Volume 8, issue 1, December 2008
54 articles in this issue
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Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy and its correlates among HIV infected pediatric patients in Ethiopia
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Sibhatu Biadgilign
- Amare Deribew
- Kebede Deribe
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 06 December 2008
- Article: 53
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Implementation of a comprehensive program including psycho-social and treatment literacy activities to improve adherence to HIV care and treatment for a pediatric population in Kenya
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Joelle Van Winghem
- Barbara Telfer
- Shobha Vakil
- Content type: Correspondence
- Open Access
- Published: 21 November 2008
- Article: 52
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Cerebral oxygenation responses during kangaroo care in low birth weight infants
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Esmot Ara Begum
- Motoki Bonno
- Yoshihiro Komada
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 07 November 2008
- Article: 51
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Participation in everyday activities and quality of life in pre-teenage children living with cerebral palsy in South West Ireland
Authors
- Vicki Mc Manus
- Paul Corcoran
- Ivan J Perry
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 31 October 2008
- Article: 50
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Perinatal complications and socio-economic differences in cerebral palsy in Sweden – a national cohort study
Authors
- Anders Hjern
- Kristina Thorngren-Jerneck
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 October 2008
- Article: 49
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Risk factors for methamphetamine use in youth: a systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Kelly Russell
- Donna M Dryden
- Terry P Klassen
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 October 2008
- Article: 48
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Abnormal energy regulation in early life: childhood gene expression may predict subsequent chronic mountain sickness
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Luis Huicho
- Guoqiang Xing
- Otto Appenzeller
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 27 October 2008
- Article: 47
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Design of a randomised controlled trial on immune effects of acidic and neutral oligosaccharides in the nutrition of preterm infants: carrot study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Elisabeth AM Westerbeek
- Ruurd M van Elburg
- Harrie N Lafeber
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 23 October 2008
- Article: 46
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Childhood osteomyelitis-incidence and differentiation from other acute onset musculoskeletal features in a population-based study
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Øystein Rolandsen Riise
- Eva Kirkhus
- Karl-Olaf Wathne
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 20 October 2008
- Article: 45
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Energy and macronutrient intakes in preschool children in urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Dieu TT Huynh
- Michael J Dibley
- Hanh TM Tran
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 18 October 2008
- Article: 44
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Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome – the markers for an early HSES diagnosis
Authors (first, second and last of 14)
- Hiroshi Rinka
- Takeshi Yoshida
- Masashi Shiomi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 October 2008
- Article: 43
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Exclusive breastfeeding of Swedish children and its possible influence on the development of obesity: a prospective cohort study
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Karina Huus
- Jonas F Ludvigsson
- Johnny Ludvigsson
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 09 October 2008
- Article: 42
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Lower limb strength training in children with cerebral palsy – a randomized controlled trial protocol for functional strength training based on progressive resistance exercise principles
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Vanessa A Scholtes
- Annet J Dallmeijer
- Jules G Becher
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 08 October 2008
- Article: 41
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Point-of-admission hypothermia among high-risk Nigerian newborns
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Tinuade A Ogunlesi
- Olusoga B Ogunfowora
- Durotoye M Olanrewaju
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 06 October 2008
- Article: 40
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Success with antiretroviral treatment for children in Kigali, Rwanda: Experience with health center/nurse-based care
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Johan van Griensven
- Ludwig De Naeyer
- Tony Reid
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 October 2008
- Article: 39
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The Cues and Care Trial: A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce maternal anxiety and improve developmental outcomes in very low birthweight infants
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Phyllis Zelkowitz
- Nancy Feeley
- Apostolos Papageorgiou
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 26 September 2008
- Article: 38
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Negative exploration for pyloric stenosis – Is it preventable?
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Dhanya Mullassery
- Sreelakshmi Mallappa
- Colin T Baillie
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 September 2008
- Article: 37
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Food allergy knowledge, attitudes and beliefs: Focus groups of parents, physicians and the general public
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Ruchi S Gupta
- Jennifer S Kim
- Jane L Holl
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 19 September 2008
- Article: 36
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Screening rules for growth to detect celiac disease: A case-control simulation study
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Paula van Dommelen
- Floor K Grote
- Stef van Buuren
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 11 September 2008
- Article: 35
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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in young children in Cape Town, South Africa, measured by medication return and caregiver self-report: a prospective cohort study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Mary-Ann Davies
- Andrew Boulle
- Brian Eley
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 September 2008
- Article: 34
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Endothelin 1 levels in relation to clinical presentation and outcome of Henoch Schonlein purpura
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- S Fessatou
- P Nicolaidou
- A Fretzayas
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 September 2008
- Article: 33
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Absent otoacoustic emissions predict otitis media in young Aboriginal children: A birth cohort study in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in an arid zone of Western Australia
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Deborah Lehmann
- Sharon Weeks
- the Kalgoorlie Otitis Media Research Project Team
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 28 August 2008
- Article: 32
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Prevalence of insulin resistance and its association with metabolic syndrome criteria among Bolivian children and adolescents with obesity
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Margoth Caceres
- Carlos G Teran
- Marcos Medina
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 12 August 2008
- Article: 31
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A puzzle form of a non-verbal intelligence test gives significantly higher performance measures in children with severe intellectual disability
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Katrina D Bello
