Bowel habits of healthy Australian children aged 0-2 years.

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to undertake a retrospective review of admissions and discharges to the neonatal unit at the National Hospital Guido Valadares, Dili, in order to gain insight into the epidemiology of hospitalised neonates in East Timor, as the information cannot be obtained from the hospital health manage...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bucens IK,Reid A,Barreto AC,Dwivedi V,Counahan M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhabdomyomas are not uncommon in infants with tuberous sclerosis. We describe a neonate who presented with hydrops fetalis arising from a tachyarrhythmia during fetal life related to rhabdomyomas. After reversion of the arrhythmia, pre-excitation was noted on an interval electrocardiogram. Following regression of the ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Mas C,Penny DJ,Menahem S

更新日期：2000-02-01 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：:Five children with multiple relapsing steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome were treated with continuous cyclosporin for periods ranging from 18 to 48 months. Renal biopsy showed mild mesangial proliferation in three of the children and minimal change in two. All children previously had been treated with cyclophosphami...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Webb KL,Sargent P,Burke JR

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence, clinical spectrum and outcome of very low birthweight (VLBW) infants with chronic lung disease (CLD), and evaluate associated factors. METHODOLOGY:Retrospective review of 265 VLBW infants managed in the NICU from January 1988 to December 1992. RESULTS:The overall neonatal surviv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yeo CL,Choo S,Ho LY

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is ever-increasing pressure on hospital resources in general and emergency departments (ED) in particular. At the same time, there is increasing recognition that traditional inpatient ward-based care is not necessary for the majority of children presenting to the ED with acute illness, and that there are patient...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bryant PA,Hopper SM

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study injuries in young people associated with the use of rollerblades, draw comparisons with skateboarding and rollerskating injuries, and suggest strategies for injury prevention. METHODOLOGY:Injuries associated with the use of rollerblades, skateboards and rollerskates in young people aged < or = 14 ye...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Heller DR,Routley V,Chambers S

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare congenital neurodevelopmental disorder with complex genetic aetiology. Diagnosis may be difficult and there is severe life-long disability. An AS clinic was commenced in Sydney, Australia, in 1993 with the aim of gathering information about the natural history of AS, managemen...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Leitner RP,Smith A

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper describes the usage, impact and reach of an online education tool for preventing sudden infant death. METHODS:A 24-slide presentation was formatted for online access. Content was designed for mainstream audiences to align current knowledge, attitudes and actions for a blitz approach to preventing sudden...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cowan S,Pease A,Bennett S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the opinions of non-tertiary obstetricians towards the care and outcome of extremely premature infants. METHODS:A structured questionnaire was mailed nationally to 232 obstetricians affiliated to maternity facilities with Level II nurseries. RESULTS:The overall response rate was 75% (n = 174) aft...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Gooi A,Oei J,Lui K

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A population of consecutively surviving very low birthweight (VLBW) infants comprising 41 infants (24 female) birthweight less than 1000 g and 108 infants (63 female) birthweight 1000-1500 g received detailed audiological evaluation. The audiological test battery comprised auditory brainstem evoked response (ABR) prio...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tudehope D,Smyth V,Scott J,Rogers Y

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop national charts of birthweight percentiles by gestational age and infant sex for liveborn twins born in Australia. METHODOLOGY:National data on live twin births to non-Indigenous Australian-born mothers during 1991-94 were derived from perinatal data collected by midwives in each State and Territo...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roberts CL,Lancaster PA

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) is described. PAEDS is active in four tertiary children's hospitals in four states of Australia and aims to address gaps in surveillance for severe vaccine-preventable diseases and adverse events following immunisation. METHODS:From August 2007 to Decembe...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Zurynski Y,McIntyre P,Booy R,Elliott EJ,PAEDS Investigators Group.

