Phthalates in the NICU: is it safe?

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:To evaluate the effectiveness of a formalised opportunistic immunisation (OI) system in a hospital setting. METHODS:Pre-post implementation audit of missed immunisation opportunities. RESULTS:Of 5583 children in the National Immunisation Register cohort seen in a hospital setting, 1641 (29.4%) were under-immunise...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Shingler S,Hunter K,Romano A,Graham D

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：:Undernutrition remains a major public health problem among children living in Asia. Although the burden is maximal among poorer, rural and Indigenous communities, the problem affects the majority in many Asian countries, especially in South Asia. In order to prevent the pervasive consequences of undernutrition, strate...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pasricha SR,Biggs BA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crigler-Najjar syndrome type 1 (CNS1) is characterized by a severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia from birth. Intensive blue-light phototherapy is the standard method for management; however, it imposes severe restrictions on the child and their family's lifestyle. We describe here the use of a novel sit-up photother...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Nydegger A,Bednarz A,Hardikar W

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the association of life-style factors, including second-hand smoke, with dental caries among 3-year-old children in Wuxi, China. METHODS:A multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling method was used, and 283 children were recruited. The prevalence of dental caries was 29.3% (83/283). RESULTS:Univari...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tang SD,Zhang YX,Chen LM,Wang YY,Cheng Y,Tang LQ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-mortem investigation of sudden death in young people frequently reveals no overt cause for the death. Full investigation is hampered if tissue or blood is not retained for DNA analysis. We report a post mortem molecular diagnosis of long QT syndrome in a 12-year-old boy diagnosed with epilepsy who died suddenly p...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Skinner JR,Chong B,Fawkner M,Webster DR,Hegde M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to compare the high-frequency pressure amplitude (oscillatory change in pressure (ΔP)) and tidal volume (high-frequency tidal volume at the airway opening (VTHF )) delivered by the Dräger VN500 (Drägerwerk Ag & Co., Lübeck, Germany) and the Sensormedics 3100 (SM3100; CareFusion, San Diego, ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： John J,Harcourt ER,Davis PG,Tingay DG

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Globally, COVID-19 lockdown measures have exposed children to more sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have long-lasting adverse psychological effects on children, there have been comparatively few studies on children's health as compared with adults, particula...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sserwanja Q,Kawuki J,Kim JH

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria is one of the greatest killers of children in the world. Treatment is available, but there are problems with affordability, availability, accessibility and increasing drug resistance. A new regime, intermittent preventive treatment in infants (IPTi) shows promise. It involves giving a treatment course of antim...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Munday S

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper describes the usage, impact and reach of an online education tool for preventing sudden infant death. METHODS:A 24-slide presentation was formatted for online access. Content was designed for mainstream audiences to align current knowledge, attitudes and actions for a blitz approach to preventing sudden...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cowan S,Pease A,Bennett S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to evaluate consultant general paediatricians' opinions of a UK paediatric telecardiology service. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was developed and sent to all consultant paediatricians working in a district general hospital in Northern Ireland. RESULTS:Paediatricians (n = 35) regarde...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McCrossan BA,Doherty NN,Sands AJ,Grant B,Craig BG,McCusker CG,Casey FA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Viral bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children less than 12 months of age. Prematurity is an independent risk factor for disease severity. Many infected infants require hospitalisation and those living in regional centres frequently require transfer to metropolitan hospitals ca...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fleming PF,Richards S,Waterman K,Davis PG,Kamlin CO,Stewart M,Sokol J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that the refugee population in Australia is at risk of tuberculosis (TB) and children with TB infection can develop active disease with devastating consequence. Currently, in New South Wales (NSW) and possibly other Australian States and Territories, there are different and complex health-screening pathway...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Patradoon-Ho PS,Ambler RW

