Abandoned Babies at Tertiary Care Rural Medical College Hospital: The Indian Scenarios.

abstract：:Guidelines for management of asymptomatic term and preterm neonates born to mothers with prolonged rupture of membranes (PROM) have not been clearly established. A survey was conducted to identify current management practice of neonatologists in midwestern states and to find if there is consensus among physicians with...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Teji JS,Srinivasan G,Pildes RS,Rydman RJ,Jacobs N

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antenatal profile of the mother and the immediate neonatal morbidity and mortality till discharge. METHODS:The study was a retrospective analysis of 92 patients of preterm labour who delivered babies weighing RESULTS:A total of 92 mothers in preterm labour at 26 to 34 weeks were admitted and...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Roy KK,Baruah J,Kumar S,Malhotra N,Deorari AK,Sharma JB

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria is essentially a local and focal disease since its transmission depends greatly on local eco-environmental conditions. In India, the incidence of total malaria cases has been contained to around 2-3 million cases per year. However, with the occurrence of outbreaks in different parts of the country since 1994, ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Lal S,Dhillon GP,Aggarwal CS

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiencies in intake of essential vitamins and minerals (commonly referred to as micronutrients) that are essential for efficient energy metabolism and other functions of the human body (commonly termed as micronutrients) are severe and widespread in many parts of the world. They cause an immeasurable burden on indi...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mannar MG,Sankar R

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical retinopathy eventually develops in the majority of insulin dependent diabetics during several decades of metabolic abnormality. Early structural lesions short of clinical significance may occasionally be detected in children much more frequently, however, after puberty. Major factors modulating the developmen...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Weber B,Hövener G,Burger W,Hartmann R,Enders I

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of temporal artery thermometer in febrile and hypothermic neonates in comparison to axillary thermometer. METHODS:It was a cross sectional observational study. Study participants included 210 neonates admitted in neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital, divide...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Goswami E,Batra P,Khurana R,Dewan P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Zinc deficiency is very common in developing countries and is more pronounced during an episode of diarrhea. Supplementation with zinc improves diarrhea and might correct zinc deficiency in both the short and longer term. METHOD:We conducted a nested study within a cluster randomized treatment trial. Fifty c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Baqui AH,Black RE,Fischer Walker CL,Arifeen S,Zaman K,Yunus M,Wahed MA,Caulfield LE

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The care of very-low-birth-weight infants has improved over the years with continuing changes in medical and nutritional management. In view of these changes, there is a need to study the pattern of postnatal weight gain. Postnatal weight gain patterns of 32 very-low-birth-weight infants were examined during the first...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ozkan H,Uguz A,Haberal S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are 10 steps to consider in any research study. These steps can be used to perform a critical appraisal of a published paper, or to design your study in the first place. The use of a simple system such as this can ensure that biases in study design are avoided and that an appropriate study is developed. (1) What...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Heller R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized in the body but they are required for maintenance of optimal health. There are two classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)--omega-6 and omega-3. The parent omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid (LA) is desaturated in the body to form arachidonic acid while parent omega-3 ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Singh M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The natural history of the univentricular physiology is determined primarily by the presence (severity) or absence of obstruction to pulmonary blood flow and secondarily by the single ventricular cardiomyopathy that develops in response to chronic volume overload. Important obstruction to pulmonary blood flow will aff...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sharma R

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate obesogenic co-causing factors, promoting rise of weight in children, associated to local differences in India. METHODS:Overall 1,680 children, aged 3-11 and balanced by gender, were recruited in school contexts distributed in seven major Indian cities. All children were weighted and measured i...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Gregori D,Gulati A,Paramesh EC,Arockiacath P,Comoretto R,Paramesh H,Hochdorn A,Baldi I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cholestatic jaundice in early infancy is a complex diagnostic challenge. Cholestasis caused by endocrine disease is rare and poorly recognized. The aim of this paper is to report patients with liver dysfunctions resulting from hypopituitarism. METHODS:Six patients with liver dysfunction diagnosed as hypopitu...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Altay D,Eren E,Ozkan TB,Ozgur T,Tarım O

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome and prognostic factors for oncology patients in the PICU of a tertiary care centre in a developing country. METHODS:A retrospective chart review was done to assess the outcome of children with cancer in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a developing country from January 2000...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Akhtar N,Fadoo Z,Panju S,Haque A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cefprozil is a novel third generation, broad-spectrum oral cephalosporin with activity against a spectrum of aerobic gram-negative and positive bacteria, as well as certain anaerobes. The beta-lactamase stability of cefprozil may exceed that of other oral cephalosporins for some important pathogens. Cefprozil may be a...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Bhargava S,Lodha R,Kabra SK

