Outcomes of oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula repair.

abstract：AIM:Relatively little is known about the results of liver tests among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to describe the distributions of liver tests, to identify the upper normal limits (UNLs) and to describe the correlations among liver tests. METHODS:Overnight fasting blood samples were collected from a rep...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： George J,Denney-Wilson E,Okely AD,Hardy LL,Aitken R

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the habits of betel quid use and areca nut chewing among school-aged children in Karachi, Pakistan. Areca nut (betel nut) is chewed by itself, in various scented preparations, and in betel quid (containing betel leaf, areca nut, slaked lime, condiments, sweeteners and sometimes tobacco) in variou...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Shah SM,Merchant AT,Luby SP,Chotani RA

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A retrospective Auckland-wide (total population approximately 1.4 million) study of hospital admissions from 2007 to 2015 was conducted to assess trends in admissions for acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) in children aged 0-14 years. METHODS:International Statistical Classification of Diseases (I...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Vogel AM,Lennon DR,van der Werf B,Diack M,Neutze JM,Horsfall M,Emery D,Wong W

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Chronic respiratory disease is common among Aboriginal Australians. Chronic wet cough is an early marker of chronic disease in children but often goes undetected due, in part, to delayed health seeking by families. Currently, no studies have examined the reasons for delayed health seeking for children's chronic cou...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： D'Sylva P,Walker R,Lane M,Chang AB,Schultz A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric Cryptococcus gattii disease is rare, with only two previous cases recorded in the Northern Territory (NT) over the last 54 years. Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is a recognised complication of C. gattii infection, even in the absence of an identified immunodeficiency syndrome; ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： O'Brien MP,Ford TJ,Currie BJ,Francis JR

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To perform a multicentre follow-up study to determine if previously identified markers of serious illness in early infancy were robust and statistically reliable. METHODS:Infants aged 1 week to 26 weeks presenting to the Emergency Departments of the Royal Children's Hospital and two Melbourne metropolitan ho...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hewson P,Poulakis Z,Jarman F,Kerr J,McMaster D,Goodge J,Silk G

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A baby with ambiguous genitalia and 46XY chromosomes was raised as a female. Sudden and unexpected death at 11 months of age led to a post-mortem diagnosis of Drash syndrome. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hutson JM,Werther G

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe cutaneous eruption in an unwell patient can be a major cause of physician anxiety. With numerous differential diagnoses, an early accurate diagnosis can be challenging. infectious causes are the most important to exclude in a timely manner and drug rash and eosinophilia with systemic symptoms (DRESS) is anoth...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Rosenbaum J,Alex G,Roberts H,Orchard D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soy infant formula contains high levels of the isoflavones, genistein and daidzein, which are commonly referred to as phytoestrogens. These are non-steroidal chemicals with structural similarities to estrogen. Infants consuming soy formula have high levels of circulating isoflavones. These are an order of magnitude gr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tuohy PG

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in children and young adolescents, and occurs predominantly in those with congenital heart disease in whom guidelines exist for VTE prophylaxis. For other paediatric patients, the rarity of the event makes writing an evidence-based clinical practice guideline difficult because each...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cole CH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Adaptive functioning develops throughout early childhood, and its limitation is a reflection that the child has developmental or emotional problems or even mental retardation. Little is known about the adaptive functioning or developmental status of slum children. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken du...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Panigrahi A,Das SC,Sahoo P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the aetiology, incidence and short-term outcomes of New Zealand children with acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) over a 6-year period. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of all children requiring RRT for AKI from January 2001 to December 2006 at Starship Child...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ball EF,Kara T

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In families with infants between the ages of 6 and 18 months, sleep disruption can be significant, often putting parents at risk of a range of negative psychological and psychosocial consequences. Commonly prescribed sleep interventions typically involve 'extinction' methods, which require parents to completely or per...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Blunden S,Dawson D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Pain associated with immunisations can result in distress and/or anxiety for children and parents. We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of two novel devices; Coolsense (cold) and Buzzy (vibration ± cooling pads) versus standard care to minimise pain during immunisations. We also evaluated compliance to the...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Jenkins N,Orsini F,Elia S,Perrett K

