Group B streptococcal meningitis in infants beyond the neonatal period.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the clinical profile and short-term outcome of children with axonal and demyelinating subtypes of childhood Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS). METHODS:This is a prospective observational study conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. Consecutive children with Guillain Barré synd...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gupta PK,Singhi P,Singhi S,Kasinathan A,Sankhyan N

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess performance of WHO 2006 standards on anthropometric measurements of children referred for growth related disorders to a speciality pediatric clinic in Pune, India, from June 2006 through June 2010. METHODS:Data presented in this study were collected retrospectively from case records of all children...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Prasad HK,Ekbote V,Rustagi V,Borade A,Chiplonkar S,Khadilkar V,Khadilkar AV

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital cystic dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts involving the major intrahepatic radicles was first described by Caroli and hence named as Caroli's disease. We present here a case in which the only symptom was intermittent pain in the abdomen for last one-and-a-half-year and a radionuclide scan done effect...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sharma R,Mondal A,Taneja V,Rawat HS

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Training in the primary-care child and adolescent mental health should take into consideration the local milieu, national health care education and development. It should aim to improve the mental health knowledge, competency as well as develop professional relationships between various primary, secondary and tertiary...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Russell PS,Tsheringla S,Nair MK,Minju KA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 9-y-old boy was referred to authors' institute for the management of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. He was the product of third degree consanguineous marriage and was delivered by full term vaginal delivery with a birth weight of 2.75 kg. At 3 mo of age, he had presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and was on i...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khare S,Goroshi MR,Budyal S,Bandgar T,Lila A,Shah N

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The post eighteen months have been exciting time for craniosynostosis research. In a rapid flurry of publications, mutations of fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) have been identified in three of the best known craniosynostosis syndromes, namely Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer syndromes, as well as in Jackson-Weis...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wilkie AO

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-Specific Aorto-arteritis or Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the aorta and its major branches which either presents with constitutional symptoms in its active phase or with steno-occlusive symptoms in the healing phase. In children, it is an aggressive disease and often lethal. Conges...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Vijayalakshmi

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:India currently has an infant mortality rate (IMR) of 73 and aims to reach 60 per 1000 live births by 2000 A.D. The "at risk" approach which has been traditionally used for Maternal and Child Health services could help to reduce costs. The main objective of the study was to identity socio-demographic "risk factors" at...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar G,Anand K,Kant S,Kapoor SK

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of Wilson's disease with unusual features are reported. In one case neurological abnormality was the presenting feature without any clinical involvement of the liver. In the other case, neurologic manifestations were associated with rickets and cholelithiasis, a result of chronic hemolytic state. Apart from ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ghosh JB,Chakrabarty S,Singh AK,Gupta D

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of thinness among 2-6 year old children of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme Bali-Gram Panchayat, Hooghly, West Bengal, India. METHODS:Height and weight measurements were taken. The body mass index (BMI) was computed. The new international cut-off points classificat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mandal GC,Bose K,Bisai S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study whether orogastric tube (OGT) insertion elicits a painful response in preterm neonates, and the role of oral sucrose in reducing this pain. METHODS:This double blinded, randomized control trial was conducted in the neonatal intensive care units of Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital. Clinically stab...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Pandey M,Datta V,Rehan HS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suitability of Clinical Assessment of Nutritional Status Score (CANSCORE) for the assessment of foetal malnutrition among 372 local Hyderabad newborns was studied. Details of length, weight and body mass index (BMI) at birth were related to total CANSCORE which consisted of scores ranging from 1 to 4 based on the ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rao MR,Balakrishna N,Rao KV

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major areas in which innovative approaches in medical education have been tried include student selection, learning strategies, and community orientation. It is relatively easier to implement innovations in a new institution. In established medical schools, running two simultaneous curricula tracks, the traditional an...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Paul VK

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most children tolerate the first-line antibiotics used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) very well. The most common adverse effect is gastrointestinal distress unrelated to hepatotoxicity; the latter is seen in less than 1% of children. Despite the infrequency of hepatotoxicity, the potential long-term impact o...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Cruz AT,Starke JR

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assay of hexosaminidase A and B enzymes in four cases with developmental regression and cherry red spot on fundus examination confirmed that three cases had Tay-Sachs disease, and one case had Sandhoff disease. Prenatal diagnosis was carried out by hexosaminidase enzyme assay in amniotic fluid and cells in one family,...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kaur M,Verma IC

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirschsprung disease is a common cause of neonatal and infantile large gut obstruction. It is characterised by varying extent of contiguous aganglionosis extending from the anorectum proximally. Since its recognition, the diagnosis and management has continuously evolved with advances in histological evaluation and su...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Das K,Mohanty S

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the pediatric patient, computed tomography (CT) scan as an imaging modality for evaluation of the abdomen is to be used judiciously. The use of correct scanning protocols, single phase scanning, scanning only when required are key factors to minimize radiation doses to the child, while providing diagnostic quality....

