abstract：AIM:We aimed to determine, in full-term newborns born between 2000 and 2499 g, what proportion develop problems or the need for interventions that would likely require admission to a special care nursery (SCN) (i.e., needed an intravenous line (IV) or a nasogastric tube (NGT). METHODS:A multicentre, retrospective audi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Parry M,Davies MW

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to measure objectively and accurately the physical activity (PA) patterns in Spanish children and adolescents according to their obesity status, gender and age groups. METHODS:A sample of 487 children and 274 adolescents from the European Youth Heart Study participated in the study. The va...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Laguna M,Ruiz JR,Gallardo C,García-Pastor T,Lara MT,Aznar S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aims to evaluate adherence to a clinical guideline for screening and prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia on the post-natal wards. METHODS:Retrospective chart review of 581 healthy term neonates born at a tertiary maternity hospital. Indications for hypoglycaemia screening included small for gestational...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sundercombe SL,Raynes-Greenow CH,Carberry AE,Turner RM,Jeffery HE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency among children in developing countries may lead to a severe clinical status. In this article, the clinical manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency and the consequences of delay in its diagnosis have been evaluated. METHODS:A total of 41 patients who were hospitalised and treated...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Demir N,Koc A,Üstyol L,Peker E,Abuhandan M

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether, in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), disease severity is associated with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and impact on the family. METHODS:Cross-sectional, single-centre study comparing HRQOL outcomes of age and sex matched children with hypoplasia of the left ventricle (HL...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Eagleson KJ,Justo RN,Ware RS,Johnson SG,Boyle FM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of regular exposure to paediatric medical trauma on multidisciplinary teams in a paediatric hospital and the relationships between psychological distress, resilience and coping skills. METHOD:Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, stre...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： McGarry S,Girdler S,McDonald A,Valentine J,Lee SL,Blair E,Wood F,Elliott C

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sleep problems are more common among children with disabilities. Mothers are likely to provide night-time care. Mothers of children with disabilities are known to experience high levels of stress and mental health issues compared with other mothers. Relationships between a child's sleep problems, and chronic matern...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bourke-Taylor H,Pallant JF,Law M,Howie L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juvenile idiopathic arthritis results in significant pain and disability in both children and adults. Advances in treatment resulting in improved long-term outcomes have occurred; however, an emphasis on early and aggressive diagnosis and management hopes to improve outcomes further. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis rema...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ostring GT,Singh-Grewal D

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metatarsus adductus (MA) occurs in one to two cases per 1000 births and is the most common congenital foot deformity in newborns. The appearance is that of a curved or adducted forefoot with a normal hindfoot. A systematic literature review was conducted to answer the following question: For a child who presents with ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Williams CM,James AM,Tran T

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:As growing concerns exist regarding phthalate exposure, which could be teratogenic, carcinogenic or induce reproductive toxicity, we aimed to review the evidence of the risks due to the use of medical devices containing di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate in hospitalized neonates. METHODS:We reviewed the literature, search...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fischer CJ,Bickle Graz M,Muehlethaler V,Palmero D,Tolsa JF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anatomical relationships of the middle ear, the mastoid air cells, the temporal bone and intracranial structures can lead to invasive infections. Acute mastoiditis is the most common intratemporal complication of acute otitis media. Timely management includes antimicrobial therapy, imaging including ultrasound and...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Lammers TH,Krieser DM

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The number of hospital presentations and admissions for treatment of sunburn remains significant, despite efforts to educate the public regarding sun protection. Current literature chiefly examines public health campaigns and sun protection behaviours and attitudes. There are very few articles that explore paediatr...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Mah L,Di Giovine P,Quinn L,Sparnon A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine delivered O2 concentration (dFiO2) during manual inflations using neonatal self-inflating resuscitation bags (SIBs) at oxygen (O2) flow rates <1 L/min. METHODS:This experimental study, determined dFiO2 during 216 sets of manual inflations at different O2 flow rate (L/min; 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 and 5...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Sasi A,Chandrakumar N,Deorari A,Paul VK,Shankar J,Sreenivas V,Agarwal R

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) is described. PAEDS is active in four tertiary children's hospitals in four states of Australia and aims to address gaps in surveillance for severe vaccine-preventable diseases and adverse events following immunisation. METHODS:From August 2007 to Decembe...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Zurynski Y,McIntyre P,Booy R,Elliott EJ,PAEDS Investigators Group.

