Multiple choice questions: how to construct and how to evaluate?

abstract：:In this review, the clinical features and management of most commonly encountered acyanotic, left-to-right shunt lesions are discussed. Patients with small defects, especially in childhood, are usually asymptomatic while moderate to large defects in infancy may present with symptoms. Hyperdynamic precordium, widely sp...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Syamasundar Rao P

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To retrospectively assess growth of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) with special reference to puberty and to assess longitudinal growth and final height of subset of children with CAH. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 30 children (14 boys) with classic CAH (11 salt wasters, 19 simple v...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Maheshwari A,Khadilkar V,Gangodkar P,Khadilkar A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Valid screening tools are needed to identify Indian children and adolescents with mental health problems, both for clinical or research purposes. The present study validated the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in Malayalam across different informants and sub-scales. METHODS:A sample of 150 ch...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Phillips Owen JA,Mirza KA,Goodman R

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every 5 years the American Heart Association (AHA) updates the Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). The ECC Guidelines 2000 incorporates all the current consensus of experts, from not only a variety of disciplines, but also a variety of countries and cultures and is evidence based. The new Guide...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Janakiraman L

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess cognitive function of school-aged, perinatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected, antiretroviral therapy (ART) naïve children in Pune. METHODS:HIV infected ART naïve children (n = 50) between 6 and 12 y attending outpatient clinic were administered the Indian Child Intelligence T...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ghate M,Narkhede H,Rahane G,Nirmalkar A,Gaikwad N,Kadam D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic counseling is a process of communicating medical aspects about a genetic disorder, especially the information regarding risk of occurrence as recurrence of the disease in the family and preventive options. Accurate diagnosis of the affected member is of paramount importance for genetic counseling. Special gene...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Phadke SR

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease may present as a cryptogenic liver disorder being found in 5-10 % of patients with a persistent and cryptogenetic elevation of serum aminotransferase activity. In fact, a wide spectrum of liver injuries in children and adults may be related to CD and in particular: (1) a mild parenchymal damage characte...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Maggiore G,Caprai S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Management of neuroblastoma, especially high-risk (HR) disease is difficult in a resource-limited setting. There is a paucity of literature on outcomes of patients treated in India. The present study was conducted to analyse the clinical profile, treatment, and outcomes of patients with neuroblastoma treated...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Radhakrishnan V,Raja A,Dhanushkodi M,Ganesan TS,Selvaluxmy G,Sagar TG

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate changes in annual blood transfusion requirements and complications after splenectomy in patients with β-thalassemia. METHODS:Forty post-splenectomy β-thalassemic patients aged 8-33 y, receiving regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy were included and non transfusion dependant patients ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Merchant RH,Shah AR,Ahmad J,Karnik A,Rai N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sharawat IK,Adhikari U,Sharma S,Sankhyan N

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus (GAS) sore throat primarily occurs among children in 5-15 years age group, and if not treated appropriately causes rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease (RF/RHD). Present study was aimed at validation of a clinical scoring system for diagnosis of GAS. METHODS:Five hundr...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nandi S,Kumar R,Ray P,Vohra H,Ganguly NK

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chawla D,Mishra D,Singh S,Juneja M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted to determine the knowledge and attitude about breast feeding (BF) amongst child development project officers (CDPOs) working in Integrated Child Development Services Scheme. A semi structured pretested questionnaire was administered. It was found that majority of respondent had correct knowledge ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kapil U,Paul D,Manocha S

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is lack of data on outcome of limited stage pediatric non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) from south Asia. In view of this lacuna, authors evaluated patients of early stage (stage 1 and 2) non-lymphoblastic pediatric NHL patients treated with uniform short course, reduced-intensity protocol from Jan 2003 through Dec 2016...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Patel A,Sharma MC,Bakhshi S

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical bioethics has developed as a new field of study in the US in the past quarter decade, focusing upon the moral principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice. These principles may, however, reflect biases in American culture, rather than a truly universal approach to ethical problems in medici...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Brody H

