Clinicopathological features of fatal cardiomyopathy in childhood: an autopsy series.

abstract：:Ingested foreign bodies may lead to perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. We present a case of a 14-month-old boy who presented with an unusual abdominal mass secondary to ingesting a foreign body 4 months previously. Abdominal computerized tomography scan was valuable in making this diagnosis. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lam PY,Marks MK,Fink AM,Oliver MR,Woodward A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess self-reported QoL in children with achalasia aged 5-18 and compare this with both disease and healthy control children in a prospective study. METHODS:All children diagnosed with achalasia at one hospital were asked to participate in this study by completing the self-report module of the validated PedsQ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Marlais M,Fishman JR,Fell JM,Rawat DJ,Haddad MJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the health burden of urinary tract infection in children less than 15 years of age in Australia and to ascertain whether any significant change has occurred during the past decade. METHODOLOGY:The number of children less than 15 years of age who were admitted in New South Wales for urinary tract ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Craig JC,Irwig LM,Knight JF,Roy LP

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital neurodevelopmental disorder with complex genetic aetiology. Diagnosis may be difficult and there is severe life-long disability. An AS clinic was commenced in Sydney, Australia, in 1993 with the aim of gathering information about the natural history of AS, managemen...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Leitner RP,Smith A

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of this study were: (i) to examine the annual treatment rate of children under 4 years from 1997 to 2006; (ii) to compare their treatment rate and attrition with that of children starting treatment at the modal age; (iii) to describe the clinical characteristics of children aged less than 4 years and thei...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eysbouts Y,Poulton A,Salmelainen P

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We aimed to identify key socioeconomic and health factors that are associated with a child's likelihood of being retained in kindergarten prior to commencing first year of school in Australian children. METHODS:We used data linked from the School Entrant Health Questionnaire administered to children commencing sch...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wong E,Steele E,Johnson S,Proimos J,Batterham A,Nolan T,Waters E

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/HYPOTHESIS:Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities are now common sites for research higher degree supervision. We hypothesised that the hospital environment poses unique challenges to supervision compared with the traditional university research institute setting. AIMS:This study aimed to identify ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Caldwell PH,Oldmeadow W,Jones CA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We aimed to determine, in full-term newborns born between 2000 and 2499 g, what proportion develop problems or the need for interventions that would likely require admission to a special care nursery (SCN) (i.e., needed an intravenous line (IV) or a nasogastric tube (NGT). METHODS:A multicentre, retrospective audi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Parry M,Davies MW

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study reviewed the experience of a tertiary paediatric surgery and obstetric centre on prenatal counselling of congenital surgical anomalies and to explore the role of paediatric surgeons on perinatal outcomes of antenatally detected anomalies. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of all antenatal consultations a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fung ACH,Kan ASY,Chung PH,Shek NWM,Chan IHY,Wong KKY

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the use of antifungal chemoprophylaxis to prevent neonatal invasive fungal infections (IFI) in very low birthweight infants (VLBW <1500 g). METHOD:Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. RESULTS:Nine trials were identified (2029 infants), with six comparing fluconazole with placebo/no treatme...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Blyth CC,Barzi F,Hale K,Isaacs D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three cousins who presented with agitation, dysphasia and/or coma, and developed hemiplegia following initial onset of symptoms. Two cases followed minor head injuries, two were pyrexial and two were associated with neutrophilia. Two cases required ventilatory support on the intensive care unit. Magnetic r...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hart AR,Trinick R,Connolly DJ,Mordekar SR

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug use is now widespread amongst Australian youth. Substance abuse and dependence are becoming increasingly significant health problems. Approximately 50% of 17-year-old Australians report regular consumption of alcohol and nearly 30% report tobacco smoking. The age of onset of substance use is reported to be decrea...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bonomo Y,Bowes G

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-mortem investigation of sudden death in young people frequently reveals no overt cause for the death. Full investigation is hampered if tissue or blood is not retained for DNA analysis. We report a post mortem molecular diagnosis of long QT syndrome in a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with epilepsy who died suddenly p...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Skinner JR,Chong B,Fawkner M,Webster DR,Hegde M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clarify postnatal changes in urinary uric acid (UA) excretion in normal term infants and to examine the effects of prematurity or illness on the UA excretion. METHODOLOGY:Measurements of urinary UA were performed in term and premature infants at the ages of 1 and 7 days and at 1 and 4 months, as well as 7...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tsukahara H,Hiraoka M,Hori C,Tsuchida S,Uchida H,Fujisawa K,Konishi Y,Sudo M

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to determine the association between waist circumference (WC) and childhood-masked hypertension. METHODS:A territory-wide, school-based cohort of 1385 Hong Kong students (672 boys and 713 girls) aged 8-17 years was analysed. The ambulatory blood pressure-monitoring assessment was performed...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： So HK,Yip GW,Choi KC,Li AM,Leung LC,Wong SN,Sung RY,Hong Kong ABP Working Group.