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study aims to determine if there is a difference in the pharyngeal pressure, measured as a surrogate for continuous positive distending airway pressure, delivered to premature infants between two commonly used heated, humidified high-flow nasal cannulae (HHHFNC) devices: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare HHHFNC and ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Collins CL,Holberton JR,König K

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old Caucasian male with history of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, fatigue, emesis and fever on the previous days presented with dehydratation, shock and acute mesenteric ischaemia. Final diagnosis of Addison's disease was made. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roldan-Martin MB,Rodriguez-Ogando A,Sanchez-Galindo AC,Parente-Hernandez A,Luengo-Herrero V,Sanchez-Sanchez C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to undertake a retrospective review of admissions and discharges to the neonatal unit at the National Hospital Guido Valadares, Dili, in order to gain insight into the epidemiology of hospitalised neonates in East Timor, as the information cannot be obtained from the hospital health manage...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Bucens IK,Reid A,Barreto AC,Dwivedi V,Counahan M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore clinical aspects of head injuries caused by ceiling fans in children. METHODS:Cases were identified using a sensitive search strategy of the Townsville Emergency Department information system from 1 December 2005 to 30 April 2010, and a retrospective structured medical record review was undertaken. RES...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Furyk J,Franklin RC,Costello D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts have been widely adopted by Canadian dieticians for growth monitoring of Canadian children rather than the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) reference data. It has been unclear as to which is the most appropriate. METHODS:We calcula...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Yasin A,Filler G

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Viral bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children less than 12 months of age. Prematurity is an independent risk factor for disease severity. Many infected infants require hospitalisation and those living in regional centres frequently require transfer to metropolitan hospitals ca...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Fleming PF,Richards S,Waterman K,Davis PG,Kamlin CO,Stewart M,Sokol J

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper describes the usage, impact and reach of an online education tool for preventing sudden infant death. METHODS:A 24-slide presentation was formatted for online access. Content was designed for mainstream audiences to align current knowledge, attitudes and actions for a blitz approach to preventing sudden...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Cowan S,Pease A,Bennett S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within a 3-month period, two infants presented non-specifically to hospital and rapidly progressed developing flaccid paralysis. Both children were diagnosed with infant botulism. We briefly review these two cases and discuss the diagnostic and management issues involved with this rare childhood disease. ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Barnes M,Britton PN,Singh-Grewal D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The study aims to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) and health of children with unclassified developmental delays and the impacts this had on the family. METHODS:In total, 60 parents of pre-school children with unclassified developmental delays and 56 parents of age and gender-matched children with typical devel...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hsieh RL,Hsueh YM,Huang HY,Lin MI,Tseng WC,Lee WC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of the study was to evaluate the significance of total bilirubin, aspartate transaminase (AST), alanine transaminase and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) for predicting outcome in sepsis-associated cholestasis. METHODS:A retrospective cohort review of the hospital records was performed in 181 neonates admi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Oswari H,Widjaja RK,Rohsiswatmo R,Cleghorn G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The study aims to investigate the prevalence of off-label prescribing in the general paediatric ward at a major teaching hospital in Tasmania, Australia. METHOD:The drug charts and medical records from two groups of 150 consecutive paediatric patients, admitted 6 months apart in July 2009 and January 2010, were st...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ballard CD,Peterson GM,Thompson AJ,Beggs SA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The busy clinician is constantly faced with clinical questions regarding patient care. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the large amount of health information available electronically. This article offers one easy approach for searching the electronic database. It is intended for the busy clinician who is unsure how ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Caldwell PH,Bennett T,Mellis C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal fetal medicine (MFM) is a subspecialty of obstetrics that focuses on identified risk pregnancies. The role includes obstetric ultrasound for fetal assessment and diagnosis of anomalies, invasive prenatal diagnosis and management of pregnancies complicated by maternal medical disorders, multiple fetuses and th...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tan WS,Guaran R,Challis D

