abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major cause of mortality and long-term respiratory and neurological morbidity in very preterm infants. While survival rates of very preterm infants have increased over the past two decades there has been no decrease in the rate of BPD in surviving infants. Evidence from ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Collins CT,Gibson RA,Makrides M,McPhee AJ,Sullivan TR,Davis PG,Thio M,Simmer K,Rajadurai VS,N3RO Investigative Team.

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infancy is an important period for the promotion of healthy eating, diet and weight. However little is known about how best to engage caregivers of infants in healthy eating programs. This is particularly true for caregivers, infants and children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who experienc...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Russell CG,Taki S,Azadi L,Campbell KJ,Laws R,Elliott R,Denney-Wilson E

更新日期：2016-05-21 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:Obesity is a serious childhood health problem today. Studies have shown that overweight and obesity tend to be stable (track) from birth, through childhood and adolescence, to adulthood. However, existing studies are heterogeneous; there is still no consensus on the strength of the association between high b...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Evensen E,Wilsgaard T,Furberg AS,Skeie G

更新日期：2016-05-10 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:The "Watch Me Grow" (WMG) study examines the current developmental surveillance system in South West Sydney. This paper describes the establishment of the study birth cohort, including the recruitment processes, representativeness, follow-up and participants' baseline risk for future developmental risk. MET...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Woolfenden S,Eapen V,Axelsson E,Hendry A,Jalaludin B,Dissanayake C,Overs B,Descallar J,Eastwood J,Einfeld S,Silove N,Short K,Beasley D,Črnčec R,Murphy E,Williams K,“Watch Me Grow” study group.

更新日期：2016-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of deafness before 3 months of age substantially improves the socio-linguistic and cognitive development of deaf children. Existing studies demonstrating the feasibility of newborn hearing screening in South Africa have used small samples unrepresentative of general population characteristics....

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Störbeck C,Young A

更新日期：2016-03-22 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:The study is part of a larger research programme on neonatal brain imaging in the trial element of which parents were randomised to receive prognostic information based upon either magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound findings (ePrime study). The aim of this study was to investigate the strategies ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Redshaw ME,Harvey ME

更新日期：2016-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differences in both Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) rates and infant care practices between white British and South Asians in UK are well known, but research has not yet examined how these two groups understand and implement SIDS-reduction guidance. This study aimed to discover how white British and Paki...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Crane D,Ball HL

更新日期：2016-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a significant impact on child and adolescent development, especially in relation to school functioning and academic outcomes. Despite the transition to high school being a potentially critical period for children with ADHD, most research in this period has ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Zendarski N,Sciberras E,Mensah F,Hiscock H

更新日期：2016-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to study the feasibility, efficacy and safety of using laryngeal mask (LM) ventilation compared with endotracheal intubation (ETI) during neonatal resuscitation. METHODS:Neonates with a heart rate below 60 beats per minute despite 30 s of face mask ventilation were assigned quasi-randomly (...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Yang C,Zhu X,Lin W,Zhang Q,Su J,Lin B,Ye H,Yu R

更新日期：2016-01-25 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:Use of the Internet to deliver cognitive behavioural therapy, a frontline treatment for anxiety disorders, is emerging as an option to increase access to treatment among adolescents with anxiety disorders. This study examined the usability of the Internet-based component of Breathe, a CBT program designed fo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wozney L,Baxter P,Newton AS

更新日期：2015-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may disrupt parent-infant interaction with adverse consequences for infants and their families. Several family-centered care programs promote parent-infant interaction in the NICU; however, all of these retain the premise that health-care professionals sho...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： O'Brien K,Bracht M,Robson K,Ye XY,Mirea L,Cruz M,Ng E,Monterrosa L,Soraisham A,Alvaro R,Narvey M,Da Silva O,Lui K,Tarnow-Mordi W,Lee SK

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late preterm birth accounts for 70 % of all preterm births. While the impact of feeding problems in very preterm infants has been widely investigated, data on late preterm infants' feeding issues are scarce. The aim of the present study was to investigate the need of nutritional support during hospital stay ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Giannì ML,Roggero P,Piemontese P,Liotto N,Orsi A,Amato O,Taroni F,Morlacchi L,Consonni D,Mosca F

