abstract：INTRODUCTION:When compared to popular questionnaires, accelerometry provides more reliable information regarding physical activity. Thus, the objective has been to document the variability of physical activity in Chilean children in relation to age, gender, nutritional status and days of the week, and to determine how ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Godard C,Román M,Rodríguez Mdel P,Leyton B,Salazar G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I) is a rare, recessively inherited, lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency on the enzyme a-L-iduronidase. This defect results in accumulation of heparan and dermatan sulfate in different tissues and organs due to a deficiency in the catabolism of glycosaminoglycans. The overall i...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Amorín M,Carlin A,Prötzel A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is clinical evidence suggesting that original salbutamol is more effective than a similar salbutamol product to revert symptoms in acute asthma exacerbation.. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the bronchodilator response of both salbutamol medicinal products in children with asthma and to establish, based on th...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Molise MC,Maffey AF,Ramos P,Rubinstein F

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of adolescent patients with chronic diseases and special heath needs are increasing, and they are reaching adulthood. Sometimes the passage to the adult health care is abrupt, depending upon the chronological age reached or because of an acute health problem that requires hospitalization. In order to facili...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： De Cunto CL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phelan McDermid Syndrome is caused by the loss of genetic material in a chromosome from pair 22, at the band q13.3. We describe five patients with deletion 22q13.3 in order to establish a genotype-phenotype association, and report the first case described in conjoined twins. We analyzed the perinatal history, psychomo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Canonero I,Montes C,Sturich A,Boterón M,Asinari M,Cuestas E,Rossi N

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría, SAP (Argentine Society of Pediatrics) offers courses and scientific activities for pediatricians and residents. We evaluated the participation of Pedro de Elizalde Hospital residents in the scientific and training activities of SAP and assessed the trend of participation throughout...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Davenport MC,Domínguez PA,Martins AE

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen nitidus is a dermatosis of unknown origin, characterized by the presence of shiny, pinpoint, skin-colored papules that may be asymptomatic or slightly pruriginous. They usually affect forearms, abdomen, buttocks and genitals. We report two cases, one of them with a generalized presentation. Both were treated wi...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Celasco A,Lequio M,Santamarina M,Hernández M,Soliani A,Abeldaño A,Néstor Chouela E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 2-year-old boy was admitted with diagnosis of diabetes debut, with blood glucose of 500 mg% on admission, without ketosis or metabolic acidosis. He also presented bilious vomiting and brownish bloody stools. He was operated with a presumptive diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction. The final diagnosis was volvulu...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bilkis MD,Bou-Khair M,Labaronnie H,Onaindia J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia affects between 4% to 8% of all human pregnancies. It compromised both mothers and offspring beyond perinatal period. This is the second of two papers devoted to show the available evidence about the effect of preeclampsia on offsprings beyond perinatal period from cohort studies, some over 60-years follo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Díaz Martínez LA,Díaz Pedraza Ndel M,Serrano Díaz NC,Colmenares Mejía CC

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Children take years to learn symbolic arithmetic. Nevertheless, such as animals and human adults, infants and children can represent approximate number in arrays of objects and sequences of events, and use these capacities to perform approximate addition and subtraction. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate whether pres...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Martínez J,Argibay PF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most common genetic disorders and it provides the best evidence on the etiologic role of LDL-colesterol for arteroesclerosis development. Two patients with severe hypercholesterolemia had been presented. Importance of early diagnosis and treatment has been stated to avoid or...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Araujo MB,Pacce MS,Bravo M,Pugliese AM,Mazza C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are a major cause of hospitalization particularly at the extreme ages of life. OBJECTIVES:To determine the viral diagnosis in children < 5 years old with ARI, seasonality, clinical and epidemiological characteristics. POPULATION AND METHODS:A cross-sectional, descriptiv...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Vidaurreta SM,Marcone DN,Ellis A,Ekstrom J,Cukier D,Videla C,Carballal G,Echavarría M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pubertal gynecomastia is a common concern in the consultation of the adolescent. Usually, it is accompanied by an emotional component that can lead to changes in everyday attitudes of youth. The responsability of the pediatrician is to rule out other etiologies, to avoid unnecessary additional studies, to limit active...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Comité Nacional de Endocrinología.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is a rare genodermatosis. Skin lesions, that are present in all patients affected, evolve in stages. The first is the erythematous blistering stage, wich differential diagnosis includes a wide variety of diseases. We present a case of a female neonate with blisters present at birth, where t...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： González Burgos L,Di Martino Ortiz B,Rodríguez Masi M,Knopfelmacher O,Bolla de Lezcano L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease, with worldwide distribution in tropical and subtropical areas. Argentina was certified free of Aedes aegypti in the sixties, however the vector reappered in 1984. In the nineties, small dengue outbreaks occurred with autocthonus diseases at first limited to the northern provin...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Berberian G,Fariña D,Rosanova MT,Hidalgo S,Enría D,Mitchenko A,Moreno J,Sánchez Soto I

