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abstract：:The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare the specific cellular responses of children vaccinated with three different strains of BCG. The study comprised of normal children with normal weight and normal general responses (PHA) to in vitro leukocyte migration inhibition test (LMIT). The three strains of B...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Vijayalakshmi V,Murthy KJ,Kumar S,Kiran AL

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper explores the relationships between maternal weight, height and poor pregnancy outcome using a data set from a case-control study of low birth weight (LBW) and perinatal mortality in Ahmedabad, India. Maternal height and weights were compared between mothers of 611 perinatal deaths, 644 preterm-LBW, and 1465...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mavalankar DV,Trivedi CC,Gray RH

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate recovery and survival of severely wasted children without community management of acute malnutrition programme. DESIGN:Single time point follow-up (24th December 2013 - 2nd April, 2014) of severely wasted children identified in a community-based cross-sectional survey (September 2012 - October 20...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sachdev HS,Sinha S,Sareen N,Pandey RM,Kapil U

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-yr-old child with early onset diabetes and hypothyroidism, and diagnosed as Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome, developed two episodes of acute liver failure and recovered, but he remains at high risk of developing another episode of acute liver failure. Autoimmune, metabolic or genetic disorders should be evaluated in chi...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Valamparampil JJ,Shanmugam N,Rela M

更新日期：2019-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Increased prevalence of obesity in childhood and adolescence, defined by the use of body mass index (BMI), has drawn attention towards direct measurement of body fat. OBJECTIVE:To develop age-and sex-specific reference distribution of body fat in apparently healthy North-Indian children in the age group of 7-1...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Khadgawat R,Marwaha RK,Tandon N,Mehan N,Upadhyay AD,Sastry A,Bhadra K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome is a rare clinical entity. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:A 13-year-old Indian boy presented with characteristic cutaneous lesions, gastrointestinal malformations, skeletal involvement and pulmonary stenosis. OBSERVATIONS:Diagnosis was confirmed on skin biopsy, radiographic evaluation...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singal A,Vohra S,Sharma R,Bhatt S

更新日期：2016-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Three hundred and fifty stool samples from patients with acute diarrhea and 30 samples from normal healthy controls were examined for the presence of various parasitic and bacterial enteropathogens by conventional techniques. Cryptosporidium oocysts were detected in 15 out of 350 (4.3%) fecal samples. In 10 cases (2.9...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Uppal B,Natarajan R

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a retrospective study of hospital records of children younger than 14 years with ocular trauma seen at our center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, between 2011 and 2012. From the total number of cases, 224 (89.2%) could be easily avoided. Accidents occurred with 5 children under 1 year of age; with one baby as young...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Pereira RM,Paschoalato MB,Peixoto AO,Marson FAL,Fraga AMA

更新日期：2020-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 6 year old female child, who presented with history of right sided recurrent headache for four months. On diagnostic nasal endoscopy, a metallic foreign body was seen impacted between superior turbinate, middle turbinate and nasal septum which was removed using pediatric nasal endoscope. Following removal,...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Jain A,Shah M,Jain S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the pattern of congenital heart defects (CHD) in children with Down Syndrome (DS) in an Omani population, and compare it with CHD in children without DS and with historical cohorts from populations with low prevalence of consanguinity. SETTING:Open-access Paediatric Echocardiography Clinic at Sul...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Venugopalan P,Agarwal AK

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the rate of optimal position of UVC between modified Shukla's formula and JSS formula. METHODS:Babies requiring umbilical vein catheterization were randomized to either Shukla or JSS formula group. Post-procedure X-ray was taken to check the tip position. Tip of the UVC just above the diaphragm (T...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Krishnegowda S,Thandaveshwar D,Mahadevaswamy M,Doreswamy SM

更新日期：2019-03-15 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：Context:Infantile colic is self-limiting condition but it can be a cause of anxiety for parents and challenge for doctors. The challenge for the doctors lies in correct identification of the condition and appropriate management. The objective of this review article is to summarize the pathophysiology, treatment options...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sarasu JM,Narang M,Shah D

更新日期：2018-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a case control study to compare the quality of life (QOL) in 40 cases of HIV infected children and 40 demographically matched controls with other chronic ailments at a referral hospital in Northern India. Quality of life among HIV infected children was significantly better in psychosocial (P=0.008), emoti...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gupta M,Nanda S,Kaushik JS