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We wanted to investigate serum levels of ghrelin and leptin - appetite-regulating hormones - and their correlation with the nutritional status of children with neurogenic bladder (NB) due to myelomeningocele (MMC) in comparison to healthy individuals. METHODS:This prospective analysis was conducted on 67 children ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bagińska JO,Liszewska A,Wasilewska A,Korzeniecka-Kozerska A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Ketamine is one of the most commonly used sedatives for facilitating painful procedures for paediatric patients in the emergency department (ED). However, the use of ketamine is associated with a common, though not serious, adverse event usually called ketamine-associated vomiting (KAV). The purpose of this study i...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee JS,Jeon WC,Park EJ,Min YG,Kim GW,Jung YS,Choi SC

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：:The birthweight and gestational age specific mortality of singleton Aboriginal and White infants born in Western Australia during the period 1980-86 is described. The analyses are based on the approximately 8000 Aboriginal and 143,000 White births notified through the Western Australia Midwives' system, which were lin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kliewer EV,Stanley FJ

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last 50 years in allergy could almost be considered the first 50 years. Over this time period, we have witnessed the emergence of allergy as a subspecialty, have seen and continue to observe a tremendous change in prevalence of allergic disease and have gained insight into the mechanisms that underlie allergic pre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Campbell DE,Mehr S

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：AIM:This study describes clinical staff opinions on the availability and suitability of resources to provide trauma care to children and their families and any perceived strengths, gaps and potential interventions to strengthen care. METHODS:A mixed-method study was conducted in five Australian paediatric trauma centr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Curtis K,Foster K,Mitchell R,Van C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The established teratogenicity of antiepileptic drugs raises important issues in women of child-bearing age. While the association between neural tube defects and antiepileptic drugs is well recognised, other congenital malformations are known to occur. We report two siblings with characteristic craniofacial features ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Carrim ZI,McKay L,Sidiki SS,Lavy TE

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate consumption of foods rich in dietary fibre and its relation to the prevalence of constipation in pre-school children. METHODS:In total, 368 children aged 3-5 years were randomly selected from kindergartens in Hong Kong. Constipation was confirmed by Rome-criteria. Children with normal bowel habits serv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee WT,Ip KS,Chan JS,Lui NW,Young BW

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A longitudinal birth cohort provides an opportunity to study the impact of childhood conditions persisting into adulthood. This study examines the cross-sectional association of asthma with sleep quality and snoring in the adolescent and young adult population and the extent to which asthma, sleep quality and snor...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Garden M,O'Callaghan M,Suresh S,Mamum AA,Najman JM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges and stresses faced by adolescents include entry into secondary school, the development of adolescent sexuality, family conflicts, parental mental illness, socio-cultural factors, substance use and abuse, work and career abuse, social and antisocial behaviour, and the carry-over of problems from childhoo...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Raphael B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five children with multiple relapsing steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome were treated with continuous cyclosporin for periods ranging from 18 to 48 months. Renal biopsy showed mild mesangial proliferation in three of the children and minimal change in two. All children previously had been treated with cyclophosphami...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Webb KL,Sargent P,Burke JR

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Despite targeting newborns at risk of hypoglycaemia based on clinical characteristics, blood glucose measured at 1 and 4 h of age is frequently normal. Identification of at-risk newborns at the greatest risk of hypoglycaemia would allow more targeted, earlier intervention. We aimed to determine the ability of calcu...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kennedy LML,Crawford TM,Andersen CC,Stark MJ

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect of a one-day paediatric life-support course on the knowledge of paediatric trainees. METHODS:A telephone survey was performed prior to and at set intervals following the course. Responses to individual questions before and after the course were analysed and an overall test score was calc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Durojaiye L,O'Meara M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a hereditary disorder of elastic tissue. The characteristic skin changes are asymptomatic yellow papules around the neck and in body folds giving the skin a characteristic cobblestone appearance. The eyes, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems are also commonly involved. In this...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sakata S,Su JC,Robertson S,Yin M,Chow C

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) complicates 10-30% of monochorionic pregnancies. The incidence of pulmonary stenosis and endocardial fibroelastosis is especially high in the recipient twin. We report a novel finding of four cases of coarctation of the aorta and hypoplastic aortic arch in the donor to rais...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： van den Boom J,Battin M,Hornung T

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00