Neonatal hematological parameters and the risk of moderate-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in extremely premature infants.

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:Childhood undernutrition causes significant morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Tanzania, the in-hospital prevalence of undernutrition in children under five years of age is approximated to be 30% with a case fatality rate of 8.8%. In Tanzania, the burden of undernourished...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bashaka PJ,Sawe HR,Mwafongo V,Mfinanga JA,Runyon MS,Murray BL

更新日期：2019-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most extremely low gestational age neonates (ELGANS, postmenstrual age at birth (PMA) < 28 completed weeks) require supplemental oxygen and experience frequent intermittent hypoxemic and hyperoxemic episodes. Hypoxemic episodes and exposure to inadequately high concentrations of oxygen are associated with an...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Maiwald CA,Niemarkt HJ,Poets CF,Urschitz MS,König J,Hummler H,Bassler D,Engel C,Franz AR,FiO2-C Study Group.

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is so rare in developed countries with measles immunization programs that national active surveillance is now needed to capture sufficient number of cases for meaningful analysis of data. Through the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP), the SSPE study wa...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Campbell C,Levin S,Humphreys P,Walop W,Brannan R

更新日期：2005-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of most common pediatric infections. The study was designed to assess the clinical profile, common bacterial microorganisms causing UTI and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) hospital. METHODS:This is a pros...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Shrestha LB,Baral R,Poudel P,Khanal B

更新日期：2019-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Establishing healthy physical activity (PA) behaviours in early childhood is important for future PA behaviours. Parents play a central role in young children's PA. However, there is currently little research on parenting interventions to increase child PA. This study was formative work to inform the content...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bentley GF,Goodred JK,Jago R,Sebire SJ,Lucas PJ,Fox KR,Stewart-Brown S,Turner KM

更新日期：2012-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterised by vitamin B12 deficiency and proteinuria. CASE PRESENTATION:A 4-year old Sri Lankan boy presented with gradually worsening difficulty in walking for two weeks duration. He was previously diagnosed and managed as having non-transfusion-depe...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Arunath V,Hoole TJ,Rathnasri A,Muthukumarana O,Kumarasiri IM,Liyanage ND,Costa Y,Mettananda S

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is the commonest available analgesic and anti-pyretic. It is readily accessed from pharmacy, patent medicine and provision shops as over the counter drug making it a potential drug of abuse, especially in children. We sought to find its use and/or misuse in children ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Obu HA,Chinawa JM,Ubesie AC,Eke CB,Ndu IK

更新日期：2012-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have detailed the physical health benefits of children's participation in sport and a growing body of research also highlights the benefits for mental health. Children who participate in sport have also been shown to be advantaged academically. However, despite the benefits there is evidence...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Somerset S,Hoare DJ

更新日期：2018-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital malformation associated with life-threatening pulmonary dysfunction and high neonatal mortality. Outcomes are improved with protective ventilation, less severe pulmonary pathology, and the proximity of the treating center to the site of delivery. The majo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bojanić K,Pritišanac E,Luetić T,Vuković J,Sprung J,Weingarten TN,Carey WA,Schroeder DR,Grizelj R

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaemia is one of the major causes of death among children under five years in Africa, with a prevalence of 64.6% among pre-school children. In 2014, we conducted a cross-sectional study in Namutumba district in East-central Uganda to determine the prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among childre...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kuziga F,Adoke Y,Wanyenze RK

更新日期：2017-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe respiratory distress is a leading cause of mortality among neonates in Malawi. Despite evidence on the safety, cost effectiveness and efficacy of bubble continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in managing the condition, its use in Malawian health facilities is limited and little is known about care...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Salimu S,Kinshella MW,Vidler M,Banda M,Newberry L,Dube Q,Molyneux EM,Goldfarb DM,Kawaza K,Nyondo-Mipando AL

更新日期：2020-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm neonates undergo many painful procedures as part of their standard care in the neonatal intensive care unit. However, pain treatment is inadequate in many of these routine procedures. In the present study, we investigated the impact and mechanism of combined music and touch intervention (CMT) on the ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Qiu J,Jiang YF,Li F,Tong QH,Rong H,Cheng R

更新日期：2017-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection causes neonatal mortality in both high and low income countries. While simple interventions to prevent neonatal infection are available, they are often poorly understood and implemented by clinicians. A basic understanding of healthcare providers' perceptions of infection control provides a platfor...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Trevisanuto D,Arnolda G,Chien TD,Xuan NM,Thu le TA,Kumara D,Lincetto O,Moccia L

更新日期：2013-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Melnick-Needles syndrome (MNS) is an extremely rare osteochondrodysplasia caused by a mutation of FLNA, the gene encoding filamin A. MNS is inherited in an X-linked dominant manner. In this study, we describe three members of the same family with MNS, who exhibited different phenotypic severity despite havin...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Oh CH,Lee CH,Kim SY,Lee SY,Jun HH,Lee S

