research-article | 28-September-2020
Introduction
A point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a type of bedside ultrasonographic assessment that is applied by the clinician in charge(1). It provides rapid and real-time answers about patients’ clinical problems. The use of POCUS by clinicians has become common in recent years, especially in emergency and intensive care departments(2). Around the world, the number of POCUS training courses intended for pediatric intensive care and emergency care specialists is increasing, and the newest
Dincer Yildizdas,
Nagehan Aslan
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 82, 205–209
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
ultrasonographyas previously described in adult patients. Results. Adequate visualization of the liver hilum was achieved in 46/49 (94%) pediatric patients with chronic viral hepatitis and in 46/51 (90%) pediatric healthy controls. In patients with adequate liver hilum visualization,enlarged perihepatic lymph nodes (longitudinal diameter >14 mm) were detected in 32/46 (70%) patients with chronic viral hepatitis and in 5/46 (11%) healthy controls.The total perihepatic lymph nodes volume [mean ± SD] was 1.0 ± 1.2
Dagmar Schreiber-Dietrich,
Margret Pohl,
Xin-Wu Cui,
Barbara Braden,
Christoph F. Dietrich,
Liliana Chiorean
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 137–150
research-article | 31-October-2020
with serious psychiatric disorders (1, 2). Yet, surprisingly little is known about the scope of problems driving referrals to child and adolescent psychiatry services to help triage youth with more and less serious forms of psychopathology to the clinician with the most appropriate level of expertise.
While some conditions, such as mild forms of pediatric depression and anxiety, can be addressed with psychosocial interventions (3) disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often
Joseph Biederman,
Maura DiSalvo,
Carrie Vaudreuil,
Janet Wozniak,
Mai Uchida,
K. Yvonne Woodworth,
Allison Green,
Stephen V. Faraone
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 8 , 157–165
research-article | 06-June-2019
Introduction
Pediatric bipolar (BP) disorder is a prevalent and highly morbid disorder estimated to afflict up to 2% of youth worldwide (1, 2). Youth afflicted with BP disorder are at high risk for a wide range of adverse outcomes including psychiatric hospitalizations, substance use disorders and suicidality (3–7). However, because the diagnosis of pediatric BP disorder requires a level of clinical expertise that is not readily available, improved efforts to help identify children who may have
Amy Yule,
Maura Fitzgerald,
Timothy Wilens,
Janet Wozniak,
K. Yvonne Woodworth,
Alexa Pulli,
Mai Uchida,
Stephen V. Faraone,
Joseph Biederman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology
, Volume 7 , 1–8
Research Article | 10-July-2018
Background:Pediatric bipolar (BP)-I disorder affects a sizeable minority of children and is associated with high levels of morbidity. Relatively few studies have assessed the persistence of the disorder over time.Objective:The main aim of this study was to extend our findings from our 4-year follow-up study examining rates of persistence of pediatric BP-I disorder onto late adolescent years and young adulthood 5 years after our original study.Methods:We conducted a 1-year extension to our
Janet Wozniak,
Rebecca Wolenski,
Maura Fitzgerald,
Stephen V. Faraone,
Gagan Joshi,
Mai Uchida,
Joseph Biederman
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 6 , ISSUE 1, 40–51
research-article | 30-November-2017
their years of experience and research, are aware of the importance of feelings and emotions experienced by patients in contact with a medical facility. The formula of the formed environment affects the healing process and convalescence. The holistic medicine’s approach to healing is currently spread at a much larger scale in pediatric objects, than in different facilities of other medical specialties. European Charter for Children in Hospital formed in 1988 by the British National Association for
Agnieszka GĘBCZYŃSKA-JANOWICZ,
Bogusława KONARZEWSKA
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 11 , ISSUE 2, 13–24
Case report | 29-October-2019
Although most warm red blood cell (RBC) autoantibodies react broadly with panel cells in addition to the patient’s own RBCs, occasionally an autoantibody with specificity for a specific blood group antigen is encountered. Rare cases of warm autoantibodies with specificity for the Kpb antigen of the Kell blood group system have been described. We report a pediatric transplant recipient with anemia, immune-mediated hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, and a warm autoantibody with apparent anti-Kpb
Scott A. Koepsell,
Kerry Burright-Hittner,
James D. Landmark
Immunohematology, Volume 30 , ISSUE 1, 14–17
research-article | 28-September-2020
findings and basic laboratory abnormalities.
