The long-term consequences of the hypospadias salvage repair issue
To present the long-term results of redo-hypospadias at our tertiary referral center following a failed prior repair. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 19, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hisham M. Hammouda, Ahmed A. Shahat, Ahmed S. Safwat and Taha M. Taha Tags: Research Source Type: research
The first case of intellectual disability caused by novel compound heterozygosity for NUDT2 variants
NUDT2 is an enzyme important for maintaining the intracellular level of the diadenosine tetraphosphate (Ap4A). Bi-allelic loss of function variants in NUDT2 has recently been reported as a rare cause of intellect... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 19, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Bo Bi, Xiaohong Chen, Shan Huang, Min Peng, Weiyue Gu, Hongmin Zhu and Yangcan Ming Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Dairy product consumption, eating habits, sedentary behaviour and physical activity association with bone mineral density among adolescent boys: a cross-sectional observational study
During childhood and adolescence, skeletal microarchitecture and bone mineral density (BMD) undergo significant changes. Peak bone mass is built and its level significantly affects the condition of bones in la... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anna Kopiczko, Micha ł Czapla, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Catherine Ross and Bartosz Uchmanowicz Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of BsmI (rs1544410) single nucleotide polymorphism of vitamin D receptor (VDR) on insulin resistance in healthy children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study
The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance are driven by complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors. One of the single nucleotide polymorphisms... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 17, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ahmad Gholami, Nima Montazeri-Najafabady, Iman Karimzadeh, Mohammad Hossein Dabbaghmanesh and Elnaz Talei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Heparin versus normal saline for the care of peripheral intravenous catheters in pediatrics: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
It is still controversial for neonates or children to choose normal saline or heparin solution in the care of peripheral intravenous catheters. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of heparin versu... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ran Li, Qiaoqi Zheng, Nengyue Chen and Li Zhao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical manifestations and EEG findings in children infected with COVID-19 and exhibiting neurological symptoms
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) infection has many neurological manifestations, and its effects on the nervous system are increasingly recognized. There has been no systematic analy... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yue Yang, Tao Yu, Jie Yang, Jia Luo, Xuan Liu, Chong Mu, Xiaochuan Wang, Yao Deng and Rong Luo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation and complications of late-onset neonatal sepsis among preterm neonates in Cyprus: a prospective case-control study
Late-onset neonatal sepsis (LOS) is common in preterm neonates, with increasing incidence in recent years. In the present study, we examined the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of LOS in... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Paraskevi Stylianou-Riga, Theodora Boutsikou, Panayiotis Kouis, Kyriaki Michailidou, Paraskevi Kinni, Rozeta Sokou, Zoi Iliodromiti, Constantinos Pitsios, Panayiotis K. Yiallouros and Nicoletta Iacovidou Tags: Research Source Type: research
The correlation between lung ultrasound scores and outcomes of high-flow nasal cannula therapy in infants with severe pneumonia
The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of bedside lung ultrasound (LUS) combined with the PaO2/FiO2 (P/F) ratio in evaluating the outcomes of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy in infants with severe pn... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Li-Ling Zheng, Rou Chen, Chan-Hua Zheng, Xiao-Juan Dai, Wei-Da Zheng and Jia-Xiang Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical features of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children without fever
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) is one of the most common causes of community-acquired pneumonia in children. Most children have fever. In 2021, we found that the proportion of children without fever increased. The a... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 16, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jialin Li, Hua Zhang, Jing Guo and Xiang Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Possible unusual presentation of opioid side effect in a child: a case report
Atypical presentations are commonly encountered in the Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) but having a high index of suspicion is crucial to prevent or treat severe and life-threatening conditions. This case... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Moukhaiber Jihane, Lakissian Zavi and Majdalani Marianne Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Assessing the quality and value of metabolic chart data for capturing core outcomes for pediatric medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) deficiency
Generating rigorous evidence to inform care for rare diseases requires reliable, sustainable, and longitudinal measurement of priority outcomes. Having developed a core outcome set for pediatric medium-chain a... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ryan Iverson, Monica Taljaard, Michael T. Geraghty, Michael Pugliese, Kylie Tingley, Doug Coyle, Jonathan B. Kronick, Kumanan Wilson, Valerie Austin, Catherine Brunel-Guitton, Daniela Buhas, Nancy J. Butcher, Alicia K. J. Chan, Sarah Dyack, Sharan Goobie, Tags: Research Source Type: research
Blood pressure response to clonidine in children with short stature is correlated with postural characteristics: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Clonidine stimulation test has been widely used in the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in children with short stature with a high level of reliability. However, it may cause hypotension, which usually a... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Wentao Yang, Shanshan Wang, Wei Gu, Francis Manyori Bigambo, Yubing Wang and Xu Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The anthropometric determinants of peak expiratory flow rate among children in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is an important tool for assessing lung function, which can be affected by environmental and physical factors such as altitude, nutrition, genetics, age, height, and weight. Co... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Willbroad Kyejo, Nancy Matillya, Neelam Ismail, Gloria Gachocha, Hajaj Salum, Rosebella Iseme and Mariam Noorani Tags: Research Source Type: research
The tortuous diagnosis of one case of neonatal hyperthyroidism
To outline the clinical signs, diagnosis, and course of care for a single case of neonatal hyperthyroidism while also summarizing common diagnostic errors related to this condition. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lin Zhu, Jing Wang and Wei Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Increased expression of NLRP3 associated with elevated levels of HMGB1 in children with febrile seizures: a case –control study
High mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) is an endogenous danger signal that mediates activation of the innate immune response including NLR pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation and proinflammato... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - January 13, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Xing-Guang Ye, Feng-Zhi She, Dong-Ni Yu, Li-Qian Wu, Yan Tang, Ben-Ze Wu, Shi-Wei Dong, Jie-Min Dai, Xing Zhou and Zhi-Gang Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research
