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Late preterm birth is a risk factor for growth faltering in early childhood: a cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Late preterm children grow faster than children born at term, but they are at increased risk of underweight and stunting in the first two years of life. Failure to thrive in the first two years may put them at increased risk of future occurrences of serious morbidity in late childhood and of chronic disease development in adult life. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - November 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ina SantosAlicia MatijasevichMarlos DominguesAluisio BarrosCesar VictoraFernando Barros Source Type: journals

"Why do paediatricians prescribe antibiotics? Results of an Italian regional project"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: A wide gap between perceived and real determinants of antibiotic prescription exists. This can promote antibiotic overuse. Inadequate parental knowledge can also induce inappropriate prescription. The value of this study is that it simultaneously explored all determinants of antimicrobial prescribing in an entire region involving both professionals and parents. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - November 6, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Maria Luisa MoroMassimiliano MarchiCarlo GagliottiSimona Di MarioDavide ResiProgetto Bambini e Antibiotici Regional Group [ProBA] Group Source Type: journals

Health related quality of life of Dutch children: psychometric properties of the PedsQL in the NetherlandsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The Dutch version of the PedsQL has adequate psychometric properties and can be used as a health related quality of life instrument in paediatric research in the Netherlands. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - November 3, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Vivian EngelenMarleen HaentjensSymone DetmarHendrik KoopmanMartha Grootenhuis Source Type: journals

The relationship of bottle feeding and other sucking behaviors with speech disorder in Patagonian preschoolersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The results suggest extended use of sucking outside of breast-feeding may have detrimental effects on speech development in young children (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 20, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Clarita BarbosaSandra VasquezMary ParadaJuan Carlos Velez GonzalezChanaye JacksonN. David YanezBizu GelayeAnnette Fitzpatrick Source Type: journals

Impact of 4.0% chlorhexidine cleansing of the umbilical cord on mortality and omphalitis among newborns of Sylhet, Bangladesh: design of a community-based cluster randomized trialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionDue to report in early 2010, the Projahnmo Chlorhexidine Study examines the impact of multiple or single chlorhexidine cleansing of the cord on neonatal mortality and omphalitis among newborns of rural Sylhet District, Bangladesh. The results of this trial will be interpreted in conjunction with a similarly designed trial previously conducted in Nepal, and will have implications for policy guidelines for optimal cord care of newborns in low resource settings in Asia. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 20, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Luke MullanyShams El ArifeenPeter WinchRasheduzzaman ShahIshtiaq MannanSyed RahmanMohammad RahmanGary DarmstadtSaifuddin AhmedMathuram SantoshamRobert BlackAbdullah Baqui Source Type: journals

Evaluation of seasonal patterns of Kawasaki Syndrome- and rotavirus-associated Hospitalizations in California and New York, 2000-2005Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The strong winter seasonal pattern of rotavirus clearly differed from the year-round pattern of KS hospitalizations. While the present study cannot completely rule out rotavirus as having a role in the development of KS, other agents must be involved in the etiology of KS. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 15, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Adam MacNeilRobert HolmanKrista YoritaClaudia SteinerUmesh ParasharErmias Belay Source Type: journals

Prevalence and risk factors for stunting and severe stunting among under-fives in North Maluku province of IndonesiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Programmes aimed at improving chronic malnutrition in North Maluku province of Indonesia should focus on children under two years of age, of male sex and from families of low socioeconomic status. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 5, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ramli .Kingsley AghoKerry InderSteven BoweJennifer JacobsMichael Dibley Source Type: journals

ADEPT - Abnormal Doppler Enteral Prescription TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionThere is limited evidence from randomised controlled trials on which to base decisions regarding feeding policy in high risk preterm infants. This multicentre trial will help to guide clinical practice and may also provide pointers for future research.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN: 87351483 (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 2, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Alison LeafJon DorlingSteve KempleyKenny McCormickPaul MannixPeter Brocklehurst Source Type: journals

Experiences of integrated management of childhood illness(IMCI) training and implementation in South Africa; a qualitative evaluation of the IMCI case management training courseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The IMCI training course was reported to be an effective method of acquiring skills, but more time is required, either during the course, or with follow-up, to improve IMCI implementation. Innovative solutions may be required to ensure that adequate skills are acquired and maintained. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - September 30, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Christiane HorwoodAnna VoceKerry VermaakNigel RollinsShamim Qazi Source Type: journals