- Nahal Goharpey
- David P Crewther
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 01 August 2008
- Article: 30
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Selecting short-statured children needing growth hormone testing: Derivation and validation of a clinical decision rule
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Laëtitia Duché
- Christine Trivin
- Martin Chalumeau
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 16 July 2008
- Article: 29
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Cost per case or total cost? The potential of prevention of hand injuries in young children – Retrospective and prospective studies
Authors
- Elinor M Ljungberg
- Katarina Steen Carlsson
- Lars B Dahlin
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 07 July 2008
- Article: 28
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Idiopathic central precocious puberty in girls: presentation factors
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Géraldine Prété
- Ana-Claudia Couto-Silva
- Raja Brauner
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 July 2008
- Article: 27
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TIPIT: A randomised controlled trial of thyroxine in preterm infants under 28 weeks gestation: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Angiography protocol
Authors (first, second and last of 12)
- Sze M Ng
- Mark A Turner
- Alan M Weindling
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 June 2008
- Article: 26
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The usefulness of growth hormone treatment for psychological status in young adult survivors of childhood leukaemia: an open-label study
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Jaap Huisman
- Eline J Aukema
- Henriette A Delemarre-van de Waal
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 20 June 2008
- Article: 25
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Placental determinants of fetal growth: identification of key factors in the insulin-like growth factor and cytokine systems using artificial neural networks
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Maria E Street
- Enzo Grossi
- Sergio Bernasconi
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 17 June 2008
- Article: 24
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Compared to placebo, long-term antibiotics resolve otitis media with effusion (OME) and prevent acute otitis media with perforation (AOMwiP) in a high-risk population: A randomized controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Amanda J Leach
- Peter S Morris
- the Chronic Otitis Media Intervention Trial – One (COMIT1) group
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 02 June 2008
- Article: 23
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HIV prevalence in severely malnourished children admitted to nutrition rehabilitation units in Malawi: Geographical & seasonal variations a cross-sectional study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Susan Thurstans
- Marko Kerac
- Anne Nesbitt
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 21 May 2008
- Article: 22
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The diagnostic work up of growth failure in secondary health care; An evaluation of consensus guidelines
Authors (first, second and last of 9)
- Floor K Grote
- Wilma Oostdijk
- Jan M Wit
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 13 May 2008
- Article: 21
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Oxidative stress in children late after Kawasaki disease: relationship with carotid atherosclerosis and stiffness
Authors (first, second and last of 7)
- Yiu-fai Cheung
- Karmin O
- Eddie WY Cheung
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 May 2008
- Article: 20
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Algorithms for converting estimates of child malnutrition based on the NCHS reference into estimates based on the WHO Child Growth Standards
Authors
- Hong Yang
- Mercedes de Onis
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 05 May 2008
- Article: 19
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Acute-phase reactants after paediatric cardiac arrest. Procalcitonin as marker of immediate outcome
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Marta Los Arcos
- Corsino Rey
- Belen Prieto
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 30 April 2008
- Article: 18
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The TOBY Study. Whole body hypothermia for the treatment of perinatal asphyxial encephalopathy: A randomised controlled trial
Authors (first, second and last of 8)
- Dennis Azzopardi
- Peter Brocklehurst
- The TOBY Study Group
- Content type: Study protocol
- Open Access
- Published: 30 April 2008
- Article: 17
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Anthropometric surrogates to identify low birth weight Nepalese newborns: a hospital-based study
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Chandrashekhar T Sreeramareddy
- Neena Chuni
- Brishna Shakya
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 April 2008
- Article: 16
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Do pediatricians manage influenza differently than internists?
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Michael B Rothberg
- Aleta B Bonner
- David N Rose
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 April 2008
- Article: 15
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Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Heidi Anttila
- Ilona Autti-Rämö
- Antti Malmivaara
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 April 2008
- Article: 14
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Kangaroo mother care diminishes pain from heel lance in very preterm neonates: A crossover trial
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- C Celeste Johnston
- Francoise Filion
- Claire-Dominique Walker
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 24 April 2008
- Article: 13
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International survey of diagnostic services for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Elizabeth Peadon
- Emily Fremantle
- Elizabeth J Elliott
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 15 April 2008
- Article: 12
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Infantile gastroesophageal reflux in a hospital setting
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Susan S Baker
- Christine M Roach
- Robert D Baker
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 27 March 2008
- Article: 11
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The problem of obesity among adolescents in Hong Kong: a comparison using various diagnostic criteria
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Gary TC Ko
- Risa Ozaki
- Juliana CN Chan
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 04 March 2008
- Article: 10
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Comfort and utility of school-based weight screening: the student perspective
Authors (first, second and last of 6)
- Karrie A Kalich
- Virginia Chomitz
- Aviva Must
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 03 March 2008
- Article: 9
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Continuous growth reference from 24thweek of gestation to 24 months by gender
Authors
- Aimon Niklasson
- Kerstin Albertsson-Wikland
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 29 February 2008
- Article: 8
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Parental and infant characteristics and childhood leukemia in Minnesota
Authors (first, second and last of 5)
- Kimberly J Johnson
- John T Soler
- Logan G Spector
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 25 February 2008
- Article: 7
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Harmful lifestyles' clustering among sexually active in-school adolescents in Zambia
Authors (first, second and last of 4)
- Seter Siziya
- Adamson S Muula
- Emmanuel Rudatsikira
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 11 February 2008
- Article: 6
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The incidence, aetiology and outcome of acute seizures in children admitted to a rural Kenyan district hospital
Authors (first, second and last of 10)
- Richard Idro
- Samson Gwer
- Charles RJC Newton
- Content type: Research article
- Open Access
- Published: 08 February 2008
- Article: 5