Recording of overweight and obesity as a health problem by primary care pediatricians in an electronic medical record.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Detraining is the loss of improvements obtained through the participation in physical exercise/training after training cessation, an aspect that has been poorly studied in obese child population. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effects of detraining on the lipid profile (HDL, LDL, to...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： García-Hermoso A,Carmona-López MI,Saavedra JM,Escalante Y

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Children take years to learn symbolic arithmetic. Nevertheless, such as animals and human adults, infants and children can represent approximate number in arrays of objects and sequences of events, and use these capacities to perform approximate addition and subtraction. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether pres...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Martínez J,Argibay PF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug poisoning among children is a frequent reason for visits to the emergency department; among adolescents, it is intentional. OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics of drug poisoning among adolescents admitted to the municipal hospital of Bahía Blanca. Material and method. Descriptive study based on...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Buffone I,Dejter M,Fortunatti E,García Elliot F,Irazabal C,Marlia R,Mujica D,Parrou M,Romano M,Speciale G,Werneke A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Balance is one of the main problems of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD). According to process-oriented approach, besides strength training, neuromuscular adaptations can improve balance. OBJETIVE:To evaluate the effects of strength training on improving static and dynamic balance in...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Kordi H,Sohrabi M,Saberi Kakhki A,Attarzadeh Hossini SR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botulism is a rare illness caused by a potent neurotoxin produced by the bacterium of the Clostridium family. Clostridium botulinum is the most frequent one, but Clostridium baratti and Clostridium butyricum are also neurotoxins producers. There are seven neurotoxins types, A to G; A, B, E, F and G cause human botulis...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Moreno E,Pannocchia C,Carricondo C

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New information and communication technologies have had an impact on our lives in general, as well as in our health care and pediatric practice. Given this fact, it is essential to establish an initial framework for this type of interactions between physicians and patients in order to provide the necessary security to...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Krynski L,Ghersin S,Del Valle M,Cardigni G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Vancomycin is used in pediatric patients usually at 40 mg/kg/day four times daily. Recent data demonstrated the need of large doses to reach therapeutic concentrations in critical patients. OBJECTIVE:Describe dosage regime of vancomycin in patients from a pediatric intensive care unit, register values of ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zylbersztajn BL,Travaglianti M,Weller G,Mato HG

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Fortification and supplementation are two strategies for micronutrient deficiency prevention. The objective of this study was to describe the source of iron and folic acid intake throughout the life cycle in the population of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. POULATION AND METHODS:Analysis of the infor...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zapata ME,Rovirosa A,Carmuega E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor which is infrequent in children. Although the clinical presentation in children can be atypical, the classic symptoms are headache, sweating and tachycardia. Hypertension is often a constant sign in most patients. There are few cases in literature reporting pheochromocytoma presented w...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zoido Garrote E,Fernández Fernández M,Álvarez Cañas MC,García Aparicio C,Revilla Orias MD,Martínez Badás JP

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past two years, different organizations have updated their clinical practice guidelines for hemodynamic support in pediatric septic shock. The studies conducted in adults have questioned the initial management of sepsis in accordance to protocols based on achieving various goals. However, the usefulness of thes...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Kohn Loncarica G,Fustiñana A,Jabornisky R

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meconium periorchitis is uncommon. In the unborn child the peritoneum vaginal canal is open and, secondary to intestinal perforation due to any cause (intestinal atresia, volvulus, and others), meconium peritonitis occurs. The intestinal content reaches the scrotal vaginal cavity. Meconium peritonitis can heal spontan...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Acosta P,Gambina F,Perelli L,Díaz Pumará E,Martínez JL,Etchepareborda MN,Zuccardi L

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An injury to the upper urinary tract with urinary extravasation caused by blunt abdominal trauma is uncommon and often unrecognized in an initial evaluation. A late diagnosis of this injury significantly increases morbidity. Two cases are discussed, one with avulsion of right upper ureter and the other one with parenc...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marín GR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When compared to popular questionnaires, accelerometry provides more reliable information regarding physical activity. Thus, the objective has been to document the variability of physical activity in Chilean children in relation to age, gender, nutritional status and days of the week, and to determine how ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Godard C,Román M,Rodríguez Mdel P,Leyton B,Salazar G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1988, Ouvrier and Billson described four children with a condition they termed "benign paroxysmal tonic upgaze syndrome". The clinical picture is characterized by the appearance, in the first months of life, of episodes of paroxysmal upgaze deviation of varying duration, and without alteration of consciousness. Fix...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Sousa L,Gonorazky S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The analysis of free fetal DNA in maternal plasma allows the assessment of fetal genetic material avoiding the necessity of invasive procedures during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and the diagnostic performance of fetal sex and fetal RhD detection through the analysis of free fetal DNA...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Sesarini C,Giménez ML,Redal MA,Izbizky G,Aiello H,Argibay P,Otaño L

