An emerging molecular understanding and novel targeted treatment approaches in pediatric kidney diseases.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the influence of family, peers, school, and physicians on exercise in pediatric oncology patients and evaluate the barriers to physical activity (PA) levels in this population. METHODS:A search of PubMed and Google Scholar resulted in 12 related articles. The articles were assessed for the infl...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Yelton L,Forbis S

更新日期：2016-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Childhood refractory mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia (RMPP) is a lung disease with elevated level of C-reactive protein and severe clinical and radiological deterioration. Whether bacterial co-infection contributes to disease of RMPP and whether inclusion of non-anti-MP antibiotics in treatment regime...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Liu JR,Lu J,Dong F,Li HM,Liu H,Tang XL,Guo YL,Zhao SY

更新日期：2018-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Primary repair of esophageal atresia (EA) in infants with very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) has been widely performed in pediatric surgery. However, several studies have shown that complication rates in infants with VLBW are high. We hypothesize preterm children benefit f...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ritz LA,Widenmann-Grolig A,Jechalke S,Bergmann S,von Schweinitz D,Lurz E,Hubertus J

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of asthma in childhood is considerable worldwide, although some populations are much more affected than others. Many attempts have been made by different investigators to identify the factors that could predict asthma development or persistence in childhood. In this review, the relation between atopic sensi...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Moustaki M,Loukou I,Tsabouri S,Douros K

更新日期：2017-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood asthma is actually defined as a heterogeneous disease, including different clinical variants and partially sharing similar immune mechanisms. Asthma management is mainly focused on maintaining the control of the disease and reducing the risk of adverse outcomes. Most children achieve good control with standa...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Licari A,Manti S,Castagnoli R,Marseglia A,Foiadelli T,Brambilla I,Marseglia GL

更新日期：2019-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the advent of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) over 40 years ago, there has been increasing interest in the use of the extracorporeal circuit as a platform for providing multiple organ support. In this review, we will examine the evidence for the use of continuous renal replacement therapy, therapeutic...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Canter MO,Daniels J,Bridges BC

更新日期：2018-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic polymorphisms in genes coding for inflammasome components nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain leucine rich repeat and pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) and caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 8 (CARD8) have been associated with autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases. On the other hand...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Smigoc Schweiger D,Goricar K,Hovnik T,Mendez A,Bratina N,Brecelj J,Vidan-Jeras B,Battelino T,Dolzan V

更新日期：2019-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The term osteopetrosis describes a group of rare hereditary diseases of the skeleton, characterized by an increase in bone density, caused by a defect in the development or function of osteoclasts. It comprises a clinically and genetically heterogeneous conditions ranging from infantile onset life-threatening forms to...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： di Palmo E,Gallucci M,Tronconi E,Bergamaschi R,Cazzato S,La Scola C,Ricci G,Pession A

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Allostatic load (AL) refers to the physiological response associated with the burden of chronic stress. Excessive weight is an important source of physiological stress that promotes a detrimental chronic low-inflammation state. In order to define a correlation between cumulative biological dysregulation ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Calcaterra V,Vinci F,Casari G,Pelizzo G,de Silvestri A,De Amici M,Albertini R,Regalbuto C,Montalbano C,Larizza D,Cena H

更新日期：2019-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Eculizumab has dramatically changed poor outcomes of complement-mediated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) as first-line treatment. Discontinuation of eculizumab remains challenging, and doctor's visits every 2 weeks for intravenous injection because of standard dosing protocols is a huge burden. T...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Saida K,Fukuda T,Mizuno K,Ogura M,Kamei K,Ito S

更新日期：2019-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To evaluate the effects of pressure levels on cerebral hemodynamics in premature infants receiving nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) during the first 3 days of life. Methods: Forty-four preterm infants treated with nCPAP were divided into two groups: very preterm infants [gestational age 1 ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Zhou H,Hou X,Cheng R,Zhao Y,Qiu J

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Low hydration has a deleterious effect on many conditions. In the absence of a urine concentrating defect, urine concentration is a marker of hydration status. However, markers to evaluate hydration status have not been well studied in children. The objectives of this paper are to compare measures of thirs...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Walawender L,Patterson J,Strouse R,Ketz J,Saxena V,Alexy E,Schwaderer A

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired sleep is associated with negative effects on quality of life and daytime functioning. Higher rates of sleep disturbance are reported in children with various developmental disorders. However, little is known about sleep in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD), a condition characte...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Wiggs L,Sparrowhawk M,Barnett AL

更新日期：2016-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between atopic diseases is well known, and previous research has shown that having one atopic disease can predispose to having another. The link between asthma and food allergy has been well researched, but the exact relationship between the two atopic conditions is not fully understood. Food allergic ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Foong RX,du Toit G,Fox AT

更新日期：2017-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: 11β-hydroxylase deficiency (11βOHD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the CYP11B1 gene. It is characterized by virilization, hypertension, and significant final height impairment. In this study, we aim to investigate the clinical and molecular characteristics of four unrelated Ch...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Zhou Q,Wang D,Wang C,Zheng B,Liu Q,Zhu Z,Jia Z,Gu W