Diagnostic imaging is needed to confirm disease locations, extent and intestinal complications. US seems to be the most convenient and fastest modality.
Materials and methods
Five patients (four boys and one girl) aged from 13 to 16 years, with prolonged pain in the perianal area, which worsened when sitting, were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Medical University of Lublin between 2017 and 2019. Each patient underwent intestinal
Monika Zbroja,
Weronika Cyranka,
Maryla Kuczyńska,
Agnieszka Brodzisz,
Magdalena Maria Woźniak
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 82, 222–225
Research Article | 05-July-2017
Background:Increasing psychiatric disorders and alcohol intoxication challenge the pediatric emergency departments (PEDs) to which adolescents are referred owing to acute alcohol intoxication.Objective:This study examined the degree to which adolescents presenting to PED with alcohol intoxication or deliberate self-harm report symptoms of depression and how they differed from non-depressed patients in terms of alcohol use, perceived social support, psychological distress, self-esteem, and
Varpu Puuskari,
Terhi Aalto-Setälä,
Erkki Komulainen,
Mauri Marttunen
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 5 , ISSUE 1, 39–49
review-article | 18-June-2021
Pavlik treatment, a closed reduction of the femoral head into the acetabulum will be performed by the orthopedic surgeon. In our practice, we perform closed reductions under procedural sedation on the pediatric ward instead of general anesthesia in the operating room. After the radiologist has confirmed the proper position of the hip with transinguinal ultrasound, the hips are plastered in a spica cast(31–33). Regular follow-up in the cast is done by transinguinal ultrasound.
During transinguinal
Iris Kilsdonk,
Melinda Witbreuk,
Henk-Jan Van Der Woude
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 85, e147–e153
Book Review | 02-May-2020
Corina E. Gonzalez
Immunohematology, Volume 20 , ISSUE 1, 71–71
Research Article | 13-September-2016
Ginger E. Nicol,
Rachel P Kolko,
Monica Mills,
Thrudur Gunnarsdottir,
Michael D. Yingling,
Julia A. Schweiger,
Eric J. Lenze,
John W. Newcomer,
Denise Wilfley
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 4 , ISSUE 2, 96–104
Case report | 01-December-2019
A 15-month-old white male child was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection, increased somnolence, pallor, jaundice, fever, and decreased activity level. The purpose of this case study is to report the clinical findings associated with the patient’s clinical symptoms and differential laboratory diagnosis.
Scott C. Wise,
Sheila H. Tinsley,
Lloyd O. Cook
Immunohematology, Volume 28 , ISSUE 4, 118–123
original-paper | 30-November-2018
microbiome in IBD are a cause or a consequence of inflammation.
Pediatric-onset CD is on the increase worldwide (Benchimol et al. 2017; Ng et al. 2017). Many young patients present with an extensive and aggressive course of the disease, which is a real therapeutic challenge. Treatment of CD is a complex, multistage process and depends on the type and clinical activity of the illness. ECCO/ESPGHAN guidelines recommend the usage of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) as a first-line therapy to induce
KINGA KOWALSKA-DUPLAGA,
AGNIESZKA KRAWCZYK,
AGNIESZKA SROKA-OLEKSIAK,
DOMINIKA SALAMON,
ANDRZEJ WĘDRYCHOWICZ,
KRZYSZTOF FYDEREK,
TOMASZ GOSIEWSKI
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 68 , ISSUE 1, 121–126
research-article | 14-December-2020
Overview
The Growing Right Onto Wellness (GROW) social network datasets were collected as part of the longest pediatric obesity prevention intervention for low-income families. GROW was a 3-year randomized controlled trial in Nashville, Tennessee, USA conducted in 2014 to 2017 in conjunction with that city’s Department of Parks and Recreation (Barkin et al., 2018). Participants were 610 low-income, parent–child dyads, 90% of whom were Hispanic. Parent–child dyads were randomized to either (i) a
Sabina B. Gesell,
Evan C. Sommer,
Shari l. Barkin
Connections: The Quarterly Journal, Volume 40 , ISSUE 1, 123–128
original-paper | 30-November-2018
. Furthermore, there are clinical situations where different, initially asymptomatic courses of the aortic arch may significantly hamper surgical treatment, e.g. congenital esophageal or upper respiratory defects.