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare macronutrient and fibre intake by pre-school children born with intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) or as appropriate for gestational age (AGA) and to compare their intake with paediatric nutritional recommendations for identification of potential areas of modification during early life. METHODS:A p...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Nuruddin R,Urpi-Sarda M,Rodriguez-Lopez M,Garcia-Arenas D,Gratacos E,Crispi F,Acosta-Rojas R

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aims to evaluate adherence to a clinical guideline for screening and prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia on the post-natal wards. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of 581 healthy term neonates born at a tertiary maternity hospital. Indications for hypoglycaemia screening included small for gestational...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sundercombe SL,Raynes-Greenow CH,Carberry AE,Turner RM,Jeffery HE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal duplication cysts in infants (usually males) should be recognized as a cause of respiratory distress which worsens during the neonatal period, and which is associated with feeding difficulties. Their radiological appearance is that of a right-sided posterior mediastinal mass, which is shown to be cystic on...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Stewart RJ,Bruce J,Beasley SW

更新日期：1993-10-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To report a family in which congenital fibre type disproportion (CFTD) and minicore disease have been observed in members of the same family, and raise the question of the relationship between CFTD and minicores. METHODOLOGY:A follow-up clinical and biopsy study of a girl who presented to hospital because of...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Jongpiputvanich S,Walsh PJ,Kakulas BA

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges and stresses faced by adolescents include entry into secondary school, the development of adolescent sexuality, family conflicts, parental mental illness, socio-cultural factors, substance use and abuse, work and career abuse, social and antisocial behaviour, and the carry-over of problems from childhoo...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Raphael B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the clinical outcome of patients with moderate to severe cellulitis managed at a paediatric day treatment centre (DTC). METHODS:Prospective observational study of all patients (3 months to 18 years) with a presumed diagnosis of moderate to severe cellulitis made in a university-affiliated paediatric emer...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gouin S,Chevalier I,Gauthier M,Lamarre V

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To gain insight into the use of hypoallergenic formula in Australia by analysis of prescribing statistics. METHODS:Statistics on supply of amino acid and extensively hydrolyzed formula were obtained from the Health Insurance Commission web site. The number of prescriptions supplied in 2003 and 2004 per 1000 childr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kemp A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a boy with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) treated with chemotherapy and prophylactic cranial irradiation to a dose of 24 Gy. Six years after diagnosis he developed a glioma and died. Prior to 1979, four cases of second malignant neoplasm (SMN) of the brain had been reported in children treated for ALL. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Vowels MR,Tobias V,Mameghan H

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five children with multiple relapsing steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome were treated with continuous cyclosporin for periods ranging from 18 to 48 months. Renal biopsy showed mild mesangial proliferation in three of the children and minimal change in two. All children previously had been treated with cyclophosphami...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Webb KL,Sargent P,Burke JR

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine daily cows milk consumption and duration of breastfeeding in infants and young children with anal fissure and constipation. METHODS:Two groups of 30 consecutive children aged between 4 months and 3 years were evaluated retrospectively. Group I comprised children with chronic constipation and anal ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Andiran F,Dayi S,Mete E

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of fine motor delay in Australian pre-school children from low-income communities. METHODS:Children from the Early Start Baseline Study completed the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (3rd edn.). Age, sex, executive function and family characteristics were assessed a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Strooband KFB,de Rosnay M,Okely AD

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It is uncertain to what degree the relationship between breastfeeding and later cognitive development is a true biological effect, or is confounded by psychosocial factors. The study aim was to further investigate this relationship and the effect of duration of breast feeding on cognitive development. METHOD...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Quinn PJ,O'Callaghan M,Williams GM,Najman JM,Andersen MJ,Bor W

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：:This study compared the prevalence of emotional and behavioural problems experienced by 10-11 year old and 14-15 year old children living in single-parent and two-parent families in South Australia. The 10-11 year old male children living in single-parent families were found to have significantly more emotional and be...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Clark JJ,Sawyer MG,Nguyen AM,Baghurst PA

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00