The use of developmental screening and assessment instruments by paediatricians in Australia.

abstract：:After the first year of life, injury is the leading cause of mortality in children and adolescents in Australia and a major cause of morbidity and hospitalization. Studies from Europe and North American and more recently New Zealand have demonstrated that injury rates differ between different socio-economic groups, wi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Jolly DL,Moller JN,Volkmer RE

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study documents the neurodevelopmental outcome at 3 years of 52 of 55 extremely low birthweight (ELBW) survivors (survival rate 49%) born in a tertiary maternity centre from July 1985 through December 1988, and examines more closely the developmental profile of the neurologically normal survivors. At 3 years, 6 (...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bowen JR,Starte DR,Arnold JD,Simmons JL,Ma PJ,Leslie GI

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of the General Movements Assessment (GMA) for estimating diagnostic accuracy in detecting cerebral palsy (CP) in an Australian context by a newly established NSW rater network. METHODS:A prospective longitudinal cross-sectional study was conduc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Morgan C,Crowle C,Goyen TA,Hardman C,Jackman M,Novak I,Badawi N

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that the refugee population in Australia is at risk of tuberculosis (TB) and children with TB infection can develop active disease with devastating consequence. Currently, in New South Wales (NSW) and possibly other Australian States and Territories, there are different and complex health-screening pathway...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Patradoon-Ho PS,Ambler RW

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children are particularly vulnerable to the health effects of climate change, the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. However, the worst effects on child health can be avoided, and well-designed climate policies can have important benefits for child health and equity. We call on child health professional...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hosking J,Jones R,Percival T,Turner N,Ameratunga S

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile idiopathic arthritis results in significant pain and disability in both children and adults. Advances in treatment resulting in improved long-term outcomes have occurred; however, an emphasis on early and aggressive diagnosis and management hopes to improve outcomes further. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis rema...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ostring GT,Singh-Grewal D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intoxications, both accidental and intentional, are common in children and adolescents and often require hospitalisation and intensive treatment. Antiepileptic drugs are a possible cause of poisoning and intoxications because this category of medications has shown a rising trend in recent years. They might be responsi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ferranti S,Grande E,Gaggiano C,Grosso S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 7 year old girl who presented to the Children's Emergency Department with a 6 week history of bilateral facial and neck swelling. She had felt generally unwell, tired, with a recent onset of dry cough, and had presented multiple times to her general practitioner (GP) who after initially unsucce...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Holme H,Nanduri V

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare maternal reasons for non-immunisation and for partial immunisation in northern Nigeria, and determine the link between specific reasons and future intentions to immunise. METHODS:Responses to open-ended questions collected through a 2007 questionnaire survey were individually coded for key words using t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Babalola S

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a match between the health problems that children face and the clinical trials that are being conducted, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS:All trials on the World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry Platfor...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Joseph PD,Caldwell PH,Barnes EH,Craig JC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate consumption of foods rich in dietary fibre and its relation to the prevalence of constipation in pre-school children. METHODS:In total, 368 children aged 3-5 years were randomly selected from kindergartens in Hong Kong. Constipation was confirmed by Rome-criteria. Children with normal bowel habits serv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee WT,Ip KS,Chan JS,Lui NW,Young BW

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Management of congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAM) is controversial, especially for asymptomatic patients. We aim to describe the clinical manifestations and management of CPAM at a tertiary paediatric hospital using a retrospective audit. METHODS:Infants with CPAM were identified on the Fetal Diagnost...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Makhijani AV,Wong FY

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia septicaemia occurred in our neonatal unit over a 9-week period in 2001, affecting 23 babies and two died. A second outbreak lasting 8 days occurred a year later, affecting five babies. SETTING:Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Kuala Terengganu Hospital. AIM:To review the pat...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lee JK

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether infants absorb aluminium from antacid therapy. The study was conducted at Torrens House, a service provided by Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAFHS) for feeding and settling problems. Over an 11 week period, all patients receiving antacid therapy were studied. Pati...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Woodard-Knight L,Fudge A,Teubner J,Simmer K

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:These guidelines have been developed by the anaphylaxis working party of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy to provide advice for minimizing the risk of food-induced anaphylaxis in schools, preschools and child-care centres. The guidelines outline four steps for the prevention of food anaphyla...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Baumgart K,Brown S,Gold M,Kemp A,Loblay R,Loh R,Mitrou D,Mullins R,Peake J,Ruhno J,Said M,Sinclair J,Smith V,Smith W,Solley G,Soutter V,Tang M,Ziegler J,Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Anaphyla

