determinants of growth faltering among 0-6 y children in adopted villages of medical college. METHODS:A total 305 children of less than 6 y were followed monthly for 1 y to assess the growth faltering. At each visit, the mothers/caretakers of children were interviewed and informat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar R,Deshmukh PR,Garg BS

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To describe the needs of relatives of children admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and compare their needs with the perspectives of doctors, nurses and administrators. METHODS:This is a descriptive comparative study done at a tertiary care PICU from South India. A modified Critical Care Family Needs Inventory...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kandasamy S,Vijayakumar N,Natarajan RK,Sangaralingam T,Krishnamoorthi N

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare congenital anomalies that may occur at any level from mouth to anus. While the oesophagus and the ileum are the most common sites, duplications of the colon are rare. Two cases of ileocolic intussusceptions in 8-month-old girl and 6-month-old boy who were admitted to our h...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rizalar R,Somuncu S,Sözübir S,Yildiz L,Gürses N

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dietary micronutrients such as vitamins and trace minerals are known modulators of host immune responses against common pathogens. In this respect, vitamin A and zinc have recently received increased attention. Several in vivo and in vitro studies suggest that vitamin A may be a critical player in the mucosal immune r...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Molina EL,Patel JA

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00