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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among preparatory school adolescents in Urban Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
Conclusion This study found a relatively high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged 12–15years in urban Sharkia Governorate. Risk factors of overweight and obesity were low level of parent education, faulty feeding habits and physical inactivity. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - December 19, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Study of serum YKL-40 in children with bronchial asthma
Conclusions Serum YKL-40 protein was found in increased quantities in patients with asthma in whom the protein level correlated positively with the severity of disease so our data concluded that YKL-40 could be a valuable biomarker for asthma diagnosis and prognosis. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - December 19, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Serum magnesium status among obese children and adolescents
Conclusion Serum magnesium levels are inversely correlated with the degree of obesity, and is related to an unfavorable serum lipid profile in obese children and adolescents, who also show a trend to higher systemic blood pressure. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - December 16, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Color Doppler ultrasonography in full term neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and prediction of outcome
Conclusion: Detection of a decrease in cerebral blood flow in neonates in the first 12h postpartum has a prognostic value. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - November 28, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Cutaneous manifestations among Egyptian children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Conclusion: Broad spectrums of dermatoses are common (67.56%) in Egyptian patients with T1DM. Early referral to the dermatologist helps to detect skin complications of diabetes in these children and is essential for both prevention and management of these conditions. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - November 11, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Neck circumference as a novel screening method for estimating fat distribution and metabolic complications in obese children
Conclusion NC is a valuable predictor for body fat distribution among obese children either central (WC and HC) or peripheral (triceps skin fold). It should be used as a screening tool in population-based studies. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 10, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Association of protein tyrosine phosphatase non receptor type 22 (PTPN22) C1858T gene polymorphism with type 1 diabetesssss mellitus in Egyptian children cohort
Conclusion In concordance with previous data establishing PTPN22 1858 C/T SNP association with several autoimmune diseases, our findings deny further evidence that the PTPN22 gene may play an important role in the susceptibility to T1DM. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 10, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Volume guarantee ventilation in the weaning phase of preterm infants
Conclusion Volume guarantee seems to be both safe and effective in this group of patients. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - October 3, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Relevance of hypocapnia to febrile seizures in children
Conclusion The results of the present study confirmed the association between febrile seizure and hypocapnia and that supported the role of hypocapnia in the development of febrile seizures. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - September 13, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Reducing the frequency of unnecessary rectal biopsies by combined interpretation of clinical and radiological findings in Egyptian children with suspected Hirschsprung’s disease
Conclusion This audit generated a checklist of 6 clinical and 3 radiological criteria, to differentiate HD from ID, including clinically (1) neonatal onset; (2) male sex; (3) congenital anomalies, dysmorphic features and/or family history of HD; (4) delayed meconium passage; (5) enterocolitis or significant bowel obstruction/impaction; (6) tight segment on rectal examination; and radiologically (7) funnelled transition zone or a reversed rectosigmoid index (<1); (8) delayed evacuation of contrast after 24h; and (9) absent distension of the anorectum with contrast, absent mucosal irregularities, and absent sigmoid lo...
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - July 24, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

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Publication date: October 2013 Source:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette, Volume 61, Issues 3–4 Author(s): Authr name (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - July 16, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Effect of insulin glargine on glycemic control in adolescents with type 1-diabetes
Conclusion The present study encourages the use of insulin glargine in the presence of significant hypoglycemia and glucose variability, with close monitoring of diet and weight. Cost effectiveness and effect on HbA1c and quality of life need further longitudinal studies with larger numbers. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - June 13, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Serum cystatin C and microalbuminuria in children with immune thrombocytopenia under short course of corticosteroids
Conclusion Although not accompanied by microalbuminuria, steroid induced cystatin C elevation could be attributed in part to impaired GFR. Large population follow up studies are recommended to investigate the reversibility of this effect. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - June 5, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Prevalence of rotaviral diarrhoea in under-five hospitalized children in a tertiary care hospital of Eastern India
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2015 Source:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette Author(s): Rachita Sarangi , Shakti Rath , Mrutyunjay Dash , Birakishore Rath , Rajesh K. Lenka , Rabindra N. Padhy Background To monitor the prevalence of rotaviral diarrhoea in under-5 children (U5C) as a retrospective study in a tertiary care hospital during 1year. Methods Suspected stool samples were diagnosed for rotavirus by an enzyme immunoassay kit. The same stool samples were diagnosed for the detection of any secondary bacterial infection through routine microbiological diagnosis. Results and conclusions Of ...
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - May 19, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Hashimoto’s encephalopathy presenting with acute confusional state in a patient with hypothyroidism
We report a case of a 6year old previously healthy Egyptian female , who developed a subacute onset of declining upper brain function. Serologic studies demonstrated high levels of antithyroid antibodies. Electroencephalographic and magnetic resonance image findings were consistent with Hashimoto’s encephalopathy. Hashimoto’s encephalopathy is a diagnosis of exclusion. This unusual disorder is often underrecognized because of multiple neurocognitive manifestations; therefore, it is important to be aware of the clinical manifestations to make a correct diagnosis. (Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette)
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - May 9, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research