Bone and body composition analyzed by Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) in clinical and nutritional evaluation of young patients with Cystic Fibrosis: a cross-sectional studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: a significant BMD reduction can be present early in CF children and adolescents. A careful follow up of bone status is required starting in childhood. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - September 27, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Vincenzina LucidiCarla BizzarriFederico AlghisiSergio BellaBeatrice RussoGraziamaria UbertiniMarco Cappa Source Type: journals

Paediatric HIV management at primary care level: an evaluation of the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) guidelines for HIVEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The HIV algorithm is a valid tool for identifying HIV infected and exposed children when correctly and comprehensively implemented. However it is not being used by IMCI trained health workers in routine practise, leading to a failure to implement life saving interventions. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - September 21, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Christiane HorwoodKerry VermaakNigel RollinsLyn HaskinsPhumla NkosiShamim Qazi Source Type: journals

Predictors of the early introduction of solid foods in infants: results of a cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: The early introduction of solid foods before 4 months of age has been associated with an increased risk of diarrhoea in infancy and a greater risk of wheeze and increased percentage body fat and weight in childhood. The purpose of this study was to identify the level of compliance with national recommendations related to the timing of the introduction of solid foods and to describe the maternal and infant characteristics associated with the timing of the introduction of solids. Methods: Subjects were 519 participants in the second longitudinal Perth Infant Feeding Study (PIFS II) recruited from two maternity ho...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - September 21, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jane ScottColin BinnsKathleen GrahamWendy Oddy Source Type: journals

Maximising engagement, motivation and long term change in a Structured Intensive Education Programme in Diabetes for children, young people and their families: Child and Adolescent Structured Competencies Approach to Diabetes Education (CASCADE)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionThe trial will be run by independent research and service delivery teams and supervised by a trial steering committee. A data monitoring and ethics committee has been put in place to monitor the trial and recommend stopping/continuation according to a Peto-Haybittle rule. The trial will be conducted according to the principles of MRC Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines and CTRU Phase III Trial Standard Operating procedures.Trial RegistrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN52537669 (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - September 14, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Deborah ChristieVicki StrangeElizabeth AllenSandy OliverIan Chi Kei WongFelicity SmithJohn CairnsRebecca ThompsonPeter HindmarshSimon O'NeillChristina BullRussell VinerDiana Elbourne Source Type: journals

Cross-sectional validity of the EQ-5D-Y as a generic health outcome instrument in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis in GermanyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The EQ-5D-Y can be considered a cross-sectional valid generic health outcome instrument which reflects differences in health according to the progression of the life-long chronic disease cystic fibrosis. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 27, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Daniela EidtThomas MittendorfWolfgang Greiner Source Type: journals

Excellent outcomes among HIV+ children on ART, but unacceptably high pre-ART mortality and losses to follow-up: a cohort study from CambodiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to measure mortality occuring both pre-ART and during ART among HIV-positive children enrolled in two HIV-programs in Cambodia. Methods: Retrospective cohort study on 1168 HIV-positive children (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 19, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marie-Eve RaguenaudPetros IsaakidisRony ZachariahVantha TeSeithabot SoeungKazumi AkaoVarun Kumar Source Type: journals

The social determinants of child health: variations across health outcomes - a population-based cross-sectional analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There appears to be evidence of an income gradient for certain child health outcomes, even after controlling for other traditional measures of socioeconomic status. Our study also found evidence of an association between certain child health outcomes and potential mediating factors. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Charlemaigne VictorinoAnne Gauthier Source Type: journals

Quality of paediatric blood transfusions in two district hospitals in Tanzania: a cross-sectional hospital based studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Criteria for BT are not always fulfilled; time to initiate and complete the transfusion is often unacceptable long and monitoring of vital signs during BT is poor. Blood from the ZBB was often not available and BT often depended on local donors which implied lack of screening for hepatitis B and C. It is recommended that an external supervision system be established to monitor and evaluate the quality of BT performance in the laboratories as well as in wards. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Dominic MoshaAnja PoulsenHugh ReyburnElimsaada KitumaFrank MteiIb Bygbjerg Source Type: journals

Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 3 among Costa Rican Children with Otitis Media: clinical, epidemiological characteristics and antimicrobial resistance patternsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 is an important pathogen in Costa Rican children with otitis media, especially in children older than 24 months of age (P=0.05). Most serotype 3 isolates were susceptible to penicillin, cephalosporins, macrolides and quinolones. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Arturo AbdelnourCarolina SoleySilvia GuevaraNurith PoratRon DaganAdriano Arguedas Source Type: journals