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. Luminal obstruction of the appendix progresses to suppurative inflammation and perforation, which causes generalised peritonitis or an appendix mass/abscess. Classical features include periumbilical pain that migrates to the right iliac fo...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Stringer MD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the effect of trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole treatment on the natural population of lactic acid bacteria in the intestinal tract and to determine if any of the strains developed resistance to antibiotics. METHODS:Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from stool samples of 100 children. The isolates were ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Dicks LM,Fraser T,ten Doeschate K,van Reenen CA

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate child and parent perceptions of treatment with stimulant medication in a sample of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODOLOGY:Child and parent perceptions questionnaires were completed for 102 subjects participating in a double-blind, crossover trial of methylpheni...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Efron D,Jarman FC,Barker MJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Adrenal cortical tumours remain a rare entity with inconsistent consensus about treatment and follow up. This article reviews 25 years of experience in the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. METHODS:All records with the diagnosis of adrenal adenoma or carcinoma between 1976 and 2001 were reviewed, e...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McDonnell CM,Zacharin MR

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Undernutrition remains a major public health problem among children living in Asia. Although the burden is maximal among poorer, rural and Indigenous communities, the problem affects the majority in many Asian countries, especially in South Asia. In order to prevent the pervasive consequences of undernutrition, strate...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Pasricha SR,Biggs BA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory syncytial virus infection is the most common cause of hospital admissions in children under 1 year of age. Various cardiac dysrrhythmias have been reported to be associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection. We report a case where both tachyarrhythmia and bradyarrhythmia occurred within the same i...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Olesch CA,Bullock AM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagnostic error rate among echocardiograms undertaken by individuals other than paediatric cardiologists in our referral area. METHODOLOGY:External group: The charts and echocardiographic results of all patients who had undergone outside echocardiograms between January 1996 and December 1999 w...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ward CJ,Purdie J

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bloody nipple discharge is a rare but distressing finding in neonates and infants. We report an 8-month-old boy who showed bilateral bloody nipple discharge for 5 months without signs of infection. Ultrasound examination revealed dilated mammary ducts. This benign phenomenon is most likely caused by mammary duct ectas...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Weimann E

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODOLOGY:A cross-sectional study of growth, puberty and endocrine function was performed on 35 girls and 33 boys with thalassaemia major. RESULTS:Despite regular transfusion and chelation therapy, 75% of the girls and 62% of the boys over the age of 12 years were below the third percentile for height. Hypogonadotro...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kwan EY,Lee AC,Li AM,Tam SC,Chan CF,Lau YL,Low LC

更新日期：1995-04-01 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：:The incidence of hyperkalaemia in 43 consecutive infants born at less than 28 weeks gestation and cared for in our neonatal intensive care unit was documented. Plasma K levels were related to indices of renal function as well as to the degree of illness in the infants. The mean gestational age was 26.0 weeks (range 24...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Leslie GI,Carman G,Arnold JD

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify which clinical situations are the most difficult to manage for general paediatricians in Victoria, Australia. METHODS:Self-administered questionnaires were sent to general paediatricians in Victoria. They were asked their opinions regarding what were the most difficult and the most dangerous clin...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cooper CP,Hewson PH

更新日期：2002-10-01 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 gain insight into the use of hypoallergenic formula in Australia by analysis of prescribing statistics. METHODS:Statistics on supply of amino acid and extensively hydrolyzed formula were obtained from the Health Insurance Commission web site. The number of prescriptions supplied in 2003 and 2004 per 1000 childr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Kemp A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to detect subclinical signs of the microvascular complications of diabetes during adolescence and our increased understanding of risk factors for their development provide an opportunity to prevent irreversible organ damage. Glycaemic control makes a major contribution to the risk and progression of microv...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Couper J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Describe breast- and bottle-feeding patterns and the introduction of solid feeds and sugar containing drinks to the dietary intake of a cohort of urban Aboriginal infants in the first year of life. METHODS:Two hundred and seventy-four infants were recruited to a cohort study and information about infant nutrition ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eades SJ,Read AW,McAullay D,McNamara B,O'Dea K,Stanley FJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if very low birthweight children followed with ease differ in any perinatal or sociodemographic characteristics, or outcomes, compared with children followed with more difficulty. METHODOLOGY:Consecutive children of birthweight < 1000 g or with gestational ages < 28 weeks born in 1991 (n = 51) o...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Callanan C,Doyle L,Rickards A,Kelly E,Ford G,Davis N

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00