更新日期：2015-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Detection of a heart murmur in healthy children is common, but may generate anxiety among parents. Many parents believe a heart murmur is a sign of heart disease, although the majority of heart murmurs are innocent. The purpose of this study was to assess anxiety and concerns in parents of children referred ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bårdsen T,Sørbye MH,Trønnes H,Greve G,Berg A

更新日期：2015-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alcohol intoxicated adolescents (AIA) in emergency department are an important target group for prevention and valid information on their familial risk and protective factors (RPF) is crucial for implementing customized family-based counseling in hospitals. We therefore, examined the psychometric characteris...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Kuttler H,Schwendemann H,Bitzer EM

更新日期：2015-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the estimation of body fatness by Slaughter skinfold thickness equations (PBF(Slaughter)) has been widely used, the accuracy of this method is uncertain. We have previously examined the interrelationships among the body mass index (BMI), PBF(Slaughter), percent body fat from dual energy X-ray absorp...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Freedman DS,Ogden CL,Kit BK

更新日期：2015-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transgender (TG) individuals experience discordance between their sex at birth and their gender identity. To better understand the health care needs and characteristics of TG youth that contribute to resilience, we conducted a qualitative study with clinical and non-clinical providers. METHODS:In-depth inte...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Torres CG,Renfrew M,Kenst K,Tan-McGrory A,Betancourt JR,López L

更新日期：2015-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infant behavioral sleep problems are common, with potential negative consequences. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess effects of a sleep intervention comprising a two-hour group teaching session and four support calls over 2 weeks. Our primary outcomes were reduced numbers of nightly wakes ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Hall WA,Hutton E,Brant RF,Collet JP,Gregg K,Saunders R,Ipsiroglu O,Gafni A,Triolet K,Tse L,Bhagat R,Wooldridge J

更新日期：2015-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The world health organization (WHO) and the Identification and prevention of dietary- and lifestyle-induced health effects in children and infants- study (IDEFICS), released anthropometric reference values obtained from normal body weight children. This study examined the relationship between WHO [body mass ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Aristizabal JC,Barona J,Hoyos M,Ruiz M,Marín C

更新日期：2015-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a congenital malformation associated with life-threatening pulmonary dysfunction and high neonatal mortality. Outcomes are improved with protective ventilation, less severe pulmonary pathology, and the proximity of the treating center to the site of delivery. The majo...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Bojanić K,Pritišanac E,Luetić T,Vuković J,Sprung J,Weingarten TN,Carey WA,Schroeder DR,Grizelj R

更新日期：2015-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Birthweight remains one of the strongest predictors of perinatal mortality and disability. Birthweight percentiles form a reference that allows the detection of neonates at higher risk of neonatal and postneonatal morbidity. The aim of the study is to present updated national birthweight percentiles by gesta...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Li Z,Umstad MP,Hilder L,Xu F,Sullivan EA

更新日期：2015-10-08 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:Inappropriate feeding practices during infancy may lead to overweight. The aims of this study are to investigate the growth of children in the first 18 months of life; to evaluate the feeding practices of caregivers using developed Young Child Feeding Questionnaire; and to investigate caregivers' feeding att...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ma JQ,Zhou LL,Hu YQ,Liu SS,Sheng XY

更新日期：2015-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nature and magnitude of adverse drug events (ADEs) among hospitalized children in low-income countries is not well described. The aim of this study was thus, to assess the incidence and nature of ADEs in hospitalized children at a teaching hospital in Ethiopia. METHODS:We used prospective observational ...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Eshetie TC,Hailemeskel B,Mekonnen N,Paulos G,Mekonnen AB,Girma T

更新日期：2015-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improved referral algorithms for children with non-severe pneumonia at the community level are desirable. We sought to identify predictors of oral antibiotic failure in children who fulfill the case definition of World Health Organization (WHO) non-severe pneumonia. Predictors of greatest interest were those...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： McCollum ED,King C,Hollowell R,Zhou J,Colbourn T,Nambiar B,Mukanga D,Burgess DC

