Blood pressure tables for Chinese adolescents: justification for incorporation of important influencing factors of height, age and sex in the tables.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), loss to follow-up, and HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) are challenges to achieving UNAIDS' targets of 90% of those diagnosed HIV-positive receiving treatment, and 90% of those receiving treatment achieving viral suppression. In Kenya, the pediatric populat...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Pilgrim NA,Okal J,Matheka J,Mukui I,Kalibala S

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental disorders in childhood have a considerable health and societal impact but the associated negative consequences may be ameliorated through early identification of risk and protective factors that can guide health promoting and preventive interventions. The objective of this study was to inform health p...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Cabaj JL,McDonald SW,Tough SC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Internet may serve as a suitable environment for discriminated adolescents as they may consider the online space as the place where they have possibility to build social ties they are missing in their offline life or manage their self-presentation. Therefore, our aim was to explore the association betwee...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bitto Urbanova L,Holubcikova J,Madarasova Geckova A,van Dijk JP,Reijneveld SA

更新日期：2020-08-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transgender (TG) individuals experience discordance between their sex at birth and their gender identity. To better understand the health care needs and characteristics of TG youth that contribute to resilience, we conducted a qualitative study with clinical and non-clinical providers. METHODS:In-depth inte...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Torres CG,Renfrew M,Kenst K,Tan-McGrory A,Betancourt JR,López L

更新日期：2015-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucopolysaccharidoses are heritable, metabolic diseases caused by deficiency in an activity of one of specific lysosomal enzymes involved in degradation of mucoplysaccharides (glycosaminoglycans). Among many medical problems of patients with mucopolysaccharidoses, there are frequent episodes of diarrhea of u...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wegrzyn G,Kurlenda J,Liberek A,Tylki-Szymanska A,Czartoryska B,Piotrowska E,Jakóbkiewicz-Banecka J,Wegrzyn A

更新日期：2005-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal parasitic infection is diversified illness and diseases caused millions morbidity among under-five children lives in developing countries particularly vulnerable rural communities. Deworming coverage in such community is low. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated ris...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Gadisa E,Jote K

更新日期：2019-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An increase in cryptorchidism has been reported in many countries. One mechanism could be low fetal testosterone production possibly secondary to altered placental human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) release. Our Objective was to compare hCG values from maternal blood between boys with cryptorchidism and nor...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chedane C,Puissant H,Weil D,Rouleau S,Coutant R

更新日期：2014-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyslipidemia is reported in 27 - 43% of children and adolescents with overweight/obesity and tracks into adulthood, increasing the risk of cardiovascular morbidity. Cut-off values for fasting plasma lipid concentrations are typically set at fixed levels throughout childhood. The objective of this cross-secti...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nielsen TRH,Lausten-Thomsen U,Fonvig CE,Bøjsøe C,Pedersen L,Bratholm PS,Hansen T,Pedersen O,Holm JC

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), although traditionally clinical, is now increasingly dependent on radiological corroboration. The rate of negative exploration in IHPS has been reported as 4%. The purpose of our study was to look at elements of supportive clinical evidence lea...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Mullassery D,Mallappa S,Shariff R,Craigie RJ,Losty PD,Kenny SE,Pilling D,Baillie CT

更新日期：2008-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) are increasingly being used for early identification and management of clinical deterioration in paediatric patients. A PEWS system includes scores, cut-off points and appropriate early intervention. In 2011, The Dutch Ministry of Health advised hospitals to implement a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： de Groot JF,Damen N,de Loos E,van de Steeg L,Koopmans L,Rosias P,Bruijn M,Goorhuis J,Wagner C

更新日期：2018-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric asthma is a serious public health problem in Chicago and has been designated a high priority concern by residents of Chicago's Humboldt Park, a diverse community area with a large number of Puerto Rican, African American, and Mexican American families. METHODS:In May 2009, following the principles...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Gupta RS,Ballesteros J,Springston EE,Smith B,Martin M,Wang E,Damitz M

更新日期：2010-06-24 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:Perinatal asphyxia and resulting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a major cause of death and long-term disability in term born neonates. Up to 20,000 infants each year are affected by HIE in Europe and even more in regions with lower level of perinatal care. The only established therapy to improve outcome ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Maiwald CA,Annink KV,Rüdiger M,Benders MJNL,van Bel F,Allegaert K,Naulaers G,Bassler D,Klebermaß-Schrehof K,Vento M,Guimarães H,Stiris T,Cattarossi L,Metsäranta M,Vanhatalo S,Mazela J,Metsvaht T,Jacobs Y,Franz AR,AL

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of deafness before 3 months of age substantially improves the socio-linguistic and cognitive development of deaf children. Existing studies demonstrating the feasibility of newborn hearing screening in South Africa have used small samples unrepresentative of general population characteristics....

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Störbeck C,Young A

更新日期：2016-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of the Internet to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy, a frontline treatment for anxiety disorders, is emerging as an option to increase access to treatment among adolescents with anxiety disorders. This study examined the usability of the Internet-based component of Breathe, a CBT program designed fo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wozney L,Baxter P,Newton AS

更新日期：2015-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While survival rates for preterm infants have increased, the risk for adverse long-term neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes remains very high. In response to the need for novel, evidence-based interventions that prevent such outcomes, we have assessed Family Nurture Intervention (FNI), a novel dual mo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Welch MG,Hofer MA,Stark RI,Andrews HF,Austin J,Glickstein SB,Ludwig RJ,Myers MM,FNI Trial Group.

