Adolescents exposed to discrimination: are they more prone to excessive internet use?

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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Cochrane Neonatal Review Group (CNRG) has achieved a lot with limited resources in producing high quality systematic reviews to assist clinicians in evidence-based decision-making. A formal assessment of published CNRG systematic reviews has not been undertaken; we sought to provide a comprehensive asses...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Al Faleh K,Al-Omran M

更新日期：2009-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DNA ligase IV deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by hypomorphic mutations in the DNA ligase IV (LIG4) gene. DNA ligase IV is an essential protein for the development of a healthy immune system as well as for the protection of genomic integrity. Apart from typical stigmata, patients with...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Schober S,Schilbach K,Doering M,Cabanillas Stanchi KM,Holzer U,Kasteleiner P,Schittenhelm J,Schaefer JF,Mueller I,Lang P,Handgretinger R

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep plays a prominent role in the growth and development of children. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are more prone to sleep disorders (SDs) than their peers. Children with CP, have a higher prevalence of disorders involving; initiation and maintenance of sleep, sleep-wake transition, excessive sleepine...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Munyumu K,Idro R,Abbo C,Kaddumukasa M,Katabira E,Mupere E,Kakooza-Mwesige A

更新日期：2018-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although anorectal malformations (ARMs) are frequently encountered, rare variants difficult to classify have been reported. METHODS:This study describes a patient with ARM and rectopenile fistula. The literature was reviewed systematically to assess the anatomical characteristics, clinical presentations and...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Yang G,Wang Y,Jiang X

更新日期：2016-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low birth weight (Birth weight < 2500 g) is a leading cause of prenatal and neonatal deaths. The early identification of Low birth weight (LBW) neonates is essential for any comprehensive initiative to improve their chance of survival. However, a large proportion of births in developing countries take place ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hadush MY,Berhe AH,Medhanyie AA

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological data on childhood disability are lacking in Low and Middle Income countries (LMICs) such as Malawi, hampering effective service planning and advocacy. The Key Informant Method (KIM) is an innovative, cost-effective method for generating population data on the prevalence and causes of impairme...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Tataryn M,Polack S,Chokotho L,Mulwafu W,Kayange P,Banks LM,Noe C,Lavy C,Kuper H

更新日期：2017-11-28 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:In Brazil, the prevalence of prematurity has increased in recent years and it is a major cause of death in the neonatal period. Therefore, this study aims at assessing perinatal factors associated with early neonatal deaths in very low birth weight preterm infants born in a region of Brazil with low Human De...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Castro EC,Leite ÁJ,Almeida MF,Guinsburg R

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-Hispanic black (NHB) infants are twice as likely as non-Hispanic white infants to experience rapid weight gain in the first 6 months, yet few trials have targeted this population. The current study tests the efficacy of "Mothers & Others," a home-based intervention for NHB women and their study partners ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wasser HM,Thompson AL,Suchindran CM,Goldman BD,Hodges EA,Heinig MJ,Bentley ME

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Robin sequence (RS) is characterized by mandibular micro- and retrognathia, glossoptosis, upper airway obstruction and optionally a cleft palate. With an incidence of 1:8000, it belongs to the so-called rare diseases; 30-50% of patients have RS as part of a syndrome. A comparatively well-studied treatment op...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Müller-Hagedorn S,Arand J,Scholz T,Poets CF,Wiechers C

更新日期：2020-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gold standard to assess hyperbilirubinemia in neonates remains the serum bilirubin measurement. Unfortunately, this is invasive, painful, and costly. Bilimed, a new transcutaneous bilirubinometer, suggests more accuracy compared to the existing non-invasive bilirubinometers because of its new technology....

