Using a survey, analyzing the current situation of allergic March in elementary and junior high school students of oyama and tochigi cities, Japan
Over the past few decades, allergic diseases have become more prevalent and impact around 20% of the global population. There is clinical significance of allergic march as it places a burden on the quality of life of children and their families. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 15, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hamid Abid, Yusuke Ando, Manabu Miyamoto, Shigemi Yoshihara Source Type: research
Correlation of vitamin A levels in umbilical cord blood with neonatal pulmonary diseases
To study the relationship between umbilical cord blood vitamin A (VA) and neonatal lung diseases and explore the impact of umbilical cord blood VA on neonatal lung diseases. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 14, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yu Wei, Hong-Liang Zhang, Ya-Zhou Sun, Jin-Peng Yang, Shu-Jun Li Source Type: research
An ongoing problem: Rhesus hemolytic disease of the newborn - A DECADE of EXPERIENCE in a single CENTRE
The objectives were to evaluate the descriptive features of newborns with a diagnosis of Rhesus (Rh) hemolytic disease, to determine the morbidity and mortality rates, to evaluate the treatment methods and the factors affecting treatment requirements and clinical outcomes during a ten-year period at a tertiary center. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 7, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cansu Yilmaz Yegit, Beril Yasa, Elmas Zeynep Ince, Tugba Sarac Sivrikoz, Asuman Coban Source Type: research
Investigation of gut microbiota diversity according to infectious agent in pediatric infectious acute gastroenteritis in a Korean university hospital
This study aimed to investigate the diversity of the gut microbiome in Korean children hospitalized for infectious AGE at a university hospital. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 5, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: You Ie Kim, Sang Yong Kim, Seungok Lee, Myungshin Kim, Woo Jin Kim Source Type: research
Gastric foveolar hyperplasia and gastric outlet obstruction caused by long-term prostaglandin use
A male neonate, who was born in an external center from the second pregnancy of an 18-year-old mother, was diagnosed with transposition of the great arteries on the 4th day after birth. Prostaglandin, milrinone and dopamine treatments were started, and the neonate was referred to our neonatal clinic. On postnatal day 9, angiographic balloon atrial septostomy was performed and prostaglandin infusion was discontinued during follow-up. Prostaglandin infusion was restarted for the neonate as desaturation developed on the 13th postnatal day. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 3, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ba şak Kaya, Hasan Akduman, Dilek Dilli Source Type: research
Molecular biology of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 in the development of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and variants of the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) gene are the most common genetic causes of neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (NUH). In this review, we searched PubMed for articles on the genetic causes of NUH published before December 31, 2022, and analyzed the data. On the basis of the results, we reached eight conclusions: (1) 37 mutations of the G6PD gene are associated with NUH; (2) the clinical manifestation of G6PD deficiency depends not only on ethnicity but also on the molecular mechanisms underlying the deficiency (and thus its severity); (3) ...
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 3, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yi-Li Hung, Pi-Feng Chang, Ching-Shan Huang Source Type: research
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Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - March 1, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Can the administration of probiotics in pregnant mothers reduce Group B streptococcus maternal colonization and mother-to-infant vertical transmission?
Group B streptococcus (GBS), also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, is a Gram-positive bacterium that colonizes the vagina and gastrointestinal tract in 10% –30% of women and can cause life-threatening diseases in pregnant women and neonates (1). Without intervention, the risk of vertical transmission occurs in approximately 50% of infants born to GBS-colonized mothers and approximately 1%–2% of them develop clinical infection. Maternal colonization of GBS is a major risk factor for early- and late-onset diseases, including GBS sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis, which result in considerable morbidity and mortality wor...
