Rare presentation of shock and acute mesenteric ischaemia secondary to acute adrenal insufficiency in an 11-year-old male.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify risk factors for adverse outcomes from bacterial meningitis. METHODOLOGY:From a cohort of 166 children with bacterial meningitis who were studied prospectively, 130/158 (82%) survivors underwent neurological, neuropsychological, audiological and behaviour assessments 5-9 years following their ill...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Grimwood K,Nolan TM,Bond L,Anderson VA,Catroppa C,Keir EH

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in South Australia (SA) in 1991, the proportion of cases detected in the neonatal period and the perinatal risk factors for DDH. METHODOLOGY:Cases of DDH born in SA in 1991 were identified from multiple sources and their clinical data li...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yiv BC,Saidin R,Cundy PJ,Tgetgel JD,Aguilar J,McCaul KA,Keane RJ,Chan A,Scott H

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Despite Australia's high vaccination rates, an estimated 3.3% of children are under-vaccinated due to vaccine refusal and the proportion of parents with concerns is unclear. Amongst Australian parents, we aimed to determine the prevalence of vaccine concerns, resources and health-care providers (HCPs) accessed and ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Costa-Pinto JC,Willaby HW,Leask J,Hoq M,Schuster T,Ghazarian A,O'Keefe J,Danchin MH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of and assess risk factors associated with head lice infections (pediculosis) in children from government primary schools in Victoria, Australia. METHODS:Between May and October 2001, children were selected by clustered random sampling of schools and classes, then examined for he...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Counahan M,Andrews R,Büttner P,Byrnes G,Speare R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metatarsus adductus (MA) occurs in one to two cases per 1000 births and is the most common congenital foot deformity in newborns. The appearance is that of a curved or adducted forefoot with a normal hindfoot. A systematic literature review was conducted to answer the following question: For a child who presents with ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Williams CM,James AM,Tran T

更新日期：2013-09-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:To derive reference centiles for blood pressure in children aged 1-6 years which seek to address shortcomings in available reference ranges. METHODS:Prospective cohort study of 2876 children in Perth, Western Australia, commenced in 1989 with serial blood pressure measurements through early childhood obtaine...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Blake KV,Gurrin LC,Evans SF,Newnham JP,Landau LI,Stanley FJ,Beilin LJ

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in children and young adolescents, and occurs predominantly in those with congenital heart disease in whom guidelines exist for VTE prophylaxis. For other paediatric patients, the rarity of the event makes writing an evidence-based clinical practice guideline difficult because each...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cole CH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether the severity of symptoms associated with rotavirus infection was related to the serotype of the infecting virus. Severity of clinical symptoms in 108 children admitted to hospital for treatment of rotavirus diarrhoea was retrospectively assessed using a scoring system for...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Barnes GL,Unicomb L,Bishop RF

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three infants born to mothers with poorly controlled Graves' disease, who developed transient central hypothyroidism in the immediate postnatal period. Suppression of the fetal pituitary-thyroid axis may be due to placental transfer of thyroxine from the hyperthyroid mother. This may persist for months pos...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee YS,Loke KY,Ng SC,Joseph R

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the context of total infant mortality for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal infants. Deaths for infants born in Western Australia from 1980 to 1988 inclusive were ascertained from a total population data base. Infant mortality rates and rates ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Alessandri LM,Read AW,Stanley FJ,Burton PR,Dawes VP

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a multifactorial disease affecting the developing retinal vasculature and remains an important cause of blindness in very preterm infants. Rush disease, or aggressive posterior ROP (AP-ROP), progresses rapidly to stage 5 disease without exhibiting the classical course that includes ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Buksh MJ,Dai S,Kuschel CA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 16-year-old male who presented reporting a 6-month history of lowered mood, fatigue, anhedonia, disturbed sleep and heightened anxiety. On further questioning he reported restricted eating and weightlifting for at least 1 h on a daily basis. Investigations revealed findings compatible with sec...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Woodhill I,Cooper C,Zacharin M,Cukier K,Vuillermin P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To quantify and then reduce the number of unnecessary chest X-rays (CXR) being performed on children presenting with asthma. METHODS:A retrospective review of case notes of all children, aged 1-15 years, who presented with asthma and had a CXR performed. The setting was two General Hospitals that see all ch...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Buckmaster A,Boon R

