Correction to: Exome sequencing reveals a novel PLP1 mutation in a Moroccan family with connatal Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sex comparisons between girls and boys in response to exercise in trained adolescents are missing and we investigated similarities and differences as a basis for clinical interpretation and guidance. METHODS:A total of 24 adolescent females and 27 adolescent males aged 13-19 years underwent a maximal bicycl...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fomin Å,Ahlstrand M,Schill HG,Lund LH,Ståhlberg M,Manouras A,Gabrielsen A

更新日期：2012-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical correction of orofacial clefts greatly mitigates negative outcomes. However, access to reconstructive surgery is limited in developing countries. The present study reviews epidemiological data from a single charitable organization, Smile Train, with a database of surgical cases from 33 African count...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Conway JC,Taub PJ,Kling R,Oberoi K,Doucette J,Jabs EW

更新日期：2015-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease seen in Pediatrics Neurology Units in many developing countries. It affects negatively on school attendance and academic performance. This study tries to assess the extent and factors contributing school absenteeism among school-aged children and adole...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hassen O,Beyene A

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:It has been established that genetic factors play a substantial role in the development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The population of Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries has similar, yet different genetic makeup compared to the rest of Asia. Aside from UGT1A1, variants of SLCO1B1 have also been ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Amandito R,Rohsiswatmo R,Halim M,Tirtatjahja V,Malik A

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For treatment of Graf class IIb dysplastic hips at walking onset a treatment concept with abduction splints allowing patterns as walking and crawling under constant abduction control was investigated. However, as the splint still incapacitates child movements the research question remains whether the physiol...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Windhagen H,Thorey F,Kronewid H,Pressel T,Herold D,Stukenborg-Colsman C

更新日期：2005-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:After publication of our article [1] it was brought to our attention that we did not have permission to reproduce the questionnaire in Additional File 1. ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bucher HU,Klein SD,Hendriks MJ,Baumann-Hölzle R,Berger TM,Streuli JC,Fauchère JC,Swiss Neonatal End-of-Life Study Group.

更新日期：2020-01-31 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although various studies have shown the effect of vigorous physical activity on academic achievements, no studies have investigated the effect of vitamin E levels on academic performance. The present study aimed to assess the association between physical activity, vitamin E levels and total antioxidant capac...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Alghadir AH,Gabr SA,Iqbal ZA,Al-Eisa E

更新日期：2019-05-17 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:Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) are highly susceptible to stroke and other manifestations of pediatric cerebral vasculopathy. Detailed evaluations in sub-Saharan Africa are limited. METHODS:We aimed to establish the frequency and types of pediatric brain injury in a cross-sectional study at a large S...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Green NS,Munube D,Bangirana P,Buluma LR,Kebirungi B,Opoka R,Mupere E,Kasirye P,Kiguli S,Birabwa A,Kawooya MS,Lubowa SK,Sekibira R,Kayongo E,Hume H,Elkind M,Peng W,Li G,Rosano C,LaRussa P,Minja FJ,Boehme A,Idro

更新日期：2019-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intramuscular vitamin A supplementation decreases the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very-low-birth-weight preterm infants without significant adverse effects. However, intramuscular vitamin A supplementation is not widely accepted because of the discomfort and risk of trauma associated with rep...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Rakshasbhuvankar A,Patole S,Simmer K,Pillow JJ

更新日期：2017-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is an arterial ischemic stroke, rarely occurred in children accompanied with asymptomatic cerebral infarction and almost never involved in severe pneumonia related to Mycoplasma pneumonia infection. CASE PRESENTATION:An 8-year-old boy with severe pneumonia related to ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bao Y,Li X,Wang K,Zhao C,Ji X,Jiang M

更新日期：2016-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paediatric end-of-life care is challenging and requires a high level of professional expertise. It is important that healthcare teams have a thorough understanding of paediatric subspecialties and related knowledge of disease-specific aspects of paediatric end-of-life care. The aim of this study was to compr...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zimmermann K,Cignacco E,Engberg S,Ramelet AS,von der Weid N,Eskola K,Bergstraesser E,PELICAN Consortium.,Ansari M,Aebi C,Baer R,Popovic MB,Bernet V,Brazzola P,Bucher HU,Buder R,Cagnazzo S,Dinten B,Dorsaz A,Elmer F,

更新日期：2018-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication administration error is a medication error that occurs while administering a medication to a patient. A variety of factors make pediatrics more susceptible to medication errors and its consequences. In low-income countries, like Ethiopia, there is no sufficient evidence regarding medication admini...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Baraki Z,Abay M,Tsegay L,Gerensea H,Kebede A,Teklay H

