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Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunt
Publication date: Available online 12 March 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Amna Kashgari, Mohammed Al Otibi (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - March 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

“Current concepts of mechanical ventilation in neonates” – Part 1: Basics
Publication date: Available online 11 March 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Aravanan Anbu Chakkarapani, Roshan Adappa, Sanoj Karayil Mohammad Ali, Samir Gupta, Naharmal B. Soni, Louis Chicoine, Helmut H. Hummler (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - March 12, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Breaking Bad News in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Questionnaire-Based Study and Literature Review
Publication date: Available online 9 March 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Weiam Almaiman, Areej Alfattani, Turki A. Alshareef (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - March 9, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

The Enigma of Gastroesophageal reflux Disease among Convalescing Infants in the NICU: It is time to rethink.
Publication date: Available online 5 March 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Eman F. Badran, Sudarshan R. Jadcherla (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - March 5, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Late preterm infants – changing trends and continuing challenges
Publication date: Available online 25 February 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Sreenivas Karnati, Swapna Kollikonda, Jalal Abu-Shaweesh (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 25, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Relationship between breastfeeding duration and undernutrition conditions among children aged 0–3 Years in Pakistan
ConclusionBreastfeeding in the 2nd and 3rd year of life was found to have significant relationship with stunting and severe stunting. Mothers need to be educated about the risks of prolonged breastfeeding to reduce the burden of undernutrition in the country. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 20, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Practical aspects on the use of non-invasive respiratory support in preterm infants
Publication date: Available online 18 February 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Nehad Nasef, Hend ME. Rashed, Hany AlyAbstractPreterm infants frequently present with respiratory insufficiency requiring respiratory assistance. Invasive mechanical ventilation has been associated with several short and long term complications. Therefore, the practice of early use of non-invasive ventilation has been adopted. Nasal CPAP proved efficacy as an initial therapy for preterm infants. Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is an alternative used to mitigate CPAP failure in infants ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 20, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Review of the Evidence for Interventions to Reduce Perinatal Mortality In Low- And Middle-Income Countries
Publication date: Available online 18 February 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Vivek V. Shukla, Waldemar A. CarloABSTRACTLow- and middle-income countries contribute to the overwhelming majority of the global perinatal and neonatal mortality. There is a growing amount of literature focused on interventions aimed at reducing the healthcare gaps and thereby reducing perinatal and neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries. The current review synthesizes available evidence for interventions that have shown to improve perinatal and neonatal outcomes. Reduction in imp...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 20, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Managing the Ambiguity of the Trainee and the Trainer
Publication date: Available online 5 February 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Muhammad Nauman Qureshi, Taimur ButtAbstractThe “trainee in difficulty” (TID) can have multiple causative factors which can impact on delivery of an expected standard of skill sets. The communication and interpersonal skills in Emergency department setting are key to any trainee’s performance in an Emergency Department (ED) environment where team playing is a major factor in achieving safe and holistic care for the patients. Trainer or a young faculty member responsible for the training may ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 6, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

A systematic comparison between infant formula compositions using the Bray-Curtis Similarity Index
ConclusionsWe think the BCSI is an appropriate tool for a systematic comparison between SS-1-IFs compositions and may help for choosing a SS-1-IF. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 6, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Mediastinal emphysema as the initial presentation of acute severe asthma
Publication date: Available online 6 February 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Rangan Srinivasaraghavan (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 6, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Breastfeeding Preterm Born Infant: Chance and Challenge.
ConclusionMost of mothers began to breastfeed, less than half continued later. Women did not receive enough family support. Young maternal age was associated with decrease in breastfeeding. Mothers with higher education were more likely to breastfeed. Being born extremely preterm and very preterm were associated with the least chance of being breastfed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 6, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Dengue Meningoencephalitis in a Child presenting with Focal seizures
We report 9 years old female child who presented with fever and focal seizures. The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) analysis was compatible with viral meningoencephalitis and Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction(RT-PCR) on same sample was positive for dengue virus RNA, serotype 2. The dengue IgM in blood sample was positive on 8th day of the illness. This case demonstrates the emerging neurological manifestations of dengue infection and the first confirmed pediatric meningoencephalitis reported from Saudi Arabia. In areas where it does exist, dengue should be in included in the differential diagnosis of cases of viral...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - February 1, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Relationship between Breastfeeding Duration and Undernutrition Conditions Among Children Aged 0-3 Years in Pakistan
ConclusionBreastfeeding in the 2nd and 3rd year of life was found to have significant relationship with stunting and severe stunting. Mothers need to be educated about the risks of prolonged breastfeeding to reduce the burden of undernutrition in the country. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 26, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Beyond a routine blood gas, an easily picked but missed diagnosis of chronic Encephalopathy
Publication date: Available online 17 January 2020Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Haya S. AlFaris, Ghasan Elhissi, Aziza Chedrawi, Mohammad Al-MuhaizeaAbstractRecessive congenital methemoglobinemia (RCM) is a rare neurological disorder caused by a deficiency in NADH-CYB5R. RCM has two main types I&II, with cyanosis being the hallmark feature in both. Type-I is a mild form, with cyanosis being the only feature. While type-II is the severe form with prominent neurological symptoms including, dystonia and spasticity. However, the cyanosis is subtle and difficult to appreciate. The...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 18, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research