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is a common cause of morbimortality among children, especially in developing countries, where 95% of cases occur. Child tuberculosis is closely related to tuberculosis in the adult, since the diagnosis is an indicator of poor surveillance, treatment, and effort to eradicate it. Tuberculous lymphadenitis (...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Didier Cruz Anleu I,Velázquez Serratos JR,Alejandre García A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In the last years, different studies have shown the effectiveness of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in reducing rate of intubation in chronic and acute respiratory failure, with the direct consequence of lower morbidity and mortality associated with artificial airway, and reduction of days of hospitalization ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bonora JP,Frachia D,García M,Fillipini S,Haimovich A,Olguín G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The iron is the main component of hemoglobin and is also part of myoglobin and enzymes. Its deficit is the most common cause of nutritional anemia in humans. The use of iron salts is very common in children, because they are indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. The availability in househo...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Mariano D,Cabrerizo S,Docampo PC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a frequent problem in preterm infants. Prenatal treatment with steroids proved to be effective for lung maturation and it is thought to have a protective effect on the immature bowel. OBJECTIVES:To study the effects of prenatal treatment with steroids at the onset, clini...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bortolin L,Boer M,Christiansen S,García Rivello H,Arbat J,Fustiñana C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An injury to the upper urinary tract with urinary extravasation caused by blunt abdominal trauma is uncommon and often unrecognized in an initial evaluation. A late diagnosis of this injury significantly increases morbidity. Two cases are discussed, one with avulsion of right upper ureter and the other one with parenc...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marín GR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The environmental influence on human development can be studied by assessing similarities and discrepancies in developmental traits between biological and adopted siblings and twins, reared together and reared apart. Approximately 50% of total variance of general cognitive ability in a given population can be explaine...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Lejarraga H

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1988, Ouvrier and Billson described four children with a condition they termed "benign paroxysmal tonic upgaze syndrome". The clinical picture is characterized by the appearance, in the first months of life, of episodes of paroxysmal upgaze deviation of varying duration, and without alteration of consciousness. Fix...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Sousa L,Gonorazky S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:South America is now at a stage of epidemiological transition, changing the condition of high prevalence of underweight and stunting, to a scene marked by increases in obesity that accompanies chronic diseases, such us cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Surveillance of risk factors associated wit...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Gotthelf SJ,Jubany LL

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Argentina information does not exist about how many newborns (NB) who need to be hospitalized in a third level neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) actually accede, not even about the evolution of those who cannot accede. OBJECTIVE:To analize the characteristics of NB that required to be hospitalized in...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Rabasa C,Bossi L,Santos P,Rodríguez S,Fariña D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychocryptosis (onyx: nail and kriptos: hidden) is the main reason for consultation due to nail pain. It is secondary to the penetration of the lateral border of the nail plate into the lateral nail fold causing pain and inflammation in the surrounding tissue. Symptoms range from erythema, edema, and pain when pressu...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Gioseffi ML,Giachetti A,Sánchez L,de Freijo S,Sojo M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cystic fibrosis is a genetic autosomal recessive disease that affects approximately 1:6000 live births in our country. Chronic infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is associated with higher morbidity and-mortality, and deterioration of lung function. Treatment of initial infection is important to pre...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Giugno H,Castaños C,Lubatti A,Pinheiro JL,Hernández C,González Pena H

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristic phenotype of CHARGE syndrome includes: coloboma, congenital heart defect, choanal atresia, retarded growth and development, genital abnormalities, ear anomalies with or without hearing loss, which give the name (an acronym) to this condition. The molecular cause in 60% of the cases are mutations in ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Lobete Prieto CJ,Llano Rivas I,Fernández Toral J,Madero Barrajón P

