Growth monitoring of low birthweight infants: what references to use?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence, clinical spectrum and outcome of very low birthweight (VLBW) infants with chronic lung disease (CLD), and evaluate associated factors. METHODOLOGY:Retrospective review of 265 VLBW infants managed in the NICU from January 1988 to December 1992. RESULTS:The overall neonatal surviv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yeo CL,Choo S,Ho LY

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of Australian health-care workers (HCWs) regarding the novel, swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) outbreak that reached the country in early May 2009. METHODS:Self-administered, anonymous Web-based survey conducted during the early stages of the S-OIV...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tebruegge M,Pantazidou A,Ritz N,Connell T,Bryant P,Donath S,Curtis N

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to compare hospital admissions from infancy to adulthood, between children born with orofacial clefts (OFC) and those without OFC. METHODS:The method used was a cohort study using record-linked administrative datasets. Participants included all children liveborn in Western Australia (WA) ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bell J,Nassar N,Turner R,Bower C,Gillett D,McBain W,Raynes-Greenow C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common, usually mild childhood illness caused by enteroviruses. Over the last five years, coxsackievirus A6 has been identified as a causative agent in outbreaks in Europe, South-East Asia and America. It has an atypical presentation compared with other enteroviruses, with more widespr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hayman R,Shepherd M,Tarring C,Best E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of climate change, the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. However, the worst effects on child health can be avoided, and well-designed climate policies can have important benefits for child health and equity. We call on child health professional...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hosking J,Jones R,Percival T,Turner N,Ameratunga S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a patient with neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) in whom there was multisystem involvement including neonatal hepatitis. The hepatitis, defined pathologically as a giant cell hepatitis, presented with severe cholestasis, was unrelated to other known causes of neonatal hepatitis and resolved spon...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Evans N,Gaskin K

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We studied the false-positive rate of bag urine cultures in diagnosing bacteriuria in infants and examined the factors responsible for contamination. METHODS:One hundred asymptomatic patients with previous urinary tract infections (UTI; age range 5-23 months; sex ratio M : F 73:27) were screened by bag urin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Li PS,Ma LC,Wong SN

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify and demonstrate necrotizing dermatitis in infancy; an uncommon, puzzling syndrome, in which anecdotal reporting and personal experience indicates that one third of cases may require skin grafting. Much informed discussion about the pathogenesis of this distressing syndrome centres on the role of ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lui PC,Petersen D,Kimble RM,Raven RJ,Pearn JH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid within the pleural space. Cases unresponsive to conservative management usually require surgery. Octreotide has been used successfully to treat post-traumatic chylothoraces in the paediatric and adult population. Its exact mode of action is uncertain but it...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Rasiah SV,Oei J,Lui K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Adrenal cortical tumours remain a rare entity with inconsistent consensus about treatment and follow up. This article reviews 25 years of experience in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. METHODS:All records with the diagnosis of adrenal adenoma or carcinoma between 1976 and 2001 were reviewed, e...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McDonnell CM,Zacharin MR

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rare case of familial Cushing's disease occurring in a 7-year-old boy, and 19 years of follow up. Our patient first presented soon after his maternal aunt had been treated for Cushing's disease. The clinical presentation was made complicated by the development of an intercurrent eating disorder resemblin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cameron FJ,Warne GL

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Based on our experience with acute idiopathic scrotal oedema (AISO) and observations of the incidence of intestinal worm infestation (IWI), we decided to test the hypothesis that IWI occurs more frequently among children with AISO than it does in the general population. METHODS:A retrospective questionnaire-based ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Erez I,Zifman E,Nersesjanz I,Lazar L,Bucklan G,Gutermacher M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the common features of small bowel injury (SBI) in childhood and the consequences of delayed diagnosis. METHODOLOGY:A retrospective case review was performed of children with traumatic SBI between January 1988 and November 1999. RESULTS:Twenty-eight patients were identified with SBI. Road traum...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Holland AJ,Cass DT,Glasson MJ,Pitkin J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report demonstrates the questionable usefulness of monitoring digoxin concentrations using the available immunoassays in some clinical situations. The patient reported here showed three characteristics (being a neonate with hepatic and renal impairment) that are associated with the presence of digoxin-like immuno...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ti TY,Lee HS,Tan CL

