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Fluid and Parenteral Nutrition Practices in Extreme Preterm Neonates Among Neonatology Practitioners in India: A Web-based Survey Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Arunambika Chinnappan, Tanushree Sahoo, Pankaj Mohanty, Tapas Som, Usha Devi
An online survey pertinent to fluid and parenteral nutrition practices in extreme preterm neonates was undertaken with responses from 123 neonatology practitioners across India. The initial fluid rate of 80 mL/kg/day was preferred by 67% neonatologists for 750–1000 g neonates. Half of them increased the fluid rates when weight loss per day was >2%. Practices vary widely across settings and guideline
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The 2022 International League Against Epilepsy Classification and Definition of Childhood Epilepsy Syndromes: An Update for Pediatricians Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Ranjith Kumar Manokaran, Suvasini Sharma, Rajesh Ramachandrannair
The 2017 classification of the epilepsies of International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) defined three diagnostic levels, including seizure type, epilepsy type and epilepsy syndrome. Epilepsy syndromes have been recognized as distinct electroclinical entities well before the first ILAE classification of Epilepsies and Epilepsy Syndromes in 1985. A formally accepted classification of epilepsy syndromes
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Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome: Analysis of Response to Growth Hormone Therapy Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Raghuraman Ravichandran, Uma K. Saikia, Ashok K. Bhuyan, Abhamoni Baro
Objective To analyse the clinical and radiological characteristics of pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS). Methods A retrospective analysis of confirmed cases of PSIS was performed. The development of new pituitary hormonal deficiencies and response to recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy were assessed during follow-up. Results This study included 14 children (10 boys) of PSIS with
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP): Recommended Immunization Schedule (2023) and Update on Immunization for Children Aged 0 Through 18 Years Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract Justification In view of new developments in vaccinology and the availability of new vaccines, there is a need to revise/review the existing immunization recommendations. Process The Advisory Committee on Vaccines and Immunization Practices (ACVIP) of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) had a physical meeting on March 25, 2023, at Vaccicon, Kolkata, followed by online meetings to discuss the
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Ethics of Managing an Adolescent Living with Disability Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01
Abstract An ethical challenge arose when the parents of an adolescent girl living with severe intellectual disability requested for a permanent surgical intervention (hysterectomy) that would cause cessation of menstruation and reduce the possibility of pregnancy following nonconsensual sex. The family background was rural with poor access to extended family/community support, financial and social
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Erratum to: Do Pain and Physiological Stress Occur During MIST? Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Bhushan B. Korde, Dipen V. Patel, Swati Manerkar, Jayashree Mondkar
Please note the following correction in the Author’s Reply to the Correspondence titled “Do pain and physiological stress occur during MIST?” published in Indian Pediatr. 2023;60:1043. The name of the authors of the reply should be “Swati Manerkar,* Jayashree Mondkar, Department of Neonatology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, and General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.*drswatimanerkar@gmail
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Erratum to: Pediatrics in Artificial Intelligence Era: A Systematic Review on Challenges, Opportunities, and Explainability Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Yashaswini Balla, Santosh Tirunagari, David Windridge
The article “Pediatrics in Artificial Intelligence Era: A Systematic Review on Challenges, Opportunities, and Explainability” written by Yashaswini Balla, Santosh Tirunagari, David Windridge, was originally published electronically on the publisher’s internet portal https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13312-023-2936-8 on 24 July, 2023 without open access. With the author(s)’ decision to opt
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia at a Non-ECMO Center in Jordan Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Montaha Al-Iede, Eman Badran, Raed Al-Taher, Iyad Al-Ammouri, Omar Ashour, Tara Ghazi, Mahmoud Abu Zahra, Abdulrahman Alhanbali, Hebah Qutishat, Enas Al-Zayadneh, Manar Al-Lawama
Objectives We studied the clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) admitted to a non-extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) center. Methods A retrospective chart review of neonates with CDH admitted to a University Hospital, in Amman, Jordan, between 2005 and 2019. Demographic characteristics and their management details were extracted and factors
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Early Predictors of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Preterm Neonates Admitted in a Special Newborn Care Unit Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Simran Pahwa, Amanpreet Sethi, Gurmeet Kaur, Shashi Kant Dhir, Neerja Jindal, Seema Rai, Sakshi Jindal
Objective To determine the utility of microscopic examination and culture of endotracheal aspirate (ETA) in the early diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in preterm neonates. Methods We enrolled 80 consecutive neonates (both inborn and out-born) with gestational age of < 37 weeks admitted in Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) and requiring mechanical ventilation (MV) for > 48 hours. The
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The 5th Edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Hematolymphoid Tumors: What’s New in Pediatrics? Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Debabrata Mohapatra, Rachna Seth, Saumyaranjan Mallick
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revised the classification of hematolymphoid tumors (WHO-HAEM5) in August 2022 to incorporate certain recent changes in understanding of disease biology. This article highlights the important changes, with particular reference to those most relevant to children.