更新日期：2015-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between anthropometric measurements, including waist circumference (WC), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels has been reported among adults. However, studies conducted among population-based elementary schoolchildren to date have been limited, especially in Japan, where the measurement o...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Ochiai H,Shirasawa T,Nishimura R,Nanri H,Ohtsu T,Hoshino H,Tajima N,Kokaze A

更新日期：2015-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is commonly found among people traveling above 2500 m. We investigated whether the occurrence of AMS is related to differences in individual physical fitness and BMI in subjects 11-13 years of age. METHODS:This study was conducted at Xue Mountain, Taiwan (elevation of 3886 m) b...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wu SH,Lin YC,Weng YM,Chiu YH,Li WC,Wang SH,Chan CW,Chiu TF,Huang KF,Chen CH

更新日期：2015-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although adolescent spinal pain increases the risk for chronic back pain in adulthood, most adolescents can be regarded as healthy. The aim of the present study was to provide data on localization, intensity and frequency of adolescent spinal pain and to investigate which physical and psycho-social parameter...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Wirth B,Humphreys BK

更新日期：2015-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal near miss cases occur more often than neonatal deaths and could enable a more comprehensive analysis of risk factors, short-term outcomes and prognostic factors in neonates born to mothers with severe obstetric complications. The objective was to assess the incidence, presentation and perinatal outc...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Nakimuli A,Mbalinda SN,Nabirye RC,Kakaire O,Nakubulwa S,Osinde MO,Kakande N,Kaye DK

更新日期：2015-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical correction of orofacial clefts greatly mitigates negative outcomes. However, access to reconstructive surgery is limited in developing countries. The present study reviews epidemiological data from a single charitable organization, Smile Train, with a database of surgical cases from 33 African count...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Conway JC,Taub PJ,Kling R,Oberoi K,Doucette J,Jabs EW

更新日期：2015-02-14 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:Serious thromboembolic events connected with rFVIIa therapy in hemophilia patients are rare. Only three cases are reported in children, all of them with hemophilia A. CASE PRESENTATION:We present unique case of patient with hemophilia B and high titer inhibitors to coagulation FIX, who developed severe rena...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Milošević D,Bilić E,Batinić D,Poropat M,Štern-Padovan R,Galić S,Turudić D

更新日期：2014-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor sleep contributes to the developmental problems seen in preterm infants. We evaluated sleep problems in preterm infants 6 months of post-gestational age using the subjective Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ) and objective sleep tests. We also compared the sleep of premature infants with that of fu...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Huang YS,Paiva T,Hsu JF,Kuo MC,Guilleminault C

更新日期：2014-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infections in newborns remain one of the most significant problems in modern medicine. Escherichia coli is an important cause of neonatal bloodstream and respiratory tract infections and is associated with high mortality. The aim of our study was to investigate the epidemiology of E. coli infection in Polish...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Chmielarczyk A,Wójkowska-Mach J,Romaniszyn D,Adamski P,Helwich E,Lauterbach R,Pobiega M,Borszewska-Kornacka M,Gulczyńska E,Kordek A,Heczko PB

更新日期：2014-10-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children who have unhealthy lifestyles are predisposed to develop hypertension, dyslipidemia and other complications. The epidemic of obesity is also affecting children with congenital heart disease. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of obesity and describe associated risk factors, includin...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Barbiero SM,D'Azevedo Sica C,Schuh DS,Cesa CC,de Oliveira Petkowicz R,Pellanda LC

更新日期：2014-10-16 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:Type 1 diabetes occurs more frequently in younger children who are often pre-school age and enter the education system with diabetes-related support needs that evolve over time. It is important that children are supported to optimally manage their diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring and insulin regime a...

journal_title：BMC pediatrics

authors： Edwards D,Noyes J,Lowes L,Haf Spencer L,Gregory JW

更新日期：2014-09-12 00:00:00