Encephalitis in children.

abstract：:Three of five children who were born to consanguineous parents developed Guillain-Barré syndrome before they were 3 years old. The syndrome is rare in early childhood and we suggest that there may be a genetic element in the pathogenesis. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Bar-Joseph G,Etzioni A,Hemli J,Gershoni-Baruch R

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In volume guarantee ventilation with the Dräger Babylog 8000 ventilator, inspiratory and expiratory flows are monitored and the expiratory tidal volume calculated following each inflation. The pressure for the next inflation is modified to ensure the expired tidal volume is close to the set value. AIM:To in...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： McCallion N,Lau R,Dargaville PA,Morley CJ

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concentrations of chorionic somatomammotrophin (hCS) in maternal plasma at the time of delivery and in placental extracts were determined by radioimmunoassay and related to neonatal growth in 111 normal pregnancies. Mean maternal plasma hCS concentration was lower in association with small-for-dates infants, defined b...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Macmillian DR,Hawkins R,Collier RN

更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The performance of indirect indices of infection in the newborn vary because of differences in techniques, including diagnostic cut off levels. We have compared serial neutrophil band cell counts with C reactive protein measured by rate nephelometry. The 'gold standard' was a positive culture and the performance of th...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Russell GA,Smyth A,Cooke RW

更新日期：1992-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the outcome and identify predictive factors in children with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). METHOD:The biographies of 35 children with PNES, attending a tertiary paediatric neurology centre, were reviewed. RESULTS:Thirty five children attending the department between 1987 and 1997 were ev...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Irwin K,Edwards M,Robinson R

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:You can't teach old dogs new tricks. Teaching middle-aged dogs new tricks is hard enough. They tend to stick to particular styles of attacking the postman that over the years have proved pretty reliable, often choosing to ignore new findings, or simply failing to keep up with progress in current discussions on, say, t...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Cameron D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aerosol therapy in infants may be greatly compromised by face mask rejection due to squirming and crying. Lung aerosol deposition in crying infants may thereby be greatly reduced. Since 'suckling' on a pacifier calms infants, they should more readily accept a face mask that incorporates a pacifier. However...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Amirav I,Luder A,Chleechel A,Newhouse MT,Gorenberg M

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between measurements of lateral ventricle area (determined by serial ultrasound scans) and outcome was studied in 70 preterm neonates of 33 weeks' gestation or less. The study group was subdivided into four groups according to cranial ultrasonographic findings at 2 weeks postnatal age: group A (n = 15)...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Saliba E,Bertrand P,Gold F,Marchand S,Laugier J

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:19 young children (less than 5 years old) have received 31 renal transplants from 4 live relatives and 27 cadaver donors. The 2-year allograft survival rate for the patients receiving their 1st allograft from the 4 live donors was 75 +/- 22% while for the patients receiving their 1st allograft from 15 cadaver donors w...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Rizzoni G,Malekzadeh MH,Pennisi AJ,Ettenger RB,Uittenbogaart CH,Fine RN

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The past year has produced several new clinical guidelines germane to paediatric dermatology, as well as important work related to rheumatologic overlap disorders, psoriasis comorbidities, pigmented lesions and quality of life impact. This review highlights common diagnoses and treatments useful for the practicing pae...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Khorsand K,Sidbury R

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial exercise tests were carried out by 12 children with asthma on two study days. After a control exercise test either nedocromil sodium 4 mg or placebo were given double blind by metered dose inhaler. Highly significant inhibition of exercise induced asthma occurred after nedocromil, lasting for over two hours. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Chudry N,Correa F,Silverman M

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of physical housing quality on childhood asthma expression, especially the effect of exposure to moulds, allergens, and pollutants, is well documented. However, attempts to explain increasing rates and severity of childhood asthma solely through physical environmental factors have been unsuccessful, and ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Sandel M,Wright RJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concerns have been raised about the hazards of the insulin tolerance test (ITT), used to measure growth hormone secretion. In Glasgow, we continue to use this test, adhering to a strict protocol. A review of outcome over a 10 year period (1989-99), during which 550 ITTs were performed, was undertaken. No serious adver...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Galloway PJ,McNeill E,Paterson WF,Donaldson MD

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six children are described who developed diarrhoea associated with Clostridium difficile during the course of haemolytic uraemic syndrome. The significance of this infection is discussed within the context of the pathophysiology of haemolytic uraemic syndrome. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Burgner DP,Rfidah H,Beattie TJ,Seal DV

