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... hiện toàn bộ
Mohammad Seqsaqa, Ahmed Ezzat Rozeik, Mohamed Khalifa, Hazem Nour Abdellatif Ashri
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... hiện toàn bộ
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... hiện toàn bộ
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... hiện toàn bộ
Osama M. El-Asheer, Manal Darwish, Ahmed M. Abdullah, Hanaa A. Mohamad
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... hiện toàn bộ
Iman A. Shaheen, Rasha Afifi, Nelly Abulata, Reham Aboukhalil, Basant Meligy, HebatAllah Fadel Algebaly, Omnia Abd El Dayem
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... hiện toàn bộ
Tarek Abdelazeem Sabra, Moamen Shalkamy Abdelgawaad, Sarah Magdy Abdelmohsen, Amr Badawy
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... hiện toàn bộ
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... hiện toàn bộ
Abstract Background As double-outlet right ventricle has a wide pathophysiology
spectrum, its comprehensive treatment strategy is determined based on relevant
factors, such as the location and size of the ventricular septal defect,
ventricular volume, and relationship of the great arteries. However, for
borderline double-outlet right ventricle cases, it is occasionally difficult to
decide the trea... hiện toàn bộ