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Early excision has considerably improved outcome in extensive burns, but massive resections usually mean copious bleeding that must be conveniently corrected. The purpose of this study was to measure blood component use during escharectomies in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS:All pediatric patients with ac...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Julia AR,Basílico H,Magaldi G,Demirdjian G

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The septo-optic dysplasia or De Morsier syndrome is an unusual disorder of the embryonic development. It consists of hypoplasia in one or both optic nerves, midline cerebral malformations and hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, which is inconstant. The present work describes the findings of 9 patients with septo-optic...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Zimmermann-Paiz MA,Fang-Sung JW

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The analysis of free fetal DNA in maternal plasma allows the assessment of fetal genetic material avoiding the necessity of invasive procedures during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and the diagnostic performance of fetal sex and fetal RhD detection through the analysis of free fetal DNA...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Sesarini C,Giménez ML,Redal MA,Izbizky G,Aiello H,Argibay P,Otaño L

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cow's milk allergy is a growing concern in the practice of pediatrics. The impression of an increasing incidence, similar to what has been reported in other latitudes, has determined the need for guidelines to help in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. A group of pediatric specialists met to discuss the "sta...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Marina O,Fernández A,Follett FR,Marchisone S,Saieg G,Busoni VB,Tabacco O,Toca C

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The risk of developing renal scars is higher in the first years of life, mostly when the patient has vesicoureteral reflux, for that reason is necessary to identify this reflux as early as possible. Our aim was to determine the prevalence and characteristic of presentation of vesicoureteral reflux in infan...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Alvarez MD,Batista BA,Córdova RP,Arias MI,Marrero BD

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nutritional status depicts not only the nourishing balance but also the conditions of life. Proper food availability, in form and amount, are aspects of food security. OBJECTIVE:To determine the relationships between hunger perception and stunting. METHOD:Stratified and multiple step sample from nine pro...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bolzán A,Mercer R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a 1 month-old healthy newborn, a submaxilar solid tumor was palpated. Gestation and delivery were normal and he was asymptomatic. At 9 months of age, surgery was decided and uneventfully performed. The diagnosis was ectopic thymic tissue, an infrequent cause of cervical tumor. Remnants of the thymus can remain anyw...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Heinen FL

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the impact that training in research could have in postgraduate programs, certain specific knowledge of the trainees may increase their scientific production. We described the scientific production of a pediatric residency, and evaluated its association with specific knowledges and activities. MET...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Manjarin M,Cutri AM,Torres FA,Noguerol ME,Ossorio MF,Durán P,Ferrero F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 2003 iron and folic acid fortification of wheat flour became mandatory in Argentina. Folate nutritional status was assessed in a national probabilistic sample of women 10-49 years old and pregnant women. Changes in the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) were evaluated before and after fortificatio...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Calvo EB,Biglieri A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary pyomyositis is an acute or subacute bacterial infection of skeletal muscle characterized by the formation of intramuscular localized abscess without a previous adjoining or remote infection. Although it is not frequent in our population, it is increasing because of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Stap...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Jozefkowicz M,Jorrat P,Méndez J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antibiotics are the most prescribed drugs in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) with high impact in pathogens resistance and costs. OBJECTIVES:Evaluate prescription patterns and consumption of antibiotics. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From July 2006 to January 2007, monthly cross-sectional cuts were done on ...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bidone N,Giglio N,Bakir J,Sheehan MG,Arias López MP,Rosin M,Farías J,Procopio A,Gentile A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal pain as an initial symptom of meningococcemia is an infrequent entity, rarely described in literature. We present a case of a 4 year-old, male, previously healthy child with a 24 hour history of fever and abdominal pain. He is admitted in a surgical unit with a diagnosis of acute abdomen for surgical resolut...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Tomezzoli S,Juárez Mdel V,Rossi SI,Lema DA,Barbaro CR,Fiorini S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is characterized by distinctive facial features that progress with age, developmental delay, cognitive impairment, and behavioral abnormalities associated with molecular anomaly in 17p11.2. Treatment includes: early childhood intervention programs, special education, vocational training la...

journal_title：Archivos argentinos de pediatria

authors： Bronberg R,Ziembar M,Drut M,Goldschmidt E

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00