Prevalence and Outcome of Sepsis-induced Myocardial Dysfunction in Children with 'Sepsis' 'With' and 'Without Shock'-A Prospective Observational Study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:HIV-infected adolescents are a heterogeneous population; source of infection, immunodeficiency severity and antiretroviral (ARV) experience vary. Here, we describe youth followed in an observational study at Latin American sites of the NICHD International Site Development Initiative (NISDI). METHODS:The NISD...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Santos Cruz ML,Freimanis Hance L,Korelitz J,Aguilar A,Byrne J,Serchuck LK,Hazra R,Worrell C,NISDI Pediatric Study Group 2010.

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cardiac tamponade due to air leak and fatal pneumopericardium that occurred after commercial flight transportation of a premature infant with chronic lung disease without respiratory distress. We review and discuss aspects of flight pathophysiology, and conclude that careful preparation before, and...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Wang LS,Cheng GQ,Chen C,Cao Y

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the age specific distribution of enteropathogens in young children presenting at a large diarrhoeal diseases hospital in urban Bangladesh. A 5 per cent systematic sample was used to examine 1207 rectal swab specimens of children aged 1-35 months with acute watery diarrhoea. Variation in isolation rates of e...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Hoque SS,Faruque AS,Mahalanabis D,Hasnat A

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Tanzania, nurses play an important role in the management of patients with malaria. The study was conducted to identify the current status of the performance of nurses in the management of malaria patients, in order to provide the baseline data before the training intervention. METHODS:The study was cond...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Kanamori S,Kohi TW,Nyamhanga T,Mkude S

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study was designed to determine the prevalence of congenital malaria, cord blood and placental malaria parasitaemia and the prevalence of clinical manifestations of congenital malaria. Ile-Ife is a holoendemic area for malaria. Placental, cord and peripheral blood smears of 120 newborn babies were examined for mal...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Obiajunwa PO,Owa JA,Adeodu OO

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of two antibiotic regimens among neonates with late onset sepsis (LOS). METHODS:This randomized controlled trial conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital, South India, included 90 babies with LOS. Detailed history, examination and appropriate investigations were done for al...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ramasamy S,Biswal N,Bethou A,Mathai B

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 220 enteroadherent Escherichia coli were identified from 729 Egyptian children with diarrhea using the HEp-2 adherence assay. Enteropathogenic E.coli (EPEC = 38) was common among children <6 months old and provoked vomiting, while diffuse-adhering E.coli (DAEC = 109) induced diarrheal episodes of short dura...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ahmed SF,Shaheen HI,Abdel-Messih IA,Mostafa M,Putnam SD,Kamal KA,Sayed AN,Frenck RW Jr,Sanders JW,Klena JD,Wierzba TF

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective cohort study was carried out to determine the factors affecting initiation of breastfeeding, and describe patterns of breastfeeding and supplemental feeding in the multiethnically and culturally diverse population of Al Ain, UAE. Two-hundred-and-twenty-one infants completed the 4 weeks of follow up. None...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： al-Mazroui MJ,Oyejide CO,Bener A,Cheema MY

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cassia occidentalis toxicity is thought to be uncommon; however, several cases have been described with acute hepatomyoencephalopathy with a high-mortality rate. We report a previously healthy, 2-year-old girl who developed acute liver failure after fresh seed ingestion. Without a specific antidote, we decided to impl...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Getsuwan S,Tanpowpong P,Trakulsrichai S,Sornmayura P,Treepongkaruna S

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the burden and etiological factors of leave against medical advice (LAMA) in Indian children. METHODOLOGY:In this prospective study, legal guardians of 528 patients who took the decision of LAMA were interviewed (using structured question answers based multi-option) and data were captured over ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Datta D,Mondal T,Sarkar M,Chel S,Das SK,Nandy A,M Ivan D,Mondal R

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:One thousand children with cerebral palsy (CP) were reviewed to study their clinical profile, etiological factors and associated problems. Spastic quadriplegia constituted the predominant group (61 per cent), followed by spastic diplegia (22 per cent). Dyskinetic CP was present in 7.8 per cent of the cases. Acquired C...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Singhi PD,Ray M,Suri G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of case histories of mother-infant pairs who attended a lactation clinic between January and December, 1989 is presented. The results show that the majority of mothers consulting the clinic perceive their lactation problems as 'insufficient breast milk production'. Factors which might have contributed to earl...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Mukasa GK

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iodine deficiency disorders IDD are major public health problems in India, including West Bengal. Existing programme to control IDD needs to be continuously monitored through recommended methods and indicators. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of goitre, status of urinary iodine excretion UIE l...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Biswas AB,Chakraborty I,Das DK,Roy RN,Ray S,Kunti SK

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenylketonruia (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder that results in progressive mental retardation. PKU is a paradigm of a disease that can be identified by proper screening of newborns and medical follow-up in order to prevent serious complications. The present study was designed to evaluate the Palestinian nati...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Abu Shahla AN,Abed Y,Abu Shahla NK

