Recent Articles
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August 12, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Covid-19 induced pandemic has affected patient care to a great extent. Children with hydrocephalus and neural tube defects need regular follow up after surgical repair. During the pandemic, many children could not attend outpatient clinics for foll.....
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July 11, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Standard pediatric preventive care seldom includes evidence-based parenting training as a routine part of well child care. This study describes a group well child care (GWCC) program that incorporated evidence-based positive parenting.....
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June 18, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in the pediatric population, characterized by self-limited evolution and variable severity. Among the support alternatives, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is indic.....
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June 15, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Encephalitis is a complex condition characterized by dysfunction in brain tissue resulting from infectious or autoimmune causes. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is especially relevant in children and adolescents, often associated with ovarian teratom.....
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May 22, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), deficiency is considered the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide. Several studies have reported the frequency of G6PD deficiency in different regions of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective descriptive cross-.....
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March 22, 2024 Review Article
Abstract Background: The prevalence of severe malnutrition among people under five years of age worldwide is 11% and 7% in Uganda, while the prevalence of HIV infection among these children is high (29-48%). Objectives: To establish the pattern of weight gain.....
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February 26, 2024 Review Article
Abstract It is no longer a rare phenomenon for pediatric patients to experience moderate to high levels of emotional distress, including anxiety, during preventive care office visits with healthcare providers. This distress can be attributed to multiple f.....
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February 19, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Background: Skin involvement in fusariosis can present as rapidly progressive disseminated lesions. Case presentation: We report a 12-year old boy with leukemia with fever on day+31 post-hematopoietic stem-cell transplant. Despite antibiotics, fev.....
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February 26, 2024 Review Article
Abstract There is evidence that multiple negative influences and conditions worldwide not only hinder children from achieving their optimal potential, but also often cause them to be involved in malevolent behaviors. Present evidence suggests that childre.....
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February 12, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Background: Tarlov cysts, commonly known as perineurial cysts, are mostly asymptomatic benign lesions that are often accidentally discovered during imaging initiated for other reasons. The pathology is very rare in children, so it may be of scientifi.....
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February 10, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To evaluate adequacy of bowel preparation and complications during paediatric gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. Design: A retrospective service evaluation project Place and Duration: All patients < 18 years of age undergoing oesophagogastro.....
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February 08, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Typical motor development represents a transition from initial reflex activities to voluntary motor skills. Children with disabilities face challenges in this process. Early intervention approaches, such as the use of mobility devices, .....
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January 06, 2024 Short Communication
Abstract Child malnutrition is still one of the most serious problems facing many developing countries in the world. In order to try to come to grips with this problem, I have proposed a measure of child malnutrition, which I dubbed the Composite Index .....
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January 06, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Background: Abnormal blood glucose concentration is the most common metabolic abnormality in childhood particularly in critically ill children. High blood glucose (BG) levels have shown an association with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. Me.....
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January 22, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To describe the phenotypes of asthma, asthma severity and hospitalization in children presenting to the children’s respiratory clinic at a tertiary hospital Methods: A hospital based, 6month longitudinal study was conducted among asthmat.....
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June 10, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Objective: In this descriptive study, we explored temporal trends and racial inequities in US infant mortality, low birth weight, and preterm births. Method: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemi.....
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April 24, 2023 Case Report
Abstract A fifteen-year-old girl presented with symptoms of encephalitis, including behavioral changes, hallucinations, delusions, cerebrospinal fluid with pleocytosis and a pathological electroencephalography with delta waves. Extensive blood tests, cerebros.....
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April 19, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Background: Cranial ultrasound (CUS) is currently recommended between 7 and 14 days of life for infants born before 30 weeks of gestational age (GA). It provides information about possible perinatal brain injury and helps in predicting long-term outc.....
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April 19, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Objective: In United States (US) youths suicide has become the second leading cause of premature death among those aged 10 to 24 years and is the leading cause of death among those aged 13 to 14 years. In this original research we explored trends in .....
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March 31, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Background: The impact of labeling patients penicillin-allergic include increased hospital length-of-stay and use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Despite these undesirable consequences, few studies have addressed solutions and no protocol existed at o.....
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March 23, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Fluorosis is a public health problem in the Rift Valley areas of Ethiopia. While defluoridation of water is best solution, consumption of calcium-rich foods may mitigate development of adverse symptoms. The aim of the study was to determine whether c.....