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript describes two interesting patients who had exercise-induced symptoms that unmasked an alternative underlying diagnosis. The first is an 8-year-old boy who was treated for asthma all his life but really had exercise-induced stridor (labelled as wheeze) causing significant exercise limitation, which was ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pandit CA,Batterby E,Van Asperen P,Cooper P,Selvadurai H,Fitzgerald DA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine delivered O2 concentration (dFiO2) during manual inflations using neonatal self-inflating resuscitation bags (SIBs) at oxygen (O2) flow rates <1 L/min. METHODS:This experimental study, determined dFiO2 during 216 sets of manual inflations at different O2 flow rate (L/min; 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 5...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sasi A,Chandrakumar N,Deorari A,Paul VK,Shankar J,Sreenivas V,Agarwal R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We wanted to investigate serum levels of ghrelin and leptin - appetite-regulating hormones - and their correlation with the nutritional status of children with neurogenic bladder (NB) due to myelomeningocele (MMC) in comparison to healthy individuals. METHODS:This prospective analysis was conducted on 67 children ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bagińska JO,Liszewska A,Wasilewska A,Korzeniecka-Kozerska A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To better understand current attitudes and practices relating to discussions concerning the withholding and withdrawing of life-sustaining medical treatment (WWLSMT) among medical staff in the paediatric setting. METHODS:An anonymous online survey of paediatricians (senior medical staff - SMS) and paediatric train...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Forbes T,Goeman E,Stark Z,Hynson J,Forrester M

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the effectiveness of oral baclofen in reducing spasticity and improving function in children with cerebral palsy. METHODS:A double-blind, randomised cross-over pilot study of oral baclofen versus placebo. Assessment tools included the Goal Attainment Scale, Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory, M...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Scheinberg A,Hall K,Lam LT,O'Flaherty S

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Many Australian children have dental decay in their deciduous teeth. Poor oral health can negatively impact a child's ability to eat, speak, sleep and socialise, with adverse impacts later in life. Paediatricians are well placed to examine children's teeth and to provide advice and education about oral health. Usin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Koirala A,O'Connor E,Widmer R,Kilpatrick N,Goldfeld S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The need for a skilled neonatal resuscitator in the form of a paediatrician or paediatric registrar to attend a vaginal delivery or Caesarean section (CS) is not clearly defined. This study was undertaken in order to ascertain the level of resuscitation a neonate might require dependent on the delivery mode a...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Parsons SJ,Sonneveld S,Nolan T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Based on our experience with acute idiopathic scrotal oedema (AISO) and observations of the incidence of intestinal worm infestation (IWI), we decided to test the hypothesis that IWI occurs more frequently among children with AISO than it does in the general population. METHODS:A retrospective questionnaire-based ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Erez I,Zifman E,Nersesjanz I,Lazar L,Bucklan G,Gutermacher M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is a rare, chronic, relapsing immune/antigen-mediated disease characterised by symptoms of oesophageal dysfunction, with a paucity of data among New Zealand (NZ) children. This 3-year prospective study aimed to characterise EoE diagnosed nationally and to describe initial treatment s...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roberts AJ,Day AS,Sinclair J,Dickson N,Porter J,Wellington G,Evans HM

更新日期：2020-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) in epileptic children receiving valproic acid (VPA) and to determine differences between osteopenic and non-osteopenic children. METHODS:Thirty-three epileptic children, receiving VPA for at least 6 months, were compared with 33 healthy childre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Oner N,Kaya M,Karasalihoğlu S,Karaca H,Celtik C,Tütüncüler F

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:As growing concerns exist regarding phthalate exposure, which could be teratogenic, carcinogenic or induce reproductive toxicity, we aimed to review the evidence of the risks due to the use of medical devices containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in hospitalized neonates. METHODS:We reviewed the literature, search...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fischer CJ,Bickle Graz M,Muehlethaler V,Palmero D,Tolsa JF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sleep problems are more common among children with disabilities. Mothers are likely to provide night-time care. Mothers of children with disabilities are known to experience high levels of stress and mental health issues compared with other mothers. Relationships between a child's sleep problems, and chronic matern...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bourke-Taylor H,Pallant JF,Law M,Howie L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Point-of-care ultrasound (POC US) is an adjunct to clinical paediatric emergency medicine practice that is rapidly evolving, improving the outcomes of procedural techniques such as vascular access, nerve blocks and fluid aspiration and showing the potential to fast-track diagnostic streaming in a range of presenting c...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： O'Brien AJ,Brady RM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify factors that distinguish duct-dependent congenital heart disease (DDCHD) from non-DDCHD in newborn infants. METHOD:A retrospective, cohort study. The Newborn Emergency Transport Service, Victoria (NETS) is a retrieval service for all inter-hospital neonatal transfers, and the Royal Children's Hospital,...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gupta N,Kamlin CO,Cheung M,Stewart M,Patel N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transgender children and adolescents face hardships in all domains of their lives, with many experiencing family rejection, social exclusion, discrimination, bullying and assaults. The mental health implications of these experiences include high rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and attempted suicide. Gender-aff...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Telfer M,Kelly F,Feldman D,Stone G,Robertson R,Poulakis Z

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00