abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether meningococcal C conjugate vaccine (MCCV) caused relapse in children with steroid-responsive nephrotic syndrome. DESIGN:A population-based study was conducted using an active surveillance system, developed to assess adverse events following vaccination, which linked hospital record inf...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Taylor B,Andrews N,Stowe J,Hamidi-Manesh L,Miller E

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:There are few standardised questionnaires for the assessment of respiratory symptoms in preschool children. We have developed and tested the short-term repeatability of a postal questionnaire on respiratory symptoms for 1-year-old children. METHODS:A newly developed postal questionnaire for the ass...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Strippoli MP,Silverman M,Michel G,Kuehni CE

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that increasing obesity levels in young women lead to intrauterine environments that, in turn, stimulate increased obesity among their offspring, generating an intergenerational acceleration of obesity levels. If this mechanism is important, the association of maternal body mass index (...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Davey Smith G,Steer C,Leary S,Ness A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine current use of vitamin K (VK) prophylaxis in newborns and review the efficacy and effectiveness of regimens used. DESIGN:Efficacy and effectiveness calculated using current practice details, data from Southern Ireland and two previous surveys, together with contemporaneous studies of vitamin K d...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Busfield A,McNinch A,Tripp J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine information needs and preferences of parents regarding food allergy. DESIGN:Qualitative study including in-depth semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the constant comparative method, aided by participant checking ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Hu W,Grbich C,Kemp A

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To produce a growth reference for British children with Williams syndrome. METHODS:The children and adults recruited into the study were all affiliated to the Williams Syndrome Foundation, a parent support group founded in 1979. They have all been shown to have a deletion of chromosome 7q11.23. One growth nurse (W...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Martin ND,Smith WR,Cole TJ,Preece MA

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the role of viruses in febrile seizures (FS) by comparing the relative risk (RR) of developing FS with common viral infections and subsequent risk of recurrence. METHODS:We matched the medical records of all children admitted with FS over 5 years and the contemporary records for all admissions fo...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Chung B,Wong V

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inequalities in vaccine uptake exist. Studies suggest paediatric inpatients have lower rates of immunisation uptake than the general population. Various UK policies advocate opportunistic immunisation. AIM:To evaluate practice within a paediatric tertiary hospital in identifying and facilitating vaccination...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Walton S,Elliman D,Bedford H

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the quality of paediatric audits from 1966 to 1999. METHODS:A Medline search was performed using the MeSH terms audit, child, paediatric (and pediatric). Predefined core elements of audit were used as inclusion criteria for entry of an article into this study. These criteria were as follows: (1) an art...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： O'Gorman CS,Ziedan Y,O'Neill MB

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is among the most common chronic diseases in childhood and is steadily increasing in prevalence. Better characterisation of factors that determine the risk of hospitalisation for atopic asthma in childhood may help design prevention programmes and improve our understanding of disease pathobiology. Thi...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U,Horak E,Mueller W,Strobl R,Haberland C,Fink FM,Schwaiger M,Gutenberger KH,Reich H,Meraner D,Kiechl S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Five cases of serious injuries to children wearing superhero costumes, involving extreme risk-taking behaviour, are presented here. Although children have always displayed behaviour seemingly unwise to the adult eye, the advent of superhero role models can give unrealistic expectations to the child, which may lead to ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Davies P,Surridge J,Hole L,Munro-Davies L

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in a clinical sample of overweight and obese children and adolescents, and to examine the contribution of fat distribution. METHODS:Consecutive subjects without chronic lung disease, neuromuscular disease, laryngomalacia, or any genetic or craniofaci...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Verhulst SL,Schrauwen N,Haentjens D,Suys B,Rooman RP,Van Gaal L,De Backer WA,Desager KN

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define better the adult phenotype and natural history of Noonan syndrome. DESIGN:A prospective observational study of a large cohort. RESULTS:Data are presented for 112 individuals with Noonan syndrome (mean age 25.3 (range 12-71) years), who were followed up for a mean of 12.02 years. Mutations in PTPN1...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Shaw AC,Kalidas K,Crosby AH,Jeffery S,Patton MA