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Eapen A,Gibikote S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) refers to the constellation of deranged metabolic state, characterized by hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, and/or azotemia, secondary to rapid breakdown of tumor cells. It is a life threatening emergency that typically follows administration of chemotherapy or ma...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rajendran A,Bansal D,Marwaha RK,Singhi SC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the literature for justification of thoracoscopic management of blebs in children. METHODS:PubMed database was reviewed for articles in English, Portuguese and Spanish using the key words "thoracoscopy", "bleb" and "child". Data was collected for age, gender, type of surgery performed, operating t...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： da Costa KM,Saxena AK

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulin isotypes (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) in serum were investigated in 64 Libyan children with mild to moderately severe asthma (age: 1-12 years; sex: 39 males, 25 females) (Group A) and in 57 healthy Libyan children (age: 1-12 years; sex: 30 males, 27 females (Group B). The patients were classified according...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Najam FI,Giasuddin AS,Shembesh AH

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of an MRI-specific play therapy intervention on the need for sedation in young children. METHODS:All children in the age group of 4-10 y, who were advised an MRI scan over a period of one year were randomized. Exclusion criteria included children with neurodevelopmental disorder...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bharti B,Malhi P,Khandelwal N

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 289 newborn infants from birth till one year of age. Low birth weight babies (less than 2.5 kg) were 52.9%. Boys suffered 9.7 episodes of sickness, and girls 8.6 episodes of sickness. The mean episodes of various sicknesses, and their impact on weight gain, feeding pattern and growth pattern are discussed. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Patel RB

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrition is a critical determinant of immunocompetence and risk of illness. Young children with protein-energy malnutrition exhibit increased mortality and morbidity, largely due to infectious disease. Recent work has demonstrated that, undernourished individuals have impaired immune responses. The most consistent ab...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chandra RK

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As "seizures beget seizures," it is essential to investigate the etiology and control seizures early. The multiplicity of causes, variability in the response to treatment and in the outcome, despite adequate treatment often create dilemmas for the physician. The best option for the clinician is to take cognizance of e...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kalra V

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the rising prevalence of childhood obesity, pediatricians are increasingly called upon to treat clinically overweight children. The primary treatment options are behavioral lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. The cornerstone of childhood obesity treatment is lifestyle modification and has been s...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Dolinsky DH,Armstrong SC,Kinra S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High dose vitamin A (HDVA) concentrate began to be distributed in India in 1970 as a short-term, stop-gap approach to reduce clinical signs of vitamin A deficiency. As this problem declined globally, the purpose of distributing them changed to the reduction of young child mortality. However, their impact on this has a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Greiner T,Mason J,Benn CS,Sachdev HPS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bifilac on reducing the episodes (frequency) and duration of diarrhea induced by rotaviral infection and to evaluate the efficacy of Bifilac to ameliorate the associated symptoms like dehydration and duration of rotaviral shedding in faeces. METHODS:80 children aged bet...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Narayanappa D

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To conduct a community survey to understand the prevalence and type of developmental delay/disability among a representative state wide community sample of children below 3 y. METHODS:A state wide community based cross sectional survey was done with the help of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nair MK,Princly P,Leena ML,Swapna S,Kumari I L,Preethi R,George B,Russell PS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the use of umbilical cord blood culture (UCBC) as compared to neonatal blood culture (NBC) in the diagnosis of early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). METHODS:This hospital based prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics and Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Meena R,Meena KK,Athwani V,Gothwal S,Bairwa GS,Sitaraman S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are disorders of pulmonary inflammation characterized by hypoxemia and respiratory failure. Children have varying incidence of ALI/ARDS from 2.2 to 16 per 100,000 pediatric population associated with high morbidity, mortality, and financial burden....

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Saharan S,Lodha R,Kabra SK

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00