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Parental Education for Limiting Screen Time in Early Childhood: A Randomized Controlled Trial Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Yashika Poonia, Sumaira Khalil, Pinky Meena, Dheeraj Shah, Piyush Gupta
Objective To assess the impact of focused parental education on limiting screen time in early childhood. Methods An open label randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in Delhi wherein 120 healthy children aged 9–10 months of age, born at term gestation and appropriate for gestational age (birth weight ≥ 2500 g), attending the immunization clinic reporting for measles-rubella
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Pulmonary Artery Hypertension in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Vineeta Gupta, Vishnu Vijayakumar, Priyanka Aggarwal, Ishan Kumar, Vikas Agrawal
Objective Patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) are at risk of developing pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) due to chronic hemolysis, iron overload, hypercoagulability and splenectomy. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of PAH in patients with TDT. Methods Patients aged 6–18 years with TDT were included. 2D-echocardiography was done to measure the
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Spectrum of Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders in Hospitalized Children: Multicentric Data From Kolkata Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Tapas Kumar Sabui, Mrinal Kanti Manna, Mitali Chatterjee, Aniruddha Bagchi, Asmita Ghosh, Sandipan Sen, Pranab Kumar Dey, Moumita Samanta
Objective To evaluate the incidence and types of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) in hospitalized children with infection. Methods This prospective study was conducted in five tertiary-care facilities in Kolkata over two consecutive years between November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2020. We included all children aged upto 12 years who were hospitalized and screened them for PID. Children were
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School-time Hyperglycemia and Prolonged Night-Time Hypoglycemia on Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Mahaveer Singh, Zainab Habeeb, Vijayalakshmi Bhatia, Preeti Dabadghao
Objective To document glycemic patterns during school and sleep by continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) in school-going children with type 1 diabetes. To correlate glycemia with meal composition. Methods Patients with type 1 diabetes (n = 22) aged 4 to 19 years were enrolled. Food recording was taught, and a retrospective CGMS sensor was worn by them for 6 to 14 days. Dietary composition and
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Segmental Limb Length Measurements in Term Neonates From Southern India Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Indumathi Chellappan, Ramesh Srinivasan, Suvetha Kannappan
Objective To develop gender and gestational age-specific reference standards for segmental limb lengths in term neonates. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Tamil Nadu from June, 2019 to October, 2020. Term neonates were included through convenient sampling. Segmental length of upper and lower limbs was measured using non-stretchable steel measuring tape and total
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Heparin vs Saline Infusion to Maintain Patency of Arterial Catheters in Children: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Noninferiority Trial Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Kowshik M. Srinivas, K. Ganesamurthy, Bala Ramachandran, Ravikumar Krupanandan, Kalaimaran Sadasivam
Objective To determine whether normal saline flush solution is noninferior to heparinised saline for maintaining the patency of arterial intravascular catheters in children Methods A single centre, double blind, parallel group, noninferiority, randomized control study was conducted in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust hospital, a tertiary children’s hospital, Chennai
