AbstractCarriers of germline constitutional pathogenic mutations tend to develop bilateral retinoblastoma. Among carriers of germline mutations in RB1 gene, about 14% of the
probands carry gene or chromosomal deletions that include partial or complete loss.....
AbstractAim: The aim of this study was to assess the daily urinary fluoride excretion of children in Qatar.
Methods: The sampling frame was children who participated in the Qatar Child Oral Health Survey 2017 (QCOHS 2017). A sub-group of QCOHS 2017 were inv.....
AbstractBackground and objective: Because of the low sensitivity of the suggested two-weeks cough duration to guide the management of suspected cases of pertussis, using duration
of one week have been recently used instead. The aim of this study was to ide.....
AbstractObjective: Childhood obesity has been found in children in situations of vulnerability in which the underweight is usually more prevalent. However, trends in the prevalence of
these outcomes in populations supported by an income transfer program ar.....
AbstractBackground: Monovalent rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix), was introduced in the immunization schedule of Togo in June 2014. We evaluated the sustained impact of the vaccine on
acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and rotavirus-associated hospitalizations in Togo.....
AbstractAlthough it is possible that these findings will change with longer follow-up, our data provide useful information to help guide treatment of these symptomatic cysts in children. In the case of an unresolved cyst, the risks and benefits of continued .....
AbstractDevelopment Coordination Disorder (DCD), is characterized by motor coordination problems unrelated to intellectual, congenital, or acquired delays. Here we present the
prevalence rate of DCD through Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2 (MABC-.....
AbstractObjective: To investigate the correlation between adverse physical health events and bullying victimization among adolescents, using as independent variables bullying
victimization, parental awareness, parental support, close friends, and classmate.....
AbstractIntroduction: COVID-19 mainly affects the respiratory system and leads to flu-like symptoms, which can rapidly evolve to more severe conditions and death. The pediatric age
group is susceptible to COVID-19, although the rate of affected patients is.....
AbstractObjective: Studies have shown that one of the intrinsic causes of dental erosion is tooth exposure to hydrochloric acid as a consequence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
The study aims to evaluate the occurrence of dental erosion in pedia.....
AbstractObjectives: An intrauterine origin of childhood leukemia has been presumed. The association with specific maternal and child characteristics, such as chromosomal aberrations
and monozygotic twinning, compel us to look for aberrant conditions around.....
AbstractThe “Battered Child Syndrome” is today a widely accepted concept in Pediatric Medicine. However, there was an earlier time when this concept was still “in the air” rather than a known quantity. Recognition came slowly, impeded by intellectual.....
AbstractObjective: Observe the exercise intensity of overweight children, their perceived exertion and the motivational aspect, using an active video game compared to the ergometric
treadmill test.
Methods: Cross-sectional study with children aged 6 to 1.....
AbstractFacing an increase in childhood obesity, it is necessary to investigate the metabolic profile of school-aged children in order to identify earlier lipid and glycemic changes. The
objective in this study was to establish the blood pressure, anthropo.....
AbstractTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), is rare autosomal dominant genetic disease characterized by the occurrence of benign tumors, including epileptogenic tumors in the brain. Its highly varying phenotypic manifestations can lead to mis- and missed diagn.....
AbstractObjectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the role of ultrasonography (US) and physical examination findings in the diagnosis of NCF in traumatic births.
Methods: This study was done between July 1st, 2019 and March 31st, 2020. Physical ex.....
AbstractMesenchymal Hamartoma is a rare, benign osseous tumor that typically involves the rib cage and presents during the first year of life. There is a case of this tumor originating in the cervical spine, described in literature. I document a brief litera.....
AbstractBackground: Pneumonia is among the leading causes of mortality in children, accounting for 13% of global under 5 mortality. Studies to determine factors contributing to
mortality in childhood pneumonia can help optimize utilization of scarce resour.....
AbstractAim: Thoracoscopy is being used increasingly in Empyema thoracis (ET), in last two decades. We share our single surgeon experience with Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), in fibrinopurulent stage (stage 2), of ET in children, especially lo.....
AbstractBackground/Aims: Vegetarians have a high risk of abnormal vitamin B-12 (B-12), and homocysteine (Hcy), status. The objectives included assessment of: 1) folate, B-12, and
Hcy status; 2) incidence rate of abnormal folate, B-12, and Hcy; and 3) assoc.....