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Evaluation of poisoning cases admitted to pediatric emergency department
ConclusionIn order to avoid childhood poisonings that may have such widespread and serious consequences, such products should be sold with locked covers and kept in places where children cannot reach them. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Experience of an endocrine clinic in a tunisian tertiary care hospital
Publication date: Available online 4 July 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Leïla Essaddam, Wafa Kallali, Emna Cherifi, Rahma Guedri, Nadia Mattoussi, Zohra Fitouri, Saayda Ben Becher (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Analysis of births, abortions and maternal mortality in adolescents in Ecuador from 2013 to 2016
Publication date: Available online 4 July 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): María Luciana Armijos Acurio, Mónica García, Ruth Jimbo Sotomayor, Xavier Sanchez, Susana GuijarroAbstractIntroductionAdolescent pregnancy is associated to school desertion, violence, termination of pregnancy under suboptimal conditions, obstetric complications and other consequences that can put the woman’s quality of life at risk and of those that surround her (2). The purpose of this study is to describe the situation and tendencies of adolescent pregnancies, abortions and maternal deaths betw...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Spontaneous Neonatal Renal Vein Thrombosis, a known Pathology without Clear Management guidelines. An overview.
Publication date: Available online 3 July 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): S. Kayemba-Kay’sAbstractRenal vein thrombosis (RVT) was first described in 1837 by Rayer. Although tremendous progress has been achieved in the comprehension of its pathophysiology, its management remains a matter of debate over 20 decades later. Therapeutic modalities vary from supportive measures alone to the utilization of thrombolytic agents whose protocols are derived from adult medicine. This review aims at showing how difficult the treatment of RVT still is, especially with regard to the prog...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Pediatric appendectomy in the developing countries. How does it differ from the international experience?
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Rezkalla Akkary, Smart Zeidan, Reva Matta, Chantal Lakis, Nabil Diab (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - July 2, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Universal screening program for lipid disorders in 2–10 years old Lebanese children: A new approach
ConclusionsIt is preferable to review the latest pediatric dyslipidemia screening guidelines by performing a universal screening program since a third of our dyslipidemic Lebanese children will be missed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 29, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

School bullying: an increasingly recognized etiology for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: report of two cases
Publication date: Available online 28 May 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Laila Alhafez, Amira MasriAbstractPsychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are seizure-like episodes that are not associated with changes on electroencephalogram. They are the result of a wide range of possible psychological stressors including being a victim of bullying. Currently, reports regarding PNES in bullied patients are lacking. In this case report, we describe two cases; the first is a 10-year-old boy who presented to the emergency room once for visual loss and another for inability to walk...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 28, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Spontaneous Bilateral Corneal Perforation in Neonate, A case Report
This report is important to gain more information about corneal perforation clinical presentation in neonates, Investigation, and management. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 20, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Stigmatisation among Parents of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ConclusionParents of children with ASD in Riyadh, KSA experienced stigmatisation in 33.7% of the participants and there was a more tendency for mothers to feel self and enacted stigmatized than fathers. The Saudi public awareness might have been increased and thus negative stigmatisation has decreased among Saudi parents. A high level of felt stigma suggest the need of psychological intervention for the family to help the cope with this new situation. A higher level of enacted stigma suggests the need for their rights (Individual with ASD) & raising awareness in the society. It is recommended that further research is neede...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Association between body fat mass and cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents in Bucaramanga, Colombia
ConclusionsIncrease in percentage body fat is significantly associated to cardiometabolic risk factors in children and adolescents in Bucaramanga. Early identification and intervention of this population at risk is fundamental. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 19, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Severity of Salmonella infection among sickle cell diseases pediatric patients: description of the infection pattern:
ConclusionsMultiple site of infection ,sever osteomylitis, and delay in fever response consolidated the fact of high virulence of salmonella in SCD patients. We do not encounter significant resistant rate to both quinolone and cephalosporin. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 16, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

The prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia
Publication date: Available online 14 June 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Turki S. Alahmadi, Maysaa A. Banjari, Adel S. AlharbiAbstractAsthma is considered one of the most important health issues worldwide. However, few epidemiological studies have been conducted in Saudi Arabia to assess the prevalence of asthma among children, and their results are highly variable. Thus, in this study, we investigated the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia. Previous studies of the prevalence of childhood asthma in Saudi Arabia were reviewed and 12 were included in this review...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 15, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Phenotypic Variability in a Series of Four Pediatric Patients With Andersen-Tawil Syndrome: A Saudi Experience
We describe our experience with ATS in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by presenting a case series involving four patients in the pediatric cardiology clinic confirmed to have ATS. Despite the diversity in the phenotypes and clinical course among the four cases, all patients had bidirectional ventricular tachycardia, and all were confirmed to have ATS by genetic testing. In this case series, we identified one novel and three previously described KCNJ2 mutations. We also confirmed the beneficial effect of AAI pacing in one of our patients, together with medical therapy with ß-blockers and flecainide. In Saudi Arabia, there is a disti...
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 15, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Management of asthma exacerbation in the emergency departments
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicineAuthor(s): Abdullah Al-Shamrani, Adel S. Al-Harbi, Khalid Bagais, Ayed Alenazi, Mansour Alqwaiee (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 4, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research

Universal Screening Program for Lipid Disorders in Two to Ten Years Old Lebanese Children: a New Approach.
ConclusionsIt is preferable to review the latest pediatric dyslipidemia screening guidelines by performing a universal screening program since a third of our dyslipidemic Lebanese children will be missed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - June 1, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research