Unilateral pulmonary vein atresia presenting with recurrent haemoptysis in a child: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire (CFQ) is widely used in research as an instrument to measure quality of life in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). In routine patient care however, measuring quality of life is still not implemented in guidelines. One of the reasons might be the lack of consensus on how to ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Tibosch MM,Sintnicolaas CJ,Peters JB,Merkus PJ,Yntema JB,Verhaak CM,Vercoulen JH

更新日期：2011-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the need to identify the causes of disparities in childhood obesity, the existing epidemiologic studies of early life risk factors have several limitations. We report on the construction of the Linked CENTURY database, incorporating CENTURY (Collecting Electronic Nutrition Trajectory Data Using Recor...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hawkins SS,Gillman MW,Rifas-Shiman SL,Kleinman KP,Mariotti M,Taveras EM

更新日期：2016-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperglycemia often occurs in premature, very low birthweight infants (VLBW) due to immaturity of endogenous regulatory systems and the stress of their condition. Hyperglycemia in neonates has been linked to increased morbidities and mortality and occurs at increasing rates with decreasing birthweight. In th...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Le Compte AJ,Lynn AM,Lin J,Pretty CG,Shaw GM,Chase JG

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder that causes increased bone fragility. Living with, caring for, and parenting a child with OI are all highly demanding and challenging. This study is a temporal analysis of the impact of severe OI on the lives of young patients and their parents. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Dogba MJ,Bedos C,Durigova M,Montpetit K,Wong T,Glorieux FH,Rauch F

更新日期：2013-09-30 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:We have limited information on families' experiences during transition and after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS:Open-ended semi-structured interviews were conducted with English or Spanish- speaking families enrolled in Medicaid in an urban high-risk infant follow up clinic at a sa...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Lakshmanan A,Kubicek K,Williams R,Robles M,Vanderbilt DL,Mirzaian CB,Friedlich PS,Kipke M

更新日期：2019-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hydroxyurea (HU) is recommended as standard practice for youth with sickle cell disease (SCD). Yet, despite its efficacy, HU adherence in adolescents and young adults is often poor. Poor medication adherence increases disease burden, healthcare cost and widens health disparities. Adolescence is a critical ti...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Smaldone A,Manwani D,Aygun B,Smith-Whitley K,Jia H,Bruzzese JM,Findley S,Massei J,Green NS

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Headache is a common complaint in children occasionally requiring hospital admission. The purposes of the present study were to analyze the prevalence of uncorrected ametropia in children with headache admitted to the hospital, and evaluate the importance of refraction assessment as part of their evaluation....

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Dotan G,Stolovitch C,Moisseiev E,Cohen S,Kesler A

更新日期：2014-09-29 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: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: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:Quality hospital care is important in ensuring that the needs of severely ill children are met to avert child mortality. However, the quality of hospital care for children in developing countries has often been found poor. As the first step of a country road map for improving hospital care for children, we a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hoque DM,Rahman M,Billah SM,Savic M,Karim AQ,Chowdhury EK,Hossain A,Musa SA,Kumar H,Malhotra S,Matin Z,Raina N,Weber MW,El Arifeen S

更新日期：2012-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection of and intervention in childhood adversity has powerful potential to improve the health and well-being of children. A systematic review was conducted to better understand the pediatric health outcomes associated with childhood adversity. METHODS:PubMed, PsycArticles, and CINAHL were searched...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Oh DL,Jerman P,Silvério Marques S,Koita K,Purewal Boparai SK,Burke Harris N,Bucci M

更新日期：2018-02-23 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:Infants are in a state of rapid development and maturation; the growth rate is most rapid during the first 4 to 6 months of life. Few studies indicated that in developing countries including Ethiopia the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding is declining and being replaced by formula milk. Therefore, this...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Abebe L,Aman M,Asfaw S,Gebreyesus H,Teweldemedhin M,Mamo A

