Immunization in practice - clearing the cobwebs.

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：:Superior mediastinal syndrome (SMS) is an uncommon manifestation of malignant neoplastic disease in children. The commonest neoplastic cause of SMS is Non Hodgkin lymphoma. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as a cause of SMS is extremely uncommon in childhood. The authors hereby report a case of a child with AML who presen...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Seth R,Bolia R,Jain R,Chopra A,Singh S,Kumar R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 4 year-old girl had coxa vara, tibial bowing and hyperpigmented macules. The x-ray showed polyostotic fibrous dysplasia and evidence of rickets. Biochemical investigations confirmed hyperphosphaturic hypophosphatemic rickets. The literature has been reviewed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Dutta S,Bagga A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low hemoglobin and low MCHC levels were indicative of high incidence of iron deficiency in preschool children. The extent of iron deficiency as assessed by serum ferritin and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin showed a different trend. While FEP levels were highly suggestive of extensive iron deficiency (in 40-45% of chi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Raman L,Pawashe AB,Ramalakshmi BA

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the utility of Indian adaptation of IMCI algorithm. METHODS:Children presenting to outpatient department (n=169) or casualty (n=140) among 309 cases were assessed and classified as per IMCI algorithm, the final diagnosis made after detailed evaluation and relevant investigations, served as the go...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kundra S,Singh T,Chhatwal J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidence of allergic disorders in children has increased significantly over time due to environmental and life-style changes. These include allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, bronchial asthma, drug allergies, insect bites and anaphylaxis; most being IgE-mediated type 1 hype...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： A R,Baranwal AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To predict the added value of diaphragmatic and lung ultrasound indices (US) in anticipation of the outcome of mechanical ventilation of pediatric patients in the intensive care unit. METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in Zagazig University, Pediatric Hospitals, PICU; Egypt. One hundred six mechani...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Abdel Rahman DA,Saber S,El-Maghraby A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To understand how decisions are made in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings where critically-ill children require life-support decisions and what are the perceptions of health professionals and parents. METHODS:In this qualitative study, in-depth, semi-structured, face to face interviews with 8 doctors, 9 nu...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kahveci R,Ayhan D,Döner P,Cihan FG,Koç EM

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the various aspect of the experimental phase preceding the establishment of an umbilical cord blood (UCB) bank within a regular blood bank, a situation totally different from that of de novo establishing a cord blood bank having human and financial resources. An ethically approved two-year study h...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Elias M,Choudhury N,Sibinga CT

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sera were collected from a total of 122 children, comprising 117 cases with undifferentiated fever and 5 cases with dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), during June to September 1994 in Karachi, Pakistan. Sera were tested by the IgM-capture ELISA using dengue type 1 (D1), dengue type 2 (D2), West Nile (WN), and Japanese en...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Akram DS,Igarashi A,Takasu T

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema are rare complications of miliary tuberculosis in children. In this report, a 5-year-old girl with miliary tuberculosis complicated by pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema, is presented and relevant literature is discussed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Das M,Chandra U,Natchu M,Lodha R,Kabra SK

更新日期：2004-06-01 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：:This study was conducted in children under the age of four years for a period of one year. By domiciliary visits the diarrheal episodes were recorded, analysed and presented. The findings are based on the diarrheal experience of 4860 children. The attack rate was 2.6/child/year. Family with more than one child had mor...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Reddaiah VP,Kapoor SK

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Hypertensive" variant of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is rare. The authors describe an interesting case of a 6-y-old boy who presented with an acute respiratory illness and progressive breathlessness since 1 y. Genital hyperpigmentation was noticed since 2 y of age; the onset of pubarche and increasing penile size ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhatia S,Muranjan MN,Lahiri KR

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic infection in the newborn is the commonest cause of neonatal mortality. Data from National Neonatal Perinatal Database 2000 suggest that Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus are the commonest causes of neonatal sepsis in India. Two forms of clinical presentations have been identified. Early onset se...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Aggarwal R,Sarkar N,Deorari AK,Paul VK

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 25,000 children develop multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) each year, but few of them are diagnosed and appropriately treated for MDR-TB. New diagnostic tools have improved our ability to diagnose children with bacteriologically confirmed TB earlier. However, the majority of childhood TB cases a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Schaaf HS

