Does a written asthma action plan reduce unscheduled doctor visits in children?

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：:Epilepsy is a common childhood neurological morbidity needs careful evaluation, relevant investigations and precise therapy with appropriate antiepileptic drugs for optimal duration. Majority of childhood epilepsy remits with antiepileptic drugs and should be managed in the community. Practising pediatricians must cou...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kalra V

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate clinical, etiological and EEG profile of neonatal seizures. METHODS:In all the neonates enrolled in the study baseline information recorded was sex, gestational age, weight, ponderal index etc. Clinical profile of seizure episode included age at onset of seizure, type and duration of seizure, ass...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar A,Gupta A,Talukdar B

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Congenital cystic dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts involving the major intrahepatic radicles was first described by Caroli and hence named as Caroli's disease. We present here a case in which the only symptom was intermittent pain in the abdomen for last one-and-a-half-year and a radionuclide scan done effect...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sharma R,Mondal A,Taneja V,Rawat HS

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：:Pediatric heart failure (PHF) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. Whereas ischemic heart disease is the most important cause of heart failure in adults, congenital heart diseases (CHD) and cardiomyopathies are important etiologies of PHF. Management of PHF also differs from that of adults. Here authors h...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rohit M,Budakoty S

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), an inflammatory bowel necrosis of preterm infants, is the most common gastrointestinal emergency and a major cause of morbidity and mortality in these infants. In this article, the authors review the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of NEC and provide a critical appraisal of t...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kasivajjula H,Maheshwari A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fraser or Cryptophthalmos syndrome is a variable syndrome to the extent that cryptophthalmos might not be present in all cases. However, the main features are a "hidden eye", other craniofacial abnormalities, renal abnormalities, syndactyly and abnormal genitalia. It may be classified as isolated cryptophthalmos or cr...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kabra M,Gulati S,Ghosh M,Menon PS

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Untreated vertically transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection progresses rapidly with 50% mortality at 1 y and most of the remainder dying before 5 y of age. The authors present a case of a 13-y-old boy, a paternal orphan with vertically transmitted HIV infection, lost to follow up after diagnosis in i...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sagar A,Vasudevan B

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the clinical profile and outcome of childhood tuberculosis treated with Directly Observed Treatment Short (DOTS) course regimen. Also to study the side effects of anti-tubercular treatment (ATT). METHODS:This prospective hospital based observational study was conducted at Department of Pediatrics, ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Panigatti P,Ratageri VH,Shivanand I,Madhu PK,Shepur TA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatricians and family practitioners have the responsibility of providing the crucial primary care for the children. They are considered to be in a unique position to contribute to the dental health of their young patients. In view of this a study was conducted in Mangalore city (India) to assess pediatricians' view...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhat SS,Sargod SS,Kiran Kumar BS

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Publication bias can result from the propensity of researchers to document what is unusual. This can distort the inferences drawn in systematic reviews. To measure the distortion, it has been suggested that a second analysis be done; using weights proportional to the size of the population from which the samples are d...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Batham A,Gupta MA,Rastogi P,Garg S,Sreenivas V,Puliyel JM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood is defined as a 'drug' under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The Standard of drugs is laid down in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. The first step towards blood safety is to encourage blood donations, which are voluntary, non-remunerated and obtained from low-risk and regular donors. A regular donor is one who donates blo...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Viswanathan C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to assess the effect of diagnosis of cancer on the parents, to study the coping response adopted by the child and the family and to evolve counseling strategies. METHODS:Prospective questionnaire based. Thirty-four parents of children suffering from cancer were included, of which 15 ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rajajee S,Ezhilarasi S,Indumathi D

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders of sexual development (DSD) are a complex group of disorders to manage, not only because the diagnosis is difficult, but also because it involves many factors related to the psychosexual well being, the social stigma associated with the disorder, confusion and reluctance on the part of medical professionals ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khadilkar VV,Phanse-Gupte S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein energy malnutrition leading to growth failure is an inevitable consequence of chronic liver disease in childhood. Although the precise pathophysiology is not understood considerable progress has been made in understanding the mechanisms of fat malabsorption and protein turnover in liver disease. There are many...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kelly DA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early identification and treatment of children with autism and other developmental disorders is an international priority. Currently there is great interest in lowering the age of identification. Attention has been focused on public awareness campaigns and the regular use of developmental screening tests by health car...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nickel RE,Huang-Storms L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To understand the causes of child deaths in order to implement appropriate child survival interventions in the country. We present a systematic review of studies reporting causes of child, infant, and neonatal deaths from India for 1985 to 2008. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and WHO regional databa...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lahariya C,Sudfeld CR,Lahariya D,Tomar SS

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An antibiotic-sensitivity study was conducted on 117 strains of group A streptococcus (GAS), 60 strains of group G streptococcus (GGS) and 20 strains of group C streptococcus (GCS) in order to understand current resistance trends. METHODS:All strains were tested by the Kirby Bauer disc diffusion method to 15...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lloyd CA,Jacob SE,Menon T

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical bioethics has developed as a new field of study in the US in the past quarter decade, focusing upon the moral principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. These principles may, however, reflect biases in American culture, rather than a truly universal approach to ethical problems in medici...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Brody H

更新日期：1997-05-01 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：:Staff of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the L.T.M.G. Hospital in Bombay, India exclusively feeds all infants breast milk. A lactation management nurse oversees its formal milk banking system by encouraging health mothers of NICU infants to donate milk and by assessing daily milk demand. Breast milk dono...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Fernandez A,Mondkar J,Vaz C

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When a child is diagnosed with epilepsy, counseling regarding the same is done by the treating doctor. Most parents are frightened and have poor knowledge about epilepsy. Therapeutic advice including drug dosage, administration and side effects takes up the major part of physician's time, thereby neglecting important ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srivastava K,Sehgal R,Konanki R,Jain R,Sharma S,Mittal R,Association of Child Neurology (AOCN)-Indian Epilepsy Society (IES) SOLACE Expert Group.,Hedge A,Aggarwal A,Chattopadhyay A,Patra B,Kaushik JS,Lingappa L,Sankhyan N,Kap

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori is one of the commonest bacterial pathogens in human. The organism is associated with development of peptic ulcer diseases, lymphoproliferative disorders and gastric cancer. Residence in a developing country, poor socio-economic conditions and genetic predisposition are regarded as risk factors. Pr...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Das JC,Paul N

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric interventional radiology (PIR), which includes variety of procedures done under image guidance has emerged as an essential adjunct to various surgical and medical conditions, plays a significant role in the delivery of safe and effective care by reducing surgical risks, decreasing the length of hospital stay...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kandasamy D,Gamanagatti S,Gupta AK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance to antimicrobial agents, which was recognized more than 50 years, continues to be a major cause of increased morbidity, mortality and health care cost. Overuse of antibiotics is considered the major contributing factor; however, poor implementation of infection control measures, prolonged hospitalization, a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ang JY,Ezike E,Asmar BI

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic counseling is a process of communicating medical aspects about a genetic disorder, especially the information regarding risk of occurrence as recurrence of the disease in the family and preventive options. Accurate diagnosis of the affected member is of paramount importance for genetic counseling. Special gene...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Phadke SR

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The OMENS syndrome involves craniofacial maldevelopment of the orbit, ear cranial nerve and soft tissue, while OMENS-plus syndrome also includes extracraniofacial anomalies. These may be skeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, renal and central nervous system malformations. A fourteen-year-old girl pres...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kapoor S,Mukherjee SB,Paul R,Dhingra B

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00