Spinal muscular atrophy: some easy clues to diagnosis.

abstract：Background:We describe the demographic, clinical and labo-ratory findings along with the treatment and outcomes among children meeting the case definition of Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome - Temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS). METHODS:We analyzed the clinical and laboratory findings of childr...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dhanalakshmi K,Venkataraman A,Balasubramanian S,Madhusudan M,Amperayani S,Putilibai S,Sadasivam K,Ramachandran B,Ramanan AV

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:No clear operational definition of 'Community Participation' has emerged over the last decade of experimentation. One reason is the markedly contrasting perspectives that exist at different levels such as Aid Agencies, Ministry of Health, Government Health Programmes and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). A more pra...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dyal Chand A

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study was conducted to estimate the shedding of 2009 H1N1 virus and the risk analysis by review of medical charts, laboratory and radiological findings of all inpatients with confirmed pandemic influenza A (H1N1) at a provincial pediatric hospital. A total of 41 cases attending the inpatient departm...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Chen Y,Qiao H,Zhang CM,Tong M,Shang S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple pituitary hormone deficiency and Turner syndrome have overlapping features in peripubertal girls and is a diagnostic challenge. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:16-year-old girl having Turner phenotype undergoing evaluation for severe short stature and pubertal arrest. OBSERVATION:45,X karyotype, and multiple...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dutta D,Selvan C,Mukhopadhyay S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the short-term efficacy of room air versus 100% oxygen for resuscitation of asphyxic newborns at birth. DESIGN:Multicentric quasi randomized controlled trial. SETTING:Teaching hospitals. INCLUSION CRITERIA:Asphyxiated babies weighing greater than 1000 grams, with heart rate less than 100 per min...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Ramji S,Rasaily R,Mishra PK,Narang A,Jayam S,Kapoor AN,Kambo I,Mathur A,Saxena BN

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital hypoparathyroidism, growth retardation and dysmorphism is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome among Arab population commonly known as Sanjad-Sakati syndrome(SSS).Several metabolic and septic complications are known to manifest in the neonatal age. We describe the first report of morbid pathological fracture...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Pal K

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the clinical response and side effects of Ferrous sulfate (FS) and Iron polymaltose complex (IPC) in 118 children with Iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Subjects were randomized to receive therapy with either oral IPC (Group A, n=59) or oral FS (Group B, n=59); all were given elemental iron in three divided do...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bopche AV,Dwivedi R,Mishra R,Patel GS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the health-related quality of life in children with cerebral palsy and their families. METHODS:One hundred children (3-10 years of age) receiving regular rehabilitation therapy for cerebral palsy for last 1 year at a Child Development Centrer were enrolled and the Lifestyle assessment questionna...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dobhal M,Juneja M,Jain R,Sairam S,Thiagarajan D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy five mothers with lactation failure were studied, whose less than 4-month-old babies were admitted to the hospital. Partial lactational failure (94.7%) was noted more often than complete lactational failure (5.3%). Initiation of breastfeeding was delayed for 2 to 5 days usually for traditional reasons (77.3%) ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mathur GP,Chitranshi S,Mathur S,Singh SB,Bhalla M

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven hundred and fifty nine children in different sectors were covered in this study, which was undertaken by observational techniques, questionnaires and physical examination. All children belonged to the age group of 6-14 years. Nearly 30% children had migrated from neighbouring districts and states. Almost 88% wer...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Banerjee SR

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salmonella senftenberg was isolated from the stools of 35 newborns between June, 1987 and September, 1988. Twenty nine (82.8%) babies were preterms and twenty six (74%) babies were less than 2,000 grams in weight. All of them were symptomatic within 6 days of life, 74.3% (26) within 4 days. All of them had loose stool...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Joseph AT,Rammurty DV,Srivastava L,Gupta R,Mohan M,Anand NK

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty six neonates with severe birth asphyxia (Apgar score less than or equal to 3 at 1 min), 32 with moderate birth asphyxia (Apgar score 4 to 6 at 1 min) and 35 controls (Apgar score greater than or equal to 7 at 1 min) matched for weight and gestation were followed up prospectively for neurodevelopmental outcome. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Deorari AK,Paul VK,Singh M

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship of CSF IL-1 beta and TNF-alpha with free radicals in acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) and to evaluate the clinical outcome in relation to the levels of these cytokines and free radicals in CSF. DESIGN:Prospective with controls. SETTING:Referral unit of a teaching hospital. METHODS...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Jain M,Aneja S,Mehta G,Ray GN,Batra S,Randhava VS

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：NEED AND PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A number of newer anti-epileptic drugs have been developed in the last few years to improve the treatment outcomes in epilepsy. In this review, we discuss the use of newer anti-epileptic drugs in children. METHODS USED FOR LOCATING, SELECTING, EXTRACTING AND SYNTHESIZING DATA:MEDLINE search ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Aneja S,Sharma S

更新日期：2013-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The study population included 110 term healthy small-for-gestational age (SGA) infants having a blood sugar of > 30 mg/dl at the age of < 30 minutes. They were randomized into two groups; (a) Group I (study group) received sugar-fortified milk formula and (b) Group II (control group) received standard milk formula. A ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singhal PK,Singh M,Paul VK,Lamba IM,Malhotra AK,Deorari AK,Ghorpade MD