It is natural that patients reporting to an echocardiographic laboratory in a multidisciplinary pediatric teaching hospital with departments of neonatal pathology, pulmonology and gastroenterology include children suspected of vascular abnormalities requiring thorough diagnosis. Patients from
Wojciech Mądry,
Maciej Aleksander Karolczak,
Marcin Myszkowski,
Ewa Zacharska-Kokot
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 19 , ISSUE 76, 5–8
Short Communication | 27-September-2017
identification of KPC (or carbapenemase)-producing K. pneumoniae in a pediatric center in Poland.
Monika Machulska,
Anna Baraniak,
Iwona Żak,
Katarzyna Bojarska,
Dorota Żabicka,
Iwona Sowa-Sierant,
Waleria Hryniewicz,
Marek Gniadkowski
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 66 , ISSUE 3, 401–404
research-article | 08-October-2021
, uncertainty about the actual medical capacity institutions (inflated data on the use of hospitals beds, the duration of treatment of patients). As a result, today it is impossible to collect reliable, comprehensive information about the real situation and possible further development of the urban system of healthcare facilities, in particular its component the system of children's (pediatric) medical institutions and facilities.
Urban planning was developed as a system of planned development in the Soviet
Irina BULAKH
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environment, Volume 14 , ISSUE 3, 5–15
Review Article | 31-March-2017
as well as the incidence or no changes in the ultrasound image of the abdominal cavity organs. The assessment of the ultrasound image should be always based on clinical data of the patient, information on the past diseases, surgeries and the results of additional examinations and laboratory tests. Particular attention should be paid to the occurrence of congenital diseases and inflammations, which may have varied clinical manifestation – especially in the case of pediatric diagnostics. The
Agnieszka Brodzisz
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 68, 66–72
research-article | 18-December-2020
standard and the preferred imaging modality for the diagnosis of ADM, with a similar accuracy to MRCP and a significantly higher accuracy than multi-detector CT(2,7). ADM has not been associated with an increased risk of gallbladder adenocarcinoma by itself, but associated secondary changes such as cholelithiasis and cholecystitis may predispose to cancer(8).
Although gallbladder ADM is quite common and well-studied in adults, it is very uncommon in the pediatric population. Only seven cases of
Elena Drakonaki,
Stamatios Kokkinakis,
Ioannis Karageorgiou,
Neofytos Maliotis,
Anna Ioannidoy,
Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 83, 318–321
Case report | 01-December-2019
Although antibodies to antigens in the Rh blood group system are common causes of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, specificity for only the D antigen is rare in autoimmune hemolysis in pediatric patients. This case reports an anti-D associated with severe hemolytic anemia (Hb = 2.1 g/dL) in a previously healthy 14-month-old child who presented with a 3-day history of low-grade fevers and vomiting. Because of his severe anemia, on admission to the hospital he was found to have altered mental
Rachel S. Bercovitz,
Margaret Macy,
Daniel R. Ambruso
Immunohematology, Volume 29 , ISSUE 1, 15–18
Report | 01-December-2019
The Atlanta Sickle Cell Consortium represents more than 2600 pediatric and adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, area receiving care at four major locations, each providing comprehensive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both transfusion services that support these sites use two levels of prospective phenotype matching to decrease the rates of alloimmunization. Although exact rates are unknown and are currently under investigation
Anne M. Winkler,
Cassandra D. Josephson
Immunohematology, Volume 28 , ISSUE 1, 24–26
Original Paper | 09-August-2017
Marcin Strzelczyk,
Michał Podgórski,
Susan Afshari,
Marcin Tkaczyk,
Monika Pawlak-Bratkowska,
Piotr Grzelak
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 17 , ISSUE 69, 85–90
research-article | 23-April-2021
plasma concentrations (Cmax) of 11.5 ng/mL were achieved at a mean ± SD tmax of 1.5 ± 0.4 hours (Supplementary Figure S3) (19).
Several studies have demonstrated the superiority of DEX over placebo in improving core symptoms and functional outcomes in pediatric patients with ADHD. DEX was also shown to have equivalent efficacy compared to other stimulants (20-26). A network meta-analysis that assessed the comparative efficacy and tolerability of oral ADHD medications supports MPH in children and
Henrik Uebel-von Sandersleben,
Oliver Dangel,
Roland Fischer,
Michaela Ruhmann,
Michael Huss
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Volume 9 , 73–86
Editorial | 13-September-2016
Gÿorgy Harmat
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 60, 105–107
Case report | 25-September-2018
, particularly in a pediatric population.