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March 16, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Chromosome microdeletion is a hereditary disease with complex clinical manifestations due to the deletion of small chromosome segments [1]. Chromosome 7, Partial Monosomy 7p is a rare chromosomal disorder characterized by deletion (monosomy) of a por.....
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March 25, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the dietary intake and the anthropometric profile of infants on a diet eliminating cow’s milk proteins (CMP), compared to infants on a free diet. Method: Prospective cross-sectional study carried out with infants aged 6-24 .....
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January 12, 2023 Research Article
Abstract Objective: Acute cough in children is a common reason for emergency department (ED) visits and impacts the quality of life (QOL) of patients and their families. Study objectives were to compare how parents/guardians (caregivers) versus providers rate.....
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October 28, 2022 Research Article
Abstract Abstract Aim: The aim of our study was to analyze the effects of auditory processing disorder in children suffering from DLD using dichotic tests. The intent of this study was to assess language development using Czech-language dichotic word tests.....
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April 21, 2022 Research Article
Abstract 1.1. Aim: To document the clinical profile and outcome of children below 18 years of age with SARS-CoV-2 infection with relation to pre-existing comorbidities. 1.2. Methods: Prospective, observational study at the Emergency Department of a tertiary .....
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December 31, 2021 Case Report
Abstract Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS), is an autosomal recessive multi-organ genetic disorder characterized mainly by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, skeletal abnormalities and hematological abnormalities due to bone marrow dysfunction. It is a rare c.....
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December 12, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Background: The evaluation of functional status and disability of the patients after critical disease are significant aspects to be measured. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the functional status of critical pediatric patients after hospital dischar.....
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November 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Problem: It is quite common the appearance of disorders of various natures in children and its adequate management its necessary to prevent worsening and improve quality of life. Complementary therapies are an available and growing resource to assis.....
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November 22, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Concurrent infections among tropical fevers like Dengue, Scrub typhus, Malaria, Chikungunya, Enteric fever and Leptospirosis have recently been recognized as an emerging problem. The objectives of this study were to determine the preva.....
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November 20, 2021 Review Article
Abstract Long COVID-19 or the persistence of COVID-19 symptoms beyond four weeks has been recently recognized as a medical condition in children and adolescents. Only twelve studies could be found in the Long COVID literature on youth. This narrative review i.....
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November 18, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Caffeine has been commonly used for the prevention and treatment of apnea-related symptoms in preterm infants. However, exposure to caffeine can influence weight gain in this population. Objectives: To evaluate the weight evolution of.....
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October 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Abstract Background: Pharmaceutical care is a practice in which the practitioner takes responsibility for a patient’s drug-related needs, and is held accountable for this commitment. Responsible drug therapy is provided for the purpose of achievi.....
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October 30, 2021 Case Series
Abstract We present a case series centered around typical and atypical presentations of Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MISC) residing in the NYC area. Preliminary research suggests that children are just as likely to become infected with SARS.....
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October 21, 2021 Research Article
Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has presented challenges since detection, isolation and prevention of mass broadcast become a global heath emerging danger. Thus, the authorities adopted restrictive measures, limiting the movement of people, in addition to the.....
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October 15, 2021 Case Report
Abstract Berardinelli-Seip syndrome is a congenital disorder of metabolism. It is characterized by insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus and deficiency of adipose tissue. The clinical and laboratory features of the syndrome are mostly due to fat deficiency, di.....
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October 06, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To define the profile of patients submitted to Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (IMV), admitted to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), to identify factors related to failure or failure in the extubation process. Methods: A retrospectiv.....
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September 30, 2021 Case Report
Abstract Neuroblastoma, an embryonic tumor arising from primitive cells of the sympathetic autonomic nervous system, is the most common extracranial solid neoplasm in childhood. The clinical presentation is heterogeneous as it depends on the tumor size and pr.....
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August 28, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Background: Newborns are at increased risk of hypernatremia due to their inability to control their fluid intake and their large body surface area to weight/ height ratio. The main cause of hypernatremia in neonates is dehydration from lactation fail.....
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July 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Background: Maternal and cord blood adipokine levels are associated with birth weight and intra-uterine retardation in neonates. It is not however clear whether there exists any association between adipokine concentrations and gender of newborn infa.....
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July 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To estimate the incidence of excess of body weight in the school period and explore possible association with prenatal factors. Methods: An epidemiological study with a longitudinal design was carried out. All children from the first to t.....
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July 30, 2021 Case Report
Abstract Objective: To analyze the influence of cryotherapy and thermotherapy on spasticity in cerebral palsy. Methods: The sample consisted of a patient with spastic cerebral palsy sequels, female, and 10 years old of Centro Universitario Filadelfia (UniFil.....