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Effect of Splint Application on the Functional Duration of Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation in Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Poonam Singh, Saurodeep Basu, Jaya Upadhyay, Mayank Priyadarshi, Suman Chaurasia, Sriparna Basu
Background The application of splints is one of the most used methods to prolong the life span of peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIVC). Objective To assess the effect of splint application on the functional duration of PIVC in neonates. Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis identified, appraised, and synthesized available evidence from randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials
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Mustard Seed Pillow for Prevention of Deformational Plagiocephaly in ≤ 32 Weeks’ Gestational Age Infants: An Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Christina Felcy Saji, Hima B. John, Reethajanetsureka Stephen, Reka Karuppusami, Manish Kumar
Objectives To assess the effectiveness of using mustard seed filled pillows in preventing deformational plagiocephaly (DP) in premature infants. Method A prospective open label randomized trial was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Eligible preterm infants born at ≤32 weeks and <1500 g admitted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were randomly allocated to the intervention
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Prevalence and Predictors of Effective Face Mask Usage Among Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
Abstract A total of 320 children, aged 1 to 14 years were observed to ascertain the prevalence of face mask usage and the factors affecting the same. 67% of children used face masks, but only 25% of them used them correctly. Factors such as age, type of school, socioeconomic status, maternal education, history of allergic diseases, COVID vaccination status of the parents, and having a sibling were
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Consensus Statement of the IAP - Neurodevelopmental Chapter On Neurodevelopmental Disorders Habilitation Process: Strategic Plan for Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
Abstract Justification Neurodevelopmental disorders, as per DSM-V, are described as a group of conditions with onset in the development period of childhood. There is a need to distinguish the process of habilitation and rehabilitation, especially in a developing country like India, and define the roles of all stakeholders to reduce the burden of neurodevelopmental disorders. Process Subject experts
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Procalcitonin as Point-of-Care Testing Modality for the Diagnosis of Pneumonia in Children With Influenza-like Illness Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-01
Abstract Objective To evaluate the usefulness of procalcitonin (PCT) as a point-of-care testing to screen for radiographic pneumonia among children with influenza-like illness (ILI) and prolonged fever. Methods A prospective cohort study conducted at the pediatric emergency department of a tertiary hospital. Point-of-care testing for PCT was determined for 185 children aged 3 months to < 18 years with
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Pediatric Renal Rickets at a Tertiary Center Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Ankur Singh, Sucheta, Rupal Gupta, Abhishek Abhinay, Rajniti Prasad, Om Prakash Mishra
We report clinical and etiological profile of 19 children (10 males) with renal rickets managed in the years 2021–2022. Median (IQR) age of presentation was 60 (18–96) months. The commonest cause was renal tubular acidosis (n=8). Genetic analysis revealed the diagnosis in 83% subjects (5 out of 6 tested).
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European Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Respiratory Distress Syndrome, 2022 : What is New? Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Amit Upadhyay, Pratima Anand
We present a summary of the European Consensus guidelines on management of respiratory distress syndrome, which were released in 2022, and compare these with the current National Neonatology Forum of India guidelines, and discuss the feasibility of their application in the Indian settings.
