Vitamin B12 neuropathy in a 6 year old.

abstract：:There was much speculation about the potential impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on established principles of health care practice. Now the statute has been "bedded in", predictions that existing good practice would not fall foul of the legislation provided it was demonstrable, have proved to be broadly accurate. Th...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Hagger LE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two infants presented with a salt-losing syndrome, the presenting features of which were subtle. One case appeared to be transient. Deficient production of aldosterone was shown by plasma renin activity and plasma aldosterone profile. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry of urine indicated a defect in 18-dehydrogenati...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Milla PJ,Trompeter R,Dillon MJ,Robins D,Shackleton C

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclosporine A (CsA) has been widely used in children with steroid dependent and steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (NS) because of its efficacy in relieving these patients from systemic side effects of steroids. However, its long term use is controversial, since chronic CsA induced nephropathy (CsAN) may ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Fujinaga S,Kaneko K,Muto T,Ohtomo Y,Murakami H,Yamashiro Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To study the prevalence of tuberculosis infection among children in household contact with adults having pulmonary tuberculosis, and identify the possible risk factors. METHODS:Children under the age of 5 years who were in household contact with 200 consecutive adults with pulmonary tuberculosis underwent tubercu...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Singh M,Mynak ML,Kumar L,Mathew JL,Jindal SK

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty nine infants with severe asphyxia (28 affected perinatally and 11 later) were studied by electrophysiological cerebral function monitoring (CFM) for periods varying from a half to 49 days. Nineteen infants died while still in intensive care and two died later from sequelae. Eighteen survived and were followed u...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Bjerre I,Hellström-Westas L,Rosén I,Svenningsen N

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Despite decreasing mortality, functional impairments in children with transposition of the great arteries (TGA) are still a concern. This study analyses health-related physical fitness (HRPF), arterial stiffness and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with anatomically repaired TGA regarding co...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Häcker AL,Reiner B,Oberhoffer R,Hager A,Ewert P,Müller J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perinatal stress is thought to underlie the Barker sequelae of low birth weight, of which precocious pubarche may be a manifestation. AIMS:To explore whether prematurity as well as smallness for gestational age (SGA) predisposes to precocious pubarche, and the potential role of excess weight gain during chi...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Neville KA,Walker JL

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adrenal glands of 41 fresh stillbirths were studied and a 'stress response' pattern could be seen in 28. In these glands the stress response was characterised by compact cell change, lipid depletion, excess pyroninophilia, and dilatation of the very prominent granular endoplasmic reticulum. Scattered areas of cyto...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： de Sa DJ

更新日期：1978-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal autosomal-recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is associated with pulmonary hypoplasia and severe respiratory distress. There is no published information on long-term lung function in ARPKD survivors. METHODS:Pulmonary function tests, including spirometry and diffusion capacity, were perform...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Jahnukainen T,Kirjavainen T,Luoto T,Ylinen E,Linkosalo L,Arikoski P,Pakarinen M,Jalanko H

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied changes in the birthweight of Asian babies born alive at this hospital between 1968 and 1978. In 1978 Pakistani babies were 139 g heavier but Indian babies only 25 g heavier than 10 years earlier. Contributing to these changes were significantly fewer short mothers and primiparae among Pakistanis, and ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Clarson CL,Barker MJ,Marshall T,Wharton BA

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To characterise prescribing patterns of antidepressants (ATDs) to children and adolescents aged < or =18 years in the UK. METHODS:Subjects issued at least one ATD prescription between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 2001 were identified from the UK General Practice Research Database. Prescribing patterns, annual p...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Murray ML,de Vries CS,Wong IC

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inconsistencies have been reported in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in postoperative congenital heart disease (CHD). Despite the need for lifelong care due for residual symptoms, only a few studies have explored cardiac-related HRQOL but none in lower middle-income countries (LMIC). This study theref...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Ladak LA,Hasan BS,Gullick J,Awais K,Abdullah A,Gallagher R

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest physiotherapy still remains one of the most important aspects in the treatment of chest complications of cystic fibrosis. A mechanical device that allows the patient with cystic fibrosis to do his own chest physiotherapy will be of great benefit if it is as effective as manual percussion. 14 patients with cystic...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Maxwell M,Redmond A

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The changes in transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2) during 123 observations of 10 care procedures were compared with the intrinsic variability of the TcPO2 at the time of the procedures. Standard deviations of the TcPO2 were measured by planimetry from continuous recording in undisturbed infants during a 10-minute co...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Danford DA,Miske S,Headley J,Nelson RM

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral palsy comprises an important component of paediatric and obstetric practice and has major medico-legal implications. The prognosis for survival in cerebral palsy determines the financial provision made in cases that come to litigation. Issues of data quality and estimation methods are critical. Estimating the...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Hutton JL,Pharoah PO