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJETIVE:To design and validate an instrument to assess the relevance of educational programs for parents of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) undergoing cardiac surgery. MATERIAL AND METHOD:In October 2011, an instrument was designed based on Kaufman's model and on the bibliography, and a survey was develo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Pino Armijo P,Ramírez León M,Clavería Rodríguez C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Valvular dysfunction secondary to obstruction of proximal catheter is relatively frequent at emergency room. However non-infectius obstruction of distal catheter is exceptional. CASE REPORT:A 6-year-old boy with dysfunction shunt due to migration of the abdominal catheter into the right scrotum. The patie...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Rivero-Garvía M,Barbeito Gaído JL,Morcillo J,Márquez Rivas J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care providers' involvement is critical for quality of care improvement. Nevertheless, most residency programs do not include this topic. The objective is to describe an educational experience on quality of care improvement for residents. The development of an improvement cycle was included in the second year s...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Carozza Colombini MN,Silva C,Luiz Passarela M,Arzelan Clerici C,Llera J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study was performed to investigate the value of acute phase reactants and LightCycler® SeptiFast test to differentiate bacterial and viral infections. POPULATION AND METHODS:Children with fever were enrolled to this prospective study. Peripheral white blood cell (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and pr...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bozlu G,Tanriverdi H,Aslan G,Kuyucu N

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Argentina there are more than 9000 children without parental care due to prior abuse or neglect, assisted in foster child care facilities. The quality of care provided there impacts on the well-being of children and on multiple aspects of their adult life. Prevention in health in this setting has its own characteri...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Serra ME,Soria RM

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen nitidus is a dermatosis of unknown origin, characterized by the presence of shiny, pinpoint, skin-colored papules that may be asymptomatic or slightly pruriginous. They usually affect forearms, abdomen, buttocks and genitals. We report two cases, one of them with a generalized presentation. Both were treated wi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Celasco A,Lequio M,Santamarina M,Hernández M,Soliani A,Abeldaño A,Néstor Chouela E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nutritional status depicts not only the nourishing balance but also the conditions of life. Proper food availability, in form and amount, are aspects of food security. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationships between hunger perception and stunting. METHOD:Stratified and multiple step sample from nine pro...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bolzán A,Mercer R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:There are few data in the literature related to polysomnography in infants in altitudes from 2,200 m to 2,800 m. The main objective of this investigation was to describe oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels during sleep in infants aged between 1 and 4 months living at an altitude of 2,560 m. The secondary objecti...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Ucrós S,Granados C,Parejo K,Guillén F,Ortega F,Restrepo S,Gil F,Guillén M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Objectives. To assess risk factors associated withneonatal mortality in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants (< 1500 g) and the impact of the administration of antenatal corticosteroids. POPULATION AND METHODS:Retrospective analysis of a VLBW infant cohort from 26 tertiary care and teaching sites member o...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Grandi C,González A,Zubizarreta J,Red Neonatal NEOCOSUR.

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a rare congenital condition, characterized by presenting macroglossia, defects of the abdominal wall, hemihypertrophy, omphalocele, neonatal hypoglycemia, umbilical hernia, hepatomegaly, cardiac abnormalities, among others. Macroglossia occurs in 90% of cases, causing a problem in chewin...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Roa Rojas P,Arango Fernández H,Rebolledo Cobos M,Harris Ricardo J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several socio-environmental risk factors causea large number of children born prematurely, and without neurological disorders, to have low scores in their development, particularly in the cognitive and socio-emotional skills areas, thus evidencing a potential future risk. Strengthening bonds with the family and caregi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Tobar FL,Lencina MJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccinations are a critical public health tool. However, a significant number of people decide not to get vaccinated or refuse to have their children immunized. Physicians who recommend people who have an indication for vaccination not to get vaccinated go against official immunization programs, contradict sound scien...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Justich PR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From the beginning of medicine, the reproduction of patients' images, initially as drawings, either for didactic purposes or to share experiences, were common in medical practice. Photography greatly facilitated and generalized this practice within health teams. The images of the affected patients need the same consen...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Del Valle MA,Albano LC,Orsi MC,Martínez Perea MDC

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An adequate drug dosage at treatment initiation is particularly relevant for critically ill patients. An inadequate dosage may result in therapeutic failure, potentially severe adverse events, and unnecessary health expenditures. At present, due to the higher incidence of childhood obesity, primary care physicians are...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Donoso F A,Ulloa V D,Contreras E D,Arriagada S D

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin and soft tissue infections are a common reason for consultation in primary health care centers. Data from the local epidemiology of these infections are rare, but Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are known to be the major etiologic agents. The appearance in recent years of community-originated str...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Infectología, SAP.

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00