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 27, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Shiuh-Bin Fang Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Bidirectional approach of vascular access for balloon angioplasty in permcath-associated superior vena cava syndrome presenting with transudative chylothorax
Chylothorax is characterized by lymphatic fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity caused by thoracic duct and lymphatic drainage disruption. Most cases of chylothorax are lymphocyte-predominant exudative pleural effusions with high protein, low lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and elevated triglyceride levels [1]. Prompt evaluations for underlying causes are key to resolve chylothorax and avoid recurrence. Herein, we report the case of a 4-year-6-month-old girl who had been receiving regular hemodialysis via a left subclavian vein permcath with the tip in the right atrium since 6 months old. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 22, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tzu-Ching Lin, Hsuen-En Huang, Chien-An Liu, Man-Yu Na, Hsin-Lin Tsai, Jei-Wen Chang Source Type: research
Encephalocele as a rare complication of conservatively managed cranial aplasia cutis in a boy with Adams –Oliver syndrome
A 7-week-old boy who was born preterm (33 + 6 gestational age) with a large aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) of the skull (Fig. 1A), initially treated conservatively, developed an exophytic protrusion of 2.5 cm above the skin (Fig. 1B) and was referred to our center. He had mild brachydactyly digiti 3–5 on the right hand and all toes wi thout any functional relevance, a marmorated skin, microcephaly and bilateral peripheral avascular retina. He was identified with Adams–Oliver syndrome (AOS). All routine prenatal examinations including ultrasound screenings for malformations were without pathological findings; thus, ...
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Julia Elrod, Miriam Fattouh, Christian Hagemann, Ingo K önigs Source Type: research
Large cervical meningocele in a newborn
A male newborn was referred to our neurosurgery department for posterior cervical swelling. He was born at 39 weeks of gestation via cesarean section and was 17 days old. He was a unique child from a nonconsanguineous marriage. Pregnancy was regularly followed-up. A large cystic mass was observed on morphology ultrasonography performed at week 22 of gestation. Ultrasound during the first trimester and 16 weeks of gestation revealed no anomalies (Fig. 1). Although the neonate had no neurological deficit or macrocrania, he carried a large and soft cutaneous tumefaction at the posterior cervical spine. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Khalil Ghedira, Siwar Farhat, Sabeur Thamlaoui, Rabeb Hammami, Sofiene Bouali Source Type: research
Neonatal outcomes in infants conceived using assisted reproductive technologies: A single medical center cohort study
A significant rise in the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been observed, but concerns about its impact on neonatal outcomes have been considered. The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to determine the association between ART and the risk of neonatal complications and congenital anomalies within a recent time period. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yen-Jhih Liao, Nai-Wen Fang, Cai-Sin Yao, Jenn-Tzong Chang, Hsiao-Ping Wang Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenge in a preterm infant with multiorgan failure: SARS-CoV-2 infection or neonatal multisystem inflammatory syndrome?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes various clinical manifestations in neonates. COVID-19 may present asymptomatically or severely as respiratory failure, lethargy, and multiorgan failure [1,2]. Myocarditis, high levels of cardiac enzymes, coronary aneurysms, renal failure, feeding intolerance, hypoxemia, persistent pulmonary hypertension, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) may occur in neonatal multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-N) [3,4]. Herein, we report the case of a preterm infant who tested positive in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS...
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 17, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yasemin Ezgi K östekci, Alperen Aydın, Gül Arga, Mehmet Gökhan Ramoğlu, Emel Okulu, Halil Özdemir, Tayfun Uçar, Zeynep Ceren Karahan, Ömer Erdeve, Begüm Atasay, Saadet Arsan Source Type: research
Outcome of HIV exposed infants towards prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) program and its associated factors in selected health facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020. Retrospective cross sectional study
Globally, an estimated 36.9 million (31.1 –43.9 million) people were living with HIV in 2017, of whom 17.8 million were women and 1.8 million (1.3–2.4 million) children under 15 years of age. Ethiopia has developed an HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment strategic plan in an investment case approach that has been implemented from 20 15–2020. The study aim was to assess the outcome and risk factors for HIV-exposed infants receiving Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) follow-up. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 6, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Fasil Menbere, Blen Teshome, Ewenat G Hana, Yohannes Godie Source Type: research
Corticosteroid use in neonatal hypotension: A survey of Canadian neonatologists
To assess prescribing practices and perspectives regarding the use of corticosteroids in the management of neonatal hypotension. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - February 5, 2024 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ashraf Kharrat, Yenge Diambomba, Amish Jain Source Type: research