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The improvement in perinatal care has led to increase in survival as well as reduction of morbidity in sick newborns. These babies need to be followed up regularly to assess growth and neurodevelopmental outcome and for early stimulation and rehabilitation. We present a protocol describing the various components of a ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar P,Sankar MJ,Sapra S,Agarwal R,Deorari AK,Paul VK

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous supra-pharmacological doses of corticosteroids are used in various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions because they are cumulatively less toxic than sustained steroid treatment at lower quantitative dosage. Their action is supposed to be mediated through non-genomic actions within the cell. Common indic...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sinha A,Bagga A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of arginine vasopressin (AVP) as a rescue therapy in children with catecholamine refractory vasodilatory shock and its effect on various hemodynamic, clinical, and laboratory variables. METHODS:This prospective hospital based study was conducted from January 2008 through July 2008 at a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Agrawal A,Singh VK,Varma A,Sharma R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutritional support to patients in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units is critical not only to minimize negative nitrogen balance but also to promote growth and development. Continuous technological and logistical advances in the Western countries have improved the efficacy and reduced the complications of par...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhave S,Bavdekar A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cell transplantation and cord blood banking have received much popularity among general public and medical professionals in the recent past. But information about the scientific aspects, its utility and limitations is incomplete amongst laypersons as well as many medical practitioners. Stem cells differ from all ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Narayanan DL,Phadke SR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship of breakfast intake with psychiatric distress and violent behaviors among Iranian children and adolescents. METHODS:This national survey was conducted among 14,880 students, aged 6-18 y. They were selected by stratified multistage sampling method from urban and rural areas of 30 pr...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ahadi Z,Kelishadi R,Qorbani M,Zahedi H,Aram M,Motlagh ME,Ardalan G,Shafiee G,Arzaghi SM,Asayesh H,Heshmat R

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：:An 11-mo-old infant received 12.5 times the maximum therapeutic dose of amlodipine as a result of a medication error in lieu of amoxicillin. He presented with vomiting, lethargy, breathlessness, muffled heart sounds and progressed to hypotensive shock within three hours of admission. He received mechanical ventilation...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Nimbalkar SM,Patel DV

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Till forty years ago infants and children with hydrocephalus had a bleak future. Most of them used to die. Those who survived lived with mental retardation, spasticity and blindness. With the advent of an effective shunting device in 1957, a new era was ushered in the history of hydrocephalus. Today an infant with hyd...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Upadhyaya P

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the duration of the peripheral venous catheter access and the effect of variables such as intravenous fluid, medications and blood products on the life span of the catheter in authors' pediatric intensive care unit. METHODS:All peripheral intravenous lines established in sick children aged 1 mo to ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Shenoy S,Karunakar BP

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma are common respiratory allergic disorders which are increasing globally more in developed countries. Although much has been written about childhood asthma and guidelines published by various international and national fora, not much information is available on AR. This is most common ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar L,Singh M

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original Jones Criteria as proposed by Dr. T. Duckett Jones have been modified four times and the updated revised criteria were published in 1992. According to this latest publication major manifestations are carditis, polyarthritis, chorea, erythema marginatum and subcutaneous nodules. Minor manifestations includ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Saxena A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laboratory investigations are an integral part of evaluation of a child with rheumatic disease. In rheumatic diseases markers of inflammation like CRP and erythrocyte sedimentation are usually raised. In addition, various autoantibodies like anti-nuclear antibody, rheumatoid factor, anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibod...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Aggarwal A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is a common occurrence in newborns and a cause of anxiety to most parents. This physiological process needs to be closely differentiated from pathological reflux. The clinical signs in infants are generally non-specific which makes the distinction difficult. The diagnostic options in inf...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chellani H,Dabas A,Arya S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone injuries during the process of delivery were studied among 34, 946 live born babies over a 11 period. There were 35 cases of bone injuries giving an incidence of 1 per 1,000 live births. Clavicle was the commonest bone fractured (45.7%) followed by humerus (20%), femur (14.3%) and depressed skull fracture (11.4%)...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhat BV,Kumar A,Oumachigui A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00