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seventy-three low birthweight babies were independently assessed for gestational age using the scoring system of Dubowitz et al. (1970) and 5 neurological reflexes described by Robinson (1966). The results obtained by the 5 reflexes were compared with those obtained by the scoring system and were found to be accurate ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Serfontein GL,Jaroszewicz AM

更新日期：1978-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fall in body temperature that occurs in babies soon after birth is influenced by the baby's weight and its environmental conditions. The rate of oxygen consumption 1 1/2 hours after birth was unrelated to body temperature and only slightly raised, indicating a limited thermogenic capacity. A radiant heater effecti...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Smales OR,Kime R

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a child who presented with a progressive neurological disorder associated with hypertension and paroxysms of irritability and sweating in whom an abnormality of catecholamine metabolism or excretion was demonstrated. An elder sister died at the age of 2 1/2 years with similar clinical symptoms but without bl...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Young I,Hosking GP

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long term results of treatment of inhalation of foreign bodies in a district children's hospital and in a tertiary referral centre were reviewed by clinical assessment, chest radiography, and standard four view 81mKr ventilation/99mTc macroaggregated albumin perfusion imaging (V/Q lung scan). The overall incidence...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Davies H,Gordon I,Matthew DJ,Helms P,Kenney IJ,Lutkin JE,Lenney W

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To compare the effectiveness of short course (2-4 days) with standard duration oral antibiotic treatment (7-14 days) for urinary tract infection (UTI). METHODS:Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials using a random effects model. Ten trials were eligible, involving 652 children with lower tract UTI recruite...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Michael M,Hodson EM,Craig JC,Martin S,Moyer VA

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Data on acute paediatric anaphylaxis presentations to the emergency department (ED) are limited. All allergic presentations to one Australian paediatric ED were studied to determine epidemiological, clinical, and outcome data. METHODS:Retrospective, case based study of patients under 16 years atten...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Braganza SC,Acworth JP,Mckinnon DR,Peake JE,Brown AF

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness of auditory integration training (AIT) or other methods of sound therapy in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). STUDY DESIGN:A systematic review was carried out of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adults or children with ASD. Meta-analysis was attempted. RESULT...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Sinha Y,Silove N,Wheeler D,Williams K

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a computerised means of replacing the roles of conventional radiological film. This review describes the Hammersmith PACS, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of PACS systems. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Strickland NH

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the policy, administration, and supervision of medicine administration in primary schools within the Greater London area (GLA). DESIGN:A prospective survey using postal questionnaires sent to 172 randomly selected primary schools within the GLA. PARTICIPANTS:Head teachers of primary schools. RES...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Wong IC,Awolowo T,Gordon K,Mo YW

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is among the most common chronic diseases in childhood and is steadily increasing in prevalence. Better characterisation of factors that determine the risk of hospitalisation for atopic asthma in childhood may help design prevention programmes and improve our understanding of disease pathobiology. Thi...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U,Horak E,Mueller W,Strobl R,Haberland C,Fink FM,Schwaiger M,Gutenberger KH,Reich H,Meraner D,Kiechl S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determinations of body height and calculations of growth velocity are still the major parameters for the assessment of normal and aberrant growth. The present study was performed to investigate the minimum time interval between consecutive measurements that is necessary for a statement on significant length increment ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Hermanussen M,Burmeister J

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that reduced fetal growth leads to altered plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations in childhood. DESIGN:A follow up study of 4 year old children whose birth weights were recorded, and of 7 year old children whose weight, length, head circumference, and placental weig...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Fall CH,Pandit AN,Law CM,Yajnik CS,Clark PM,Breier B,Osmond C,Shiell AW,Gluckman PD,Barker DJ

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe our technique of small bowel biopsy, which has been used on 190 occasions over a four year period. In 77%, the examination was completed within 10 minutes, and fluoroscopy times were less than 10 seconds in 75% of the cases. The technique is easily taught, and it has made the examination a minor procedure....

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Collins AL,Brookfield DS,Hyde I,Rolles CJ

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the relationship between serum point-of-care (POC) ketones at triage and moderate-to-severe dehydration based on the validated Gorelick Scales. DESIGN, SETTING AND PATIENTS:Prospective unblinded study from April 2016 to February 2017 in a paediatric emergency department. Patients aged 1 month to...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Durnin S,Jones J,Ryan E,Howard R,Walsh S,Dawkins I,Blackburn C,O'Donnell SM,Barrett MJ

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the mid-radius, pre-pubertal asthmatic children had smaller periosteal and endosteal circumferences and thicker cortical shells compared to controls, when assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Asthmatics had diminished periosteal expansion for muscle size, suggesting that asthma, its treatment, o...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Quick JL,Ward KA,Adams JE,Mughal MZ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00