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 diabetes mellitus is considered a common form of diabetes mellitus in young people. Type 1 diabetes in infants is rare. However, the condition is rare in infants. Type 1 diabetes has not been reported in the literature in 45 days old child of an Indian population. Type 1 diabetes typically begins between the ag...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Jali MV,Patil VD,Jali SM,Gowda S,Kambar S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is a common occurrence in newborns and a cause of anxiety to most parents. This physiological process needs to be closely differentiated from pathological reflux. The clinical signs in infants are generally non-specific which makes the distinction difficult. The diagnostic options in inf...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Chellani H,Dabas A,Arya S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimated prevalence of food allergy amongst children in the west is around 6-8% but there is paucity of data in the Indian population. There is a complex interplay of environmental influences and genetic factors in the immuno-pathogenesis and manifestations of food allergy. A reliable thorough clinical history, c...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Devdas JM,Mckie C,Fox AT,Ratageri VH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study reports the clinical picture and measles virus antibody titres in 32 patients with cases of suspected subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). The history of myoclonic jerks, mental regression, inability to walk and slurred speech, were noted in these cases. The EEG showed generalised periodic complexes ...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Shaikh NJ,Rodrigues JJ

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hydrocarbons are a common cause of accidental poisoning in children, with kerosene being the most implicated agent in rural parts of India. However, lately, liquid mosquito repellent ingestion is emerging as an important cause of hydrocarbon (kerosene) poisoning in urban households. METHODS:This is a retros...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Reddy MV,Ganesan SL,Narayanan K,Jayashree M,Singhi SC,Nallasamy K,Bansal A,Baranwal AK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is a common clinical practice to estimate FSH, LH and testosterone levels in patients with unilateral undescended testis (U/L UDT) as a prognostic pointer to fertility potential. Is this practice correct? To ascertain this aspect, new born rats were operated to create experimental U/L UDT by gubernaculectomy and an...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Srinivas M,Agarwala S,Jha P,Misro MM,Mitra DK

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound (US) is a simple, non-invasive imaging modality which allows high-resolution imaging of the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. Its increasing popularity in pediatrics is due to the fact that it does not involve radiation, has an ability to visualize non-ossified cartilaginous and vascular structures, allows dyna...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Karnik AS,Karnik A,Joshi A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV infection has profound effects on a patient's nutritional status because it can modulate appetite, nutrient absorption and basal metabolic rate. In addition, HIV infection can lead to the depletion of a variety of vitamins and micronutrients including vitamins A, D, B2, B6, B12, L-carnitine, iron, zinc and seleniu...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Mannick EE,Udall JN,Kaiser M,Fuchs G,Suskind R

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and forty two mothers in 7 villages of Narayanganj district, Bangladesh were interviewed to assess their knowledge and attitude regarding breastfeeding and weaning using pretested questionnaires, though 83.5% mothers knew that colostrum is good for the child, less than 8 percent of them gave it as the firs...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Das DK,Ahmed S

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical presentation of pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) mimics congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). Poor response of the dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities to steroid therapy should make one suspect PHA. The treatment is supportive in the form of salt replacement and sodium resonium. We report a case of PHA...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Ranjith G,Uthup S,Satish B,Jain N

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate if cardiac dysfunctions are important in assessing the outcome in newborns with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), by evaluating cardiac functions with N-terminal prohormone of brain natriüretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels, M-mode and tissue doppler echocardiography at 6-12 mo of age. METHODS:Twen...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Akcan AB,Kardelen F,Oygucu SE,Kocabaş A,Ozel D,Akbaş H,Oygür N

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large number of complications in thalassemia major are due mainly to iron overload. Deferoxamine in iron-overloaded patients has established that chelation therapy, when given at an adequate dose, reduces iron-related complications. Parenteral administration and the daily nuisance of an infusion pump hinder the opti...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Choudhry VP,Naithani R

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airway malformations such as laryngeal atresia, tracheal agenesis and subglottic stenosis are rare and present at birth with significant respiratory distress with or without stridor. There may be an initial improvement on bag and mask ventilation. Repeated attempts at intubation are met with failure. The related embry...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Sarkar N,Agarwal R,Das AK,Atri S,Aggarwal R,Deorari AK

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary sex characteristics were evaluated in thalassemic children (41, boys and 30 girls), who were on regular transfusion therapy and were above 11 years of age. The results of this study indicate that the development of secondary sex characteristics in thalassemic children is markedly delayed as compared to their...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： George A,Bhaduri A,Choudhry VP

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review is to summarize recent developments in the field of mycobacteriology since the diagnosis of tuberculosis remains elusive in spite of our best efforts and great scientific advances. Progress has been made in further improving upon the age old, time tested traditional techniques like microscopy (Auramine-Rho...

journal_title：Indian journal of pediatrics

authors： Wattal C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00