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

Clinical analysis of acute poisoning in children
The clinical characteristics of hospitalized children with acute poisoning were analyzed to provide a reference for preventing poisoning and seeking effective prevention and treatment. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 25, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Huajun Zhang, Qin Huo, Rui Jing and Meng Dong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluation of differential renal function in children – a comparative study between magnetic resonance urography and dynamic renal scintigraphy
Urinary system anomalies, both congenital and acquired, constitute a relatively common clinical problem in children. The main role of diagnostic imaging is to determine early diagnosis and support therapeutic ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 25, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ma łgorzata Gołuch, Agnieszka Pytlewska, Jędrzej Sarnecki, Paulina Chodnicka, Anna Śliwińska, Łukasz Obrycki and Elżbieta Jurkiewicz Tags: Research Source Type: research

Umbilical cord blood cell characteristics in very preterm neonates for autologous cell therapy of preterm-associated complications
There are emerging clinical evidence for umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells (UCBMNCs) intervention to improve preterm complications. The first critical step in cell therapy is to obtain high-quality cells.... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 25, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ren Zhuxiao, Han Jiangxue, Li Yongsheng, Pei Jingjun, Yang Shuo, Xu Fang, Zhang Qi, Zhang Shandan, Nie Chuan and Yang Jie Tags: Research Source Type: research

Exploring the diagnostic value of ultrasound radiomics for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) is a prevalent cause of respiratory failure and death among newborns, and prompt diagnosis is imperative. Historically, diagnosis of NRDS relied mostly on typical ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 25, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Weiru Lin, Junxian Ruan, Zhiyong Liu, Caihong Liu, Jianan Wang, Linjun Chen, Weifeng Zhang and Guorong Lyu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of trofinetide in Rett syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder that predominantly impacts females. It presents with loss of acquired skills, impaired communication, and stereotypic hand movements. Given the limit... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Abdallah Abbas, Aya M Fayoud, Mostafa Hossam El Din Moawad, Abdullah Ashraf Hamad, Heba Hamouda and Eman A. Fouad Tags: Research Source Type: research

Clinical application of middle descending colon-double lumen ostomy with distal stoma narrowing in the treatment of anorectal malformation
Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are the most common congenital anomaly of the digestive tract. And colostomy should be performed as the first-stage procedure in neonates diagnosed with intermediate- or high-typ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Guoxian Huang, Wenni Li, Lili Ma, Xin Lei, Xiangde Lin, Yuandong Chen and Bo Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Pre-lacteal feeding practice and associated factors among mothers having children aged less than six months in Dilla town, Southern Ethiopia
Pre-lacteal feeding, the introduction of liquids or non-breast milk foods before establishing regular breastfeeding, poses significant risks to newborns, depriving them of vital nutrients and the protective be... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anteneh Gashaw and Haymanot Mitku Tags: Research Source Type: research

Spontaneous tumor lysis syndrome (STLS) during biopsy for burkitt lymphoma: a case report
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a hematologic oncological emergency characterized by metabolic and electrolyte imbalances. On breakdown of tumor cells, enormous amounts of potassium, phosphate, and nucleic acids... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Sirui Pan, Qiyang Shen, Jianfeng Zhou and Tao Li Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Risk factors of necrotizing enterocolitis in twin preterm infants
This study was aimed to investigate the risk factors of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in twin preterm infants. (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 23, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ying-Ling Xie, Shu-Hua Lai, Su-Jia Liu and Wen-Long Xiu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with refractory diarrhoea and hypoalbuminaemia as the initial presentation: two case reports and a literature review
We describe the cases of two patients who initially presented with chronic... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Yi Cao, Qing-Qing Wu, Wei-Hui Yan, Li-Na Lu, Yi-Jing Tao, Hai-Xia Feng, Yi-Jing Chu, Wei Cai and Ying Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Diagnostic significance of cerebrospinal fluid flow cytometry in Chinese children with B lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Central nervous system leukemia (CNSL) is one of the major causes of the poor prognosis of childhood leukemia. We aimed to compare the sensitivity of cytomorphology (CM) and flow cytometry (FCM) in diagnosing ... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Xue Tang, Huirong Mai, Lulu Wang, Shiyang Chen, Fen Chen, Tonghui Li, Yi Liu, Guichi Zhou, Shilin Liu, Ying Wang, Sixi Liu, Xiaoying Fu and Feiqiu Wen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Serum cholesterol level as a predictive biomarker for prognosis of Neuroblastoma
In this study, we... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jie Min, Yi Wu, Shungen Huang, Yanhong Li, Xinjing Lv, Ruze Tang, He Zhao and Jian Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

A review of the current policies and guidance regarding Apgar scoring and the detection of jaundice and cyanosis concerning Black, Asian and ethnic minority neonates
Ethnic inequalities in maternal and neonatal health in the UK are well documented. Concerns exist regarding the use of skin colour in neonatal assessments. Healthcare professionals should be trained to recogni... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 21, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Amy Furness, Frankie Fair, Gina Higginbottom, Sam Oddie and Hora Soltani Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin be an alternative to high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of children with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is a first-line treatment for children with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Higher doses of IVIg are associated with a more insupportable financial burden to pe... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - March 21, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Xiangge Ren, Miaomiao Zhang, Xiaohan Zhang, Peidong Zhao and Wensheng Zhai Tags: Research Source Type: research