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To see if perineal sensation in infants with open spina bifida is associated with a better long-term outcome, particularly in terms of survival, renal-related deaths and incontinence. METHODS:We conducted a prospective cohort study on a complete cohort of 117 consecutive patients with open spina bifida, who...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Oakeshott P,Hunt GM,Whitaker RH,Kerry S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vanessa is a 34-year-old lawyer married to a police officer. Her first baby was born after a perfect pregnancy and labour until fetal distress necessitated an easy Ventouse extraction late in the second stage. Baby F had normal Apgar scores and weighed 2920 g. This paper records a conversation between Vaness...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Harris V,Hall D

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness of auditory integration training (AIT) or other methods of sound therapy in people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). STUDY DESIGN:A systematic review was carried out of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of adults or children with ASD. Meta-analysis was attempted. RESULT...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Sinha Y,Silove N,Wheeler D,Williams K

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of physical housing quality on childhood asthma expression, especially the effect of exposure to moulds, allergens, and pollutants, is well documented. However, attempts to explain increasing rates and severity of childhood asthma solely through physical environmental factors have been unsuccessful, and ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Sandel M,Wright RJ

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the association between allergic rhinitis, bottle feeding, non-nutritive sucking habits, and malocclusion in the primary dentition. METHODS:Data were collected on 1160 children aged 4-5 years, who had been longitudinally followed since the age of 4 months, when they were admitted to nurseries in a sub...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Vázquez-Nava F,Quezada-Castillo JA,Oviedo-Treviño S,Saldivar-González AH,Sánchez-Nuncio HR,Beltrán-Guzmán FJ,Vázquez-Rodríguez EM,Vázquez Rodríguez CF

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the emotional reactions of registrars following the death of a child. METHODS:A multicentre study to determine the sources of support for registrars and the use of debriefing following a child's death. A questionnaire was sent or given to registrars within the South West Region. RESULTS:There was a...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Baverstock A,Finlay F

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclosporine A (CsA) has been widely used in children with steroid dependent and steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (NS) because of its efficacy in relieving these patients from systemic side effects of steroids. However, its long term use is controversial, since chronic CsA induced nephropathy (CsAN) may ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Fujinaga S,Kaneko K,Muto T,Ohtomo Y,Murakami H,Yamashiro Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among healthy adolescent schoolgirls attending an inner city multiethnic girls' school. METHODS:Fifty one (28%) of 182 girls (14 white, 37 non-white; median age 15.3 years, range 14.7-16.6) took part in the study. Biochemical parameters, dietary vitamin D intake, m...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Das G,Crocombe S,McGrath M,Berry JL,Mughal MZ

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the accuracy of a low cost, spring calibrated, hand held scale in classifying newborns into three weight categories (> or =2500 g, 2000-2499 g, <2000 g). METHODS:The test device was compared to a gold standard digital baby scale with precision to 2 g. In Sarlahi district, Nepal, 1890 newborns were el...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Mullany LC,Darmstadt GL,Coffey P,Khatry SK,LeClerq SC,Tielsch JM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At the mid-radius, pre-pubertal asthmatic children had smaller periosteal and endosteal circumferences and thicker cortical shells compared to controls, when assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Asthmatics had diminished periosteal expansion for muscle size, suggesting that asthma, its treatment, o...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Quick JL,Ward KA,Adams JE,Mughal MZ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) causes lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in young children and the elderly. METHODS:A prospective study was conducted on the clinical characteristics of infants <2 years of age admitted to hospital for respiratory infection and the characteristics of hMPV infectio...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： García-García ML,Calvo C,Martín F,Pérez-Breña P,Acosta B,Casas I

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral palsy comprises an important component of paediatric and obstetric practice and has major medico-legal implications. The prognosis for survival in cerebral palsy determines the financial provision made in cases that come to litigation. Issues of data quality and estimation methods are critical. Estimating the...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Hutton JL,Pharoah PO

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains a controversial disorder, despite it now being a well validated clinical diagnosis. Ethical and legal issues are important in determining how doctors should behave in offering a diagnosis or treatment that may generate strong and unpredictable reactions from chil...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Foreman DM