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Indian Academy of Pediatrics Revised Guidelines on Evaluation, Prevention and Management of Childhood Obesity Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Vaman Khadilkar, Nikhil Shah, Rekha Harish, Ahila Ayyavoo, Akash Bang, Srikanta Basu, Sukanta Chatterjee, Jugesh Chhatwal, K. E. Elizabeth, Swati Ghate, Aayush Gupta, Upendra Kinjawadekar, Rakesh Kumar, Sudhir Mishra, Kavitha Sakamuri, Vineet Saxena, Harinder Singh, Preeti Singh, Anil Sud, Satish Tiwari
Justification The last guidelines for pediatric obesity were released in 2004 by Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP). Since then, there has been an alarming increase in prevalence and a significant shift in our understanding in the pathogenesis, risk factors, evaluation, and management of pediatric obesity and its complications. Thus, it was decided to revise and update the previous recommendations
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Accuracy of Advanced Pediatric Life Support Intubation Depth Formula in Indian Children Aged 1 to 12 Years Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01
Abstract Objective To evaluate the accuracy of the Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) endotracheal tube (ET) depth formula in Indian children aged 1 to 12 years. Methods We enrolled 86 children aged 1–12 years requiring intubation and ventilation. The ET depth was determined using the APLS formula, and chest X-rays were utilized to evaluate ‘appropriate ET depth (accuracy)’ based on ‘vertebral
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Spirometry in Children at Six Months After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Single-Center Study Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-01
Abstract Objective To study the spirometry parameters of children six months after severe acute coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Methods This single center descriptive study enrolled children aged 7–18 years after 6 months of SARS-CoV-2 infection. A detailed interval history and clinical examination was recorded. Spirometry was performed and best of the three attempts was taken into consideration
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Seroprotection With Three Dose vs Four Dose Schedule for Hepatitis B Vaccination in Children Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Follow-up Data at 36–42 Months From a Randomized Controlled Trial Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Nisha Yadav, Pooja Dewan, Sunil Gomber, Bineeta Kashyap, Richa Gupta
Objective To compare the long-term seroprotection (anti-HBs ≥10 IU/L) in children living with HIV (CLHIV) receiving a 3- or 4-dose double-strength (20 µg) recombinant Hepatitis B virus (rHBV) vaccination. Methods We present anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinic based follow-up data collected from January, 2021 to August, 2022, from CLHIV who had received either 3-dose or 4-dose double-strength (20 µg)
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Effect of Comorbidity-free Neonatal Hypoglycemia on Neurodevelopment at 18 Months of Age: A Prospective Cohort Study Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Ashfaq Masood, Farheen Qureshi, Parvez Ahmed, Masood ul Hassan, Imtiyaz Ali
Objective To study the impact of neonatal hypoglycemia on neurodevelopment and neuro-developmental clusters at 18 months of age. Methods This prospective cohort study was conducted at the pediatric and neonatal wards of a tertiary care hospital. Study subjects were neonates with hypoglycemia (blood sugar <47 mg/dL at presentation). Enrolled babies were evaluated at 3,6,9,12 and 18 months for overall
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Determining the Spinal Canal Depth in Neonates Using Bedside Ultrasonography Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Nidhi Gupta, H. A. Venkatesh, Rajath Pejaver, Cherry Garg, Karthik Nagesh
Objective To provide a gestation age- and weight-specific mathematical formula for predicting the optimal depth of spinal needle insertion. Methods The study included 127 neonates between 28 and 40 weeks of gestation and weighing 700 to 4000 grams, and a total of 202 ultrasound examinations were performed. Anterior and posterior borders were delineated using ultrasound and measured as spinal canal
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Comparison of Emergency Severity Index Version 4 and Modified Pediatric Early Warning Score as Triage Models in the Pediatric Emergency of a Tertiary Care Public Sector Hospital Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Aashima Solanki, Prerna Batra, Vikram Bhaskar, Deepika Harit
Objective To identify the sensitivity of emergency severity index (ESI) version 4 and modified pediatric early warning score (PEWS) in identifying high urgency patients. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between November, 2019 and October, 2021 in the pediatric emergency department of tertiary hospital in Delhi. 250 patients aged 0–12 years coming to pediatric emergency on pre-decided
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Single Parent Adoption: An Indian Perspective Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Piyush Gupta, Payal Gupta
Adoption is gaining an increasing acceptance in the society, and is also being researched well globally; yet, the concept of single parent adoption (SPA) is viewed with scepticism. Although, it is legally possible for prospective parents to proceed with adoption, there are several barriers which have made SPA a lengthy and arduous process. We present a strong case for SPA, in the absence of adequate
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Kite String (Manjha) Injuries Among Children: Single Center Experience Over Four Years Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Preeti Tiwari, Nishtha Chauhan, Rahul Patel, Rathindra Nath Bera, Vaibhav Pandey
We reviewed hospital records for kite-string injuries among children over four years (2017–2022). Of 42 affected children, mortality was 9.5%. The mean (SD) Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS) was 8.02 (2.66), with passively involved children facing greater severity [mean (SD) PTS, 5.58 (2.23)]. Kite-string injuries, alarmingly, endanger even bystanders, urging stricter preventive strategies.
