Robotic Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Urology: Current Status and Future Directions.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infection (BSI) is one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality encountered in a neonatal intensive care unit, especially in developing countries. Despite the implementation of infection control practices, such as strict hand hygiene, the BSI rate in our hospital is still high. The us...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Rundjan L,Rohsiswatmo R,Paramita TN,Oeswadi CA

更新日期：2015-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To identify postnatal risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) development in preterm infants with gestational age ≤32 weeks. Methods: Seventy-two preterm infants(30 with BPD and 42 non-BPD controls) admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the Children's Hospital of Soochow Universit...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ding L,Wang H,Geng H,Cui N,Huang F,Zhu X,Zhu X

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, there has been a growing awareness of the vital role of the microbiome in the function of the immune system. Recently, several studies have demonstrated a relationship between the composition of the microbiome and the vaccine-specific immune response. As a result of these findings, the administra...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ruck CE,Odumade OA,Smolen KK

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic inflammation and duration of immobilization are strong independent risk factors for the development of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW). Activation of the pro-inflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) results in muscle wasting during disuse-induced skeletal muscle atrophy (ICU b...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Meduri GU,Schwingshackl A,Hermans G

更新日期：2016-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Epstein-Barr virus-associated T/natural killer-cell lymphoproliferative diseases (EBV-T/NK-LPDs) are a group of rare diseases resulting from ectopic infection of T or natural killer (NK) lymphocytes with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV-T/NK-LPDs include chronic active EBV infection, EBV-associated hemophagocytic lymphoh...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kimura H,Fujiwara S

更新日期：2019-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) has gained renewed interest, due to its increasing health-care burden. Annual mortality statistics in England and Wales showed that under 1,000 people die from bronchiectasis each year, and this number is increasing by 3% yearly. Unfortunately, there is a severe lack of well-p...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Nathan AM,de Bruyne JA,Eg KP,Thavagnanam S

更新日期：2017-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCID) are a heterogeneous group of monogenetic diseases. We describe the typical clinical presentation of patients with SCID as well as basic principles in diagnosis and therapy by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Therapeutic strategies may differ between subtypes and the in...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Haddad E,Hoenig M

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The incidence and the prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are increasing, and healthcare utilization among children with EoE is high. This study provides novel insights into the health services and the treatments, including complementary medicines (CMs), used by carers to manage their children's E...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Hannan N,Steel A,McMillan SS,Tiralongo E

更新日期：2020-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Empirical assessment of parental needs and affecting factors for counseling success after prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods:Counseling success after fetal diagnosis of CHD was assessed by a validated standardized questionnaire. The dependent variable "Effective Counseling" was m...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kovacevic A,Simmelbauer A,Starystach S,Elsässer M,Müller A,Bär S,Gorenflo M

更新日期：2020-02-26 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：:Neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) of Childhood onset are a genetically heterogeneous group of diseases affecting the anterior horn cell, the peripheral nerve, the neuromuscular junction, or the muscle. For many decades, treatment of NMDs has been exclusively symptomatic. But this has changed fundamentally in recent years...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Flotats-Bastardas M,Hahn A

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To evaluate serial ferritin levels measured in the initial 72 h of admission as a biomarker for new and progressive multi organ dysfunction syndrome (NPMODS) and mortality (unfavorable outcomes) in critically ill children with sepsis due to tropical infections. Material and Methods: In this prospective obse...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Williams V,Menon N,Bhatia P,Biswal M,Sreedharanunni S,Rawat A,Jayashree M,Nallasamy K

更新日期：2020-12-03 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：:Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is a common systemic vasculitis affecting children. It is managed in the outpatient setting and rarely associated with malignancy. We present a case of neuroblastoma in a 7-year-old boy diagnosed after suspected HSP. Our case highlights the importance of maintaining a broad differential ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Alfath Z,Ferdjallah A,Greengard E,Askari SK,Sadak KT,Correll CK

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Optimal timing for resection of asymptomatic congenital lung malformations (CLMs) remains controversial. The aim of this study is to define optimal timing for surgical intervention of patients with CLMs and define clinical variables that affect surgical outcomes. Methods: An IRB-approved retrospective anal...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Duron V,Zenilman A,Griggs C,DeFazio J,Price JC,Fan W,Vivero M,Castrillon J,Schmaedick M,Iqbal E,Rothenberg S

更新日期：2020-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To present 8-year follow-up outcomes, treatment of complications, and prognosis in children with congenital tracheal stenosis after metallic airway stent implantation. Methods: Retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical records of children who had airway stents placed between May 20, 2011 and May ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Wang M,Zhu B,Xu X