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to study the feasibility, efficacy and safety of using laryngeal mask (LM) ventilation compared with endotracheal intubation (ETI) during neonatal resuscitation. METHODS:Neonates with a heart rate below 60 beats per minute despite 30 s of face mask ventilation were assigned quasi-randomly (...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Yang C,Zhu X,Lin W,Zhang Q,Su J,Lin B,Ye H,Yu R

更新日期：2016-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Well baby visits (WBVs) are a cornerstone of early childhood health, but few studies have examined the correlates of WBVs for socioeconomically vulnerable infants. The study objective was to identify factors related to the number of WBVs received by Medicaid-enrolled infants in the first three years of life ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chi DL,Momany ET,Jones MP,Kuthy RA,Askelson NM,Wehby GL,Damiano PC

更新日期：2013-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with heterogeneous communication and other comorbid manifestations. While previous studies have characterized speech deficits associated with CAS, few studies have examined variability in reading and language and/or other developmental comorb...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Stein CM,Benchek P,Miller G,Hall NB,Menon D,Freebairn L,Tag J,Vick J,Taylor HG,Lewis BA,Iyengar SK

更新日期：2020-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between anthropometric measurements, including waist circumference (WC), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels has been reported among adults. However, studies conducted among population-based elementary schoolchildren to date have been limited, especially in Japan, where the measurement o...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ochiai H,Shirasawa T,Nishimura R,Nanri H,Ohtsu T,Hoshino H,Tajima N,Kokaze A

更新日期：2015-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to describe the predictive factors of severe obesity in children followed in French Guiana. METHODS:In this observational study, the patients from the French Guianese Childhood Obesity Group database were prospectively included, after giving a statement of patient's non opposition. RESULTS:...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Njuieyon F,Cuadro-Alvarez E,Martin E,Lachaume N,Mrsic Y,Henaff F,Maniassom C,Defo A,Elenga N

更新日期：2018-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare disease. Thus, prospective studies are impossible, and therapy is still controversial. Several medicines are suggested for treatment but there are no existing indications for drug choice and treatment guidelines. We aimed to introduce the action mechanism of each drug an...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kwon Y,Kim ES,Choe YH,Kim MJ

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment and prophylaxis of sepsis in very low birth weight neonates is a matter of concern and research is being undertaken with the aim to give rise to shared approaches based on solid evidence. As part of a European initiative, a survey was set up to describe the use of two drugs in this area. The Italia...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Pandolfini C,Marco S,Paolo M,Maurizio B

更新日期：2013-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction plays an important role in the pathogenesis of acute otitis media (AOM). Unfortunately, there is a lack of knowledge about the exact role of the ET's bony support, the temporal bone, on occurrence of AOM. This study investigates whether severe suture restriction of the tempor...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Morin C,Dorion D,Moutquin JM,Levasseur M

更新日期：2012-11-20 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:Severe dehydration is generally believed to be a cause of significant hyperbilirubinemia in newborn babies. This study aimed to analyze the weight loss of healthy term newborn infants at 24, 48 and 72 hours after birth to predict significant hyperbilirubinemia at 72 hours. METHODS:From January 2007 to Decem...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Yang WC,Zhao LL,Li YC,Chen CH,Chang YJ,Fu YC,Wu HP

更新日期：2013-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ascaris lumbricoides infections are one of the commonnest intestinal nematode infections in the world, with a profound negative effect on nutritional status among underprivileged populations. In Sri Lanka, Ascaris infections and low nutritional status still persist in the plantation sector. However, research...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Galgamuwa LS,Iddawela D,Dharmaratne SD

更新日期：2018-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Problems experienced within the first year of an infant's life can be precursors of later mental health conditions. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency and continuity of difficult behaviors in infants at 3 and 6 months of age and the associations of these difficulties with biomedical and p...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sirvinskiene G,Zemaitiene N,Zaborskis A,Markuniene E,Jusiene R

更新日期：2012-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nature and magnitude of adverse drug events (ADEs) among hospitalized children in low-income countries is not well described. The aim of this study was thus, to assess the incidence and nature of ADEs in hospitalized children at a teaching hospital in Ethiopia. METHODS:We used prospective observational ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Eshetie TC,Hailemeskel B,Mekonnen N,Paulos G,Mekonnen AB,Girma T

更新日期：2015-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare systems worldwide. In addition to the direct impact of the virus on patient morbidity and mortality, the effect of lockdown strategies on health and healthcare utilization have become apparent. Little is known on the effect of the pandemic on pediatric and adole...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Dopfer C,Wetzke M,Zychlinsky Scharff A,Mueller F,Dressler F,Baumann U,Sasse M,Hansen G,Jablonka A,Happle C

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cytomegalovirus [CMV] is a causative agent of congenital infection worldwide and often leads to neurological deficits and hearing loss in newborns. Infants born with symptomatic congenital Cytomegalovirus infection [cCMV] are at significant high risk for developing adverse long-term outcomes. In this study, ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sarkar A,Das D,Ansari S,Chatterjee RP,Mishra L,Basu B,Ghosh SK,Bhattacharyay M,Chakraborty N

更新日期：2019-08-22 00:00:00