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Nutritional Supplementation to Prevent Infection in Household Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Joseph L. Mathew, C. K. Indumathi, Pavitra Mohan
This was a field-based, open-label, cluster-randomized controlled trial, in which household contacts of 2800 patients with microbiologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis across 28 tuberculosis units of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme across four districts of Jharkhand, India, were enrolled. The tuberculosis units were randomly allocated 1:1 by block randomization to the control
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Short-term Outcome of Social Skills Group Therapy Intervention in School Aged Children With Autism Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Mona P. Gajre, Sreyashi Biswas, Harshna Aseri, Shreeya Pradhan
Objective To study the impact of social skills group training (SSGT) in children with autism aged 8–12 years. To compare baseline (T1), post-intervention immediate (T2) and 3 months post-intervention (T3) scores. Methods Single-arm interventional study in 30 children with autism, aged 8–12 years with intelligence quotient >70. Interdisciplinary therapists conducted a 90-minute weekly SSGT (10 sessions)
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Etiology and Outcomes of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis in Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Bobbity Deepthi, Sriram Krishnamurthy, Rajesh Nachiappa Ganesh, Amar Murdeshwar, Sachit Ganapathy, Sudarsan Krishnasamy, Pediredla Karunakar
Objective To study the clinico-etiological spectrum and outcomes of children with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). Methods This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients <18 years with RPGN, over an 8-year period (2014–2022), for etiology and kidney outcomes. Results Among 68 RPGN cases [median age 10 (7,12) years], 23 (33.8%) had lupus nephritis, 21 (30.9%) C3 glomerulopathy, and
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Advancing the Field of Fetal Neurology: A Call for Global Collaborations Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Sonika Agarwal, Charu Venkatesan, Tomo Tarui, Dawn Gano
Fetal Neurology continues to grow as a distinct subspecialty informed by evolving precision diagnosis with advancements in prenatal neuroimaging, genetic and infectious testing. While there are inherent limitations and challenges in prenatal diagnostic testing and prognostic counseling, the interdisciplinary approach allows comprehensive guidance for perinatal and postnatal management of neurological
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Screening and Management of Congenital Hypothyroidism — Guidelines by American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023 Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Sushree Smita Behura, Gannavarapu Phanisri Nikhila, Santosh Kumar Panda
Guidelines for screening and management of congenital hypothyroidism in neonates have been recently updated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This article compares new AAP guideline with the Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) Guidelines, 2018 and lists the changes in screening, diagnosis, and management of congenital hypothyroidism suggested in the new guidelines
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Genetics of Short Stature: The Possibilities Grow! Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Aashima Dabas
Genetic testing has deciphered new molecular mechanisms that govern growth and confirm rare genetic disorders with short stature. This reiterates the need for a judicious clinical approach in children with short stature that should be substantiated with genetic testing for a confirmatory diagnosis. Targeted gene panels for genes involved with hormones and growth axis are helpful. Similarly, targeted
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Conjunctival Involvement in Infants as an Unusual Symptom of Omicron XBB.1.16 Driven Surge Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Vipin M. Vashishtha, Puneet Kumar
We describe clinical characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected children during the XBB.1.16 variant-driven surge in April, 2023 in India. A significantly higher positivity rate in young infants than in older children (37.4% vs 13.3%; P<0.001), and a predominance of respiratory symptoms were noticed. Notably, non-purulent conjunctivitis was found in 36
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Cutaneous-Visceral Loxoscelism With Delayed Hemolysis in an Adolescent. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran,Bharat Choudhary,Megha Patel,Saurabh Singh
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Nutritional Supplementation to Prevent Infection in Household Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients: Pediatric Tuberculosis Specialist's Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 C K Indumathi
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Nutritional Supplementation to Prevent Infection in Household Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients: Public Health Specialist's Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Pavitra Mohan