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical audits should underpin everything we do as clinicians - to constantly evaluate and improve our day-to-day clinical practice. Errors in practice, suboptimal practice or inefficiencies can occur in any part of our health-care system, despite the training and best intentions of health-care professionals. Audits ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Skull S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile idiopathic arthritis results in significant pain and disability in both children and adults. Advances in treatment resulting in improved long-term outcomes have occurred; however, an emphasis on early and aggressive diagnosis and management hopes to improve outcomes further. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis rema...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ostring GT,Singh-Grewal D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As vaccination programs continue to successfully control more and more infectious diseases, and the effects of these diseases become less visible, there has been increased focus on adverse events following immunization. Vaccines have been falsely implicated in the causation of a range of conditions, especially those w...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： MacIntyre CR,Leask J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Children in out-of-home care have high and frequently unidentified health needs. The Child Protection Unit at Sydney Children's Hospital offers comprehensive health screening to children in care. Recommendations for remediation are made, but follow-up in the clinic is not offered. Current research has failed to est...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Nathanson D,Lee G,Tzioumi D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To document whether medically stable infants can be transferred safely from incubators to unheated, open cots at 1500 g. METHODS:Four cohorts were recruited in a stepwise observational trial of transfer from incubators to unheated, open cots. We aimed to transfer the first 15 infants into cots on reaching a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： West CR,Williams M,Weston PJ

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Infants born very prematurely often received corticosteroids to minimise the risk of developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) but their long term impact on lung function at school age is unclear. METHODS:A cross-sectional study of 105 children [mean gestation of 27 weeks] was undertaken. Lung function assessmen...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Smith LJ,van Asperen PP,McKay KO,Selvadurai H,Fitzgerald DA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lidocaine-based teething gels have been widely available in Australia for decades in both commercial preparations and those compounded by pharmacies. However, many case reports have highlighted potential risks and toxicity associated with lidocaine-based teething gels when used in infants and young children, including...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Teoh L,Moses GM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship between infant and parental characteristics and parental report of infant cyanosis and also hospital admission for apnoea/cyanosis. METHODS:A prospective cohort study was conducted. It involved the one-fifth of Tasmanian live births who were assessed, using a perinatal score, as ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ponsonby AL,Dwyer T,Couper D

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, risk factors and anthropometric measurements of fetally malnourished, liveborn singleton term neonates. METHODS:The computed delivery room data of 11.741 liveborn singleton term neonates was used to compare malnourished and nourished newborns. RESULTS:Of the t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Salihoğlu Ö,Karatekin G,Baksu B,Uslu S,Baksu A,Can G,Nuhoğlu A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify which clinical situations are the most difficult to manage for general paediatricians in Victoria, Australia. METHODS:Self-administered questionnaires were sent to general paediatricians in Victoria. They were asked their opinions regarding what were the most difficult and the most dangerous clin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cooper CP,Hewson PH

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In complex decisions, there are times when there may be a conflict between the recommendations from clinical practice guidelines and the outcome of a shared decision-making process between the clinician and the patient. Sticking rigidly to practice guidelines can be seen as paternalistic and even dismissive of a patie...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gray B,Coker TR

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the use of media as a sleep aid in adolescents and relate this to their sleep routines and feelings of tiredness. METHODS:A questionnaire about using media as a sleep aid, media presence in bedrooms, time to bed and time out of bed on average weekdays and average weekend days, and questions regarding l...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eggermont S,Van den Bulck J

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：:Congenital chylothorax is the accumulation of lymphatic fluid within the pleural space. Cases unresponsive to conservative management usually require surgery. Octreotide has been used successfully to treat post-traumatic chylothoraces in the paediatric and adult population. Its exact mode of action is uncertain but it...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Rasiah SV,Oei J,Lui K

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient restraint in health care is currently under intense review. There are two disparate groups that should be considered. First, infants and young children are commonly restrained while undergoing simple medical procedures such as venepuncture or immunisation, and this practice may be better framed as 'hugging' no...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Preisz A,Preisz P

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the usefulness of a microelectronic tablet-dispenser for monitoring adherence to preventive therapy for tuberculosis infection in adolescents. METHODOLOGY:Twenty-one patients with positive Mantoux tests were treated with isoniazid (INH), dispensed in a microelectronic tablet-dispenser that recor...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Starr M,Sawyer S,Carlin J,Powell C,Newman R,Johnson P

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00