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study showed that enteral administration of prophylactic probiotics in neonatal intensive care setup could significantly reduce morbidity due to necrotising enterocolitis in very low birth weight newborn. It also helps in establishing early full enteral feeding and reduces hospital stay. ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Samanta M,Sarkar M,Ghosh P,Ghosh Jk,Sinha Mk,Chatterjee S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis is an important communicable disease in the developing world. However, testicular schistosomiasis is an extremely rare condition. We report a case of testicular schistosomiasis mimicking testicular tumour in a 13 year old who presented with huge unilateral testicular mass. The dilemma encountered in th...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ekenze SO,Modekwe VO,Nzegwu MA,Ekpemo SC,Ezomike UO

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is being promoted by WHO/UNICEF as the recommended mode of feeding for all infants from birth to around 6 months of age. It is also recommended for the initial few months, for infants born to HIV-positive mothers in the developing world where conditions may not be ideal for replacement fe...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Ssenyonga R,Muwonge R,Nankya I

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the influence of iron supplementation in pregnancy and breastfeeding on iron status of lactating women from a Brazilian Human Milk Bank. Blood and mature breast milk samples were collected from 145 women for assessment of iron status, as well as copper and zinc status. Haemoglobin, serum iron and ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Mello-Neto J,Rondó PH,Oshiiwa M,Morgano MA,Zacari CZ,dos Santos ML

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In-hospital treatment of children with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is not a feasible option in many resource-poor countries. Home-based treatment has shown to be a viable alternative. Adherence is an important factor determining success of treatment. OBJECTIVE:Identify possible barriers to adherence of h...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： van Elsland SL,Springer P,Steenhuis IH,van Toorn R,Schoeman JF,van Furth AM

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports the results of a cross-sectional study of the growth of Fulani children, aged 1-16 years, living in the Jos Plateau of northern Nigeria. This particular population of Fulani are semi-nomadic pastoralists whose economy and culture are centered on cattle. We measured the heights and weights of 176 gir...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Glew RH,Conn CA,Bhanji R,Calderon P,Barnes C,VanderJagt DJ

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This island-wide cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess the healthcare consultations in Sri Lankan children with constipation. Children aged 10-16 years were randomly selected from five randomly selected schools in three randomly selected provinces of Sri Lanka. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionn...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Rajindrajith S,Devanarayana NM,Benninga MA

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary to the development a new program supporting perinatal HIV prevention, this assessment was conducted to evaluate Vietnam's national prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) program by estimating HIV prevalence among prenatal women and analyzing the healthcare system capacity to deliver service...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Le CT,Vu TT,Luu MC,Do TN,Dinh TH,Kamb ML

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of neonatal sepsis although standard text books recommend 14 days of antibiotics for blood culture-proven neonatal sepsis. OBJECTIVE:The present study compared the effectiveness of a 10-day course of antibiotic therapy with the conventional 14-day cou...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Gathwala G,Sindwani A,Singh J,Choudhry O,Chaudhary U

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an industrial hospital in India, a 23 per cent prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) was detected, of which 76 per cent were full term small for date (SFD) babies. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) comprised the single most common obstetrical problem associated with term SFD births (31 per cent). Age, parity...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Misra M,Mishra S,Sharadamma

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine the etiology of meningitis and sepsis in the newborn at the State University Hospital of Haiti and evaluate the susceptibility 'in vitro' of the pathogens to the antibiotics commonly used. This was a prospective case series study over a 10-month period (May 1997-February 1998) of ...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Désinor OY,Silva JL,Ménos MJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burkitt's lymphoma is the most common childhood cancer in Africa. Most prevalent in areas endemic for malaria, the disease, a malignant growth of lymphoid tissue, usually presents itself as a large tumour of the jaw. When first characterized in the 1950s, the lymphoma was thought to spread by some infectious agent. Su...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Goldstein JA,Bernstein RL

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the sensitivity, specificity and likelihood ratio of a low cost liquid crystal strip thermometer (LCT) compared with axillary mercury thermometry for the detection of neonatal hypothermia in Nepal. The subjects were 76 healthy newborns in the government maternity hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal in winter. The...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Manandhar N,Ellis M,Manandhar DS,Morley D,de L Costello AM

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital malaria, defined as the presence of malaria parasites in the erythrocytes of newborns aged <7 days, was considered rare in endemic areas until recent studies started reporting high prevalence rates. Various theories have been postulated to explain this phenomenon, but they are not proven conclusively from r...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Sotimehin SA,Runsewe-Abiodun TI,Oladapo OT,Njokanma OF,Olanrewaju DM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A National Child Health Survey was conducted during 1987 for which a stratified multi-stage sampling was done. Out of the 8482 mothers interviewed 6131 had at least one live birth 5 years or less before the survey. Eighty-two per cent of the currently breastfed children, were less than 6 months of age, but only 55 per...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： al-Mazrou YY,Aziz KM,Khalil M

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:There is insufficient knowledge on the * duodenal histology and Helicobacter pylori infection in malnourished Bangladeshi children. Therefore, we attempted to explore the prevalence of H. pylori infection and duodenal histopathology in 2-year-old chronic malnourished Bangladeshi slum-dwelling children and investiga...

journal_title：Journal of tropical pediatrics

authors： Hossain MS,Das S,Begum SMKN,Rahman MM,Mazumder RN,Gazi MA,Fahim SM,Mahfuz M,Haque R,Petri WA,Sarker SA,Ahmed T

更新日期：2020-10-25 00:00:00