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among healthy adolescent schoolgirls attending an inner city multiethnic girls' school. METHODS:Fifty one (28%) of 182 girls (14 white, 37 non-white; median age 15.3 years, range 14.7-16.6) took part in the study. Biochemical parameters, dietary vitamin D intake, m...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Das G,Crocombe S,McGrath M,Berry JL,Mughal MZ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the differences in perception of quality of life between parents of chronically ill children and paediatricians at diagnosis and follow up. Quality of life was assessed using the (HUI3). METHODS:Longitudinal study (July 1999-January 2002) of 37 paediatricians and 181 parents of patients (children a...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Janse AJ,Sinnema G,Uiterwaal CS,Kimpen JL,Gemke RJ

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid urbanisation in the 20th century has been accompanied by the development of slums. Nearly one-third of the world's population and more than 60% of urban populations in the least developed countries live in slums, including hundreds of millions of children. Slums are areas of broad social and health disadvantage ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Unger A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To document gastroenteritis hospitalisations of the 1995-96 cohort of infants born in Western Australia to mid-2002, and to assess factors associated with their hospitalisations and readmissions. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of the State's hospitalisation data, Midwives' Notification of Births data, the Austral...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Gracey M,Lee AH,Yau KK

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy infants with suspected bacterial infection in the first 48 hours of life were treated either with piperacillin and flucloxacillin or with penicillin and gentamicin. Infection was confirmed and successfully eradicated in 6 of the 35 infants receiving piperacillin and flucloxacillin. Four infants treated with pe...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Placzek M,Whitelaw A,Want S,Sahathevan M,Darrell J

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the nature of the unifocal cortical abnormalities on FDG positron emission tomography (PET) in children with an epileptic encephalopathy but no focal abnormality on electroencephalogram or standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODS:Repeat FDG PET, surface rendered high resolution MRI, and s...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Parker AP,Ferrie CD,Keevil S,Newbold M,Cox T,Maisey M,Robinson RO

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess psychological and social functioning and health related quality of life and its early determinants in children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). DESIGN:Cross-sectional follow-up study. SETTING:Outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital. PARTICIPANTS:33 CDH survivors aged 6-16 ye...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Peetsold MG,Huisman J,Hofman VE,Heij HA,Raat H,Gemke RJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In acute paediatrics, overtreatment and overdiagnosis is encountered in threshold and developed countries. The reason for overtreatment may be similar in the two settings, namely the mere availability of invasive procedures, which may lead to their inappropriate use. Physiological healing processes should be integrate...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Frey B

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case is reported of an infant with hyperammonaemia secondary to severe distal renal tubular acidosis. A clinical association between increased concentrations of ammonia in serum and renal tubular acidosis has not previously been described. In response to acidosis the infant's kidneys presumably increased ammonia s...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Miller SG,Schwartz GJ

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid function was studied in 54 low birthweight infants during a 3-week period. Each infant was placed in one of three groups. Group 1 (n = 21), infants who were well and appropriately grown fro gestational age; group 2 (n = 23), infants who were appropriately grown but who had hyaline membrane disease; group 3 (n ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Uhrmann S,Marks KH,Maisels MJ,Kulin HE,Kaplan M,Utiger R

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Prematometer is a new instrument for the accurate measurement of the length of small neonates inside incubators. It is capable of giving precise results. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Smith RA,Newcombe RG,Coggins AM,Gray OP

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty six children with hypoglycaemia were diagnosed and followed between 1975 and 1995. Diagnosis was confirmed by a high insulin:glucose ratio, and low free fatty acid and 3-hydroxybutyrate on fasting. All patients were treated with diazoxide at a maximum dose of 20 mg/kg/day. Requirement of a higher dose was consi...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Cresto JC,Abdenur JP,Bergada I,Martino R

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant folate deficiency in 14 out of 37 preterm infants of birthweights 2.0 kg or less was found to be reliably and most conveniently diagnosed by abnormal morphological changes in peripheral blood and confirmed by the response to folic acid. Deficiency appeared to be more common in light-for-dates infants inclu...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Strelling MK,Blackledge DG,Goodall HB

更新日期：1979-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A family with multiple congenital scalp defects, over two generations and probably genetically determined, is described. Although alarming in appearance, surgical intervention is not indicated at least for small lesions. The risk of haemorrhage and meningitis is emphasized. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Lassman LP,Sims DG

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the accuracy of a low cost, spring calibrated, hand held scale in classifying newborns into three weight categories (> or =2500 g, 2000-2499 g, <2000 g). METHODS:The test device was compared to a gold standard digital baby scale with precision to 2 g. In Sarlahi district, Nepal, 1890 newborns were el...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Mullany LC,Darmstadt GL,Coffey P,Khatry SK,LeClerq SC,Tielsch JM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory timing was studied in 100 babies ventilated for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) during a brief period of continuous positive airway pressure. For the 76 spontaneously breathing babies the mean (SD) inspiratory and expiratory times were 0.31 (0.06) and 0.41 (0.12) seconds. Respiratory rate was predomina...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： South M,Morley CJ

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00