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July 16, 2021 Review Article
Abstract Introduction: Sleep disorders in childhood are common complaints in pediatric consultations, so it is important to understand these disorders. Patients can be classified as those who cannot sleep, those who will not sleep, those with daytime sleepine.....
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June 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Background: Micronutrient deficiencies predispose the infants and children to infections, anemia, impaired growth and development, thus, cost effective strategies are urgently required to combat these deficiencies. Fortification of iron/zinc appears.....
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June 26, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Aim of study: Compare anthropometric, inflammatory and metabolic characteristics in eutrophic and obese 8-year-old schoolchildren attending at a cohort in Palhoça/SC, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study involving 34 8-year-old studen.....
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May 31, 2021 Review Article
Abstract This report presents a concept for idiopathic scoliosis (IS) progression, which refers to the role of the diurnal variation on the asymmetric water distribution of the eccentric nucleus pulposus of the deformed scoliotic IVD, and the subsequent alte.....
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April 30, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Carriers 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 .....
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April 29, 2021 Research Article
Abstract Aim: 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.....
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November 30, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objectives: This study examines inequalities and changes in under-nutrition of under-five children in Bangladesh. Materials and methods: We used data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2004 and 2014. Inequalities in unde.....
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December 24, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Assessment of nutritional status of a population using most appropriate growth chart is essential to establishitshealth status and for administering timely interventions. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status and its correlates among ad.....
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December 17, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: Identification of mothers at risk, early in gestation is essential In India as both maternal undernutrition and prevalence low birth weight (LBW) is high.Therefore, simple screening tool based on non-invasive early markers of risk for LBW.....
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December 17, 2020 Case Report
Abstract We present a previously normal 15 years old girl with a generalized weakness and coma following convulsive status epilepticus which developed after inferior alveolar nerve blockade through local lidocaine injection by a dentist. The patient was admit.....
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December 13, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To describe procedures, indications and contraindications for bag squeezing and manual hyperinflation maneuvers and to propose an algorithm to optimize use of these techniques. Methods: A narrative literature review based on searches i.....
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November 30, 2020 Research Article
Abstract In the current study, age less than or equal to 24 months and visiting ED after 4 hours of the event lead to a longer duration for re-using the affected arm following reduction.
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November 27, 2020 Editorial
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November 27, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: Davis Buckley hyperimmunoglobulin E (IgE), recurrent infection syndromes are very rare group of heterogeneous disorders of variable genetic basis and manifestations, but they are essentially characterized by significant elevation of serum.....
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November 21, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: Phenotype expression in adulthood is closely related to lifestyle, particularly eating habits in early childhood. In addition, children born prematurely are subject to metabolic complications that lead the early onset of chronic diseases .....
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November 20, 2020 Research Article
Abstract This longitudinal study aimed to verify the advantages of simultaneous bilateral stimulation for the development of hearing and oral language skills over unilateral stimulation in children using cochlear implants, in the first year of electronic devi.....
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October 19, 2020 Research Article
Abstract The purpose was to stimulate phonological awareness in the school environment and to verify the effects on reading and writing skills. It is a non- randomized (quasi-experimental), double blind case-control clinical study, 69 students from elementary.....
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October 31, 2020 Clinical Image
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October 15, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Diarrheal disease remains one of the leading causes of death in children under the age of five years in developing countries. Extensive measures have been in effect in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), worldwide, to provide clean water, good h.....
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October 15, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: The diagnosis of non-IgE mediated cow’s milk protein allergy (CMA) in infants is based on the elimination of cow’s milk protein from the diet with clinical improvement, followed by reintroduction with relapse of symptoms. Given the po.....
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September 19, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objective: Classic galactosaemia (CG), due to Galactose-1-phosphate uridylyltransferase (GALT), deficiency presents in neonates after exposure to galactose. On galactose restricted and lactose free diet, the mainstay of treatment of CG, initial sympt.....
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September 14, 2020 Mini ReviewOral Intestinal Adsorbents - are they the Next Therapy for Acute Diarrhea in Children: A Mini-Review
Abstract Current guidelines for the treatment of acute intestinal infection in children recommend oral rehydration therapy and use of anti-diarrheals is not widely endorsed, as there are reported safety concerns with some and they do not treat the underlying .....
