Is Pre-operative Chemotherapy Desirable in all Patients of Wilms' Tumor?

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate correlations between anthropometrics and body composition with bone parameters of the whole-body and lumbar spine in non-obese and obese Thai female adolescents. METHODS:This study was performed in 135 female adolescents aged 15 to 18 y enrolled in secondary schools in southern Thailand. Subje...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Khwanchuea R,Punsawad C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:India recognized the importance of improving the health and nutritional status of children, and initiated steps to improve access to nutrition and health services soon after independence. Over the years, the infrastructure and human resources for manning the health and nutrition services have been built up and current...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ramachandran P

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the magnitude and determinants of growth faltering among 0-6 y children in adopted villages of medical college. METHODS:A total 305 children of less than 6 y were followed monthly for 1 y to assess the growth faltering. At each visit, the mothers/caretakers of children were interviewed and informat...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar R,Deshmukh PR,Garg BS

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 29 day old male infant presented with a history of fever, cough, increasing respiratory distress and abdominal distension from the 10th day of life. Examination revealed failure to thrive, marked tachypnea, pallor, hepatosplenomegaly and harsh vesicular breath sounds. Chest skiagram showed extensive broncho-pneumoni...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Balasubramanian S,Shivram R,Padmasani LN,Nagaraju

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is known to complicate asthma in adults, its association with childhood asthma is very rare. We present two patients, a four-and half year old boy who presented with severe asthma and a 12 year-old girl whose previous chest radiographs revealed fleeting opacities. B...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chhabra SK,Sahay S,Ramaraju K

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify biomarkers for neuronal injury and outcome in perinatal asphyxia. METHODS:This prospective cohort study was done in authors' level III NICU involving 80 neonates - 40 babies with perinatal asphyxia and 40 weight and gender matched normal neonates. Levels of cytokines IL-6, IL -1β, IL-2 and TNF -...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bharathi B,Bhat BV,Negi VS,Adhisivam B

更新日期：2015-05-01 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

abstract：:Dietary micronutrients such as vitamins and trace minerals are known modulators of host immune responses against common pathogens. In this respect, vitamin A and zinc have recently received increased attention. Several in vivo and in vitro studies suggest that vitamin A may be a critical player in the mucosal immune r...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Molina EL,Patel JA

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common chronic disability of childhood. The problems involved are complex; not only do these children have problems of mobility, but a plethora of associated problems [1]. A recent definition of CP includes secondary musculoskeletal problems [2]. The inclusion of this in the definition ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Johari R,Maheshwari S,Thomason P,Khot A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The OMENS syndrome involves craniofacial maldevelopment of the orbit, ear cranial nerve and soft tissue, while OMENS-plus syndrome also includes extracraniofacial anomalies. These may be skeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, renal and central nervous system malformations. A fourteen-year-old girl pres...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kapoor S,Mukherjee SB,Paul R,Dhingra B

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoglobulin isotypes (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) in serum were investigated in 64 Libyan children with mild to moderately severe asthma (age: 1-12 years; sex: 39 males, 25 females) (Group A) and in 57 healthy Libyan children (age: 1-12 years; sex: 30 males, 27 females (Group B). The patients were classified according...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Najam FI,Giasuddin AS,Shembesh AH

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the four years period from 1988 to 1991, 50 pediatric patients were diagnosed to have bacterial meningitis, out of a total number of 9057 pediatric admissions at Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia, and 82% were less than two years of age. The causative organisms were isolated in 27 (54%) patients. The ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srair HA,Aman H,al-Madan M,al-Khater M

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of 13-y-old boy who presented with pain in bilateral knee and ankle joints accompanied by petechiae all over the body and hematochezia. On investigation, he had pancytopenia, which on subsequent evaluation revealed aplastic anemia. On investigation for short stature, he was diagnosed as a cas...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Maheshwari A,Nirupam N,Aneja S,Meena R,Chandra J,Kumar P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a written asthma action plan (WAAP) on reducing unscheduled doctor visits, asthma control and quality of life in children with all severities of asthma. This was a randomised controlled, single-blinded study whereby 80 children with asthma were randomly assigned to b...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wong SS,Nathan AM,de Bruyne J,Zaki R,Mohd Tahir SZ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted in children under the age of four years for a period of one year. By domiciliary visits the diarrheal episodes were recorded, analysed and presented. The findings are based on the diarrheal experience of 4860 children. The attack rate was 2.6/child/year. Family with more than one child had mor...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Reddaiah VP,Kapoor SK