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Data on acute paediatric anaphylaxis presentations to the emergency department (ED) are limited. All allergic presentations to one Australian paediatric ED were studied to determine epidemiological, clinical, and outcome data. METHODS:Retrospective, case based study of patients under 16 years atten...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Braganza SC,Acworth JP,Mckinnon DR,Peake JE,Brown AF

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Grid is a training scheme that represents a unique partnership between Deaneries and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) in offering through national competition, equitable access to high quality subspecialty training. Paediatrics is unusual in that within the umbrella Certificate of...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： McGraw M,Ng G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the hospitalisation history in the first five years of life for all children born in Western Australia (WA) between 1983 and 1992 and diagnosed with intellectual disability (ID). METHODS:Unit record linkage of the WA Midwives Collection, WA Intellectual Disability Database, and the WA Hospital Morbidi...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Williams K,Leonard H,Tursan d'Espaignet E,Colvin L,Slack-Smith L,Stanley F

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children with type 1 diabetes should be encouraged to participate in physical activity because exercise can benefit insulin sensitivity and improve known risk factors for atherosclerosis. METHODS:Physical activity patterns of 127 children and adolescents with stable type 1 diabetes were investigated by 24 h...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Massin MM,Lebrethon MC,Rocour D,Gérard P,Bourguignon JP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the epidemiology of children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) admitted to paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the UK. METHODS:Prospective collection of clinical and demographic information from paediatric and adult intensive care units in the UK and Eire between February 2001 and August 2003. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Parslow RC,Morris KP,Tasker RC,Forsyth RJ,Hawley CA,UK Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Study Steering Group.,Paediatric Intensive Care Society Study Group.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of chest radiography in the detection of chest lymphadenopathy in children with clinically suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. METHODS: DESIGN:Prospective cross sectional study. SETTING:A short stay ward in a children's hospital in South Africa. PATIENTS:Consecutive child...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Swingler GH,du Toit G,Andronikou S,van der Merwe L,Zar HJ

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To describe the epidemiology of intussusception and its relation to rotavirus associated hospitalisation in New Zealand. METHODS:National hospital discharge data between January 1998 and June 2003 for all children younger than 3 years of age with intussusception were reviewed. Independently, children from the sam...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Chen YE,Beasley S,Grimwood K,New Zealand Rotavirus Study Group.

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethical considerations have long been a part of clinical decision making. However, just as doctors and healthcare professionals are being increasingly challenged about the evidence base for their practice, there is increasing focus on the ethical dimension of clinical care. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Watson AR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited access to exercise testing facilities means that the diagnosis of exercise induced asthma (EIA) is mainly based on self-reported respiratory symptoms. This is open to error since the correlation between exercise related symptoms and subsequent exercise testing has been shown to be poor. AIM:To study...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Seear M,Wensley D,West N

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In volume guarantee ventilation with the Dräger Babylog 8000 ventilator, inspiratory and expiratory flows are monitored and the expiratory tidal volume calculated following each inflation. The pressure for the next inflation is modified to ensure the expired tidal volume is close to the set value. AIM:To in...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： McCallion N,Lau R,Dargaville PA,Morley CJ

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) raises issues of considerable importance to medical practitioners and paediatricians in particular. The case concerns the parental right to withhold consent to medical intervention that doctors believe to be necessary in a child's best interests. The dram...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Elias-Jones AC,Samanta J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Health Service, in its report An organisation with memory, has called for a fundamental rethinking of the way the healthcare system learns from error. The NHS further details its goal to reduce serious medication errors by 40% in a second report entitled Building a safer NHS: improving medication safety. ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Walsh KE,Kaushal R,Chessare JB

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical incidents are common during the inter-hospital transfer of sick patients, and infants are an especially vulnerable group. AIMS:To examine the effect of critical incident review on the number of adverse events during inter-hospital transfer of sick infants. METHODS:Critical incidents over an eight ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Moss SJ,Embleton ND,Fenton AC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate whether infants who died of SIDS were more likely to have higher acute and lifetime average exposures to outdoor carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) than comparison healthy infants. METHODS:A total of 169 case and 169 matched control infants born between 1988 and 1992, were studied. CO ...

journal_title：Archives of disease in childhood

authors： Klonoff-Cohen H,Lam PK,Lewis A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00