The early life growth of head circumference, weight, and height in infants with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review
The Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence has increased significantly over the past two decades. This review summarizes the current knowledge of the association between the early life growth of head circum... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 8, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Roghayeh Molani-Gol, Mohammad Alizadeh, Sorayya Kheirouri and Fatemeh Hamedi-Kalajahi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prognostic factors for intermediate- or high-risk neuroblastomas in children in China
Evidence regarding the characteristics and prognosis of neuroblastoma (NBL) in China is limited. We aimed to investigate the characteristics and prognosis of intermediate- or high-risk NBL in children in China. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 6, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yi Zhang, Wei-Ling Zhang, Dong-Sheng Huang, Yi-Zhuo Wang, Hui-Min Hu, Tian Zhi and Yan-Yan Mei Tags: Research Source Type: research
Does body mass index distinguish motor proficiency, social and emotional maturity among adolescent girls?
The objective of this study was to investigate whether different body mass index (BMI) groups could serve as a distinguishing factor for assessing motor proficiency and social and emotional maturity in adolesc... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 6, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Georgian Badicu, Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani, Zahra Fathirezaie, Mohaddese Esmaeili, J úlio Cesar Bassan, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Fatma Hilal Yagin, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Stefania Cataldi, Francesco Fischetti and Gianpiero Greco Tags: Research Source Type: research
A systematic review with meta-analysis of the relation of aflatoxin B1 to growth impairment in infants/children
Aflatoxins are regarded as the most potent genotoxic and carcinogenic type of mycotoxins. This meta-analysis was performed to investigate a the relation of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) to growth measurements of infants... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 5, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Behnam Ghorbani Nejad, Zahra Mostafaei, Ali Balouchi Rezaabad, Fatemeh Mehravar, Mahtab Zarei, Azadeh Dehghani, Mohammad Amin Raeisi Estabragh, Somayyeh Karami-Mohajeri and Hamzeh Alizadeh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of different therapy regimens to increase final adult height in males at advanced bone age with idiopathic short stature
This retrospective study explored the effect on adult height of a combination of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) and aromatase inhibitors (AIs), or rhGH and a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnR... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 5, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Wei Wang, Yan Wang, Ya Xiao, Niuniu Cao and Yifan Wang Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Clinical and genetic analysis of two patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia caused by a novel variant of DNAAF2
The study describes the clinical manifestations and variant screening of two Chinese siblings with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). They carry the same DNAAF2 genotype, which is an extremely rare PCD genotype... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 5, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lili Dong, Lei Zhang, Xiao Li, Shiyue Mei, Yuelin Shen, Libing Fu, Shunying Zhao, Xiaolei Tang and Yu Tang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Management strategies of dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviors in children with Autism spectrum disorder
Children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was frequently experienced dental anxiety and uncooperative behaviors during dental treatment. Oral health care was necessary because of the poor oral hygiene and p... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Shi-Jun Tang, Hong-Lin Wei, Cai-Yu Li and Ming-Na Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of the baby friendly hospital initiative on healthcare utilization among newborns insured by Medicaid in Delaware
The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative was created to enhance breastfeeding, although its impact on infant healthcare utilization is unclear. Breast feeding infants are vulnerable to readmission soon after birt... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Cecelia Harrison-Long, Mia Papas and David A. Paul Tags: Research Source Type: research
The predictive roles of parental stress and intolerance of uncertainty on psychological well-being of parents with a newborn in neonatal intensive care unit: a hierarchical linear regression analysis
This study aimed to determine the predictive role of parental stress and intolerance of uncertainty o... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Masoume Rambod, Nilofar Pasyar, Zeinab Mazarei and Mitra Soltanian Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of the efficacy of two natural surfactants (BERAKSURF and BLES) in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome among preterm neonates
The benefit of surfactant replacement therapy for respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) has been demonstrated. However, some surfactants are expensive and usually inaccessible. Consequently, the Iranian Survanta... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Fatemeh Sabzevari, Mahdie Eslamian, Fatemeh Karami Robati, Bahareh Bahmanbijari, Zahra Daei Parizi and Zahra Jamali Tags: Research Source Type: research
Characteristics of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy at high altitude and early results of therapeutic hypothermia
Altitude hypoxia and limited socioeconomic conditions may result in distinctive features of neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has not been used at altitude. We examin... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - December 1, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jia Li, Guofei Zhang, Xiaorong Wang, Cuozhen Qiangba, Xiaoyan Song, Rouyi Lin, Chantao Huang, Xiaoying Yang, Shuyao Ning, Jian Zhang, Haiyan Liao, Siyuan Xie, Zhen Suo, Haiying Qi, Zhen Yu, Runling Shi & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research
Foley catheter technique for the extraction of coins lodged in the upper esophagus of children
Coins are the most commonly ingested foreign bodies in children. They usually become lodged in the upper oesophagus and should be managed immediately. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the character... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 30, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Basak Erginel, Meltem Kaba, Cetin Ali Karadag, Abdullah Yildiz, Mesut Demir and Nihat Sever Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association between of placenta previa and congenital abnormalities: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
This study aimed to determine the relationship between plac... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 30, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ensiyeh Jenabi, Saeid Bashirian and Sahar Khoshravesh Tags: Research Source Type: research
Basal gonadotropin levels combine with pelvic ultrasound and pituitary volume: a machine learning diagnostic model of idiopathic central precocious puberty
The current diagnosis of central precocious puberty (CPP) relies on the gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRHa) stimulation test, which requires multiple invasive blood sampling procedures. The aim of ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 29, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tao Chen and Danbin Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Endoscopic spinal cord untethering using a 1 cm skin incision technique in pediatrics: a technical case report
Spinal cord untethering by sectioning the filum terminale is commonly performed in tethered cord syndrome patients with minor abnormalities such as filar lipoma, thickened filum terminale, and low conus medull... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - November 29, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Eitaro Ishisaka, Shigeyuki Tahara, Atsushi Tsukiyama, Toshiki Nozaki, Yujiro Hattori, Akio Morita and Yasuo Murai Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
