Concurrent validity of intelligence assessments in children with developmental disabilities in an Asian setting: Comparison of the Kaufman brief intelligence test – Second edition with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales
This study was carried out to compare the concurrent validity of the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test – Second Edition (KBIT-2) with that of two Wechsler Intelligence Scales (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV)) in an Asian setting. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 13, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alison S.M. Cheng, Jolene Q.J. To, Noor Hafizah Wahianuar, Yiong Huak Chan, Kalyani Vijaykumar Mulay Source Type: research
Serum lactate and lactate clearance as early predictors of mortality in preterm neonates
Serum lactate (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 12, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Vinay Kulkarni, Shiv Sajan Saini, Venkataseshan Sundaram, Kanya Mukhopadhay, Sourabh Dutta, Praveen Kumar Source Type: research
Transaxillary endoscopic subfascial operation for persistent muscular torticollis in pediatric patients: A 13-year retrospective study in Taiwan
The endoscopic surgery for persistent muscular torticollis has been well-described and most are subcutaneous working caverns. As the sternocleidomastoid muscle is located beneath the deep cervical fascia that corresponds to the pectoral fascia, this study aimed to review our results of the transaxillary approach under the pectoral fascia and the deep cervical fascia. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 11, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nai-Chen Cheng, Yu-Han Chen, Yu-Ling Wu, Yu-Tang Chang Source Type: research
Weight growth velocity and growth outcomes in very-low-birth-weight infants developing major morbidities
Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) is common in very-low-birth-weight-infants and may be associated with poor neurodevelopment. The growth velocity of preterm infants is increasing over decades, but the relationship between growth velocity, EUGR, and morbidities of preterm infants remains unknown. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 10, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ting-Hsuan Sung, Chi-Shuo Lin, Mei-Jy Jeng, Pei-Chen Tsao, Wei-Yu Chen, Yu-Sheng Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Marcus Gunn Jaw –Winking syndrome following endotracheal intubations
A 4-year-old girl with developmental delay, born to nonconsanguineous parents, presented with focal status epilepticus and respiratory failure. Her antenatal and perinatal periods were uneventful. She had a stormy course with prolonged ventilation and multiple difficult re-intubations during her 1-month stay in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Her condition improved clinically over her 2 months in the hospital stay, during which her parents noticed peculiar movements of the left upper eyelid while chewing (Fig. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 7, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Monika Chhajed, Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran, Lokesh Saini Source Type: research
Ruxolitinib add-on therapy in steroid-refractory graft-vs-host disease following hematopoietic cell transplantation: A single institutional experience
Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) is a major complication of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) despite peritransplant prophylaxis and subsequent initiation of corticosteroids (CS). Systemic CS therapy is associated with various side effects, which may increase the risk of post-HCT complications and negatively affect nonrelapse mortality.1 However, the prognosis of CS-refractory cases is dismal.2 (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 6, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yi-Lun Wang, Tsung-Yen Chang, Yu-Chuan Wen, Shu-Ho Yang, Yi-Wen Hsiao, Shih-Hsiang Chen, Tang-Her Jaing Source Type: research
Takayasu arteritis mimics dilated cardiomyopathy as its initial presentation
Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic vasculitic disease of the aorta, proximal portions of its major branches, and pulmonary artery.1 Although it primarily affects young women aged 15 –45 years, it also occurs in infants and children.1 It is more prevalent in Japanese and Indian populations.2,3 Its clinical course is characterized by two often overlapping phases: the acute, active inflammatory prepulseless phase and the chronic pulseless phase.1 During the prepulseless phase, t he peripheral pulses and blood pressure (BP) may be normal, making diagnosis difficult. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 5, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mao-Sheng Hwang, Hsiang-Ju Hsiao, Chao-Jan Wang, Jaw-Ji Chu, Wen-Jen Su, Jing-Long Huang Source Type: research
Primary pancreatic lymphoma in a child presenting with rapidly progressive obstructive jaundice
Primary tumors rarely arise from the pancreas in patients aged (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 3, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Ponlakit Lojanatorn, Nichanan Ruangwattanapaisarn, Wipawi Klaisuban, Pornthep Tanpowpong Source Type: research
Phleboliths in digital vascular malformations in a child
An 8-year-old girl presented with swollen right third, fourth, and fifth fingers since birth, progressive enlargement, and occasional itching. She neither had other symptoms, including numbness or paresthesias, nor had a history of trauma or similar complaints within her family. On examination, swelling with visible dilated veins (Fig. 1A) was noted over her right third, fourth, and fifth fingers, while the rest of her examination was normal. X-ray imaging of the right hand revealed phleboliths on the right third finger (Fig. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tanuja Rajial, Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran, Sujatha Manjunathan, Kuldeep Singh, Lokesh Saini Source Type: research
A 10-year-old girl with meningitis retention syndrome and reversible splenial lesion: A case report
Meningitis retention syndrome (MRS), a para-infectious disease, is characterized by aseptic meningitis and urinary retention, which typically resolve within a few weeks.1 Mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with reversible splenial lesion syndrome (MERS), a neurological disorder, can be caused by various viral or bacterial infections.2 MERS-associated MRS is exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric patients.3 (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Chung-Hao Wang, Chi-Nan Huang, Pei-Wei Wang Source Type: research
Three pediatric cases of Staphylococcus aureus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
To summarize the clinical features of Staphylococcus aureus-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (SA-HLH) and the characteristics of the isolates, with the aim of improving clinicians' understanding of the disease and optimizing treatment. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rubo Li, Gang Liu, Jun Liu, Suyun Qian, Chaonan Fan Source Type: research
Invasive Lactobacillus infection in pediatric patients in a tertiary center in Taiwan – 16 years’ experience and literature review
Lactobacilli are common microorganisms in the human body. Some species were used as probiotics supplement for many purposes such as preventing necrotizing enterocolitis, or improving allergic diseases or diarrhea. Previously, Lactobacillus infection was thought of as contamination due to its low pathogenicity. However, there have been reports of invasive Lactobacillus infection in immunocompromised patients or patients with comorbidities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics, antibiotic treatment and outcomes of pediatric patients with invasive Lactobacillus infection. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Wei-Hung Wu, Chien-Chung Lee, Yi-Ching Chen, Ming-Chou Chiang, Cheng-Hsun Chiu Source Type: research
Effect of Anti-D titers in RhD-negative pregnant women on fetuses and newborns: A retrospective study
Transplacental-derived anti-D IgG in RhD-negative pregnant women can trigger an immune response to Rh D-positive red cells in fetuses and newborns. We assessed the effect of anti-D titers in RhD-negative pregnant women on fetuses and newborns. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 2, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tong-Hui Tang, Chu-Yi Guo, Xiao-Yu Li, Yi-Xin Hu, Wang-Kai Liu, Mu-Xue Yu Source Type: research
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Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - November 1, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Back to the basics –risk factor identification of pediatric malignant lymphadenopathy proven by pathological studies
This study evaluates the relationship between malignant LAP and risk factors for pediatric patients. (Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology)
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - October 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Wei-Hsiang Su, Cheng-Che Wu, Chia-Man Chou, Sheng-Yang Huang, Hou-Chuan Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
