A comprehensive overview of the cystic fibrosis on the island of São Miguel (Azores, Portugal).

abstract：BACKGROUND:Admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may disrupt parent-infant interaction with adverse consequences for infants and their families. Several family-centered care programs promote parent-infant interaction in the NICU; however, all of these retain the premise that health-care professionals sho...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： O'Brien K,Bracht M,Robson K,Ye XY,Mirea L,Cruz M,Ng E,Monterrosa L,Soraisham A,Alvaro R,Narvey M,Da Silva O,Lui K,Tarnow-Mordi W,Lee SK

更新日期：2015-12-15 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:Donor human milk (DHM) is the best alternative for preterm infants when their own mother's milk is unavailable. DHM should be pasteurized to guarantee microbiological safety; however, this process can influence the macronutrient content. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Holder pasteuriz...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Piemontese P,Mallardi D,Liotto N,Tabasso C,Menis C,Perrone M,Roggero P,Mosca F

更新日期：2019-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence estimates internationally suggest that many preschool-aged children (3-5 years) are insufficiently physically active and engage in high levels of screen-based entertainment. Early childhood is the developmental period for which we know the least about the effects of physical activity on developmen...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Cliff DP,McNeill J,Vella S,Howard SJ,Kelly MA,Angus DJ,Wright IM,Santos R,Batterham M,Melhuish E,Okely AD,de Rosnay M

更新日期：2017-04-04 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: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

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:Decisional conflict is a state of uncertainty about the best treatment option among competing alternatives and is common among adult patients who are inadequately involved in the health decision making process. In pediatrics, research shows that many parents are insufficiently involved in decisions about the...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Boland L,Kryworuchko J,Saarimaki A,Lawson ML

更新日期：2017-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral antipyretics are commonly used to treat pediatric patients who develop fevers. However, patients presenting to the emergency department or undergoing surgery are frequently unable to tolerate oral antipyretics. Rectal formulations are available; however, this route of administration is unpredictable. Th...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Khalil SN,Hahn BJ,Chumpitazi CE,Rock AD,Kaelin BA,Macias CG

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening for elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) can help identifying individuals at the risks of chronic and metabolic diseases, but blood collection is invasive and cannot be widely used for investigations. Considered as simple and inexpensive screening indices, individual characteristics and a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ou YL,Lai YR,Jiang CN,Zhang J,Ding Z

更新日期：2020-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In children, the most significant cause of rhabdomyolysis or muscle breakdown is viral infection. However, there are no reports that norovirus, a gastroenteric virus that commonly infects children, specifically causes rhabdomyolysis. Here, we report the first pediatric case of norovirus-associated rhabdomyol...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nishio T,Yonetani R,Ito E,Yoneta M,Maruo Y,Yoshida T,Sugimoto T

更新日期：2016-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are frequently at risk of long-term impairments of attention and executive functioning but these problems are difficult to predict. Although deficits have been reported to vary with injury severity, age at injury and sex, prognostication of outcome remains imperfect...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wilkinson AA,Dennis M,Simic N,Taylor MJ,Morgan BR,Frndova H,Choong K,Campbell C,Fraser D,Anderson V,Guerguerian AM,Schachar R,Hutchison J,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group (CCCTG).,Canadian Critical Care Translational Biolo

更新日期：2017-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of palpable neck masses may be a diagnostic problem in pediatric patients, with differential diagnosis including congenital, inflammatory, tumoral and traumatic lesions. Ultrasonography is usually a satisfactory method to make a correct pre-operative evaluation of neck masses, although diagnosis i...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Catania VD,Manzoni C,Novello M,Lauriola L,Coli A

更新日期：2012-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premedication before neonatal intubation is heterogeneous and contentious. The combination of a short acting, rapid onset opioid with a muscle relaxant is considered suitable by many experts. The purpose of this study was to describe the tolerance and conditions of intubation following anaesthesia with atrop...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Durrmeyer X,Dahan S,Delorme P,Blary S,Dassieu G,Caeymaex L,Carbajal R