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Molecular basis of various forms of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, involving defects in key genes regulating insulin secretion, are being increasingly reported. However, the management of medically unresponsive hyperinsulinism still remains a challenge as current facilities for genetic diagnosis and appropriate...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Vora S,Chandran S,Rajadurai VS,Hussain K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenotypic description of SHORT syndrome (OMIM- 269880) is expanding since its initial description in 1975. There have been 26 case reports till date but the genetic locus of this syndrome is elusive. Involvement of PITX2 gene initially envisaged is probably is not the only gene involved but has an important role ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh A,Arora R,Singh P,Kapoor S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GVHD) is a dreaded complication in immunocompromized hosts. The diagnosis is often delayed because of lack of awareness and the non-specific clinical features. More than 90% patients succumb to refractory infections. The only effective preventive measure is administ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gupta A,Bansal D,Dass R,Das A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical spectrum and management of choledochal cyst in children below 12 years of age. DESIGN:Descriptive study. SETTING:Tertiary care hospital. METHODS:Twenty three children with choledochal cysts were managed between January 1991 to September 1997 and their clinical details, investigations ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Poddar U,Thapa BR,Chhabra M,Rao KL,Mitra SK,Dilawari JB,Singh K

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined associations of different adiposity measures with cortisol responses during the Trier Social Stress Test for children (TSST-C). DESIGN:Descriptive study. SETTING:Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, Mysore, India. PARTICIPANTS:Adolescents aged 13.5y from a birth cohort were recruited (N=269, 133 boys)...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Krishnaveni GV,Jones A,Veena SR,Somashekara R,Karat SC,D Fall CH

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find the effects of inhaled corticosteroids and the impact of different doses of inhaled corticosteroids on the isolation of nasopharyngeal flora in asthmatic children aged 1-15 years. METHODS:The study included 75 children with asthma and 25 age-matched controls. Nasopharyngeal swabs were obtained. Bacte...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Nirmal G,Awasthi S,Gupta S,Aggarwal J

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Andersen Tawil syndrome is a rare type of channelopathy characterized by the presence of periodic paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia (prolonged QT interval or ventricular arrhythmia) and distinct dysmorphic abnormalities. It is a type of potassium channelopathy that occurs sporadically or by autosomal dominant inheritance....

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Kamate M,Chetal V

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty six perinatally acquired HAART naive HIV positive children asymptomatic for cardiac disease in age group of 1-9 years were evaluated for cardiac abnormalities by echocardiography. All children were classified according to the revised CDC classification for HIV infection in children. 20 (76.9 percent) patients h...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Shah I,Prabhu SS,V S,Shashikiran HS

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified technique for umbilical artery catheterization was assessed in babies in whom conventional method failed or if the cord was dry. Success rate attained with the modified technique was 90% (19/21). This modified technique could provide an easier and faster method for successful umbilical arterial catheterizat...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gupta V,Kumar N,Jana AK,Thomas N

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of asthma and wheeze and factors associated with it in children aged 6-7 and 13-14 years. METHOD:School based, prospective survey using self/parental reporting of occurrence of asthma or wheeze on pre-designed questionnaire. RESULTS:Out of 112 schools, 17 and 15 schools were randoml...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Awasthi S,Kalra E,Roy S,Awasthi S

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted this study to ascertain whether health workers can routinely administer verbal autopsy (VA) to determine the cause of death in their area. The health workers were trained to administer verbal autopsy tool on the deaths occurring in the population under them. All the verbal autopsies of under-five deaths b...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Nongkynrih B,Anand K,Kapoor SK

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether zinc supplements prevent mortality and morbidity in breastfed low birth weight infants. METHODS:All randomized or qausi-randomized trials with individual or cluster allocation and using concurrent controls were included. Study population included LBW infants irrespective of gestational s...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gulani A,Bhatnagar S,Sachdev HP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical profile of children with scrub typhus and its association with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis. METHODS:Children presenting with unexplained fever and multi-systemic involvement between May to December 2011 were tested for scrub typhus using IgM ELISA kits. Occurrence of Hemophagocyt...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Sankhyan N,Saptharishi LG,Sasidaran K,Kanga A,Singhi SC

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Auxiliary partial orthotopic liver transplantation is a technique where part of diseased native liver is removed and replaced with healthy donor liver so that, the left behind native liver could later regenerate. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:2 year 6 month old girl with acute liver failure due to Hepatitis A. She u...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Shanmugam NP,Al-Lawati T,Kelgeri C,Rela M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, 78 middle ear aspiration samples from 59 children between the ages of 2 14 who have undergone myringotomy under general anesthesia were included. The presence of DNA genome of Chlamydia trachomatis was analyzed with polymerase chain reaction in the aspiration material. The relationship between the natur...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Keles E,Bulut Y,Kaygusuz I,Karlidag T,Yalçin S,Ozdarendeli A,Alpay HC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00