更新日期：2019-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal iodine requirements increase during pregnancy to supply thyroid hormones essential for fetal brain development. Maternal iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroxinemia, a reduced fetal supply of thyroid hormones which, in the first trimester, has been linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum d...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Cromie KJ,Threapleton DE,Snart CJP,Taylor E,Mason D,Wright B,Kelly B,Reid S,Azad R,Keeble C,Waterman AH,Meadows S,McKillion A,Alwan NA,Cade JE,Simpson NAB,Stewart PM,Zimmermann M,Wright J,Waiblinger D,Mon-Williams

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Movement and physical activity is crucial to brain development and has a positive impact on the ability to learn. With children spending a large portion of their time in the school setting, physical activity and the development of motor skills in this environment may not only impact their overall development...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Milne N,Cacciotti K,Davies K,Orr R

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rapid weight gain (RWG) in infants is associated with overweight and obesity in childhood and beyond, highlighting the need for early intervention. METHODS:Data from a birth cohort of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living in an urban area were analysed to determine the prevalence ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Denney-Wilson E,Fatema K,Elcombe E,Ingram S,Harris M,Comino E

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is growing concern as regards the emergence of metabolic disorders among children living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) worldwide. However, there is paucity of data on the correlates of metabolic indices among HIV-positive children in Africa. METHODS:This study examined 84 HIV-positive ch...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ohuche IO,Chikani UN,Oyenusi EE,Onu JU,Oduwole A

更新日期：2020-10-02 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:Sleep problems are common among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Serum ferritin levels have been associated with the severity of symptoms and sleep disturbances among children with ADHD. This study was conducted to investigate parent-reported sleep problems in a sample of Egypti...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Abou-Khadra MK,Amin OR,Shaker OG,Rabah TM

更新日期：2013-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6) is one of the major agents to cause hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreaks globally. The objective of this study is to investigate the epidemiologic and clinical manifestations of CVA6 outbreak, and thus guide the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as disease prev...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Li J,Zhu R,Huo D,Du Y,Yan Y,Liang Z,Luo Y,Yang Y,Jia L,Chen L,Wang Q,He Y

更新日期：2018-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poisoning in toddlers and infants is almost always unintentional due to their exploratory behavior, which is different from adults. The prevalence and background of childhood poisoning in Qatar is still unknown. The aim of this study is to explore the extent of childhood poisoning in Qatar and, specifically,...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ahmed A,AlJamal AN,Mohamed Ibrahim MI,Salameh K,AlYafei K,Zaineh SA,Adheir FS

更新日期：2015-08-28 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:Clostridium perfringens forms part of the human gut microbiota and has been associated with life-threatening necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants. Whether specific toxigenic strains are responsible is unknown, as is the extent of diversity of strains in healthy premature babies. We investigat...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Shaw AG,Cornwell E,Sim K,Thrower H,Scott H,Brown JCS,Dixon RA,Kroll JS

更新日期：2020-02-18 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: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:The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) is a modular instrument, designed to integrate generic and disease specific measures, and includes both self- and proxy-reports. The aim of the study was to assess the reliability and limited validity of the Swedish version of the disease specific Pediatric Qu...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sand P,Kleiberg AN,Kljajić M,Lannering B

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report summarizes the clinical characteristics of intractable anemia as part of the clinical presentation of Hirschsprung's disease (HD) and aims to strengthen clinicians' ability to recognize early signs of HD. CASE PRESENTATION:An 11-year-old boy with a 6-year history of intractable anemia, low hemog...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Sun X,Chu J,Li C,Deng Z

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Achievement of target blood concentrations of cyclosporine (CsA) early after transplantation is known to be highly effective for reducing the incidence of acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD). However, no research has been conducted for predicting aGVHD occurrence with low CsA concentrations at different ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chung EK,Yee J,Kim JY,Gwak HS

更新日期：2020-05-11 00:00:00