更新日期：2013-09-24 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:Compare the efficacy and safety of Plasma-Lyte A (PLA) versus 0.9 % sodium chloride (NaCl) intravenous (IV) fluid replacement in children with moderate to severe dehydration secondary to acute gastroenteritis (AGE). METHODS:Prospective, randomized, double-blind study conducted at eight pediatric emergency d...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Allen CH,Goldman RD,Bhatt S,Simon HK,Gorelick MH,Spandorfer PR,Spiro DM,Mace SE,Johnson DW,Higginbotham EA,Du H,Smyth BJ,Schermer CR,Goldstein SL

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A fever is an increase in the body's temperature above normal. This study examined how US pediatricians perceive and manage fever generally versus fever occurring after vaccination in infants up to six months of age. METHODS:A web-based survey of 400 US pediatricians subscribing to the Physician Desk Refere...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： El Khoury AC,Durden E,Ma L,Markson LE,Lee AW,Duan Y,Foley K

更新日期：2010-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent communication with parents is paramount to reduce sexual health problems. Currently, there is a shortage of information on adolescent-parent communication in Ethiopia in general and study area in particular. Thus, this study is intended to determine adolescent-parent communication on sexual and re...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kusheta S,Bancha B,Habtu Y,Helamo D,Yohannes S

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemoptysis is an uncommon presenting symptom in children and is usually caused by acute lower respiratory tract infection or foreign body aspiration. We report a rare case of right unilateral pulmonary vein atresia (PVA) as the underlying aetiology of recurrent haemoptysis in a child. CASE PRESENTATION:A 4...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wong MNL,Tang IP,Chor YK,Lau KS,John AR,Hii KC,Lee OPY,Lim WK,Tan HPK

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

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:Sustained inflations (SI) are advocated for the rapid establishment of FRC after birth in preterm and term infants requiring resuscitation. However, the most appropriate way to deliver a SI is poorly understood. We investigated whether a volume-limited SI improved the establishment of FRC and ventilation hom...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Polglase GR,Tingay DG,Bhatia R,Berry CA,Kopotic RJ,Kopotic CP,Song Y,Szyld E,Jobe AH,Pillow JJ

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal mortality remains a serious global public health problem, but Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), in particular, is largely affected. Current evidence on neonatal mortality is essential to inform programs and policies, yet there is a scarcity of information concerning neonatal mortality in our study area. The...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Alebel A,Wagnew F,Petrucka P,Tesema C,Moges NA,Ketema DB,Yismaw L,Melkamu MW,Hibstie YT,Temesgen B,Bitew ZW,Tadesse AA,Kibret GD

更新日期：2020-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure of red blood cells to oxidants increases production of methemoglobin (MHb) resulting in impaired oxygen delivery to tissues. There are no reliable estimates of methemoglobinemia in low resource clinical settings. Our objectives were to: i) evaluate risk factors for methemoglobinemia in Ugandan child...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Conroy AL,Hawkes M,Hayford K,Hermann L,McDonald CR,Sharma S,Namasopo S,Opoka RO,John CC,Liles WC,Miller C,Kain KC

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone has nine out of every 10 children living with HIV globally and monitoring in this setting remains suboptimal, even as these children grow older. With scalability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), several HIV-infected children are growing towards adolescence (over 2.1 million), w...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fokam J,Santoro MM,Takou D,Njom-Nlend AE,Ndombo PK,Kamgaing N,Kamta C,Essiane A,Sosso SM,Ndjolo A,Colizzi V,Perno CF

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Movement and physical activity is crucial to brain development and has a positive impact on the ability to learn. With children spending a large portion of their time in the school setting, physical activity and the development of motor skills in this environment may not only impact their overall development...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Milne N,Cacciotti K,Davies K,Orr R

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differences in both Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) rates and infant care practices between white British and South Asians in UK are well known, but research has not yet examined how these two groups understand and implement SIDS-reduction guidance. This study aimed to discover how white British and Paki...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Crane D,Ball HL

更新日期：2016-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal iodine requirements increase during pregnancy to supply thyroid hormones essential for fetal brain development. Maternal iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroxinemia, a reduced fetal supply of thyroid hormones which, in the first trimester, has been linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum d...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Cromie KJ,Threapleton DE,Snart CJP,Taylor E,Mason D,Wright B,Kelly B,Reid S,Azad R,Keeble C,Waterman AH,Meadows S,McKillion A,Alwan NA,Cade JE,Simpson NAB,Stewart PM,Zimmermann M,Wright J,Waiblinger D,Mon-Williams

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effects of television to language development in infants and toddlers, especially in the Asian children, are inconclusive. This study aimed to (a) study time spent on television in Thai infants and toddlers (age < 2 years), (b) investigate the association between time spent on television (as recommended by t...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ruangdaraganon N,Chuthapisith J,Mo-suwan L,Kriweradechachai S,Udomsubpayakul U,Choprapawon C

更新日期：2009-05-22 00:00:00