Faces of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Lessons from a Clinical Masquerader
ConclusionsClinical suspicion followed by molecular testing is straightforward for a confirmed diagnosis of FOP. It is not only diagnostic, cost-effective, and saves time but also avoids unnecessary interventions in these patients. (Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 12, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neonatal, Infant, and Child Mortality in India: Progress and Future Directions
AbstractIn India, considerable progress has been made in reducing child mortality rates. Despite this achievement, wide disparities persist across and socio-economic strata, and persistent challenges, such as malnutrition, poor sanitation, and lack of clean water. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the state of child health in India, examining key risk factors and causes of child mortality, assessing the coverage of child health interventions, and highlighting critical public health programs and policies. The authors also discuss future directions and recommendations for bolstering ongoing efforts to improve chi...
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 11, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Follicular Helper T Cells and Follicular Regulatory T Cells Involved in Immune Disorders of Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
ConclusionsTfh cells and Tfr cells are involved in immune disorders in IMN. This may be associated with abnormal expression of CTLA-4 and PD-1. (Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 8, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Basic Investigations in Pediatric Rheumatology
AbstractThe spectrum of pediatric rheumatological disorders is diverse and they are important differential diagnoses in a variety of clinical scenarios. Basic investigations not only provide supporting evidence for the diagnosis of a rheumatological illness but also help in exclusion of other diseases as well as for monitoring the activity of disease. Among these, complete blood count, biochemical assays including tests for inflammatory response, urine analysis, and various autoantibodies are often used. In addition, depending on the clinical features, imaging and tissue biopsies are used to confirm the diagnosis. (Source:...
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 7, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Rickets is Not Always Nutritional!
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Sustained Evidence-Based Better Care Practice Implementation and Outcomes Among Very Preterm Infants: A Quality-Improvement Study in a Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Southern China
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 2, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Kawasaki Disease with Facial Nerve Palsy
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 2, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Infantile Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Reversible Acquired Vision Loss
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - September 2, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Candida auris as the Predominant Species Causing Invasive Candidiasis in Neonates and Children
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Parents of Indian Children with Down Syndrome: Stigma and Health Related Quality of Life
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy with Reversible Splenial Lesion
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Acute Fulminant Cerebral Edema Presenting as Refractory Status Epilepticus in a SARS-CoV-2 PCR-Positive Child Without Pulmonary Involvement: Authors ’ Reply
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Human Metapneumovirus Infection and Multisystemic Disease in an Infant
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Rajasthan
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Neonatal Chikungunya – An Emerging Tale of Neonatal Encephalopathy
(Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics)
Source: Indian Journal of Pediatrics - August 15, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