更新日期：2018-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to summarize common pathogens and associated drug resistance in neonatal sepsis (NS). METHODS:Blood culture and drug sensitivity results from 96 NS cases treated from January 2010 to August 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS:A total of 97 pathogenic bacteria were detected from the...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Dong H,Cao H,Zheng H

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When breastfeeding is not possible, infants are fed formulas in which lipids are usually of plant origin. However, the use of dairy fat in combination with plant oils enables a lipid profile in formula closer to breast milk in terms of fatty acid composition, triglyceride structure and cholesterol content. T...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Gianni ML,Roggero P,Baudry C,Fressange-Mazda C,le Ruyet P,Mosca F

更新日期：2018-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium perfringens forms part of the human gut microbiota and has been associated with life-threatening necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. Whether specific toxigenic strains are responsible is unknown, as is the extent of diversity of strains in healthy premature babies. We investigat...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Shaw AG,Cornwell E,Sim K,Thrower H,Scott H,Brown JCS,Dixon RA,Kroll JS

更新日期：2020-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The start of complementary feeding in infancy plays an essential role in promoting healthy eating habits. Evidence shows that it is important what infants are offered during this first introduction of solid foods: e.g. starting exclusively with vegetables is more successful for vegetable acceptance than star...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： van der Veek SMC,de Graaf C,de Vries JHM,Jager G,Vereijken CMJL,Weenen H,van Winden N,van Vliet MS,Schultink JM,de Wild VWT,Janssen S,Mesman J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fundamental treatment for patients with pediatric malignant mediastinal tumors is chemotherapy. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is essential for selecting the appropriate chemotherapeutic regimen. However, malignant mediastinal tumors occasionally cause respiratory distress, and biopsies under general anes...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Tanaka T,Amano H,Tanaka Y,Takahashi Y,Tajiri T,Tainaka T,Shirota C,Sumida W,Yokota K,Makita S,Tani Y,Hinoki A,Uchida H

更新日期：2020-06-10 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:To assess the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) interventions on functioning in children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS:A search was made in Medline, Cinahl, PEDro and the Cochrane library for the period 1990 to February 2007. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on PT interventions in children ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Anttila H,Autti-Rämö I,Suoranta J,Mäkelä M,Malmivaara A

更新日期：2008-04-24 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:Benign hyperplastic thymus is a rare but important differential diagnosis of anterior mediastinal lesions. Histological and radiological criteria are used to distinguish this benign condition from other malignant diseases but have their limitations, and biopsy of mediastinal masses can be risky. We report fo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nguyen R,Coleman JL,Howard SC,Metzger ML

更新日期：2013-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parenting children with special health care needs can be challenging particularly if children have complex conditions. Parents may struggle to manage their child's health and their own emotions, contributing to poorer health outcomes for the family. Frequent healthcare contact presents opportunities to inter...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bradshaw S,Bem D,Shaw K,Taylor B,Chiswell C,Salama M,Bassett E,Kaur G,Cummins C

更新日期：2019-08-30 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:Previous research has suggested that music therapy may facilitate skills in areas typically affected by autism spectrum disorders such as social interaction and communication. However, generalisability of previous findings has been restricted, as studies were limited in either methodological accuracy or the ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Geretsegger M,Holck U,Gold C

更新日期：2012-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The factors that determine the effect of enteral feeding on intestinal perfusion after preterm birth remain largely unknown. We aimed to determine the effect of enteral feeding on intestinal oxygen saturation (rintSO2) in preterm infants and evaluated whether this effect depended on postnatal age (PNA), post...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kuik SJ,van Zoonen AGJF,Bos AF,Van Braeckel KNJA,Hulscher JBF,Kooi EMW

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of an association between age at the onset of puberty and intelligence quotient (IQ) in young adolescents remains controversial. The aim of this study was to explore the association between age at menarche and performance IQ scores of young female adolescents in Bangkok, Thailand. METHODS:A cro...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Noipayak P,Rawdaree P,Supawattanabodee B,Manusirivitthaya S

更新日期：2016-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Detection of a heart murmur in healthy children is common, but may generate anxiety among parents. Many parents believe a heart murmur is a sign of heart disease, although the majority of heart murmurs are innocent. The purpose of this study was to assess anxiety and concerns in parents of children referred ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bårdsen T,Sørbye MH,Trønnes H,Greve G,Berg A

更新日期：2015-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Modified sport interventions run by physiotherapists have shown potential as cost-effective, engaging, and effective interventions to improve gross motor skills and support transition to real-world sports participation for children with cerebral palsy. At present, this population demonstrates decreased parti...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Clutterbuck GL,Auld ML,Johnston LM

更新日期：2018-08-02 00:00:00