Utility of Soluble CD163 in the Clinical Management of Patients With Kawasaki Disease.

abstract：:Puberty is a sensitive period of life characterized by the appearance of secondary sex characteristics which leads to a complete sexual maturation. It physiologically starts between the age of 8 and 13 years in girls and 9 and 14 years in boys. In the last two decades, several studies have showed that start of puberty...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Farello G,Altieri C,Cutini M,Pozzobon G,Verrotti A

更新日期：2019-05-08 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：:Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcome, in terms of gait improvement, of endoscopic transverse Vulpius gastrocsoleus recession in children with cerebral palsy compared to the traditional open surgery. Methods: Twenty-seven children with cerebral palsy who had undergone endoscopic transverse Vu...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kim DW,Kim HW,Yoon JY,Rhee I,Oh MK,Park KB

更新日期：2020-03-24 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: Inborn errors of primary bile acid (BA) synthesis are rare autosomal recessive disorders responsible for 1-2% of cases of neonatal cholestasis. Among them, cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is caused by mutations in the CYP27A1 gene resulting in the impairment of sterol 27-hydroxylase enzyme activity....

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Lipiński P,Klaudel-Dreszler M,Ciara E,Jurkiewicz D,Płoski R,Cielecka-Kuszyk J,Socha P,Jankowska I

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:We constructed an optimal machine learning (ML) method for predicting intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) resistance in children with Kawasaki disease (KD) using commonly available clinical and laboratory variables. We retrospectively collected 98 clinical records of hospitalized children with KD (2-109 months of age). ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Kuniyoshi Y,Tokutake H,Takahashi N,Kamura A,Yasuda S,Tashiro M

更新日期：2020-12-03 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：: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：:Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (CAEBV) is an EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disease characterized by repeated or sustainable infectious mononucleosis (IM)-like symptoms. EBV is usually detected in B cells in patients who have IM or Burkitt's lymphoma and even in patients with X-linked lymphoprol...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Tanita K,Hoshino A,Imadome KI,Kamiya T,Inoue K,Okano T,Yeh TW,Yanagimachi M,Shiraishi A,Ishimura M,Schober T,Rohlfs M,Takagi M,Imai K,Takada H,Ohga S,Klein C,Morio T,Kanegane H

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric critical care services in India have grown with leaps and bounds. There has been a growing need of physicians specially trained in pediatric critical care medicine (PCCM) in India. Physicians returning to India after their formal training in PCCM abroad have partly supported this growing need. Development of...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Bhalala U,Khilnani P

更新日期：2018-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The primary goal of this study was to assess current maintenance intravenous fluid (mIVF) prescribing practices of pediatric hospitalists after the release of the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline (AAP CPG), specifically assessing the rates of various isotonic vs. hypotonic solution...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Hall AM,Ayus JC,Moritz ML

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Mounting evidence suggests that childhood asthma is closely associated with maternal weight before pregnancy and gestational weight gain (GWG), yet the results are not often reproducible. Objectives: We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis, aiming to evaluate the association of pre-pregnancy maternal ob...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Liu S,Zhou B,Wang Y,Wang K,Zhang Z,Niu W

更新日期：2020-04-03 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：:The glomerular basement membrane (GBM) is a specialized structure with a significant role in maintaining the glomerular filtration barrier. This GBM is formed from the fusion of two basement membranes during development and its function in the filtration barrier is achieved by key extracellular matrix components inclu...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Chew C,Lennon R

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the second most common leukemia of childhood and is associated with high rates of chemotherapy resistance and relapse. Clinical outcomes for children with AML treated with maximally intensive multi-agent chemotherapy lag far behind those of children with the more common acute lymphoblas...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Sexauer AN,Tasian SK

更新日期：2017-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) is manifested by active chronic inflammation of the colonic segments affected by diverticulosis, luminal-mucosal inflammation, independent of the presence of inflammation within and/or around the diverticula, and it usually spares the rectum. We present the case ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Mǎrginean CO,Meliţ LE,Mǎrginean MO

更新日期：2018-06-05 00:00:00

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: Eye exam for Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a painful procedure and pharmacological analgesia might be ineffective. We hypothesized that magnetic auricular acupuncture (MAA) compared to placebo will decrease pain during ROP exam in preterm infants. Methods: Multicentre randomized controlled trial cond...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Gan KML,Oei JL,Quah-Smith I,Kamar AA,Lordudass AAD,Liem KD,Lindrea KB,Daly M,Gaunker N,Mangat AK,Yaskina M,Schmölzer GM

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis (SD) is a systemic granulomatous condition that is especially encountered in young adults and rarely in children, affecting predominantly the lungs and lymph nodes. We report the case of a 14-year-old teenage boy admitted to our clinic for nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Clinical examination at the time...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Mărginean CO,Meliţ LE,Grigorescu G,Puiac C,Simu I

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation and treatment of the heterogeneous group of kidney diseases poses a challenging field in pediatrics. Many of the pediatric disorders resulting in severe renal affection are exceedingly rare and therapeutic approaches have remained symptomatic for most of these disease entities. The insights obtained fro...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Liebau MC

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:The purpose of this study is to describe the development of an external 3-dimensional (3D) scanner as a noninvasive method for imaging chest wall deformities. It allows objective assessment, reconstruction of the area of interest, and evaluation of the severity of the deformity by using external indexes. External ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Lain A,Garcia L,Gine C,Tiffet O,Lopez M

更新日期：2017-12-04 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: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：: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：:Objective: To investigate the relationship of overnutrition (obese and overweight) with severity of illness in children hospitalized with acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs), frequency of viral coinfections and leptin levels. Methods: We studied 124 children <2 years old that were hospitalized for ALRI. Nutriti...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Arias-Bravo G,Valderrama G,Inostroza J,Reyes-Farías M,Garcia-Diaz DF,Zorondo-Rodríguez F,Fuenzalida LF

更新日期：2020-02-18 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：:Background: Maternal diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of fetal, neonatal, and long-term complications in offspring. Although this has been widely known for decades, data are limited regarding the effect of maternal pregestational and gestational diabetes on the subsequent neurodevelopmental outcome of offspri...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Lin CH,Lin WD,Chou IC,Lee IC,Hong SY

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of surgical techniques exist for the management of urolithiasis. Minimally invasive techniques have replaced open surgery in the last few decades. For complex stone management, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS) has emerged as a safe and feasible alternative in adults. The literature for RALS for u...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Ballesteros N,Snow ZA,Moscardi PRM,Ransford GA,Gomez P,Castellan M

更新日期：2019-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiectasis is a complex chronic respiratory condition traditionally characterized by chronic infection, airway inflammation, and progressive decline in lung function. Early diagnosis and intensive treatment protocols can stabilize or even improve the clinical prognosis of children with bronchiectasis. However, und...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Pizzutto SJ,Hare KM,Upham JW

更新日期：2017-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatrics, among all the branches of medicine, is a sector not particularly affected by a high number of claims. Nevertheless, the economic value of the compensation is significantly high, for example, in cases of children who suffered multiple disabilities following perinatal lesions with a long life expectancy. In ...

journal_title：Frontiers in pediatrics

authors： Bertozzi G,Maglietta F,Baldari B,Besi L,Torsello A,Di Gioia CRT,Sessa F,Aromatario M,Cipolloni L

更新日期：2020-05-27 00:00:00