Antibiotic use in infants at risk of early-onset sepsis: results from a unicentric retrospective cohort study
Antibiotic use for early-onset sepsis represents a high percentage of antibiotic consumption in the neonatal setting. Measures to assess infants at risk of early-onset sepsis are needed to optimize antibiotic ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 5, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Catalina Morales-Betancourt, Diego Fontiveros-Escalona, Adriana Montealegre-Pomar, Tania Carbayo-Jim énez, María Palomares-Eraso, Concepción de Alba-Romero, Elena Bergón-Sendín, Maria Teresa Moral Pumarega and Carmen Pallás-Alonso Tags: Research Source Type: research
Erythroferrone and hepcidin levels in children with iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia remains a significant public health issue in developing countries. The regulation of iron metabolism is primarily controlled by hepcidin, a key regulatory protein. During erythropoiesis,... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ramazan Dulkadir, Gamze Turna Salto ğlu and Ali Güneş Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical characteristics analysis of pediatric spinal cord injury without radiological abnormality in China: a retrospective study
This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics of Chinese children with spinal cord injury (SCI) without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) and explore their contributing factors and mechanisms of occ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 3, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Renfeng Liu, Qizhi Fan, Jingpeng He, Xin Wu, Wei Tan, Zuyun Yan, Weiguo Wang, Zhiyue Li and You-Wen Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of neonatal mortality among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Sidama regional state, Ethiopia
Despite promising efforts, substantial deaths occurred during the neonatal period. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), Ethiopia is among the top 10 nations with the highest number ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 3, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kefyalew Taye, Yenew Kebede, Desalegn Tsegaw and Worku Ketema Tags: Research Source Type: research
Nutritional support during the first week for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and respiratory distress: a multicenter cohort study in China
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a major complication affecting the survival rate and long-term outcomes of preterm infants. A large, prospective, multicenter cohort study was conducted to evaluate early nu... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 3, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Huijia Lin, Guannan Bai, Jiajing Ge, Xuefeng Chen, Xinyu He, Xiaolu Ma, Liping Shi, Lizhong Du and Zheng Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Recurrent myocardial injury in a de novo SON mutation ZTTK syndrome patient: a case report
Zhu-Tokita-Takenouchi-Kim syndrome (ZTTK syndrome) is a severe multi-systemic developmental disorder, caused by variants in the SON gene. A patient diagnosed with ZTTK syndrome who carried a de novo SON mutation ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 2, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jia Na, Lang Cui, Zhen Zhen, Xi Chen, Qirui Li, Lu Gao and Yue Yuan Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Sustained acute kidney injury as an independent risk factor for neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes in a single NICU center
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonly seen in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and is potentially associated with adverse prognoses in later stages of life. Our study evaluated the impact of sustained AKI... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 2, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Chen-Wei Yen, Ming-Chou Chiang, Shih-Ming Chu, Hsiao-Chin Wang, Li-Chun Wu, Po-Cheng Yen and Mei-Ching Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of disease severity and prediction of severe cases in children hospitalized with influenza A (H1N1) infection during the post-COVID-19 era: a multicenter retrospective study
The rebound of influenza A (H1N1) infection in post-COVID-19 era recently attracted enormous attention due the rapidly increased number of pediatric hospitalizations and the changed characteristics compared to... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 2, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Hai-Feng Liu, Xiao-Zhong Hu, Rong-Wei Huang, Zheng-Hong Guo, Jin-Rong Gao, Mei Xiang, Rui Lu, Deng Ban, Cong-Yun Liu, Ya-Yu Wang, Wang Li, Yin Li, Yun-Jie Guo, Quan Lu and Hong-Min Fu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Family systems approaches in pediatric obesity management: a scoping review
Family-based obesity management interventions targeting child, adolescent and parental lifestyle behaviour modifications have shown promising results. Further intervening on the family system may lead to great... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 2, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Natasha Wills-Ibarra, Keryn Chemtob, Heather Hart, Francesca Frati, Keeley J Pratt, Geoff DC Ball and Andraea Van Hulst Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with damages and repair costs of reusable flexible bronchoscopes in pediatrics in China
This study aimed to investigate the common causes of the failures in pediatric flexible bronchoscopes ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - April 1, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ruixue Hu, Yanhua Chen, Sixin Jiang, Ting Hu, Juanli Huang, Lu Zhang, Wei Pan, Liangying Yi and Yan Huang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Incidence and development of validated mortality prediction model among asphyxiated neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: retrospective follow-up study
Perinatal asphyxia is failure to maintain normal breathing at birth. World Health Organization indicates that perinatal asphyxia is the third major cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries accountin... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 28, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yibeltal Shitu Tegegne, Tilahun Yemanu Birhan, Habtamu Takele and Fantahun Ayenew Mekonnen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluating the association between duration of breastfeeding and fine motor development among children aged 20 to 24 months in Butajira, Ethiopia: a case-control study
A Suitable environment and proper child nutrition are paramount to a child ’s physical and mental development. Different environmental factors contribute to proper child development. Breast milk is an important... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Rediate Shiferaw, Robel Yirgu and Yalemwork Getnet Tags: Research Source Type: research
Screening for symptoms of childhood traumatic stress in the primary care pediatric clinic
Childhood traumatic experiences may result in post-traumatic stress disorder. Although pediatricians are encouraged to address these traumas in clinical encounters, measures of childhood traumatic stress have ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Kristine A. Campbell, Kara A. Byrne, Brian L. Thorn, Lindsay Shepard Abdulahad, R. Neal Davis, Lisa L. Giles and Brooks R. Keeshin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Optimizing care for children with difficult-to-treat and severe asthma through specialist paediatric asthma centres: expert practical experience and advice
Severe asthma in children carries an unacceptable treatment burden, yet its rarity means clinical experience in treating it is limited, even among specialists. Practical guidance is needed to support clinical ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 27, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: M. W. Pijnenburg, S. Rubak, H. O. Skjerven, S. Verhulst, V. Elenius, C. Hugen, O. Jauhola, C. Kempeneers, E. Mel én, T. Reier Nilsen, N. W. Rutjes, M. Ruotsalainen, H. Schaballie, A. M. Zwitserloot, M. Proesmans and M. J. Mäkelä Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predicting factors for acute encephalopathy in febrile seizure children with SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant: a retrospective study
SARS-CoV-2 posed a threat to children during the early phase of Omicron wave because many patients presented with febrile seizures. The study aimed to investigate predicting factors for acute encephalopathy of... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 25, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ching-Min Tang, Cheng-Yen Kuo, Chen-Wei Yen, Jainn-Jim Lin, Yu-Chia Hsieh, Shao-Hsuan Hsia, Oi-Wa Chan, En-Pei Lee, Po-Cheng Hung, Huei-Shyong Wang, Kuang-Lin Lin and Cheng-Hsun Chiu Tags: Research Source Type: research
