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Skin in the game: Video-game–related cutaneous pathologies in adolescents
ConclusionsThe universal use and pervasive popularity of video games for recreational purposes present an emerging dermatological concern. As videogames become increasingly advanced and immersive, various cutaneous conditions arising from intensive gaming will likely become common over time. Consequently, it is critical that dermatologists consider video games with a high index of suspicion when encountering dermatological ailments in underage patients engaging in persistent gaming behavior. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - September 23, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Clinical Significance of IgM Deposition in Pediatric Minimal Change Disease
ConclusionsOur study showed that IgM deposition in MCD showed statistical association with hypertension by the time the patient presented to our institute, development of steroid dependence, and CKD. IgM may play a role in MCD. However, we recommend a prospective study to verify the role of IgM in MCD outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - September 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Viral infections in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionViral infections contributed to the increase in morbidity and mortality of CF patients in our population, and rhinovirus was the most common causative agent. Viral infections and viral recurrence increased the prevalence of bacterial infection of specific pathogens such as H. influenza and S. aureus. Physicians should be aware to prevent progressive lung damage in CF patients by treating the concomitant viral and bacterial infections. Viral infection may be associated with some common CFTR mutations. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - September 14, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Skin to the game: Video-game–related cutaneous pathologies in adolescents
ConclusionsThe universal use and pervasive popularity of video games for recreational purposes present an emerging dermatological concern. As videogames become increasingly advanced and immersive, various cutaneous conditions arising from intensive gaming will likely become common over time. Consequently, it is critical that dermatologists consider video games with a high index of suspicion when encountering dermatological ailments in underage patients engaging in persistent gaming behavior. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - September 6, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Anthropometric Measurements of Singleton Live Full-Term Newborns in Aden, Yemen
ConclusionsThis study of normal reference values will provide basic step for future standardization of Yemen anthropometric parameters to be used for accurate assessment, development and maturity of newborn births that would lead to identify newborns at risk and help in better management. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - September 5, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Improving Clinical Outcomes Of Very Low Birth Weight Infants : Implementation of Standardised Management Guidelines in Tertiary Care hospital in Haryana
CONCLUSIONImplementing structured approach to above mentioned interventions in the form of standardized management guidelines for preterm VLBW neonates was associated with significant reduction in culture proven sepsis and mechanical ventilation days without affecting mortality or other co-morbidities. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - August 23, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Self-reported smoking among adolescents: how accurate is it with the urine cotinine strip test?
ConclusionSelf-reporting can be used to assess smoking status but should be used with care among adolescents. Urine cotinine strip test validation of self-reporting enables the measurement of the true prevalence of smoking among adolescents. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - August 10, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Pediatric pneumonia: An analysis of cost & outcome influencers in the United States
ConclusionThis nationwide study provides a unique preview of the cost associated with care for pediatric pneumonia. Such information is essential in developing strategies to improve health outcomes and resources allocation. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 27, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Child Maltreatment Prevention Readiness in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
ConclusionGCC countries have moderate-to-fair readiness to implement large-scale evidence-based CMP programs. Strengthening their material, human, and technical resources, and improving the quality of scientific data, collaboration, and attitudes towards CMP are required to improve each country’s readiness. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 23, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Treatment of Speech Sound Disorders in children: Nonspeech Oral Exercises
ConclusionGenerally, oral training that does not involve speech production should be considered carefully with respect to a client’s speech needs. Thus, further research is needed to examine the clinical value of using nonspeech oral exercises to treat speech sound disorders in children. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 19, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Utility of serum ferritin and soluble interleukin-2 receptor as markers of disease activity in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus
ConclusionMeasurement of serum ferritin and sIL-2r might help in assessing disease activity of cSLE. Both might be good screening markers for MAS in cSLE. A larger prospective study is required to allow more definitive conclusions. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 17, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Outcome of children with systemic rheumatic diseases admitted to pediatric intensive care unit: an experience of a tertiary hospital
ConclusionOur data showed that children with rheumatic diseases, particularly SLE are mostly admitted to PICU with serious disease exacerbation or severe infection. To improve the outcome, early diagnosis of critical condition and proper intervention are fundamental in reducing mortality. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 10, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Technology Dependent Children
Publication date: Available online 10 July 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Krishna Mohan Gulla, Tanushree Sahoo, Anil SachdevAbstractIn recent past, revolution in medical technology resulted in improved survival rates and outcomes of critically ill children. Unfortunately, it’s impact relating to morbidity is not well documented. Though survival rates of these critically ill children who are medically fragile and technology-dependent have improved, we as health professionals are still in learning curve to improve the quality of these children at home. Factors such as supp...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 10, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Adolescents In South Eastern Serbia
ConclusionThe results may have practical implications when it comes to taking preventive and therapeutic measures in the vulnerable adolescent population. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 5, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Vertically transmitted chikungunya, Zika and dengue virus infections: The pathogenesis from mother to fetus and the implications of co-infections and vaccine development
Publication date: Available online 29 May 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Tracy Evans-GilbertAbstractChikungunya (CHIKV), Zika (ZIKV), and Dengue viruses (DENV) exhibit similar epidemiological and clinical patterns but have different pathophysiological mechanisms of disease manifestations. Differences occur in the severity of clinical presentations with the highest mortality in the general population attributed to DENV and neurological morbidity due to ZIKV. ZIKV and DENV infections can cause fetal loss with ZIKV exhibiting teratogenesis. CHIKV is associated with severe com...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research