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Vaccination of Pediatric Patients With Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases - EULAR/PRES Updated Recommendations, 2021. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Pothireddy Sharanya,Vaishnavi Rani Kota
The recommendations for vaccination in pediatric autoimmune and inflammatory diseases were initially given by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) in the year 2011. In the past decade, recommendations were updated for adults in 2019. EULAR/ Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PRES) has now published the updated recommendations based on the increased level of evidence on safety
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Experience of Health Professionals in the Kongpopki District of Manipur. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Jaya Shankar Kaushik,Sharad Philip
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Are We Doing Enough for the Girl Child? Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Upendra Kinjawadekar
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Cognitive Development in Children With Malnutrition: A 50-Year Tale. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Bipul Kumar Das,Jaya Shankar Kaushik
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Nutritional Supplementation to Prevent Infection in Household Contacts of Tuberculosis Patients: Evidence-Based Medicine Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Joseph L Mathew
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Rising Concern of Childhood Obesity in India. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Upendra Kinjawadekar
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Urachal Anomalies During Infancy: A Case Series. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Deepika Rustogi,Jai Bharat Panwar,Mamta Motla,Karunesh Kumar
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Unity in Diversity - Uniting Youth and Transgender Health. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Nitin Kapoor,Sanjay Kalra
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Hematemesis: A New Manifestation of Adenovirus Infection? Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Dhanasekhar Kesavelu,Nithya Franklyn,Sarah Nalliannan
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Confounding Factors Influencing Growth: Authors' Reply. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-15 Bobbity Deepthi,Sriram Krishnamurthy
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Establishing Linguistic Equivalency of the Marathi Translation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3) Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Puja Padbidri, Nandini Malshe, Gauri Oka, Karamchand Patil
Objective This study aims to establish linguistic equivalence of the Marathi translation of the Ages and Stages Questionnaires-Third Edition (ASQ-3) in an urban setting of India. Methods All items of the ASQ-3 were translated and back translated by translators from a non-medical background, piloted on 40 families and reviewed by an expert panel. The final version, adjusted for linguistic equivalence
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Serum Micronutrients and Antioxidant Levels in Children With Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Sanghamitra Ray, Yachika Vashisht, Diganta Saikia, Shikha Sharma, Manish Kumar
Objectives To estimate serum zinc, copper, magnesium and antioxidant levels in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT). Methods Cross-sectional study, enrolling children with TDT aged 3–14 years and age-matched healthy children without thalassemia. Serum zinc, copper, magnesium and total antioxidant capacity were estimated by direct colorimetric method and ELISA, respectively. Results
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Reversible Basal Ganglia Changes in a Child With Infantile Tremor Syndrome. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Vykuntaraju K Gowda,Arun Y Bylappa,Uddhav Kinhal,Varunvenkat M Srinivasan
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Short-Course Therapy for Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: Evidence-Based Medicine Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Deepak Chawla
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Expectant Management in the BeNeDuctus Trial. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Tim Hundscheid,Willem P De Boode
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Transient Hypothyroidism Due to Accidental Ingestion of Povidone-Iodine Solution in a Preschooler. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Balaji Swaminathan,Pediredla Karunakar
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Maternal Nutrition Supplementation and Neonatal Birth Weight: A Basic, Yet Indispensable Intervention. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Sweta Kumari,Piyush Gupta
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Short-Course Therapy for Pediatric Urinary Tract Infections: Pediatrician's Viewpoint. Indian Pediatr. (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Swarnim Ranjan