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September 11, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: Neonate is any infants from the birth to 28 days. Most of the neonatal deaths occur in developing countries particularly in sub-Saharan African and south central Asian countries. The ability to predict Length of stay would be valuable to .....
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September 04, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Munchausen’s syndrome refers to patients who injure their bodies and repeatedly request medical assistance due to these illnesses or factitious conditions. In the reported case, an 11-year-old girl was referred to the dermatology outpatient clinic,.....
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August 31, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Noonan syndrome (NS), is a common congenital genetic disorder due to defects in the PTPN11 gene or genes related to Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. Common features seen in individuals with NS include characteristic facial feat.....
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August 30, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Purpose: The manifestation of bullous diseases on oral mucoses leading scarring sequel are widely described in toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). These complications cause disfigurement and functional impairment. They are more rarely reported in ery.....
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August 30, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Mercury prenatal exposure can be estimated through mercury concentrations in different maternal/fetal biological matrices. However, questions have been raised regarding the accuracy of umbilical cord matrices as biomarkers of that exposure. The aim o.....
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August 29, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objectives: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of racecadotril together with oral rehydration solution (ORS) compared to ORS alone in infants (>3 months), children and adolescents with acute diarrhea. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03463.....
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August 17, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Currently, in the management of acute diarrhea, underuse of oral rehydration solutions (ORS), is still reported, being a strong rationale for their improvement to increase patient’s acceptability and, in consequence, treatment compliance and therap.....
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July 29, 2020 Research Article
Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the evolution of the neurodevelopment of an atypical Robin Sequence clinical case and the impact of emotional burden on the primary caregiver. Female participant, age 01 years and 08 months, with Robin Sequence, .....
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July 15, 2020 Short Note
Abstract The epidemic of Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) attributed to SARS-CoV-2 (formerly 2019-nCoV) has brought a worldwide public health threat since December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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July 09, 2020 Short Note
Abstract Congenital dislocation of knee is a rare desease and may be associated with other congenital and musculoskeletal disorders. Early diagnosis of CDK is very important non operative treatment usually provides more stable, greater range of motion and m.....
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July 01, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objective: Sotos syndrome is a rare overgrowth disorder. Bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover data in patients with Sotos syndrome are scarce. We describe the skeletal status of a paediatric cohort and also pursue the best method to adjust bo.....
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June 25, 2020 Case Series
Abstract Syphilis, one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally, is caused by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum. It can be transmitted from an infected mother via the placenta to the fetus. Untreated syphilis during pregnancy has a transmi.....
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June 15, 2020 Review Article
Abstract The text in this review is divided in three sections, each with results from four decades of research at the borderlines between orthodontics and the medical disciplines: embryology, fetal pathology, endocrinology, neurology, neuro-anatomy, neuro-psy.....
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June 07, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Oral lichen planus (OLP), is a chronic inflammatory disease that mainly affects women and is rarely observed in children and adolescents. We report here two cases of OLP in adolescents and review the cases published in the literature. First one, a 10.....
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May 25, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Accidents and trauma, including abusive head trauma (AHT), are leading causes of death and disability in children. One of the most common sequelae of AHT in children is traumatic brain injury (TBI), of varying severity. Amantadine, a dopamine agoni.....
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May 23, 2020 Review Article
Abstract This work aims to carry out a systematic review of the literature on the characteristics of pneumonia due to new coronaviruses on newborns, as well as to discuss the relationship of this infection with pregnancy and exposure in the neonatal period. A.....
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May 21, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study is to present the performance of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in the Reading processes through the presentation of five cases. Method: Five male students with Attention Deficit Diso.....
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May 16, 2020 Review Article
Abstract The objective of this research was to describe the occurrence of cases of congenital heart disease in children under one year of age registered in health information systems in the state of Ceará, Brazil, from 2010 to 2015. It is a descriptive study.....
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May 21, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Leishmaniasis is a protozoan parasitic disease. Leishmaniasis is divided into 3 categories, e.g. Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL), Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (MCL). For VL, the estimated number of new cases per year may h.....
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May 15, 2020 Short Communication
Abstract Background: Painful os intermetatarseum is a very rare condition. Gruber et al first described os intermetatarseum in 1877. This condition is usually asymptomatic. One should consider painful os intermetatarseum as being a possible cause of dorsal fo.....
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May 08, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Nutritional deficiency compromises the adequate immune and metabolic functions, and may cause repercussions during the postoperative period of pediatric patients submitted to cardiac surgery, thereby causing or aggravating clinical problems. Our aim .....
