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abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vancomycin is used in pediatric patients usually at 40 mg/kg/day four times daily. Recent data demonstrated the need of large doses to reach therapeutic concentrations in critical patients. OBJECTIVE:Describe dosage regime of vancomycin in patients from a pediatric intensive care unit, register values of ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zylbersztajn BL,Travaglianti M,Weller G,Mato HG

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In this study, we aimed to investigate the additive effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and defibrotide (DFT) in a rat model of femoral arterial thrombosis. METHODS:Thirty Sprague Dawley rats were included. An arterial thrombosis model by ferric chloride (FeCl3) was developed in the left femoral arte...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Dilli D,Kılıç E,Yumuşak N,Beken S,Uçkan Çetinkaya D,Karabulut R,Zenciroğlu AL

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of the MEFV gene mutations in pediatric patients diagnosed with HSP and to assess the effect of the MEFV gene mutations on their prognosis. Material and Methods. Ccross-sectional study; pediatric patients between 2-11 years diagnosed with HSP were included. These cases were investig...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Can E,Kılınç Yaprak Z,Hamilçıkan Ş,Erol M,Bostan Gayret Y Özgül Yiğit Ö

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a rare congenital condition, characterized by presenting macroglossia, defects of the abdominal wall, hemihypertrophy, omphalocele, neonatal hypoglycemia, umbilical hernia, hepatomegaly, cardiac abnormalities, among others. Macroglossia occurs in 90% of cases, causing a problem in chewin...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Roa Rojas P,Arango Fernández H,Rebolledo Cobos M,Harris Ricardo J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An adequate drug dosage at treatment initiation is particularly relevant for critically ill patients. An inadequate dosage may result in therapeutic failure, potentially severe adverse events, and unnecessary health expenditures. At present, due to the higher incidence of childhood obesity, primary care physicians are...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Donoso F A,Ulloa V D,Contreras E D,Arriagada S D

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anemia is very common in infants. Although its causes are usually not severe and treatable, proper etiologic diagnosis should be established. When anemia is non-regenerative, it can be caused by aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, bone marrow infiltration or hematopoietic factors deficiencies. Another possible ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Martínez de Zabarte Fernández JM,Rodríguez-Vigil Iturrate C,Martínez Faci C,García Jiménez I,Murillo Sanjuan L,Muñoz Mellado A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multidrug resistant Gramnegative (MDRGN) infections are an increasing problem in neonatal intensive care units. The objective of this study was to establish the epidemiological, clinical, microbiological, and evolutionary characteristics of carbapenem-resistant MDRGN infections and the risk factors for the...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Berberian G,Brizuela M,Rosanova MT,Travaglianti M,Mastroiani A,Reijtman V,Fiorili G,Santa Cruz D,Castro G

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease, with worldwide distribution in tropical and subtropical areas. Argentina was certified free of Aedes aegypti in the sixties, however the vector reappered in 1984. In the nineties, small dengue outbreaks occurred with autocthonus diseases at first limited to the northern provin...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Berberian G,Fariña D,Rosanova MT,Hidalgo S,Enría D,Mitchenko A,Moreno J,Sánchez Soto I

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a frequent problem in preterm infants. Prenatal treatment with steroids proved to be effective for lung maturation and it is thought to have a protective effect on the immature bowel. OBJECTIVES:To study the effects of prenatal treatment with steroids at the onset, clini...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bortolin L,Boer M,Christiansen S,García Rivello H,Arbat J,Fustiñana C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phelan McDermid Syndrome is caused by the loss of genetic material in a chromosome from pair 22, at the band q13.3. We describe five patients with deletion 22q13.3 in order to establish a genotype-phenotype association, and report the first case described in conjoined twins. We analyzed the perinatal history, psychomo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Canonero I,Montes C,Sturich A,Boterón M,Asinari M,Cuestas E,Rossi N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was performed to investigate the value of acute phase reactants and LightCycler® SeptiFast test to differentiate bacterial and viral infections. POPULATION AND METHODS:Children with fever were enrolled to this prospective study. Peripheral white blood cell (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and pr...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bozlu G,Tanriverdi H,Aslan G,Kuyucu N

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fortification and supplementation are two strategies for micronutrient deficiency prevention. The objective of this study was to describe the source of iron and folic acid intake throughout the life cycle in the population of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. POULATION AND METHODS:Analysis of the infor...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zapata ME,Rovirosa A,Carmuega E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few studies on the use of illicit drugs during pregnancy with a variable prevalence depending on the year, maternal age, region and diagnostic methods. Mothers' and newborn infants' urine samples were tested for illegal drugs in cases where the mother reported consumption, lack of antenatal care and neonatal...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Villarreal M,Ré S

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal pain as an initial symptom of meningococcemia is an infrequent entity, rarely described in literature. We present a case of a 4 year-old, male, previously healthy child with a 24 hour history of fever and abdominal pain. He is admitted in a surgical unit with a diagnosis of acute abdomen for surgical resolut...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Tomezzoli S,Juárez Mdel V,Rossi SI,Lema DA,Barbaro CR,Fiorini S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the adherence to oral maintenance medication among pediatric cancer patients and know their beliefs about medications. POPULATION AND METHODS:Information was obtained from parents, adolescents, and oncologists from six public children's hospitals of Argentina during 2018 and 2019. Questionnaires...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Farberman D,Valente P,Malpiedi L,Morosi M,Luisella L,Colaboradores.

