Low back pain in children and adolescents: an algorithmic clinical approach.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Umbilical arterial blood gas (UABG) analysis is more objective than other methods for predicting neonatal outcome. Acidemic neonates may be at risk for unfavorable outcome after birth, but all neonates with abnormal arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis do not always have poor outcome. OBJECTIVES:This study was...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ahmadpour-Kacho M,Zahedpasha Y,Hagshenas M,Akbarian Rad Z,Sadat Nasseri B,Bijani A

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neonatal mortality is a major health problem in sub-Saharan Africa and the risk factors are not well established. The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for neonatal mortality at the Yaounde Gynaeco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective and analytic cas...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chiabi A,Takou V,Mah E,Nguefack S,Siyou H,Takou V,Tchokoteu PF,Mbonda E

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome(NBS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder with specific clinical features, characteristic chromosomal breakage and combined imunodeficiency. Patients with this condition also associate growth retardation with microcephaly, predisposition to malignancy and specific skin manifestat...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Liana RA,Dan G,Nicolae M

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Metals such as copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe) are essential for human beings. Chronic metabolic disturbances may result from an excess or deficiency of these metals. Ca and Mg are also nutrient elements and play an important role in biological systems. Thus, it is very important to check regularly trace el...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ozmen H,Akarsu S,Polat F,Cukurovali A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Scrotal exploration is considered the procedure of choice for acute scrotum. OBJECTIVES:We evaluated the importance of early diagnosis and testicular salvage on the therapeutic outcomes of patients with pediatric testicular torsion (TT) and testicular appendage torsion (TAT) in our geographic area. PATIENT...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Yu Y,Zhang F,An Q,Wang L,Li C,Xu Z

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the treatment failure of suspected early onset neonatal sepsis with either 3-day or 5-day course of empirical antibiotic therapy. METHODS:Infants with birth weight over 1500 g and/or gestational age over 34 weeks within 7 days postnatal age wit...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Pasha YZ,Ahmadpour-Kacho M,Behmadi R,Jahangir T

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:GENETIC DISORDERS ARE TRADITIONALLY CATEGORIZED INTO THREE MAIN GROUPS: single-gene, chromosomal, and multifactorial disorders. Single gene or Mendelian disorders result from errors in DNA sequence of a gene and include autosomal dominant (AD), autosomal recessive (AR), X-linked recessive (XR), X-linked dominant and Y...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mahdieh N,Rabbani B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by reduced serum level of IgG, IgA or IgM and recurrent bacterial infections. Class switch recombination (CSR) as a critical process in immunoglobulin production is defective in a group of CVID patients. Activation-induced cytid...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Abolhassani H,Farrokhi AS,Pourhamdi S,Mohammadinejad P,Sadeghi B,Moazzeni SM,Aghamohammadi A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Epilepsy is a most common serious neurological disorder and is one of the world's most prevalent non-communicable diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of epilepsy in 0-17 year old children in Trabzon, Turkey. METHODS:A cross-sectional epidemiological investigation ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Topbaş M,Ozgün S,Sönmez MF,Aksoy A,Can G,Yavuzyilmaz A,Can E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Blood pressure (BP) tracks from childhood to adulthood, and has ethnic variations. Therefore, it is important to assess the situation of pediatric BP in different populations. This study aims to systematically review the studies conducted on BP in Iranian children and adolescents. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:We condu...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Fallah Z,Djalalinia S,Qorbani M,Farzadfar F,Kelishadi R

更新日期：2016-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Late-onset sepsis is responsible for high morbidity and mortality in newborn infants in the world and in particular in developing countries. In this study, we evaluated whether clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters and measurements of serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) are able to discriminate between late ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Boskabadi H,Maamouri G,Afshari JT,Ghayour-Mobarhan M,Shakeri MT

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate T-cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin domain-containing molecule-3 (Tim-3) and its ligand galectin-9 mRNA expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura (HSP) patients. METHODS:Quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (PCR...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Yuan LP,Bo Y,Ling L,Bo H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims at providing local reference values for blood pressure by height and determining distribution pattern of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in 6.5-11.5 elementary school children for the first time in Shiraz (Southern Iran). METHODS:Height, systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ayatollahi SM,Zare M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:To assess the efficacy of preoperative chemotherapy in Wilms' tumor patients and explore its true value for specific subgroups. OBJECTIVES:In the presence of these controversies, a meta-analysis that examines the efficacy of preoperative chemotherapy in Wilms' tumor patients and specific subgroups is needed to...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Junjun J,Xuelian Z,Dhruba K,Haiyang X,Lin Z,Shusen Z