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April 29, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: There has been no shortage of published articles about pyloric stenosis of infancy(PS). Curiously, few have opined a cause despite a galaxy of potentially informative clues. The earliest speculative suggestion was that hyperacidity was in.....
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April 27, 2020 Short Communication
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the interferents in a quantitative technique for glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), deficiency diagnosis. Newborn blood samples were collected in filter paper from May 2016 to January 2017 in Sergipe state, Brazil......
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April 25, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Background: Managing ACL tears in the skeletally immature patient is a complicated and at times challenging undertaking. As such, it should be undertaken only by a surgeon with experience treating pediatric and adolescent injuries of this nature. .....
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April 21, 2020 Original Research
Abstract Objective: To describe pneumococcal meningitis main epidemiological features in young children, and discuss potential effect of Cuban Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine. Methods: Nationwide retrospective observational study (1998-2016), in children <.....
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April 15, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Ability to quantify the severity of the patient and predict the probability of death based on the clinical state of admitted child can help decision making selection of treatments, ethical issues and economic strategies. Aim and obj.....
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March 30, 2020 Perspective
Abstract Introduction: The differing experiences of the surgeon, he parent and the baby are discussed in terms of what is presently known about the pathogenesis of pyloric stenosis of infancy (PS). Methods: The experiences are culled from personal experien.....
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March 27, 2020 Review Article
Abstract To effectively identify, assess and manage suspected cases of Munchausen by Proxy abuse, clinicians, legal professionals and the public need to incorporate five core principles into their understanding of this life-threatening form of maltreatment. T.....
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February 15, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Background: Necrotizing fasciitis is a soft tissue infection, mainly related to penetrating trauma, which creates a gateway for pathogens. Case presentation: A female patient, 8 months old, is admitted to the Pediatrics Emergency Unit of the with .....
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February 13, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory illness that characteristically affects the children below two years of age accounting about 2-3% of patients, admitted to hospital each year. We compared the effect of Racemic Epinephrine (RE) and 3.....
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February 08, 2020 Review Article
Abstract Fractures of the carpal scaphoid are not common in children. When they occur the fractures are usually located in the distal pole but they have also been sustained through the waist. Resultant scaphoid non-unions have been reported. Their optional tr.....
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February 02, 2020 Research Article
Abstract Background: A comparison of outcomes for CH before and after the start of the NSP in the UAE. Methods: Review of the findings of all the babies with CH seen in the period 1996 to 2004. Results: Before the UAE NSP babies were usually diagnosed v.....
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January 24, 2020 Case Report
Abstract Introduction: Hydrocephalus occurs in 80% of patients with Dandy–Walker (DW) syndrome. Accord-ing to the literature, when permeability of the cerebral aqueduct is demonstrated, it is possible to use a sin-gle shunt, either ventriculoperitoneal or c.....
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December 23, 2019 Editorial
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December 12, 2019 Research Article
Abstract The anxiety presented by the patients may be related to numerous factors. The study aims to evaluate the anxiety level and influence of factors of regarding dental treatment in high school students between 14 and 19 years of age, based on an anxiety .....
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October 22, 2019 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of children and adolescents with phenylketonuria. Methods: Retrospective study with anthropometric and biochemical data collection from patients with phenylketonuria in the.....
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February 17, 2019 Research Article
Abstract The study was based on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and examined the validity and reliability of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPN-ES) [27], of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) from Greece, Cyprus and Portugal.....
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January 25, 2019 Case Report
Abstract Background: Bloody nipple discharge is extremely rare in children. The etiology and pathophysiology remain uncertain, with the most common cause being mammary ductal ectasia. In this paper, we present two cases with nipple discharge bleeding. Case.....
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January 04, 2019 Research Article
Abstract Infections in the infratemporal region can be a major source of morbidity and have been known to occur after dental procedures. Neurovascular structures running through the infratemporal fossa serve as a source for infections to track to different ar.....
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December 15, 2018 Short Communication
Abstract Down syndrome is the most common chromosome disorder. One constant concern is the care to improve development and quality of life that may be affected by the onset of West syndrome. The aim of this retrospective study is analyze the prevalence and ev.....
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December 13, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Postoperative pain management in children after spinal surgery is a crucial issue that deserves much attention. Multimodal analgesia appears to be the most appropriate approach to optimize pain control. Pregabalin has proven its efficac.....
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November 22, 2018 Case Report
Abstract Introduction: Here we report a rare pediatric case of stiff person syndrome (SPS), an uncommon neurological disorder characterized by persistent muscular rigidity and spasm affecting primarily axial muscles. Patient description: An 11 year-old boy.....
