Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency as Cause of Periodic Fever in Two Siblings.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To find out the degree of current undernutrition in rural reproductive age women. SETTING:49 villages of two adjoining rural blocks of Varanasi. METHODS:6130 non-pregnant and non-lactating rural women in the age group 18-45 year were studied for sociodemographic characteristics and anthropometry, i.e., weig...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Srivastava M,Agarwal DK,Agarwal A,Agarwal S,Agarwal KN

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of canakinumab on growth parameters of patients with autoinflammatory diseases. METHODS:This retrospective study included Colchicine resistant familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), Mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic fever syndrome (TRAP...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Balci S,Ekinci RMK,Dogruel D,Altintas DU,Yilmaz M

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study was undertaken to compare WHO and Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommended growth charts compiled by Agarwal. 2105 children aged less than 5 years, attending 132 Anganwadi centres in Mysore city, were included by simple random sampling method. Weight and height of all children were rec...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Savitha MR,Kondapuram N

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：:We report Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) induced by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a 20 month-old girl. She responded well to hemodialysis. ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Gite A,Bhide S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare lipid parameters between diabetics and controls and to study association between metabolic control and lipid profile. METHODS:Lipid profile and HbA1c were measured (n=80, 39 boys) in diabetic children [age 10.7(3.4) y] and 54 controls, tests repeated after 1 year (in 45 diabetics). RESULTS:Diabet...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Parthasarathy L,Chiplonkar S,Khadilkar V,Khadilkar A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine use of early Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy in screening for vesicoureteral reflux following first febrile urinary tract infection. METHODS:43 children (1 mo-5 yr) with first febrile urinary tract infection underwent micturating cystourethrography, abdominal sonogram and early dimer...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Umamageswari K,Terance BA,Anirudhan N

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation for osteoprotection in thalassemia. METHODS:29 children (age 2-12 y) were supplemented with oral vitamin D (1000 IU/d) and calcium (500 mg/d) for 1 year. The dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) was done to assess bone mineral content at basel...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Thiagarajan NR,Kumar CGD,Sahoo J,Krishnamurthy S

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was estimated in 500 adolescents using Conners' parents and teachers rating scales. Thirty six (7.2%) adolescents had positive scores on both the scales. The parents and teachers also completed a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV based questionnaire which s...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Juneja M,Sairam S,Jain R

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human trypansomiasis due to infection by animal trypanosomes is rarely reported from India. CASE CHARACTERISTICS:We describe clinical presentation of a 2-month-old boyfrom a rat infested house in rural Gujarat who was diagnosed to be havinginfection with the rodent parasite Trypanosoma lewisi. OBSERVATION:...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bharodiya D,Singhal T,Kasodariya GS,Banerjee PS,Garg R

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the profile of children with central diabetes insipidus (DI) and identify factors indicating organic etiology. DESIGN:Retrospective chart review. SETTING:Tertiary referral hospital. SUBJECTS:Fifty-nine children with central DI (40 boys, 19 girls). METHODS:Features of organic and idiopathic cen...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bajpai A,Kabra M,Menon PS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A random urine calcium/creatinine ratio (UCa/Cr) is of practical use in screening for hypercalciuria. However, due to worldwide variations, reference values for the pediatric population are not yet well established. Furthermore, no study has been conducted to establish normal UCa/Cr values in Turkish children. The obj...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Ceran O,Akin M,Aktürk Z,Ozkozaci T

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluconazole has been used as prophylaxis against systemic fungal infections in preterm neonates. We conducted a study to determine whether cessation of a policy of prophylactic fluconazole results in a resurgence of fungal infections in a unit. Neonates born in the 3 epoches: A 36-month pre-Fluconazole prophylaxis epo...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dutta S,Murki S,Varma S,Narang A,Chakrabarti A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomized controlled design, 100 healthy, term neonates in the first week of life, undergoing heel prick for routine screening were randomized to receive a heel prick in either the drowsy/sleeping state or the awake (but not fussy or crying) state. 48 babies in sleeping or drowsy states and 47 in the awake state...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mathai SS,Naresh A,Sahu S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty children with acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) were prospectively studied for their serum sodium values and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum and urinary osmolality. The results have been compared with 20 age and nutritionally matched controls. Even though mean serum osmolality (283.2 +/- 13.84 mOsm/kg) and serum...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh BS,Patwari AK,Deb M