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Nationally accredited simulation courses such as advance pediatric life support and pediatric advance life support are recommended for health care professionals (HCPs) at two yearly intervals as a minimum requirement, despite literature evidence suggesting rapid decline in knowledge shortly after course comp...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ojha R,Liu A,Champion BL,Hibbert E,Nanan RK

更新日期：2014-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypospadias is a male congenital condition where the opening of the urethral meatus is not located in the typical anatomical position. It has been a challenge for empirical studies to ascertain the level of concordance of opinion among parents and urologists with regard to surgical outcomes according to hy...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Pérez-Brayfield MR,Jorge JC,Avilés LA,Díaz J,Ortiz V,Morales-Cosme W

更新日期：2016-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children, imposing a consistent burden on health system. In recent years, prevalence of asthma symptoms became globally increased in children and adolescents, particularly in Low-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Host (genetics, atopy) and environmental factors (microbial ex...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ferrante G,La Grutta S

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Viral respiratory tract infections (VRTI) may cause severe respiratory and sepsis-like symptoms in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Little is known about the frequencies of VRTI in relation to visiting policies in the NICU. Objective: Aim of this study was to evaluate the fr...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kidszun A,Neurohr A,Gröndahl B,Tippmann S,Schreiner D,Winter J,Mahmoudpour SH,Gehring S,Mildenberger E

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe accidental hypothermia has been demonstrated to affect ventricular systolic and diastolic functions, and rewarming might be responsible of cardiovascular collapse. Until now, there have been only a few reports on severe accidental hypothermia, none of which involved children. Herein, we describe here a rare cas...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Vicinanza A,De Laet C,Rooze S,Willems A,Beretta-Piccoli X,Vens D,Voglet C,Jacquemart C,Massin M,Biarent D

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The interest in laparoscopy in the treatment of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children under 12 months of age remains controversial. The aim of this study is to evaluate feasibility and benefits of retroperitoneal laparoscopy (RL) compared to open surgery in this age group. Materials and M...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kallas-Chemaly A,Peycelon M,Ali L,Grapin-Dagorno C,Carricaburu E,Philippe-Chomette P,Enezian G,Paye-Jaouen A,El-Ghoneimi A

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a rare condition in childhood, but even more in the neonatal age. Most neonatal cases are considered a passively acquired autoimmune disease, due to a transplacental passage of maternal antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) from mothers with primary or secondary APS or, more often, from ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Giani T,Mauro A,Ferrara G,Cimaz R

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty (PBPV) is recommended as a first-choice treatment for critical pulmonary stenosis (CPS). A concept of perinatal integrative management has been developed. Unfortunately, the evidence on the advantage of integrative management for CPS during the perinatal period is absent....

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Li J,Li G,Shi X,Wang C,Duan H,Zhou K,Hua Y,Li Y

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal sex is associated with striking differences during in utero development, fetal-to-neonatal transition, and postnatal morbidity and mortality. Male sex fetuses are apparently protected while in utero resulting in a higher secondary sex rate for males than for females. However, during fetal-to-neonatal transition ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Lorente-Pozo S,Parra-Llorca A,Torres B,Torres-Cuevas I,Nuñez-Ramiro A,Cernada M,García-Robles A,Vento M

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Pediatric sports-induced concussions have become a topic of interest and concern in the scientific community. Already, the literature is rich with studies that have identified numerous short-term and long-term consequences of childhood sports-induced concussions. However, there are very few studies that ha...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Subramaniam A,Tan RMR,Chan D,Ng ZM,Dong CY,Feng JXY,Chong SL

更新日期：2020-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung function is an important tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with asthma at all ages. Airway obstruction is a typical feature of asthma and it can be assessed with several lung function techniques. Spirometry, respiratory resistance and reactance, and lung volumes are available to measure it at diffe...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Calogero C,Fenu G,Lombardi E

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Differences in the development of the male and female brain are an evolving area of investigation. We are beginning to understand the underpinnings of male and female advantages due to differences in brain development as well as the consequences following hypoxic-ischemic brain injury in the newborn. The two main fact...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Rosenkrantz TS,Hussain Z,Fitch RH

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity has reached pandemic proportion and represents a major risk for several comorbidities. In addition to metabolic and cardiovascular obesity-related diseases, recent evidence suggested that obesity might affect immune system function. Adipose tissue is considered an endocrine organ that actively secretes cytokin...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Umano GR,Pistone C,Tondina E,Moiraghi A,Lauretta D,Miraglia Del Giudice E,Brambilla I

更新日期：2019-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:In genome science, the advancement in high-throughput sequencing technologies and bioinformatics analysis is facilitating the better understanding of Mendelian and complex trait inheritance. Charting the genetic basis of complex diseases - including pediatric cancer, and interpreting huge amount of next-generation seq...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Manwar Hussain MR,Khan A,Ali Mohamoud HS

更新日期：2014-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension is a potentially curable form of pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension (PH) resulting from incomplete resolution of pulmonary thromboemboli. We describe an 11-year-old boy with homozygous sickle cell disease with an indwelling catheter found to have severe PH on routine scr...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Spencer R,Valencia Villeda G,Takeda K,Rosenzweig EB

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00