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November 22, 2018 Review Article
Abstract Despite considerable efforts, obesity rates in youth have been rising or plateaued at a high level throughout the world. Global data indicate that 1 in 10 school-aged children are overweight or obese. Due to the increased risks for physical and psych.....
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July 23, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Background: Neonatal sepsis is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among term and preterm infants particularly in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). Pathogens implicated are mostly hospital-acquired. Parirenyatwa NICU experienced a.....
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November 14, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Objective: The development of motor competence during childhood has important implications for future health and well-being. The present study examined the association of overweight and obesity with motor competence in 6- to 8-year-old school childre.....
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June 10, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Background: Despite being highly desirable, there is limited success discharging very low birth weight infants (VLBW) on mother’s own milk. Research aim: To explore interventions to improve lactation success based upon recommendations of lactat.....
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May 28, 2018 Case Report
Abstract We diagnosed a 5 years old boy as a case of abdominal tuberculosis which is a rare presentation for tuberculosis in children. We are sharing this case review aiming to early diagnosis and management of those cases to decrease morbidity and mortality......
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May 24, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Background: Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG4) called for a two-thirds reduction in global child mortality from 1990 to 2015. Although the worldwide under-five (U5) mortality has decreased significantly, reductions in neonatal mortality have not be.....
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May 24, 2018 Case Report
Abstract Primary care pediatricians see a wide spectrum of children with developmental delay with and without dysmorphic features. Searching for a genetic cause can be challenging. We describe a 24 month old child with global developmental delay, congenital n.....
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May 21, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Neonatal infections are responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates. Neonatal meningitis, meningeal infection occurring up to 28 days of life, can be confirmed by means of laboratory criteria, through the analysis of cerebrospina.....
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May 16, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Objectives: To investigate whether changing maternal milk expression routine reduces exclusive mother’s own milk (MOM) feedings rate at discharge for very low birth weight infants. Methods: Prospective observational cohort study with historic co.....
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May 16, 2018 Case Report
Abstract 8-year-old girl admitted for management of left hemi paresis. The CT scan supplemented with MRI angiography revealed ischemic lesions related to cerebral microangiopathy. The association of limb and kidney malformations, as well as the small size and.....
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March 12, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To provide training in the immediate response to newborn emergencies in a Level 1 newborn nursery, to assess the efficiency of this training for increasing the comfort level of pediatric residents and nurses in emergency recognition and re.....
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March 12, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Modern society is faced with limitations to practice physical activity, due to the lack of infrastructure, lack of time, lack of public safety and growth of sedentary activities that favor a sedentary lifestyle. Objective: Examined .....
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March 05, 2018 Case Report
Abstract Our report summarizes the case of a girl presenting with symptoms suggestive of dermatomyositis after environmental exposure during Hurricane Harvey. Her symptoms were later diagnosed as contact dermatitis secondary to playing with slime, a substance.....
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March 03, 2018 Review Article
Abstract Pediatric providers play a critical role in the lives of developing children and are well-positioned to ameliorate the impacts of childhood adversity. Despite evidence-based recommendations and progress in drawing awareness to this issue, best practi.....
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February 24, 2018 Review Article
Abstract Background: Childhood obesity is growing worldwide and brings concerns that overweight or obese children are more likely to become obese as adults. Early diagnosis is of utmost importance, and for that purpose, WHtR is easy to use and interpret by th.....
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February 23, 2018 Research Article
Abstract Background: Capnometry can reduce arterial blood sampling and allow fast and noninvasive assessments using end-tidal of carbon dioxide (EtCO2). Objectives: The aims of this study were to evaluate the correlation of partial pressure of arterial CO2.....
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January 26, 2018 Case Report
Abstract This case report highlights the importance of working through a differential diagnosis when a child presents with arthritis or enthesitis, as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a diagnosis of exclusion. A twelve-year-old girl presented to clinic .....
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January 08, 2018 Case Report
Abstract Recurrent intestinal obstructions are frequently reported in Cystic Fibrosis patients at any age. The most frequent diagnoses are constipation and distal ileal obstruction syndrome, however in previously operated patients, post-surgical adhesions mus.....
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November 30, 2017 Case Report
Abstract Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infection. It is the leading infectious cause of infant hearing loss and neurologic deficits. Besides these, CMV infection has a wide spectrum of manifestations including thrombocytopenia, .....