Filip M. Vanhoenacker,
Joris Verlooy,
Mania De Praeter
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 18 , ISSUE 74, 265–270
Article | 30-November-2020
patient’s red blood cells (RBCs) typed as B, D-, LW(a-), K-, Fy(a-). Due to the age and clinical status of the child, 51Cr survival studies were not performed. One pediatric unit of D-, K-, Fy(a-) blood was transfused uneventfully; the expected increment of hemoglobin was achieved. Repeat testing 3 months later showed a weakly positive DAT, the patient’s RBCs typed as LW(a+), and anti-LWa was detected only by a two-stage papain technique. These results suggest that the patient had a
Alan Devenish
Immunohematology, Volume 10 , ISSUE 4, 127–129
Original Paper | 13-September-2016
lymphadenopathy.Conclusions:Lymph nodes adjacent to the lower part of the thyroid lobes are an additional ultrasound sign of pediatric Hashimoto’s lymphocytic thyroiditis, with 98% sensitivity and 100% specificity.
Wojciech Kosiak,
Maciej Piskunowicz,
Dominik Świętoń,
Tomasz Batko,
Mariusz Kaszubowski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 63, 349–357
Review | 31-January-2019
, as well as in pediatric patients.
Anna Drelich-Zbroja,
Maryla Kuczyńska,
Łukasz Światłowski,
Anna Szymańska,
Michał Elwertowski,
Agnieszka Marianowska
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 18 , ISSUE 75, 338–343
Original Paper | 09-March-2018
The accurate diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections is important, as many other infectious agents or diseases can cause similar symptoms. In this study, sera of pediatric patients who were suspected to have an EBV infection, were sent to Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Microbiology, and investigated by IFA, ELISA, immunoblotting and Real-time PCR. The performances of these tests were compared with IFA. The rates of agreement between ELISA and
Nilgun Kasifoglu,
Semra Oz,
Ener Cagri Dinleyici,
Tercan Us,
Ozcan Bor,
Gul Durmaz,
Yurdanur Akgun
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 67 , ISSUE 1, 81–88
Article | 15-April-2020
sickle cell center. Several of the physicians are dedicated to the care of pediatric and adult patients with SCD,as well as to research on transfusion management of these patients and recruitment of African American blood donors. This article describes the practices of this institution for transfusion management of patients with SCD, as well as some of its efforts related to this challenging area of transfusion medicine.
Araba Afenyi-Annan,
Nicholas Bandarenko
Immunohematology, Volume 22 , ISSUE 3, 103–107
Article | 14-December-2020
Delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions (DHTRs) are generally attributed to an anamnestic immune response. Case reports of DHTRs due to a primary immune response are rare. Transfusion reactions occurring in patients on the pediatric burn unit from 1981 to September 1988 were reviewed, and additional information was obtained for patients for whom a DHTR was documented. Of 62 transfusion reactions, 11 were classified as a primary immune response (DHTR), with either a positive antibody screen, a
Nancy E. Bacon,
Ethel D. Patten,
Janet L. Vincent
Immunohematology, Volume 7 , ISSUE 1, 8–11
Editorial | 13-September-2016
Ultrasonography has been extensively used in obstetrics and gynecology since 1980’s.It found application in pediatric gynecology, procreation period, post-menopause, pregnancy monitoring and after delivery. Although the fi rst reports on the use of ultrasonography in assessing delivery mechanism were published in 1990’s, yet to date labor progress is evaluated by means of physical examination in most delivery units. Intrapartum sonography is not routinely performed despite the fact that
Marzena Dębska,
Piotr Kretowicz,
Romuald Dębski
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 15 , ISSUE 61, 125–136
research-article | 28-October-2021
INTRODUCTION
Epilepsy is one of the most common pediatric neurological disorders with a higher incidence during the school years (Jan, 2005). The prevalence rate of epilepsy in children in developed and developing countries ranges between 3/1000 and 22.2/1000 (Beilmann et al., 1999; Radhakrishnan et al., 2000). Children with epilepsy are at increased risk of educational underachievement, learning difficulties, mental health problems, social isolation, and poor self-esteem (Sbarra et al., 2002
Alfred Anselme Dabilgou,
Alassane Dravé,
Julie Marie Adeline Kyelem,
Naobar Meda,
Christian Napon,
Kapouné Karfo,
Jean Kaboré
Journal of Epileptology, Volume 29 , 33–43
Original Paper | 04-December-2017
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, an opportunistic pathogen usually connected with healthcare-associated infections, is an environmental bacterium. Intrinsic resistance to multiple antibiotics, with different virulence determinants in the last decade classified this bacterium in the group of global multiple drug resistant (MDR) organism. S. maltophilia clinical isolates, were collected from tertiary care pediatric hospital in Belgrade, Serbia to investigate influence of different factors on biofilm
Marjan Biočanin,
Haowa Madi,
Zorica Vasiljević,
Milan Kojić,
Branko Jovčić,
Jelena Lozo
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 66 , ISSUE 4, 433–438
original-paper | 06-December-2021
was obtained in 34.6% (Korzeniewska-Koseła 2020).
