The effect of early versus late lipid infusion in parenteral nutrition on the biochemical and cortical auditory evoked potential parameters in preterm neonates
Conclusionearly effective nutrition positively affect feeding tolerance and weight gain and maturation of higher brain centers brain. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - December 11, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Association between dietary sodium, calcium, saturated fat and blood pressure in obese Egyptian adolescents
ConclusionThis study showed a high incidence of pre-hypertension among obese Egyptian adolescents, which is associated with high intake of sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, along with low intake of calcium. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - December 4, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Cognitive functions and anti-oxidant in children with sickle cell disease: A single center based study
Publication date: Available online 22 November 2018Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association GazetteAuthor(s): Niveen Salama, Reham Fahmy, Eman R. Youness (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - November 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence of multidrug drug resistant organisms and hand hygiene compliance in surgical NICU in Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital
ConclusionPrevalence of MDRO among cases of sepsis was found to be (66.7%). Most isolated organisms were resistant to commonly used drugs. Antibiotic stewardship (ASP) program is essentially needed to stop abuse of antibiotics and accordingly development of MDROs. Strict infection control measures mainly HH procedures are needed, to minimize the spread of MDROs. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - November 23, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Assessment of left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in severely malnourished children
ConclusionSevere acute malnutrition affects diastolic function in children which is reversible in most of these cases with rehabilitation. TDI is an easy and practical method for detection and follow-up of ventricular function in malnourished children. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - November 14, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Microvascular complications in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Assiut governorate, Egypt
ConclusionThe prevalence rate of microvascular complications was considerably high among diabetic patients in Assiut governorate, Egypt especially with poor glycemic control and dyslipidemia. Regular screening for microvascular complications is recommended for all diabetic patients, as early treatment is critical for reducing cardiovascular risks and slowing the progression to late stages of diabetic nephropathy. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 24, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Comparison between preterm and full term neonatal cord selenium in correlation to maternal serum selenium levels
ConclusionThis study indicated that cord Se concentration was different in term and preterm neonates being higher in full terms, so we recommend selenium supplementation to preterm neonates and their mothers to avoid sequelae of selenium deficiency on their health and to reach the levels obtained in full term neonates. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 14, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

National survey on current management of ovarian tumors in pediatric age group
Publication date: Available online 10 October 2018Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association GazetteAuthor(s): Ahmed Elgendy, Sherif Shehata (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 12, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Association between adenosine receptor gene polymorphism and response to caffeine citrate treatment in apnea of prematurity; An Egyptian single-center study
ConclusionADORA2a [1976C > T] polymorphism has a significant role in AOP development and variation in caffeine response among preterm babies. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 5, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Cardiac troponin T in neonates with respiratory distress
ConclusionCardiac troponin T is higher in neonates with respiratory distress compared to healthy infants. It could be used as a useful marker for myocardial dysfunction. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 5, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Incidental hypertransaminasemia in children: Potential delay in diagnosis of muscle disease
Publication date: Available online 21 September 2018Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association GazetteAuthor(s): Carolyne Ghobrial, Nehal Abdelhamid, Hanaa El-KaraksyAbstractMany physicians believe that muscle disease leads either to sole elevation of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or a disproportionate increase in AST versus alanine aminotreansferase (ALT). We herein report 25 patients with muscle disease who presented erroneously to the hepatologist with an incidental finding of elevated ALT/AST. Data of 25 patients with elevated ALT/AST who proved to have muscle disease and underwent extensive liver workup were analyzed. ...
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - September 22, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Angiotensin-converting enzyme polymorphism and pediatric pneumonia
ConclusionThe ACE I/D polymorphism is not associated with the risk nor the outcome of pneumonia in our pediatric population. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - September 8, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Mother-daughter genetic relationship in central obesity
ConclusionA key role could be played by the mother in the primary prevention of central obesity due to the consistent association of central obesity indices between mothers and daughters. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - August 31, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Evaluation of early postpartum fenugreek supplementation on expressed breast milk volume and prolactin levels variation
ConclusionFenugreek consumption affects the early stage of lactogenesis and prolactin level but did not affect the established breastmilk volume or change in prolactin level at later stages so it can be used for mother satisfaction and reassurance in the early stages of lactation. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - July 31, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Rate of mother to child transmission of HIV and factors associated among HIV exposed infants in Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: Retrospective study
ConclusionThe risk of HIV infection among infants born to HIV infected mothers was high in the study area. Hence, strengthening the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) management activities that would trace the identified factors shall be recommended to reduce risk of HIV infection among infants born to HIV infected mothers. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - July 21, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research