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We discuss a recently resettled African refugee child with acute schistosomiasis, who presented with fever, hepatosplenomegaly and marked eosinophilia. We outline the differential diagnoses of eosinophilia in the recently resettled refugee and returned traveller and outline the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of sc...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Mohd Abd Rahman M,Bryant P,Guppy D,Buttery J,Burgner D

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency, risk factors and anthropometric measurements of fetally malnourished, liveborn singleton term neonates. METHODS:The computed delivery room data of 11.741 liveborn singleton term neonates was used to compare malnourished and nourished newborns. RESULTS:Of the t...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Salihoğlu Ö,Karatekin G,Baksu B,Uslu S,Baksu A,Can G,Nuhoğlu A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to call the attention to the often disregarded message that hypertransaminasemia may be a marker of both liver and muscle diseases by presenting personal case reports and a systematic literature review. Three male children (mean age 5.7 years) were inappropriately addressed, during the last 1...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Veropalumbo C,Del Giudice E,Esposito G,Maddaluno S,Ruggiero L,Vajro P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Propranolol has recently emerged as an effective drug treatment for infantile haemangiomas. The side effect profile of the drug and the safety of administering propranolol in outpatient settings in this age group remain uncertain. We report our experience with 200 infants and children prescribed propranolo...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Phillips RJ,Penington AJ,Bekhor PS,Crock CM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/HYPOTHESIS:Teaching hospitals affiliated with universities are now common sites for research higher degree supervision. We hypothesised that the hospital environment poses unique challenges to supervision compared with the traditional university research institute setting. AIMS:This study aimed to identify ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Caldwell PH,Oldmeadow W,Jones CA

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth charts are the mainstay of monitoring growth in babies who were born small or preterm. A variety of different charts are available, each with specific limitations. Most birthweight centile charts underestimate growth restriction in preterm babies and there are few good charts for monitoring longitudinal growth ...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Tudehope D,Gibbons K,Cormack B,Bloomfield F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the use of antifungal chemoprophylaxis to prevent neonatal invasive fungal infections (IFI) in very low birthweight infants (VLBW <1500 g). METHOD:Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. RESULTS:Nine trials were identified (2029 infants), with six comparing fluconazole with placebo/no treatme...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Blyth CC,Barzi F,Hale K,Isaacs D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is a frequent intervention in the neonatal intensive care unit. This article is directed towards paediatricians in training and attempts to cover the basics of PPV without being too technical. To do so we have employed an extensive use of graphics to illustrate the underlying princi...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Muhlethaler V,Malcolm G

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:  Cardiomyopathy, a group of primary myocardial disorders, is an uncommon, but important, cause of death in childhood. This study examines the demographic, clinical and pathological features of fatal cardiomyopathy in childhood with particular reference to its classification and autopsy findings. METHOD:  The meth...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Roberts SE,Pryce JW,Weber MA,Malone M,Ashworth MT,Sebire NJ

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Investigate the incidence, etiological pattern and the antimicrobial resistance of late-onset neonatal infections over a period of 5 years. METHODS:Longitudinal audit of neonatal sepsis from January 2005 to December 2009, in the main maternity hospital in Kuwait. Late-onset neonatal infection was defined as the cu...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Hammoud MS,Al-Taiar A,Thalib L,Al-Sweih N,Pathan S,Isaacs D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent sequencing of the human genome combined with the development of massively high throughput genetic analysis technologies is driving unprecedented growth in our knowledge of the molecular basis of disease. While this has already had a major impact on our diagnostic power, the therapeutic benefits remain large...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ginn SL,Alexander IE

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Achondroplasia is the most common form of osteochondrodysplasia and is associated with a number of life-threatening complications. The complexity of the condition led to the development of Heath Supervision Guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1995 and revised in 2005. There remains limite...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Ireland PJ,Johnson S,Donaghey S,Johnston L,Ware RS,Zankl A,Pacey V,Ault J,Savarirayan R,Sillence D,Thompson E,Townshend S,McGill J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of a formalised opportunistic immunisation (OI) system in a hospital setting. METHODS:Pre-post implementation audit of missed immunisation opportunities. RESULTS:Of 5583 children in the National Immunisation Register cohort seen in a hospital setting, 1641 (29.4%) were under-immunise...

journal_title：Journal of paediatrics and child health

authors： Shingler S,Hunter K,Romano A,Graham D

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00