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Low-income and racial/ethnic minority preschoolers (aged 2-5 years) are disproportionately affected by obesity and its associated health consequences. Individual-level factors (e.g., diet) and environmental factors (e.g., neighborhood conditions) contribute to these disparities. However, there is limited...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Showell NN,Jennings JM,Johnson KA,Perin J,Thornton RLJ

更新日期：2019-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective attention and efficacy are important components of scholastic performance in school children. While attempts are being made to introduce new methods to improve academic performance either as part of curricular or extracurricular activities in schools, the success rates are minimal. Hence, this study assessed...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Das M,Deepeshwar S,Subramanya P,Manjunath NK

更新日期：2016-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Precocious and early puberty are reported findings in children with pre-existing medical conditions including certain syndromes. Series pertaining to such situations are limited. Methods: A retrospective, single-center study was conducted on children with central precocious puberty (onset before the age of...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Winter S,Durand A,Brauner R

更新日期：2019-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Anterior lens capsule vascularity (ALCV) is resorbed in the developing fetus from 27 to 35 weeks gestation. In this pilot study, we evaluated the feasibility and validity of combining smartphone ophthalmoscope videos of ALCV and image analysis for gestational age estimation. Methods: ALCV videos were cap...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Patel M,Mukherjee D,Farsiu S,Munoz B,Blood AB,Wilson CG,Griffin JB

更新日期：2019-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy is a useful first-line treatment for Kawasaki disease (KD); however, 10-20% of patients fail to respond and require additional IVIG. Soluble CD163 (sCD163) is considered a biomarker for macrophage activation. There are no reports measuring serum sCD163 in KD patient...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Azuma Y,Suzuki Y,Okada S,Matsuguma C,Wakiguchi H,Ohnishi Y,Furuta T,Miyake A,Yasudo H,Ichihara K,Ohga S,Hasegawa S

更新日期：2020-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress results from excessive reactive oxygen species formation and/or inadequate antioxidant defense. Premature and critically ill infants are especially susceptible due to an immature intrinsic antioxidant system that cannot fully compensate for a free radical load. Oxidative stress is also associated with...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Stefanov G,Briyal S,Pais G,Puppala B,Gulati A

更新日期：2020-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection (CAEBV) is one of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive T- or NK-lymphoproliferative diseases. It is considered rare and geographically limited to Japan and East Asia. However, CAEBV is drawing international attention, and the number of case reported worldwide is increasing,...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Arai A

更新日期：2019-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Emergency vascular access is rarely required during neonatal resuscitation. We aimed to analyze frequency of use, success, and complication rates of intraosseous (IO) vascular access in neonates at a single tertiary neonatal intensive care unit. Method: We performed a questionnaire-based survey among ped...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Mileder LP,Urlesberger B,Schwaberger B

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Oral health is important for overall health of youth, although dental service utilization is lower than national goals. The purpose of the study was to identify sociodemographic and health behavioral characteristics of youth in the United States who reported having at least one dental visit in the past 12 ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Chertok IRA,Chertok N,Haile ZT,Chavan B

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Given the positive influence of responsive caregiving on dietary habits in childhood, to raise awareness of caregivers regarding their behavior is crucial in multidisciplinary care on infant feeding. Objectives:To identify the most common responsive and non-responsive feeding practices in mothers of childre...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Machado RHV,Tosatti AM,Malzyner G,Maximino P,Ramos CC,Bozzini AB,Ribeiro L,Fisberg M

更新日期：2018-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Severe congenital neutropenia (SCN) is a primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by the early onset of recurrent infections and persistent severe neutropenia, with or without genetic defect. We aimed to study the different clinical features and hematological and bone marrow characteristics of patien...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Gong RL,Wu J,Chen TX

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the number of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cases in neonates has been relatively constant. Future expansion lays in new indications for treatment. Regionalization to high-volume ECMO centers allows for optimal utilization of resources, reduction in costs, morbidity, and mortality. Mobile ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Broman LM

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The effective diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia (MPP) in children has been hampered by the difficulty of achieving an early diagnosis. The simultaneous amplification and testing (SAT) has the potential for early diagnosis of MP in children. Methods: Of the 1,180 children enrolled in this stu...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Li J,Sun L,Wu X,Guo Y,Jiao W,Xiao J,Xu B,Shen A

更新日期：2019-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is the most frequent chronic disease in children, and its pathogenesis involves genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. The rapid rise in the prevalence of asthma registered over the last few decades has stressed the need to identify the environmental and modifiable factors associated with the developme...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Trambusti I,Nuzzi G,Costagliola G,Verduci E,D'Auria E,Peroni DG,Comberiati P

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00