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a pathogenic E. coli that may cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) after diarrheal disease through Shiga toxins. Management of the patients with STEC infection is different from that of other diarrheal diseases due to increase in frequency of HUS after antibiotic admin...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Shams S,Haghi-Ashtiani MT,Nasrollahi L,Shahsiah R,Monajemzadeh M,Tahbaz-Lahafi B,Alaie-Alamooti A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Truncus arteriosus with intact ventricular septum is a rare and unique variant of persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA) which usually presents with central cyanosis and congestive heart failure in neonate and early infancy. Associated cardiac and non-cardiac anomalies may affect morbidity and mortality of th...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ajami G,Amirghofran AA,Amoozgar H,Borzouee M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the Persian version of the wechsler intelligence scale for children - fourth edition (WISC-IV) and cognitive assessment system (CAS) tests, to determine the correlation between their scales and to evaluate the probable concurrent validity of these tests in patients with le...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rostami R,Sadeghi V,Zarei J,Haddadi P,Mohazzab-Torabi S,Salamati P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although there are several echocardiographic criteria, there is not yet a general consensus about the diagnosis of left ventricular noncompaction. The current criteria are mostly based on the areas with maximal noncompaction in the heart. The echocardiographer may miss this maximal point leading to a misdiagn...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khosroshahi AG,Zanjani KS,Kocharian A,Zeinaloo A,Kiani A,Rad EM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine the normative data and psychometric properties of the parent and teacher rating form of the child behavior checklist (CBCL) in an Iranian community sample. METHODS:A sample of 6-12 year old students was randomly selected from ten elementary schools in Tehran, Iran...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Tehrani-Doost M,Shahrivar Z,Pakbaz B,Rezaie A,Ahmadi F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There are some reports in which a condition of zinc deficiency and its associated outcomes with a change in concentration of serum copper among the thalassemic patients has been highlighted. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the serum zinc and copper levels in children with beta-thalassemia m...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mahyar A,Ayazi P,Pahlevan AA,Mojabi H,Sehhat MR,Javadi A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy diagnosed in children. Extramedullary leukemia including hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and mediastinal mass are the clinical presentations of T-cell ALL. Pericardial effusion and atrial mass are rare presentations of pediatric leukemia. ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Zareifar S,Cheriki S,Namdari M,Farahmandfar M,Jannati A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) is the most widespread systemic vasculitis during childhood. Gastrointestinal tract retention and gastrointestinal bleeding are among its major complications. Neutrophil-Lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are indicators related to inflammatory diseases. ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gayret OB,Erol M,Tekin Nacaroglu H

更新日期：2016-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is characterized by impaired biosynthesis of cortisol. 21-hydroxylase deficiency is the most common cause of CAH affecting 1 in 10000-15000 live births over the world. The frequency of the disorder is very high in Iran due to frequent consanguineous marriages. Although biochemical ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rabbani B,Mahdieh N,Haghi Ashtiani MT,Akbari MT,Rabbani A

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was the evaluation of patients treated with a diagnosis of gastroschisis and to establish the factors which affected the morbidity and mortality. METHODS:Twenty-nine patients, managed for gastroschisis during 2000-2010 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were analysed in respect to g...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Erdoğan D,Azılı MN,Cavuşoğlu YH,Tuncer IS,Karaman I,Karaman A,Ozgüner IF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is one of the most common diseases in neonates admitted to NICU. For this important cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm neonates, several treatment methods have been used. To date, non-invasive methods are preferred due to fewer complications. OBJECTIVES:Herein, t...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Esmaeilnia T,Nayeri F,Taheritafti R,Shariat M,Moghimpour-Bijani F

更新日期：2016-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most common reason of respiratory distress in the newborn is transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). There are some reports saying that TTN is associated with increased frequencies of wheezing attacks. OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to determine the risk factors associated with TTN and to dete...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Golshantafti M,Yavari T,Afrand M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical characteristics of ureteroceles particularly for diagnostic and treatment challenges. METHODS:Data about patients treated for ureterocele in the two hospital clinics during 1996- 2009 are retrospectively evaluated. FINDINGS:There were 12 girls and 7 boys. Sympto...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Günşar C,Mir E,Sencan A,Ertan P,Ozcan CÜ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most neonatal encephalopathic disorders appear to be caused by perinatal events. Persistent myocardial ischemia leads to cellular necrosis and release of troponin from cardiac muscles. Fetal distress during labor may be detected by monitoring the fetal heart rate. However little is known about the relationshi...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Shiva R,Maryam R,Hajie B

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VI (EDSVI) is an autosomal recessive connective tissue disease which is characterized by severe hypotonia at birth, progressive kyphoscoliosis, skin hyperelasticity and fragility, joint hypermobility and (sub-)luxations, microcornea, rupture of arteries and the eye globe, and ...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kariminejad A,Bozorgmehr B,Khatami A,Kariminejad MH,Giunta C,Steinmann B

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allgrove syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive condition characterized by adrenal insufficiency, achalasia, alacrima and occasionally autonomic disturbances. Mutations in the AAAS gene, on chromosome 12q13 have been implicated as a cause of this disorder. CASE(S) PRESENTATION:We present various manifestati...

journal_title：Iranian journal of pediatrics

authors： Razavi Z,Taghdiri MM,Eghbalian F,Bazzazi N

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00