LTBI diagnostics should be performed if a child has been in close contact with a TB patient, was scheduled for immunosuppressive or anti-TNF-α treatment, was infected with HIV, or presented symptoms indicating tuberculosis. The TB incidence in pediatric population corresponds with the epidemiological TB situation in adults. The incidence of new cases in children indicates a recent transmission of mycobacteria in the environment and loss of control
DAGMARA BORKOWSKA-TATAR,
MARIA KRASIŃSKA,
EWA AUGUSTYNOWICZ-KOPEĆ
Polish Journal of Microbiology, Volume 70 , ISSUE 4, 461–468
Original Paper | 19-December-2016
clinical data as well as the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ 4.0 Generic Core Scales (PedsQL™ 4.0) questionnaire in two versions, one for 8–12 year olds and one for 13–18 year olds and their parents. Results. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire PedsQL™ 4.0 questionnaire was 0.91 and 0.93 for children with epilepsy and their parents respectively. Children rated their Total Scale Score higher (67.5 points) than their parents (62.5 points). Whilst analyzing
Dorota Talarska,
Michał Michalak,
Patrycja Talarska
Journal of Epileptology, Volume 24 , ISSUE 2, 105–113
Article | 30-November-2018
Arleta Krzysztoszek,
Magdalena Wieczorek
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology, Volume 58 , ISSUE 3, 301–315
research-article | 30-September-2019
rare musculoskeletal diseases
A total of 101/621 (16%) rare diseases can be diagnosed for the first time with medical imaging.
A total of 36/101 (36%) rare diseases involve the musculoskeletal system, including the peripheral nervous system (n = 8/36, 22%).
Rare musculoskeletal conditions according to patients’ age and etiopathology
Rare musculoskeletal diseases were subdivided according to the age of the affected population: 14/36 (39%) pediatric diseases, 10/36 (28%) adulthood diseases, 12/36
Federica Rossi,
Carlo Martinoli,
Giovanni Murialdo,
Angelo Schenone,
Marina Grandis,
Diego Ferone,
Alberto Stefano Tagliafico
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 19 , ISSUE 78, 187–192
research-article | 31-March-2020
. Pediatric patients, pregnant women, persons with a history of abdominal surgery, bedridden patients, and patients with bowel obstruction where excluded. The Ethics Committee of King Abdulaziz University approved the study protocol. Informed consent was obtained from all patients and volunteers. The routine upper abdominal ultrasound was preceded with usual preparation involving fasting for 8 hours prior to the examination (only water was allowed). Each patient was scanned twice; the first scan was
Ahmed Abdul Jabar,
Ibrahim Abbas,
Nabeel Mishah,
Mohammed Wazan,
Motaen Tomehy
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 20 , ISSUE 80, e12–e17
research-article | 30-November-2020
Introduction
Renal stone is one of the common findings in daily medical practice, and it is usually seen in the adult population rather than the pediatric population(1). However, it has been noticed that the incidence of renal stones has increased 5 times in comparison to the previous decade in the pediatric age group(2).
Renal stones are considered less common in children in comparison to the adult population, and result from a multifactorial process that involves both the patient’s underlying
Moath AlSaiady,
Ahmad Alqatie,
Musab Almushayqih
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 21 , ISSUE 87, 282–285
Research Article | 29-June-2016
determined. In addition, the usefulness of the ultrasound examination for the evaluation of body fluid status in this pediatric age group, particularly in preterm newborns, was noted due to its painless and non-invasive nature as well as easy access to equipment at neonatology wards.Materiał i metodyW badaniu uczestniczyło 50 noworodków z dwóch dolnośląskich szpitali: 25 pacjentów zdrowych (noworodki urodzone o czasie, bez powikłań okresu okołoporodowego) oraz 25 pacjentów chorych (noworodki z wadami
Joanna Kieliszczyk,
Wojciech Baranowski,
Wojciech Kosiak
Journal of Ultrasonography, Volume 16 , ISSUE 65, 125–134