The state of pediatric asthma in Chicago's Humboldt Park: a community-based study in two local elementary schools.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We propose a modified lung ultrasound (LUS) score in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), which includes posterior instead of lateral lung fields, and a 5-grade rating scale instead of a 4-grade rating scale. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of the rating scale and ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Szymański P,Kruczek P,Hożejowski R,Wais P

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to revise the 2003 Fenton Preterm Growth Chart, specifically to: a) harmonize the preterm growth chart with the new World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standard, b) smooth the data between the preterm and WHO estimates, informed by the Preterm Multicentre Growth (PreM Growth) stu...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fenton TR,Kim JH

更新日期：2013-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low birth weight (Birth weight < 2500 g) is a leading cause of prenatal and neonatal deaths. The early identification of Low birth weight (LBW) neonates is essential for any comprehensive initiative to improve their chance of survival. However, a large proportion of births in developing countries take place ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hadush MY,Berhe AH,Medhanyie AA

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in younger children who are often pre-school age and enter the education system with diabetes-related support needs that evolve over time. It is important that children are supported to optimally manage their diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring and insulin regime a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Edwards D,Noyes J,Lowes L,Haf Spencer L,Gregory JW

更新日期：2014-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Puberty is a multifaceted developmental process that begins in late-childhood with a cascade of endocrine changes that ultimately lead to sexual maturation and reproductive capability. The transition through puberty is marked by an increased risk for the onset of a range of health problems, particularly thos...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Mundy LK,Simmons JG,Allen NB,Viner RM,Bayer JK,Olds T,Williams J,Olsson C,Romaniuk H,Mensah F,Sawyer SM,Degenhardt L,Alati R,Wake M,Jacka F,Patton GC

更新日期：2013-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some etiological factors involved in developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) occur in the last trimester of pregnancy, which could result in a decreased incidence of DDH in preterm infants. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence of DDH between preterm and term infants. METHODS:Ultrasound of the...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Lange AE,Lange J,Ittermann T,Napp M,Krueger PC,Bahlmann H,Kasch R,Heckmann M

更新日期：2017-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The early introduction of solid foods before 4 months of age has been associated with an increased risk of diarrhoea in infancy and a greater risk of wheeze and increased percentage body fat and weight in childhood. The purpose of this study was to identify the level of compliance with national recommendatio...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Scott JA,Binns CW,Graham KI,Oddy WH

更新日期：2009-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Senegal in 2015, an estimated 4800 children were living with HIV, with 1200 receiving ARV treatment, of whom half had follow-up care in decentralized sites outside Dakar. However, until now no studies have determined the efficacy of pediatric treatment in decentralized settings, even though the emergence ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Cissé AM,Laborde-Balen G,Kébé-Fall K,Dramé A,Diop H,Diop K,FatouNiasse-Traoré,Coulibaly M,Have NN,Vidal N,Thiam S,Wade AS,Peeters M,Taverne B,Msellati P,Touré-Kane C

更新日期：2019-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to characterize total homocysteine (tHcy) levels at birth in preterm and term infants and identify associations with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and other neonatal outcomes such as mortality, sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and thrombocytopen...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sturtz WJ,Leef KH,Mackley AB,Sharma S,Bottiglieri T,Paul DA

更新日期：2007-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a common syndrome in children, related to their immune responses, cardiovascular function, and neurocognitive function. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of SDB among children in Wuxi, China, and to evaluate the protective and risk factors of SDB in children. M...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Guo Y,Pan Z,Gao F,Wang Q,Pan S,Xu S,Hui Y,Li L,Qian J

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a serious, debilitating condition that causes significant physical, emotional, and functional impairment. The condition is characterized by destructive weight loss behaviours and a refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height. AN often deve...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Spettigue W,Buchholz A,Henderson K,Feder S,Moher D,Kourad K,Gaboury I,Norris M,Ledoux S

更新日期：2008-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-Hispanic black (NHB) infants are twice as likely as non-Hispanic white infants to experience rapid weight gain in the first 6 months, yet few trials have targeted this population. The current study tests the efficacy of "Mothers & Others," a home-based intervention for NHB women and their study partners ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wasser HM,Thompson AL,Suchindran CM,Goldman BD,Hodges EA,Heinig MJ,Bentley ME

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The emerging field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has brought about new interaction styles. Its excessive use may lead to addictive behaviours. The objective is to determine the prevalence of the problematic use of ICT such as Internet, mobile phones and video games, among adolescents enr...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Muñoz-Miralles R,Ortega-González R,López-Morón MR,Batalla-Martínez C,Manresa JM,Montellà-Jordana N,Chamarro A,Carbonell X,Torán-Monserrat P

更新日期：2016-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of the original article [1] it was brought to our attention that author Bouchra Ouled Amar Bencheikh was incorrectly included as Bouchra Oulad Amar Bencheikh. ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Lyahyai J,Bencheikh BOA,Elalaoui SC,Mansouri M,Boualla L,DIonne-Laporte A,Spiegelman D,Dion PA,Cossette P,Rouleau GA,Sefiani A

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a limited understanding of the patient and family experience of Chronic Transfusion Therapy (CTT) for prevention of complications of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). We sought to understand patient and family experience with CTT using qualitative methods. METHODS:Fifteen parents of children < 18 years ol...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hawkins LM,Sinha CB,Ross D,Yee MEM,Quarmyne MO,Krishnamurti L,Bakshi N