Prioritising neonatal medicines research: UK Medicines for Children Research Network scoping surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The research agenda for neonatal medicines can be informed by knowledge of current medicine use and the collective views of the neonatal community. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - August 11, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Mark TurnerSara LewisDaniel HawcuttDavid Field Source Type: journals

The surged faradic stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles as an adjunct to the medical management in children with rectal prolapseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: With use of faradic stimulation, even long-standing rectal prolapse can be fully cured. The follow up visit at 2 weeks is very important to gauge the likely success of this modality in treatment of patients with rectal prolapse. Those showing poor response at this stage may require alternative treatment or take a long time to get cured (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - July 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Simmi RatanKamalNain RattanPoonam JhajhariaYogesh Parshad MathurAtul JhanwarDimple Kondal Source Type: journals

Supporting children to adhere to anti-retroviral therapy in urban Malawi: multi method insightsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In the era of rapid scale-up of treatment for children there is need for holistic support strategies that focus on the child, the caregiver and the health worker and which are situated within the reality of fragile health systems. The findings highlight the need for cost-free and less complex paediatric ART regimes and culturally appropriate tools to support children's adherence. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - July 13, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ralf WeigelIreen MakwizaJean NyirendaDarles ChiunguzeniSam PhiriSally Theobald Source Type: journals

Long-term safety of Mometasone Furoate administered via a dry powder inhaler in children: Results of an open-label study comparing Mometasone Furoate with Beclomethasone Dipropionate in children with persistent asthmaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Both MF-DPI doses were well tolerated, with no unusual or unexpected adverse events or safety concerns, and had a similar adverse event profile to that of BDP-MDI 168 micrograms BID. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - July 12, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Michael NoonanJeffrey LefleinJonathan CorrenHeribert Staudinger Source Type: journals

Analysis of circulating hem-endothelial marker RNA levels in preterm infantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest that circulating RNA levels especially Tie2 and SCL decline with maturation and might relate to some preterm complication. Further prospective follow up of larger cohorts are required to establish this association. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - June 24, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tzipora StraussSally MetsuyanimItai PessachIrit Shuchan-EisenJacob KuintBenjamin Dekel Source Type: journals

Causes and differentials of childhood mortality in IraqEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In Iraq Under- five child mortality is one of the highest in the Middle East region; deaths during the neonatal period accounted for more than half of under-five children deaths highlighting an urgent need to introduce health interventions to improve essential neonatal care. Priority needs to be given to the prevention, early and effective treatment of neonatal conditions, diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections, and accidents. This study points to the need for further standardized assessments of under-5 mortality in Iraq. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - June 21, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Naira AwqatiMohammad AliNada Al-WardFaiza MajeedKhawla SalmanMahdi Al- AlakNaeema Al-Gasseer Source Type: journals

Anthroposophic therapy for children with chronic disease: a two-year prospective cohort study in routine outpatient settingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Many children with chronic disease use complementary therapies. Anthroposophic treatment for paediatric chronic disease is provided by physicians and differs from conventional treatment in the use of special therapies (art therapy, eurythmy movement exercises, rhythmical massage therapy) and special medications. We studied clinical outcomes in children with chronic diseases under anthroposophic treatment in routine outpatient settings. Methods: In conjunction with a health benefit program, consecutive outpatients starting anthroposophic treatment for any chronic disease participated in a prospective cohort stud...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - June 18, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Harald HamreClaudia WittGunver KienleChristoph MeineckeAnja GlockmannStefan WillichHelmut Kiene Source Type: journals

Reporting and methodologic quality of cochrane neonatal review group systematic reviewsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The systematic reviews published in the CNRG are generally of good quality with minor flaws. However, efforts should be made to improve the quality of reports. Readers must continue to assess the quality of published reports on an individual basis prior to implementing the recommendations. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - June 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Khalid AlFalehMohammed Al-Omran Source Type: journals

Anemia and growth failure among HIV-infected children in India: a retrospective analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Anemia and poor nutrition have been previously described as independent risk factors for death among HIV-infected children. We sought to describe nutritional status, anemia burden and HIV disease correlates among infected children in India. Methods: We analyzed retrospective data from 248 HIV-infected children aged 1-12 years attending three outpatient clinics in South India (2004-2006). Standard WHO definitions were used for anemia, HIV staging and growth parameters. Statistical analysis included chi square, t tests, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: The overall prevalence of a...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - June 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anita ShetSaurabh MehtaNirmala RajagopalanChitra DinakarElango RameshN SamuelC IndumathiWafaie FawziAnura Kurpad Source Type: journals