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency was estimated in 366 rural children in the age group of 1 to 15 years. In a systematically selected subsample of 90 children, the dietary intake of vitamin A was assessed. The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency signs ranged from 24.1 to 34.8%. The adequacy of dietary intake of vi...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Khamgaonkar MB,Ramkrishnan S,Ghuliani KK,Murthy GV,Nayar S,Vidwans P

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the association between hematological indices and serum uric acid in adolescents with hyperuricemia. METHODS:10-year retrospective cohort study of 607 patients with hyperuricemia registered with the Pediatric Nephrology Department. RESULTS:There was a statistically significant positive correlatio...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Stelmach MJ,Szczerbinski L,Wasilewska N,Protas P,Wasilewska A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypocalcemia is a curable cause of myocardial dysfunction and clinical congestive cardiac failure, with only stray reports available in literature. We describe 15 infants presenting with severe left ventricular dysfunction, who were found to have hypocalcemia with or without hypomagnesemia. Vitamin D deficiency was id...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Tomar M,Radhakrishnan S,Shrivastava S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Analyze the profile and outcome of children with rhabdomyosarcoma from a pediatric-oncology unit. DESIGN:Retrospective analysis of case records over 23 years (1990-2012). Setting:Government-run, tertiary-care, university hospital in Northern India. PARTICIPANTS:159 children (<12-years) with a diagnosis of ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Bansal D,Das A,Trehan A,Kapoor R,Panda NK,Srinivasan R,Panda NK,Srinivasan R,Kakkar N,Sodhi KS,Saxena AK,Narasimha Rao KL

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the impact of postnatal lactational counseling on the weight gain and frequency of mixed feeding in full term neonates. DESIGN:Observational study. SETTING:Mother-infant pairs were observed in the maternity section of a multispecialty general hospital in Mumbai during two time periods. PARTICIPA...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Pereira NM,Verma RJ,Kabra NS

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A holistic approach in assessment and plan for intervention in childhood malnutrition is the need of the hour. This is in the context of nutrition education program (NEP), undertaken under the National IAP action plan, 2015. In the crusade against malnutrition, an ABCDEFQ assessment scale is recommended, with aspects ...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Elizabeth KE

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2017, a 10-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and impregnated, was denied an abortion on the basis of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1971. This perspective re-examines this issue while prioritizing the best interest of the child. We recommend that boards should be constituted at district-level hospita...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Dalwai SH,Soans ST

更新日期：2018-10-15 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：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：:Fifty two children were immunized with two doses of enhanced potency inactivated polio vaccine in order to determine its efficacy. The vaccine was very efficacious with 92.3, 92.3 and 88.3% of the children seroconverting to the three poliovirus types, respectively. The vaccine was equally efficacious whether the two d...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Singh J,Ravi RN,Dutta AK,Kumari S,Khare S

更新日期：1992-11-01 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：:Lead levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in umbilical cord blood samples of 205 consecutively born neonates and venous blood in 62 of the mothers. The mean (+/- SD) cord blood lead level was 4.7 +/- 12.1 microg/dL. In the sub sample of 62 mother-baby pairs, the mean (+/- SD) cord blood lead lev...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Patel AB,Prabhu AS

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu State in India, 384 final-year female students attending the Government College for Women completed a questionnaire so the researcher could assess their knowledge of prenatal and childhood immunizations, breast feeding, weaning, oral rehydration solution (ORS), and feeding during diarrhea. 5...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Ganga N

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite a reduction in disease burden of vaccine preventable diseases through childhood immunization, considerable progress needs to be made in terms of ensuring efficiency and equity of vaccination coverage. OBJECTIVE:To conduct a systematic review to identify and explore factors associated with inequities...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Mathew JL

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship of CSF IL-1 beta and TNF-alpha with free radicals in acute bacterial meningitis (ABM) and to evaluate the clinical outcome in relation to the levels of these cytokines and free radicals in CSF. DESIGN:Prospective with controls. SETTING:Referral unit of a teaching hospital. METHODS...

journal_title：Indian pediatrics

authors： Jain M,Aneja S,Mehta G,Ray GN,Batra S,Randhava VS

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00