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Fetal bowel dilatation (FBD) in the late trimester of pregnancy can be related with varies of prognosis. Our aims were to obtain antenatal factors that might have relevance for the distinct prognosis with FBD. METHODS:Seven features of 68 pregnancies presented with FBD were assessed. The best cut-off value to pred...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Huang L,Huang D,Wang H,Zhang X,Yu H,Yang P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 7-month-old infant developed a discrete pustular rash confined to both soles during the acute phase of Kawasaki disease. Histological examination of a pustular lesion from the sole of a foot showed subcorneal neutrophilic microabscesses, psoriasiform acanthosis with a thin granular layer and mononuclear perivascular...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Zvulunov A,Greenberg D,Cagnano E,Einhorn M

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a match between the health problems that children face and the clinical trials that are being conducted, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS:All trials on the World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry Platfor...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Joseph PD,Caldwell PH,Barnes EH,Craig JC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the outcome of adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) following an intensive multi-disciplinary inpatient programme. METHODS:A follow-up questionnaire was distributed to all 57 adolescents who had completed the CFS inpatient programme at the Austin and Repatriation Medical Centre. RESULTS:...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lim A,Lubitz L

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Problems of inattention and hyperactivity affect one half of individuals with autistic disorder. Care must be taken to ensure that inattention and hyperactivity are not manifestations of other behavioural pathology seen in association with autistic disorder, as this will affect treatment decisions. The prescribing of ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hazell P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify factors that distinguish duct-dependent congenital heart disease (DDCHD) from non-DDCHD in newborn infants. METHOD:A retrospective, cohort study. The Newborn Emergency Transport Service, Victoria (NETS) is a retrieval service for all inter-hospital neonatal transfers, and the Royal Children's Hospital,...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gupta N,Kamlin CO,Cheung M,Stewart M,Patel N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of regular exposure to paediatric medical trauma on multidisciplinary teams in a paediatric hospital and the relationships between psychological distress, resilience and coping skills. METHOD:Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, stre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McGarry S,Girdler S,McDonald A,Valentine J,Lee SL,Blair E,Wood F,Elliott C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the developmental progress of very premature babies at the age of 2 years, who were managed in an era where nasal prong continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was the preferred method for the management of initial respiratory disease. METHODS:Two groups of very premature babies of <32 weeks gestat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Stack JA,Jalaludin B

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：AIM:Sleep problems are more common among children with disabilities. Mothers are likely to provide night-time care. Mothers of children with disabilities are known to experience high levels of stress and mental health issues compared with other mothers. Relationships between a child's sleep problems, and chronic matern...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bourke-Taylor H,Pallant JF,Law M,Howie L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine childhood immunizations are compulsory in a small number of countries, including the United States of America. Arguments used to justify making immunizations compulsory include enhancing the health of the community and treating as paramount the rights of the child to be protected against vaccine-preventable di...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Isaacs D,Kilham HA,Marshall H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Although suctioning is a standard airway maintenance procedure, there are significant associated risks, such as loss of lung volume due to high negative suction pressures. This study aims to assess the extent and duration of change in end-expiratory level (EEL) resulting from endotracheal tube (ETT) suction and to...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hough JL,Shearman AD,Liley H,Grant CA,Schibler A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Asthma is prevalent in our primary (elementary) school population. Training in asthma management for school staff should be relevant and focused on the recognition and management of an acute severe exacerbation of asthma. Evidence suggests that online training can be as effective as face-to-face training for medica...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Luckie K,Saini B,Galstaun V,Kritikos V,Collins JC,Moles RJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the process and quality of informed consent, motivation and influence in parents who were invited to enroll their baby in a research project. METHODOLOGY:A mixed quantitative/qualitative questionnaire was sent to a cohort invited to participate in a physiological research project on sudden inf...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hayman RM,Taylor BJ,Peart NS,Galland BC,Sayers RM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:According to the hyperfiltration hypothesis, a low nephron endowment will lead to hyperfiltration in the remaining glomeruli and is associated with systemic hypertension, proteinuria and glomerulosclerosis. Being born with one functioning kidney instead of two, for instance because of unilateral renal agenesis or m...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Schreuder MF,Langemeijer ME,Bökenkamp A,Delemarre-Van de Waal HA,Van Wijk JA

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00