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary pyomyositis is an acute or subacute bacterial infection of skeletal muscle characterized by the formation of intramuscular localized abscess without a previous adjoining or remote infection. Although it is not frequent in our population, it is increasing because of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Stap...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Jozefkowicz M,Jorrat P,Méndez J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen nitidus is a dermatosis of unknown origin, characterized by the presence of shiny, pinpoint, skin-colored papules that may be asymptomatic or slightly pruriginous. They usually affect forearms, abdomen, buttocks and genitals. We report two cases, one of them with a generalized presentation. Both were treated wi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Celasco A,Lequio M,Santamarina M,Hernández M,Soliani A,Abeldaño A,Néstor Chouela E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Sudden and Unexpected Infant Death Task Force together with the Subcommittee on Breastfeeding of the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría have issued updated recommendations on bedsharing with the parents, a practice which remains controversial. Sleeping with the mother maximizes breastfeeding, which is protective agai...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Subcomisión de Lactancia Materna.,Grupo de Trabajo de Muerte Súbita e Inesperada del Lactante.,Jenik A,Conti R

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychocryptosis (onyx: nail and kriptos: hidden) is the main reason for consultation due to nail pain. It is secondary to the penetration of the lateral border of the nail plate into the lateral nail fold causing pain and inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Symptoms range from erythema, edema, and pain when pressu...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Gioseffi ML,Giachetti A,Sánchez L,de Freijo S,Sojo M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The risk of developing renal scars is higher in the first years of life, mostly when the patient has vesicoureteral reflux, for that reason is necessary to identify this reflux as early as possible. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and characteristic of presentation of vesicoureteral reflux in infan...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Alvarez MD,Batista BA,Córdova RP,Arias MI,Marrero BD

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital malformations are a known cause of intrauterine death; of them, congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are accountable for the highest fetal and neonatal mortality rates. They are strongly associated with other extracardiac malformations and an early fetal mortality. Two hundred and twenty fves cases of CHDs are ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marantz P,Sáenz Tejeira MM,Peña G,Segovia A,Fustiñana C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The chief resident plays a strategic role in terms of leadership and cohesion among residents. OBJECTIVE:To characterize the activities developed by chief residents and identify their achievements and difficulties. METHODS:A survey about demographic outcome measures, activities performed, most and least ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Eymann A,Sánchez MN,Vázquez Tanoni L,Reboiras F,Carrió S,Nardi MA,Figari M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hydatid cyst, which is caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is mostly seen in the liver and lungs although it may also rarely be found in any organ or soft tissue. This study presents an interesting case of pancreatic hydatid cyst in which the pancreatic duct opened into this cyst. CASE REPORT:A 10-year-old...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Agin M,Tumgor G,İcil S,İskit S,Alabaz D,Ballı HT

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Streptococcus pyogenes infections are common in the pediatric population in the form of tonsillopharyngitis or cutaneous disease. Less frequently, it presents with invasive forms such as pyomyositis or necrotizing fasciitis. Mortality in children is of 7 %. We present an 11-year-old patient with a subscapular venolymp...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Sarmiento E,Padilla ME,Oyarbide A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acid-labile subunit (ALS) is an 85 kDa glycoprotein that belongs to the leucine-rich repeat superfamily. It mainly circulates in serum bound to a high molecular weight ternary complex. The main and most widely studied function of ALS is to prolong the half-life of the binary complex formed by insulin-like growth f...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zaidman VE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin and soft tissue infections are a common reason for consultation in primary health care centers. Data from the local epidemiology of these infections are rare, but Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are known to be the major etiologic agents. The appearance in recent years of community-originated str...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Infectología, SAP.

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Physicians' empathy is an advantage for a better patient care and resolution of disease, and is considered a relevant part of professional training. OBJECTIVE:To measure the level of empathy and its components in medical students of the city of Córdoba, Argentina. METHODS:This was an exploratory, cross-s...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ulloque MJ,Villalba S,Varela de Villalba T,Fantini A,Quinteros S,Díaz-Narváez V

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pubertal gynecomastia is a common concern in the consultation of the adolescent. Usually, it is accompanied by an emotional component that can lead to changes in everyday attitudes of youth. The responsability of the pediatrician is to rule out other etiologies, to avoid unnecessary additional studies, to limit active...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Endocrinología.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old boy was admitted with diagnosis of diabetes debut, with blood glucose of 500 mg% on admission, without ketosis or metabolic acidosis. He also presented bilious vomiting and brownish bloody stools. He was operated with a presumptive diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction. The final diagnosis was volvulu...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bilkis MD,Bou-Khair M,Labaronnie H,Onaindia J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergy is defined as a reproducible adverse reaction that results from a specific and reproducible immune response triggered by exposure to food. The immune response can be mediated by immunoglobulin E, not mediated by immunoglobulin E or both. During the first year, cow´s milk protein is the first protein faced...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Miyuki Takata E,Gómez MS,Cohen Arazi L,Suárez PG,Villa Novac S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00