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Karen T,Bucher HU,Fauchère JC

更新日期：2009-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measuring adolescents' preferences for health states can play an important role in evaluating the delivery of pediatric healthcare. However, formal evaluation of the common direct preference elicitation methods for health states has not been done with adolescents. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to t...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Crump RT,Lau R,Cox E,Currie G,Panepinto J

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systematic reviews are key tools to enable decision making by healthcare providers and policymakers. Despite the availability of the evidence based Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA-2009 and PRISMA-P 2015) statements that were developed to improve the transparency and...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Farid-Kapadia M,Askie L,Hartling L,Contopoulos-Ioannidis D,Bhutta ZA,Soll R,Moher D,Offringa M

更新日期：2017-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is believed that parents have a great influence on their children's dietary behaviours. However, it is not clear whether parental food patterns are associated with children's nutritional status in China, which includes a vast territory with rich, diverse cultures. The goal of this project is to systematic...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Tang D,Bu T,Dong X

更新日期：2020-01-11 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: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:Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is an etiopathogenetically heterogeneous disorder characterised by non-progressive multiple intra-articular contractures, which can be recognised at birth. The frequency is estimated at 1 in 3,000 newborns. Etiopathogenesis of arthrogryposis is multifactorial. CASE PRESENT...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Binkiewicz-Glinska A,Sobierajska-Rek A,Bakula S,Wierzba J,Drewek K,Kowalski IM,Zaborowska-Sapeta K

更新日期：2013-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is caused by immune-mediated destruction of the β-cells. After initiation of insulin therapy many patients experience a period of improved residual β-cell function leading to partial disease remission. Cytokines are important immune-modulatory molecules and contribute to β-cell damage i...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Overgaard AJ,Madsen JOB,Pociot F,Johannesen J,Størling J

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone has nine out of every 10 children living with HIV globally and monitoring in this setting remains suboptimal, even as these children grow older. With scalability of antiretroviral therapy (ART), several HIV-infected children are growing towards adolescence (over 2.1 million), w...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fokam J,Santoro MM,Takou D,Njom-Nlend AE,Ndombo PK,Kamgaing N,Kamta C,Essiane A,Sosso SM,Ndjolo A,Colizzi V,Perno CF

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants born at 34(+0) to 36(+6) weeks gestation are defined as 'late preterm' infants. It is not clear whether these babies can be managed on the postnatal ward (PNW) or routinely need to be admitted to the neonatal unit after birth. AIM:To conduct a national survey of admission practice for late preterm a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Fleming PF,Arora P,Mitting R,Aladangady N

更新日期：2014-06-17 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: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: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:Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease. Imbalance of cytokines released from T helper cells and environmental factors, such as exposure to poly-aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), play pivotal roles in the pathogenesis of asthma. The aim of this study was to compare the mRNA expression patterns of Inter...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Al-Daghri NM,Abd-Alrahman S,Draz H,Alkharfy K,Mohammed AK,Clerici MS,Alokail MS

更新日期：2014-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perinatal asphyxia and resulting hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a major cause of death and long-term disability in term born neonates. Up to 20,000 infants each year are affected by HIE in Europe and even more in regions with lower level of perinatal care. The only established therapy to improve outcome ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Maiwald CA,Annink KV,Rüdiger M,Benders MJNL,van Bel F,Allegaert K,Naulaers G,Bassler D,Klebermaß-Schrehof K,Vento M,Guimarães H,Stiris T,Cattarossi L,Metsäranta M,Vanhatalo S,Mazela J,Metsvaht T,Jacobs Y,Franz AR,AL

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Child growth is internationally recognized as an important indicator of nutritional status and health in populations. This study was aimed to compare age- and gender-specific height, weight and BMI percentiles and nutritional status relative to the international growth references among Pakistani school-aged ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Mushtaq MU,Gull S,Mushtaq K,Abdullah HM,Khurshid U,Shahid U,Shad MA,Akram J

更新日期：2012-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article. ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Canty EA,Fogel BN,Batra EK,Schaefer EW,Beiler JS,Paul IM

更新日期：2020-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 13% of Canadian mothers report difficulty accessing health care for their infants, yet little is known about the factors associated with difficulty. Therefore, we examined factors associated with difficulty accessing non-routine health care for Canadian infants, from birth to 14 months of age, ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Brandon AD,Costanian C,El Sayed MF,Tamim H

更新日期：2016-11-25 00:00:00