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was undertaken to find out the best simple anthropometric parameter for identifying low birth weight babies (LBW). A total of 1000 newborn babies were subjected to anthropometry within 48 hours of life. Birth weight was significantly correlated (p less than 0.001) with thigh circumference (TC), mid-a...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sharma JN,Saxena S,Sharma U

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy is beyond reach of most HIV-infected children in developing countries. There is paucity of data on more affordable regimens such as ones based on nevirapine and 2 nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. We report our experience with the use of antiretroviral therapy in childre...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Lodha R,Upadhyay A,Kabra SK

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jaundice as a presenting feature of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia is rare. We report two cases of AML who presented with obstructive jaundice, one with a malignant stricture at the common bile duct and other with a granulocytic sarcoma obstructing the bile duct. The prognosis is poor in these patients. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Rajeswari B,Ninan A,Prasannakumari SN,Parukuttyamma K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:International Union of Immunological Societies working group recently updated the human inborn errors of immunity. This classification includes 65 new disorders that have been added since the last classification in 2018. This article highlights the important aspects of new classification for the benefit of general ped...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bargir UA,Madkaikar MR

更新日期：2020-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fetal growth restriction and abnormal Doppler flow studies are commonly associated. Neonatal outcomes are not well known particularly in developing countries, where the burden of the disease is the highest. OBJECTIVE:To determine outcomes of preterm infants with history of absent/reversed end-diastolic umbi...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Lakshmi CV,Pramod G,Geeta K,Subramaniam S,Rao MB,Kallapur SG,Murki S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial chylomicronemia syndrome is a group of rare genetic disorders characterized by deficient activity of an enzyme lipoprotein lipase or apo-protein C-II deficiency. In this paper we present an infant with massive hyperchylomicronemia and severe pancreatitis. Exchange transfusion for controlling hypertriglyceride...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Onal H,Atugluzeybek C,Alhaj S,Altun G

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the utility of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for the diagnosis and management in the neonatal ICU. METHODS:A retrospective, medical chart review was conducted in neonates who underwent flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy over a period of 7 years. Besides demographic data and diagnostic findings, ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sachdev A,Chhawchharia R,Gupta D,Gupta N

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lysinuric protein intolerance is an inherited disorder of transport of cationic amino acids, causing amino aciduria. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:A 3-year-old boy with 12 month history of episodic change in behavior (decreased sleep, poor interaction), stunted growth and hyperammonemia. OUTCOME:Genetic analysis re...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bijarnia-Mahay S,Jain V,Bansal RK,Reddy GM,Haberle J

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the mycobacteriological yield from gastric lavage (GL) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), in children with pulmonary tuberculosis. METHODS:58 consecutive children with chest radiograph suggestive of tuberculosis and positive Mantoux test or a positive history of family contact with a case of tuberc...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh M,Moosa NV,Kumar L,Sharma M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testicular adrenal rest tumors (TART) are consequences of delayed diagnosis and/or undertreatment in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). We describe a case of CAH with TART who presented with bilateral macroorchidism. He was managed with glucocorticoids which led to decrease in testicular size without ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Rastogi A,Walia R,Saikia UN,Bhansali A

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a benign disorder of reversible subcortical vasogenic cerebral edema. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:A 13-yr-old girl presented 4 days after complete recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis with symptoms of headache, altered sensorium, seizures, and visual loss. Ther...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sathyanarayana SO,Sreenivas PK,Uddappa AM

更新日期：2019-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify an inexpensive, reliable predictor of low birth weight capable of being utilized by untrained personnel, anthropometric measures were performed on 1600 newborns in Kanpur, India. This analysis indicated that, for a birth weight of 2500 g, the critical limit of calf circumference was 10.8 cm or less. Crit...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gupta V,Hatwal SK,Mathur S,Tripathi VN,Sharma SN,Saxena SC,Khadwal A

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Association of rotavirus gastroenteritis with histo-blood group antigens in children younger than 5 years admitted with diarrhea (n=389) was studied. Distribution of blood groups in rotavirus positive (n=96) and rotavirus negative (n=51) diarrhea gastroenteritis cases did not show any susceptibility to any blood group...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mohanty E,Dwibedi B,Kar SK,Pandey RM

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty newborns, 25 full term SFDs (small for date) and 25 full term AGAs (appropriate for gestational age) were taken up for comparative study of their behavior using BNBAS (Brazelton's neonatal behavior assessment scale). The study revealed that full term SFDs performed significantly poorly on all items under cluster...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Abrol P,Kapoor R,Gathwala G,Tiwari S,Tiwari AD

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcinosis cutis is usually seen in long standing and untreated cases of juvenile dermatomyositis. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:7-year-old girl with severe calcinosis cutis who developed cutaneous ulceration, rash and myopathy. OBSERVATION:Myopathic changes in EMG, muscle edema in MRI, elevated muscle enzymes and ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Meher BK,Mishra P,Sivaraj P,Padhan P

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00