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The magnitude of work and existence of multiple agencies makes the task of providing school health services to all pupils of the State of Delhi with uniform standards, a very complex job. The present article looks at the matter from the provider's end, illustrates the structural and organizational features of various ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Aggarwal OP,Chaturvedi S

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare oral co-amoxiclav with injectable ampicillin and amikacin for the management of asymptomatic neonates born to mothers with risk factors for infection. METHODS:This open label, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital on neonates of gestational age ≥ 34 wk with...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kumar A,Dubey AK,Basu S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorectal malformations are one of the commonest anomalies in the new born. Major advances have been made in the last decade in operative techniques to reconstruct this abnormality. The final outcome in these babies is dependent on careful planning and operative intervention in the neonatal period. The purpose of this...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chowdhary SK,Gupta A,Samujh R,Narasimhan KL,Rao KL

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incidence of allergic disorders in children has increased significantly over time due to environmental and life-style changes. These include allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, bronchial asthma, drug allergies, insect bites and anaphylaxis; most being IgE-mediated type 1 hype...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： A R,Baranwal AK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvillous inclusion disease (MVID), also known as congenital microvillus atrophy, was first described by Davidson et al. in 1978. Till date, only a handful of cases with MVID have been described in English literature. It is an autosomal recessive disorder with no sex predisposition and more commonly noted in countr...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Phulware RH,Gahlot GPS,Malik R,Gupta SD,Das P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryptosporidium is an intestinal protozoa known to cause diarrhea in animals and more recently has been recognised as a cause of diarrhea in humans. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidium as a cause of diarrhea in children. Faecal samples of 180 children admitted to the hospital ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Pherwani AV,Bhave SY,Bijm AM,Desai AG

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various blood indices vary in a newborn as compared to older child or adult. It depends on the gestational age, day of life, maternal factors, mode of delivery and site of blood collection. Hemoglobin, HCT & MCV tend to be higher in newborns. They further increase in first 2 days of life. Reticulocytosis and presence ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lokeshwar MR,Dalal R,Manglani M,Shah N

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The terms trend and cerebral palsy are defined emphazing the non-diagnostic nature of the cerebral palsy label. Criteria necessary for valid estimation of trends include constant methods of estimating population based numerators and denominators over a number of years, which render them hard to obtain, particularly in...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Blair E

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects generated by an intensivist in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) on the process of care and patient outcomes. METHODS:This study was a retrospective observational study conducted in the 16-bedded PICU of a tertiary referral center. Two years (2013-2015) period of the PICU without a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kesici S,Bayrakci B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine pulmonary function abnormalities in children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from Western India. METHODS:In this cross sectional study conducted at Surat, Gujarat, India; equal number of age and gender matched children i.e., 99 in the age group of 6-18 y was recruited in case (children with SCD) ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Purohit R,Rao SS,Goyal JP,Shah VB,Charan J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allgrove syndrome consists of triad of Adrenal hypoplasia, Achalasia cardia and Alacrimia. Often the first manifestation of adrenal hypoplasia is Addisonian crisis precipitated by infection or trauma. We present case of a 9-year-old boy who presented in shock due to adrenal failure later confirmed to have Allgove synd...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Kasar PA,Khadilkar VV,Tibrewala VN

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duplications of the alimentary tract are rare congenital anomalies that may occur at any level from mouth to anus. While the oesophagus and the ileum are the most common sites, duplications of the colon are rare. Two cases of ileocolic intussusceptions in 8-month-old girl and 6-month-old boy who were admitted to our h...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Rizalar R,Somuncu S,Sözübir S,Yildiz L,Gürses N

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recurrent Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare condition. IVIg and plasmapheresis are costly therapies and may not be affordable. We report a 6-yr-old boy in whom two severe episodes of Guillain-Barre Syndrome were successfully treated by exchange transfusion. Possible explanation for its effectiveness is discussed with ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Baranwal AK,Parmar VR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal tumours are rare in children and leiomyoblastoma of small intestine is still rarer. We report a case of leiomyoblastoma of small intestine in a child who presented with acute intestinal obstruction. ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Dass B,Dalal A,Sharma U,Garg P

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Of this pilot study was to assess the iron status and dietary intake of 1-3 year-old apparently healthy toddlers of the lower socio-economic class, and the effect of eight weeks intervention with liquid oral iron in an urban slum in Pune, India. METHODS:50 toddlers (M= 25, F= 25) with mean age of 2.4 years (...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Hanumante NM,Kanvinde S,Sanwalka NJ,Vaidya MV,Khadilkar AV

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00