Microcytosis and possible early iron deficiency in paediatric inpatients: a retrospective auditEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Abnormal red cell indices that may indicate iron deficiency are frequently missed amongst paediatric inpatients. Medical staff education and the use of appropriate protocols or pathways could further improve detection and treatment rates in this setting. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 29, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Deepak SubramanianSarah KitsonAmit Bhaniani Source Type: journals

Television viewing in Thai infants and toddlers: impacts to language development and parental perceptionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Thai children commenced watching television at an early age and the amount of television viewing time increased by age. Most parents had positive perceptions to television viewing. The study found no association between time spent on television viewing (>/= 2 hours per day) and delayed language development at the age of 2 years. Gender (male) was the only variable associated with delayed language development. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 22, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nichara RuangdaraganonJariya ChuthapisithLadda Mo-suwanSuntree KriweradechachaiUmaporn UdomsubpayakulChanpen Choprapawon Source Type: journals

Elective high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome: an individual patient data meta-analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
DiscussionAn international collaborative group, the PreVILIG Collaboration (Prevention of Ventilator Induced Lung Injury Group), has been formed with the investigators of the original randomized trials to conduct this systematic review. This is the first individual patient data meta-analysis in the field of neonatology. Final results are expected to be available by the end of 2009. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 16, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Filip Cools, Lisa M Askie, Martin Offringa and PreVILIG Collaboration Prevention of Ventilator Induced Lung Injury Study Group Source Type: journals

Antibiotic use among 8-month-old children in Malmo, Sweden, in relation to child characteristics and parental sociodemographic, psychosocial and lifestyle factorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: There were clear associations between parental factors such as sociodemographic, psychosocial and lifestyle factors and antibiotic use at this early stage of life. Several characteristics of the child also affected the use of antibiotics. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 8, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elisabeth Mangrio, Anna Wremp, Mahnaz Moghaddassi, Juan Merlo, Ann-Cathrine Bramhagen and Maria Rosvall Source Type: journals

Diagnosis of growth hormone (GH) deficiency: comparison of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome and transient GH deficiencyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Most patients with childhood non-organic growth hormone (GH) deficiency (GHD) produce a normal GH peak as young adults. Our objectives were to better define this transient GHD and evaluate the factors influencing the growth response of patients with pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS). Methods: We studied 72 prepubertal patients with a GH peak (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - May 6, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Muriel Louvel, Mariana Marcu, Christine Trivin, Jean-Claude Souberbielle and Raja Brauner Source Type: journals

Pediatricians' perspectives on the impact of MRSA in primary care: a qualitative studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: CA-MRSA has influenced the presentation and treatment of SSTIs especially in terms of case numbers and recurrences. Barriers to providing recommended therapies can be addressed through improved dissemination of treatment guidelines and epidemiologic data. Studies are urgently needed to improve the evidence-base for treatment and prevention strategies. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - April 14, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Adam L Hersh, Michael D Cabana, Ralph Gonzales, Budd N Shenkin and Christine S Cho Source Type: journals

Pattern of injury mortality by age-group in children aged 0-14 years in Scotland, 2002-2006, and its implications for preventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines the recent pattern of childhood mortality from injury by age-group in Scotland and considers its implications for prevention. Methods: Routine mortality data for the period 2002-2006 were obtained from the General Register Office for Scotland and were analysed in terms of number of deaths, mean annual mortality rates per 100,000 population, leading causes of death, and causes of injury death. Mid-year population estimates were used as the denominator. Chi-square tests were used to determine statistical significance. Results: 186 children aged 0-14 died from an injury in Scotland during 2002-06 (mortalit...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - April 7, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Janne Pearson and David H Stone Source Type: journals

Prevalence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in hospitalized children: a point prevalence studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our results would indicate a high risk for sepsis devlopment in children with SIRS. Early SIRS diagnosis and awareness of risk of developing sepsis could change the medical approach to the patient in everyday clinical practice, eventually leading to early, goal-directed therapy for sepsis. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - April 3, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jana Pavare, Ilze Grope and Dace Gardovska Source Type: journals