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiencies in intake of essential vitamins and minerals (commonly referred to as micronutrients) that are essential for efficient energy metabolism and other functions of the human body (commonly termed as micronutrients) are severe and widespread in many parts of the world. They cause an immeasurable burden on indi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mannar MG,Sankar R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is an extensive review of current information available on the macrolide antibiotics. This includes antimicrobial spectrum, pharmacology, complications and side effects, and pediatric use of these drugs. These are important antibiotics, but careful selection of patients must be made and the physician must...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gordon RC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the treatment and outcome of children with acute myeloid leukemia. The Primary objectives were to assess remission rates, treatment related toxicity and disease free survival. Secondary objective was to assess prognostic factors associated with poor outcome. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of all ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gupta N,Seth T,Mishra P,Mahapatra M,Rathi S,Kapoor R,Agarwal N,Kumar S,Saxena R

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Caudal dysplasia syndrome (CDS) and the femoral hypoplasia-unusual facies syndrome (FHUFS) have been reported to be more frequent among infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs). Infact, uncontrolled maternal diabetes is the most common cause of both the syndromes. Till now, there is no case report to suggest absent radi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gupta P,Khatri PC,Agarwal R,Gupta P

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple choice questions have come to occupy a prominent place in the evaluation system of medical education. However the framing of multiple choice questions and their effective use need further clarification in the Indian context. This paper outlines some of the steps that may be adopted for streamlining the prepar...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srinivasa DK,Adkoli BV

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimated prevalence of food allergy amongst children in the west is around 6-8% but there is paucity of data in the Indian population. There is a complex interplay of environmental influences and genetic factors in the immuno-pathogenesis and manifestations of food allergy. A reliable thorough clinical history, c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Devdas JM,Mckie C,Fox AT,Ratageri VH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Death is a natural process, but the definition of death varies depending on the cultural and religious background, all over the world. The historical development of the concept and the current criteria in the determination of brain death must be well understood. Termination of life support measures in a brain dead chi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Janakiraman N

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous perforation of extrahepatic bile duct is rare. The cause is idiopathic once trauma and choledochal cyst are ruled out. The condition presents a diagnostic dilemma. Preoperative recognition is necessary as early surgical intervention gives excellent prognosis. We report clinical observations made in three c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kanojia RP,Sinha SK,Rawat J,Wakhlu A,Kureel S,Tandon R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 10-year-old girl who presented to our emergency services with difficulty in breathing of 2-days duration and progressive weakness of a month's duration. In a previous admission elsewhere, she had not been detected to have hyperthyroidism or electrolyte abnormalities. On admission, the child was in hyperca...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Satam N,More V,Shanbag P,Kalgutkar A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To demonstrate the effectiveness of the hour-specific serum bilirubin nomogram, described by Bhutani et al, in predicting significant hyperbilirubinemia in term Turkish newborns. METHODS:A total of 217 healthy term newborns without signs of hemolysis were enrolled. Serum bilirubin levels were obtained at dis...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Hülya B,Eren O,Ahmet T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional abdominal pain (FAP) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) of childhood. Only a minority of patients with FAP seek medical attention, often presenting to the primary care physician while symptoms are still evolving. The bio-psychosocial model of treatment not only aims to a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sood MR,Matta SR

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teratomas form the most common type of congenital brain tumors, frequently presenting as stillbirth. The largest neonatal series of intracranial teratomas reported a 12% survival rate. Although the first teratoma of the lateral ventricle was reported in 1961 by Maier, neonatal intracranial teratoma of the lateral vent...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Jain A,Dixit S,Datar S,Jain PK

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CMV is a ubiquitous virus. In India, there is high seroendemicity with almost 99% adults showing IgG antibodies. Infection or re-activation becomes important in immunocompromised host (Transplant recipients, Cancer therapy patients and patients with HIV/AIDS). Neonates form a distinctive high risk population for conge...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhatia P,Narang A,Minz RW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) commonly experience diarrhea at some time during their illness. A variety of enteric pathogens are identified in 50-80% of these patients, depending on the intensity of the diagnostic work-up that is done. In addition to the common enteric pathogens, severa...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ramakrishna BS

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00