更新日期：1990-06-01 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

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the aetiology, symptoms and outcome of extreme sodium derangement in a paediatric inpatient population. METHODOLOGY:A retrospective study of children with extreme disturbance of their plasma sodium (> or = 165 mmol/L or < or = 115 mmol/L) admitted to a tertiary referral centre during a 72-month ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Dunn K,Butt W

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：AIM:Milk curd obstruction is one of the less common causes of neonatal bowel obstruction. It has been described in premature infants who received high caloric formula feeds. We report presentation, management and outcome of premature neonates who developed milk curd obstruction while being fed fortified expressed breas...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Wagener S,Cartwright D,Bourke C

更新日期：2009-04-01 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:Hyperglycaemia is a common problem in very low birthweight (VLBW) preterm neonates and has been associated with an increase in intraventricular haemorrhage and mortality. There are few data to guide clinicians on the best range of blood glucose levels to aim for when treating hyperglycaemic preterm babies with insu...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Alsweiler JM,Kuschel CA,Bloomfield FH

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In adult medicine, rates of investigation and prescribing appear to be increasing. Such information is lacking for paediatrics. We audited Australian paediatricians' practices in 2013 to determine changes since 2008 in: (i) conditions seen; (ii) consultation duration; (iii) imaging and pathology ordered; and (iv) p...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hiscock H,Danchin MH,Efron D,Gulenc A,Hearps S,Freed GL,Perera P,Wake M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of, and factors influencing, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) at 6 months and continued breastfeeding (CBF) at 2 years. METHODS:Between January and February 2007, a cross-sectional study was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire in 40 villages in the Vientiane ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Putthakeo P,Ali M,Ito C,Vilayhong P,Kuroiwa C

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterise the physical, psychological, and quality of life burden associated with serogroup B invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in children. METHODS:Children aged up to 14 years at the time of serogroup B IMD, who were admitted to intensive care units of two tertiary paediatric hospitals in New South Wale...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Deng L,Barton B,Lorenzo J,Rashid H,Dastouri F,Booy R

更新日期：2021-01-18 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：OBJECTIVE:To examine the risk of death for bed-sharing infants. METHODOLOGY:All unexpected infant deaths occurring in South Australia between 1970 and 1997, occurring after the infant was put to rest and diagnosed by after death scene investigation and autopsy as sudden death infant syndrome, accidental death, or 'und...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Beal SM,Byard RW

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our aim was to identify the clinical features and outcome of multidrug resistant Candida auris (CA) infection in neonates. METHODS:This is a retrospective case cohort study of 17 neonates who developed sepsis caused by CA infection in a tertiary care neonatal intensive care unit over 3 years. The risk factors, cli...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Chandramati J,Sadanandan L,Kumar A,Ponthenkandath S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the use of high frequency ventilation (HFV) to treat newborn infants in Australia and New Zealand and the associated complications and outcomes. METHODS:Data for all infants receiving HFV were collected from the 28 neonatal intensive care units contributing to the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Net...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tingay DG,Mills JF,Morley CJ,Pellicano A,Dargaville PA,Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network.

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circumcision has been the traditional treatment for phimosis, but now is not the only management option, the best of which appears to be topical steroid application. Importantly, the literature suggests that phimosis probably is over-diagnosed, indicating that a prospective, randomized controlled study is needed to co...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Dewan PA,Tieu HC,Chieng BS

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore clinical aspects of head injuries caused by ceiling fans in children. METHODS:Cases were identified using a sensitive search strategy of the Townsville Emergency Department information system from 1 December 2005 to 30 April 2010, and a retrospective structured medical record review was undertaken. RES...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Furyk J,Franklin RC,Costello D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and seven Australian paediatricians were sent a questionnaire to determine whether they undertook developmental screening and/or assessment. Replies were received from 140 (68%) paediatricians of whom 115 (82%) stated they did developmental screening and 58 (41%) said they did developmental assessment. The...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Rossiter EJ

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00