Childhood craniopharyngioma: greater hypothalamic involvement before surgery is associated with higher homeostasis model insulin resistance indexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Obesity seems to be linked to the hypothalamic involvement in craniopharyngioma. We evaluated the pre-surgery relationship between the degree of this involvement on magnetic resonance imaging and insulin resistance, as evaluated by the homeostasis model insulin resistance index (HOMA). As insulin-like growth factor 1, leptin, soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) and ghrelin may also be involved, we compared their plasma concentrations and their link to weight change. Methods: 27 children with craniopharyngioma were classified as either grade 0 (n=7, no hypothalamic involvement), grade 1 (n=8, compression without inv...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - April 2, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Christine Trivin, Kanetee Busiah, Nizar Mahlaoui, Christophe Recasens, Jean-Claude Souberbielle, Michel Zerah, Christian Sainte-Rose and Raja Brauner Source Type: journals

Early growth patterns and cardiometabolic function at the age of 5 in a multiethnic birth cohort: the ABCD studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study will be one of the first population-based prospective cohort studies to address the association between measures of both prenatal and postnatal growth and various components of cardiovascular and metabolic function. Specific attention is paid to the timing of acceleration in growth and its potential association with the outcome variables. Importantly, the longitudinal design of this study gives us the opportunity to gain more insight into growth trajectories associated with adverse outcomes in later life. If identified as an independent risk factor, this provides further basis for the hypothesis that accelerated...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - March 24, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marieke de Beer, Manon van Eijsden, Tanja GM Vrijkotte and Reinoud JBJ Gemke Source Type: journals

Study Protocol Effect of the consumption of a fermented dairy product containing Bifidobacterium lactis DN-173 010 on constipation in childhood: a multicentre randomised controlled trial (NTRTC: 1571)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Constipation is a frustrating symptom affecting 3% of children worldwide. Randomised controlled trials show that both polyethylene glycol and lactulose are effective in increasing defecation frequency in children with constipation. However, in 30-50%, these children reported abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea and bad taste of the medication. Two recent studies have shown that the fermented dairy product containing Bifidobacterium lactis strain DN-173 010 is effective in increasing stool frequency in constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome patients with a defecation frequency < 3/w...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - March 18, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Merit M. Tabbers, Ania Chmielewska, Maaike G. Roseboom, Claire Boudet, Catherine Perrin, Hania Szajewska and Marc A. Benninga Source Type: journals

The correlation and level of agreement between end-tidal and blood gas pCO2 in children with respiratory distress: a retrospective analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: To investigate the correlation and level of agreement between end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) and blood gas pCO2 in non-intubated children with moderate to severe respiratory distress. Methods: Retrospective study of patients admitted to an intermediate care unit (InCU) at a tertiary care center over a 20-month period with moderate to severe respiratory distress secondary to asthma, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia. Patients with venous pCO2 (vpCO2) and EtCO2 measurements within 10 minutes of each other were eligible for inclusion. Patients with cardiac disease, chronic pulmonary disease, poor tissue perfusion, or...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - March 12, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: James M Moses, Jamin L Alexander and Michael SD Agus Source Type: journals

Identification and characteristics of vaccine refusersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Without enhancements to immunization registries, identifying children with immunization refusal would be time consuming. Since communities where refusers live are well educated, interventions should target these communities to communicate vaccine adverse events and consequences of vaccine preventable diseases. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - March 5, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Feifei Wei, John P Mullooly, Mike Goodman, Maribet C McCarty, Ann M Hanson, Bradley Crane and James D Nordin Source Type: journals

Factors determining the outcome of children hospitalized with severe pneumoniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in under fives. We carried out a comprehensive study to identify factors influencing both mortality and morbidity for children less than 5 years of age hospitalized with severe pneumonia. Methods: 200 hospitalized children aged 2-60 months with World Health Organization (WHO) defined severe pneumonia were enrolled in the study. The children were managed using a standard protocol. They were closely followed up for need for change in antibiotics, prolonged hospital stay, need for mechanical ventilation and mortality. Data on the factors influencin...
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - February 23, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Karalanglin Tiewsoh, Rakesh Lodha, Ravindra M Pandey, Shobha Broor, M Kalaivani and Sushil K Kabra Source Type: journals

The impact of rotavirus gastroenteritis on the familyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: A better understanding of how rotavirus gastroenteritis impacts the family can help healthcare providers ease parental fears and advise them on the characteristics of this illness, practices to prevent infection, and the optimal care of an affected child. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - February 6, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: T Christopher Mast, Carla DeMuro-Mercon, Claudia M Kelly, Leigh Ellen Floyd and Emmanuel B Walter Source Type: journals

