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Early detection of kidney dysfunction in Egyptian patients with beta-thalassemia major
Conclusion Our data confirm that glomerular and tubular dysfunctions exist in children with beta-thalassemia major. As renal dysfunction may not be detected by routine tests, use of early markers is recommended. Urinary NAG excretion can be considered a reliable index of the tubular toxicity and a possible predictor of proteinuria so it is recommended be evaluated in beta-thalassemia patients. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 25, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

The pattern of hepatobiliary complications among Egyptian sickle cell disease children
Conclusion Hepatobiliary complications are frequent among sickle cell disease children especially gallbladder diseases. Repeated clinical and ultrasound screening is needed for early detection and treatment of these complications. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 12, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Incidence, risk factors and complications of hyperglycemia in very low birth weight infants
Conclusion There was high incidence of hyperglycemia in VLBW (66.7%). There was statistically significant relation between hyperglycemia and different neonatal parameters (gestational age, birth weight), risk factors (placental insufficiency, receiving inotropes, milk intake after birth), complications (LOS, IVH, death). (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 10, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Bone mineral density & amp; bone mineral content in Saudi children, risk factors and early detection of their affection using dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan
Conclusion The average BMD & BMC in Saudi children is less than that of other races. It shows no significant difference with other Saudi population. Height, weight, BMI Calcium level and Vitamin D level can predict the changes in the BMC & BMD. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 10, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Improvement of DAS-28 ESR score in Egyptian children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis treated with etanercept
Conclusion ETN treatment of JIA children and adolescents demonstrated safety and efficacy in clinical improvement of DAS28-ESR score at 3 and 6months of treatment. However, further studies on a bigger number of patients, longer duration and using different biological agents are needed. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Juvenile and juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus patients: Clinical characteristics, disease activity and damage
Conclusion The existence of differences in clinical phenotype has been confirmed, between JSLE and JO-SLE especially as regards serositis, nephritis and heamatological affection. The disease damage was comparable which denotes that the maximum organ involvement occurs in childhood with an almost stationary course. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Group A streptococcal infection cases during influenza season 2016
Conclusion There is a number of data alerting the clinicians about bacterial coinfections because of the rapid progression to severe illnesses. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Calcium, magnesium and phosphorus deficiency in critically ill children
Conclusion Hypophosphatemia was the most frequent and under estimated electrolyte disturbance in our study. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence of overweight and obesity associated with the levels of physical fitness among primary school age children in Assiut city
Conclusion The present study showed a high percent of overweight, obese and skinny subjects among Egyptian children. This abnormal increase or decrease in body weight affects negatively the levels of children’s physical fitness. Thus, overweight and obesity should be more attracted by the Egyptian pediatric population with paying attention to the updated health information. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - April 3, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Sanjad Sakati Syndrome: Case reports from Egypt
Conclusion This diagnosis allowed for proper treatment of the patients, prevented associated co-morbidities, provided a genetic counseling to their families, and enriched the genetic data concerning this syndrome on the Egyptian population being reported for the first time. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - February 20, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Clinico-laboratory features and outcome of therapy of bone marrow failure among Egyptian children
Publication date: Available online 15 February 2017 Source:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Author(s): Amina Abdel-Salam, Engy Mohamed Alkhateeb, Dina Mohamed Akmal (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - February 15, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Implementation and validating transcutaneous bilirubinometry for neonates
Conclusion Noninvasive TCB measurement by Minolta JM-103has demonstrated significant accuracy compared to TSB measured by clinical laboratory methods in all cases with better accuracy in cases of IHB. TCB measurement over sternum is more accurate than forehead. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - February 1, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Growth assessment in Egyptian children with cystic fibrosis: A single center study
Conclusion Malnourished CF patients had the highest frequency of hospital admission. BMIP predicts nutritional failure more sensitively and accurately than conventional anthropometric indexes (WAP and HAP) in children with CF. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - January 25, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Outborns or inborns: Clinical audit of the two intensive care units of Cairo University Hospital
Conclusion Prematurity is a significant cause of death in our NICUs. We speculate that improving survival requires regular recording and identification of our problems, with applying best practices using available and may be novel therapies. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - January 25, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Retrospective analysis of cardiac catheterization procedures in a tertiary care pediatric cardiac center
Publication date: Available online 20 January 2017 Source:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Author(s): A.M. Fattouh, R. Sobhy, M. Abo-Seif, F.M. Abd-El Aziz (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - January 19, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research