更新日期：2020-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe acute malnutrition affects around 17 million under-five children in the world, of which the highest burden is accounted by Sub-Saharan Africa where Ethiopia is found. Though there are few individual, inconsistent and inconclusive studies, there is no nationally representative study on treatment outcom...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bitew ZW,Alemu A,Worku T

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of children with disability live in low and middle income (LAMI) countries. Although a number of important reviews of childhood disability in LAMI countries have been published, these have not, to our knowledge, addressed the association between childhood disability and the home socio-economic c...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Simkiss DE,Blackburn CM,Mukoro FO,Read JM,Spencer NJ

更新日期：2011-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung recruitment at birth has been advocated as an effective method of improving the respiratory transition at birth. Sustained inflations (SI) and dynamic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) were assessed in clinical and animal studies to define the optimal level. Our working hypothesis was that very lo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kanaan Z,Bloch-Queyrat C,Boubaya M,Lévy V,Bolot P,Waszak P

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection of and intervention in childhood adversity has powerful potential to improve the health and well-being of children. A systematic review was conducted to better understand the pediatric health outcomes associated with childhood adversity. METHODS:PubMed, PsycArticles, and CINAHL were searched...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Oh DL,Jerman P,Silvério Marques S,Koita K,Purewal Boparai SK,Burke Harris N,Bucci M

更新日期：2018-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated blood pressure (BP) in childhood was a predictor of hypertension in adulthood and contributes to the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease. It is necessary to identify abnormal BP in children and adolescents with accurate BP tables based on several crucial factors. The purpose of this study was...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Jiang X,Cao Z,Shen L,Wu J,Li Z,Gao J,Wang Y

更新日期：2014-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of palpable neck masses may be a diagnostic problem in pediatric patients, with differential diagnosis including congenital, inflammatory, tumoral and traumatic lesions. Ultrasonography is usually a satisfactory method to make a correct pre-operative evaluation of neck masses, although diagnosis i...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Catania VD,Manzoni C,Novello M,Lauriola L,Coli A

更新日期：2012-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common cause of health care-associated diarrhea in children and adults. Although serious complications of CDI have been reported to be increasing in adults, this trend has not yet been demonstrated in children. The purpose of this study was to examine the fea...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Schwartz KL,Darwish I,Richardson SE,Mulvey MR,Thampi N

更新日期：2014-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. Like many other African nations with high HIV burden, heterosexual intercourse is the commonest mode of HIV spread. The estimation of prevalence and factors associated with sexual intercourse among in-school adolescents has potential to inform publ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Siziya S,Muula AS,Kazembe LN,Rudatsikira E

更新日期：2008-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with inborn errors of steroid metabolism. 21-hydroxylase enzyme deficiency occurs in 90 to 95% of all cases of CAH, with accumulation of 17 hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP). Early diagnosis of CAH based on newborn screening is pos...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kopacek C,de Castro SM,Prado MJ,da Silva CM,Beltrão LA,Spritzer PM

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a frequent complication in extreme and very preterm births. Despite a high risk of death and impaired neurodevelopment, the precise prognosis of infants with IVH remains unclear. The objective of this study was to evaluate the rate and predictive factors of evolution to p...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Gilard V,Chadie A,Ferracci FX,Brasseur-Daudruy M,Proust F,Marret S,Curey S

更新日期：2018-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poisoning in toddlers and infants is almost always unintentional due to their exploratory behavior, which is different from adults. The prevalence and background of childhood poisoning in Qatar is still unknown. The aim of this study is to explore the extent of childhood poisoning in Qatar and, specifically,...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ahmed A,AlJamal AN,Mohamed Ibrahim MI,Salameh K,AlYafei K,Zaineh SA,Adheir FS

更新日期：2015-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with longstanding use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are susceptible to developing low bone mineral density and an increased fracture risk. However, the literature regarding the effects of AEDs on growth in epileptic children is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Lin CM,Fan HC,Chao TY,Chu DM,Lai CC,Wang CC,Chen SJ

更新日期：2016-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 13% of Canadian mothers report difficulty accessing health care for their infants, yet little is known about the factors associated with difficulty. Therefore, we examined factors associated with difficulty accessing non-routine health care for Canadian infants, from birth to 14 months of age, ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Brandon AD,Costanian C,El Sayed MF,Tamim H

更新日期：2016-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melnick-Needles syndrome (MNS) is an extremely rare osteochondrodysplasia caused by a mutation of FLNA, the gene encoding filamin A. MNS is inherited in an X-linked dominant manner. In this study, we describe three members of the same family with MNS, who exhibited different phenotypic severity despite havin...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Oh CH,Lee CH,Kim SY,Lee SY,Jun HH,Lee S

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) and associated risk factors in school children 8 to 13 years of age. METHODS:Elementary school children (n = 1,066) were examined. Associations between HBP, body mass index (BMI), gender, ethnicity, and acanthosis nigrica...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Urrutia-Rojas X,Egbuchunam CU,Bae S,Menchaca J,Bayona M,Rivers PA,Singh KP

更新日期：2006-11-16 00:00:00