Comparison of broad range 16S rDNA PCR and conventional blood culture for diagnosis of sepsis in the newborn: a case control studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: There is a need for PCR as a method to quickly point out the infants with sepsis. However, uncertainty about a bacterial cause of sepsis was not reduced by the PCR result, reflecting that methodological improvements are required in order for DNA detection to replace or supplement traditional blood culture in diagnosis of bacterial sepsis. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - January 19, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tonje Reier-Nilsen, Teresa Farstad, Britt Nakstad, Vigdis Lauvrak and Martin Steinbakk Source Type: journals

Care for Amish and Mennonite children with cystic fibrosis: a case seriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Amish and Mennonite families seeking care for cystic fibrosis may choose to utilize modern medical therapies for their children, with resultant significant improvement in outcome. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - January 15, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jonathan F Henderson and Ran D Anbar Source Type: journals

"There's nothing I can't do: I just put my mind to it and I can do it": A qualitative analysis of how children with chronic disease and their parents account for and manage physical activityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that for these children and young people, having a chronic disease was not perceived as a barrier to participation in organised sport and recreational activities. They were physically active and perceived themselves to be no different from their peers. Their positive beliefs were shared by their parents and the level of participation described was enabled by the high level of parental support and background planning involved in managing their child's health care needs. care needs. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - January 1, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jennifer Fereday, Colin MacDougall, Marianne Spizzo, Philip Darbyshire and Wendy Schiller Source Type: journals

Implementation of a comprehensive program including psycho-social and treatment literacy activities to improve adherence to HIV care and treatment for a pediatric population in KenyaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Our model of pediatric HIV/AIDS care, focused on a child-centered approach with inclusion of caregivers and extended family, addressed the main factors influencing treatment adherence. It appeared to produce good results and is replicable in resource-limited settings. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - November 21, 2008 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Joelle Van Winghem, Barbara Telfer, Tony Reid, Judith Ouko, Angela Mutunga, Zaina Jama and Shobha Vakil Source Type: journals

Cerebral oxygenation responses during kangaroo care in low birth weight infantsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: KC intervention appears to have influence on cerebral hemodynamics as well as cardiorespiratory parameters. The results of rSO2 and HR might be associated with quiet sleep states. The results of this study may indicate the contribution of KC intervention to the activation of central nervous system and brain function. Further study is needed to determine the underlying physiology responsible for these differences. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - November 7, 2008 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Esmot Ara Begum, Motoki Bonno, Noriko Ohtani, Shigeko Yamashita, Shigeki Tanaka, Hatsumi Yamamoto, Masatoshi Kawai and Yoshihiro Komada Source Type: journals

Perinatal complications and socio-economic differences in cerebral palsy in Sweden – a national cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study suggests that there is a continuous socio-economic gradient for CP in Sweden. Further studies in more complete populations of children with cerebral palsy are needed to confirm this. Perinatal complications seem to mediate some of this gradient. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 30, 2008 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anders Hjern and Kristina Thorngren-Jerneck Source Type: journals

Risk factors for methamphetamine use in youth: a systematic reviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Among low-risk youth, a history of engaging in a variety of risky behaviors was significantly associated with MA use. A history of a psychiatric disorder was a risk factor for MA for both low- and high-risk youth. Family environment was also associated with MA use. Many of the included studies were cross-sectional making it difficult to assess causation. Future research should utilize prospective study designs so that temporal relationships between risk factors and MA use can be established. (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 28, 2008 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kelly Russell, Donna M Dryden, Yuanyuan Liang, Carol Friesen, Kathleen O'Gorman, Tamara Durec, T Cameron Wild and Terry P Klassen Source Type: journals

Point-of-Admission Hypothermia among High-Risk Nigerian NewbornsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Background: Facilities which manage high-risk babies should frequently assess the burden of hypothermia and strive to reduce the incidence.ObjectiveTo determine the incidence and outcome of point-of-admission hypothermia among hospitalized babies. Methods: The axillary temperatures of consecutive admissions into a Nigerian Newborn Unit were recorded. Temperature (Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - Latest articles - October 6, 2008 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tinuade A Ogunlesi, Olusoga B Ogunfowora, Folashade A Adekanmbi, Bolanle M Fetuga and Durotoye M Olanrewaju Source Type: journals