更新日期：2014-05-07 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: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:Children with longstanding use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are susceptible to developing low bone mineral density and an increased fracture risk. However, the literature regarding the effects of AEDs on growth in epileptic children is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Lin CM,Fan HC,Chao TY,Chu DM,Lai CC,Wang CC,Chen SJ

更新日期：2016-05-03 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:In order for infants and toddlers to meet recommended movement guidelines, their caregivers need to encourage play daily. This study used a qualitative approach to understand how mothers perceive and promote play and physical activity during the first 2 years of life. METHODS:Mothers with children between 0...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Prioreschi A,Wrottesley SV,Slemming W,Cohen E,Norris SA

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late preterm birth accounts for 70 % of all preterm births. While the impact of feeding problems in very preterm infants has been widely investigated, data on late preterm infants' feeding issues are scarce. The aim of the present study was to investigate the need of nutritional support during hospital stay ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Giannì ML,Roggero P,Piemontese P,Liotto N,Orsi A,Amato O,Taroni F,Morlacchi L,Consonni D,Mosca F

更新日期：2015-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insufficient elastin synthesis leads to vascular complications and arterial hypertension in children with Williams-Beuren syndrome. Restoring sufficient quantity of elastin should then result in prevention or inhibition of vascular malformations and improvement in arterial blood pressure. METHODS:The aim of...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kassai B,Bouyé P,Gilbert-Dussardier B,Godart F,Thambo JB,Rossi M,Cochat P,Chirossel P,Luong S,Serusclat A,Canterino I,Mercier C,Rabilloud M,Pivot C,Pirot F,Ginhoux T,Coopman S,Grenet G,Gueyffier F,Di-Fillippo S,Be

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haematological and biochemistry reference values for children are important for interpreting clinical and research results however, differences in demography and environment poses a challenge when comparing results. The study defines reference intervals for haematological and biochemistry parameters and exam...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Okebe J,Mwesigwa J,Agbla SC,Sanya-Isijola F,Abubakar I,D'Alessandro U,Jaye A,Bojang K

更新日期：2016-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This systematic review aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties and clinical utility of all condition specific outcome measures used to assess quality of life (QOL) in school aged children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS:Relevant outcome measures were identified by searching 8 electronic databases, s...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Carlon S,Shields N,Yong K,Gilmore R,Sakzewski L,Boyd R

更新日期：2010-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently in the United States, childhood injuries are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity, resulting in an estimated 9.2 million emergency department visits and $17 billion annually in medical costs. For preschoolers, it is also the leading cause of disability. METHODS:We use linked administrative...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Heflin CM,Arteaga I,Ndashimye JF,Rabbitt MP

更新日期：2020-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness, with rapidly increasing prevalence in low-income countries. Among young children, asthma is often under-diagnosed.We investigated the factors associated with asthma among under-fives presenting with acute respiratory symptoms at Mulago hospital, Uganda. M...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nantanda R,Ostergaard MS,Ndeezi G,Tumwine JK

更新日期：2013-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lifestyle modifications represent the first line of treatment in obesity management; however, many adolescents with obesity do not meet lifestyle recommendations. Given that adolescents are rarely consulted during health policy development and in the design of lifestyle interventions, their first-hand experi...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kebbe M,Perez A,Buchholz A,McHugh TF,Scott SD,Richard C,Dyson MP,Ball GDC

更新日期：2019-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prompt initiation of empiric therapy is common practice in case of suspected meningitis or encephalitis. However, in children the most common pathogens are viruses that usually do not require and are not covered by the applied anti-infective treatment. Novel multiplex PCR (mPCR) panels provide rapid on-site ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hagen A,Eichinger A,Meyer-Buehn M,Schober T,Huebner J

更新日期：2020-02-05 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: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:Extravasation injuries are caused by unintended leakages of fluids or medicines from intravenous lines but there is no consensus on the best treatment approaches, particularly in infants and young children. METHODS:This paper presents a more succinct account of a study of treatments for extravasation injuri...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Corbett M,Marshall D,Harden M,Oddie S,Phillips R,McGuire W

更新日期：2019-01-07 00:00:00