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Effectiveness of two concentrations 12% versus 38% of silver diamine fluoride in arresting cavitated dentin caries among children: a systematic review
Tập 67 Số 1 - 2019
Prevalence and pattern of dyslipidemia in an Egyptian children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
- 2021
Abstract Background Hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia are commonly found metabolic
abnormalities in diabetic children and adolescents and both increase the risk of
cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and the
pattern of dyslipidemia in Egyptian children and adolescents with type 1
diabetes (T1DM) and determine its relation with the glycemic control. Results
This retrospec...
Correlation of parasite density and biochemical parameters in children with malaria infection in Calabar, South-South Nigeria
Tập 70 Số 1
Abstract Background Malaria parasitemia is associated with premature, excessive
hemolysis, induction of oxidative stress, and derangement in metabolism of iron,
proteins, and some electrolytes. This study aims to evaluate the effects of
malaria infection on ascorbic acid (AA), uric acid (UA), iron, transferrin,
albumin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), calcium, and magnesium levels in
malaria i...
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in complicated appendicitis in children: a single center study
- 2020
Abstract Background Acute complicated appendicitis is a common abdominal
emergency in children. Unlike simple appendicitis, laparoscopic appendectomy has
not been considered yet the first choice in management of complicated
appendicitis. This prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was
conducted at Pediatric Surgery Department, Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt,
during the period from D...
Undernutrition and associated factors among children aged 5–10 years in West Bengal, India: a community-based cross-sectional study
- 2021
Abstract Background In the previous few decades, India has made significant
progress in reducing child mortality and fertility rates; yet, undernutrition
remains one of the country’s primary public health issues. The goal of this
study was to determine the extent of child malnutrition in West Bengal, India,
as well as the risk factors linked with it. In diverse districts of West Bengal,
a communit...
Complementary feeding pattern and its impact on growth and development of under 2-years infants in upper Egypt
- 2021
AbstractBackgroundExclusive BF till the age of 6 months is rare in developing
countries and complimentary feeding (CF) are introduced at an early age which is
linked to the development of chronic conditions such as childhood obesity,
celiac disease, diabetes, and eczema. The aim of our work is to assess
complementary feeding practices of infants under the age of 2 years and to study
their impact o...
Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and vitamin D insufficiency are not associated with sepsis in critically ill children: a case-control study
Abstract Background Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that regulates calcium
and phosphorous homeostasis to maintain a healthy mineralized skeleton. It can
also influence immune responses and has immunomodulatory properties. Vitamin D
receptor (VDR) is a nuclear receptor that mediates the activities of the
hormonal form of vitamin D. VDR polymorphisms can alter immunity and
susceptibility to infe...
Combined presentation of severe pulmonary COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): two reported Egyptian pediatric cases
Tập 69 Số 1 - 2021
Abstract Background Initial reports from the severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic described children as being less susceptible
to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) than adults. Later on, a severe and novel
pediatric disorder termed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
emerged. Pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 are at risk for critical illness
with se...
Watchful waiting for communicating hydrocoele in infants
Abstract Background One of the commonest pediatric surgeries is hydrocele. There
are suggestions to wait for spontaneous resolution than to operate these cases
without harmful adverse events. Herein, we evaluated the outcome of the
watchfulness of these cases over 18 months. Methods The study included 93
infants with communicating hydrocele for the Pediatric Surgery Department,
Faculty of Medicine...
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and glomerular disease in children: a narrative review
Abstract Background Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a chronic
glomerular disease that responds poorly to treatment, with a large proportion of
patients progressing to end-stage renal disease in spite of initial aggressive
treatment. It is worth emphasizing that the FSGS group has still a high
recurrence rate after kidney transplantation. Therefore, understanding the
factors involved i...