Interaction effect between vitamin D and gestational diabetes mellitus in the second trimester by MA Ziwen, DING Xiaoying, CHU Liming, ZHANG Yan, ZHANG Aifeng, ZHU Yanjun, WANG Xun, XIE Zhenyu

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between serum 25(OH)D and gestational diabetes mellitus in the second trimester (GDM), to analyze the interaction effect of key risk factors, so as to provide a basis for clinical personalized vitamin D supplementation.MethodsA total of 266 pregnant women who registered and took regular obstetric check-ups in Shanghai Pudong New Area Health Care Hospital for Women and Children from June to December 2022, were selected as the research subjects. …”
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An Observational Study of Glomerular Functions in Beta-thalassemia Major Children by Schwartz Formula and Technetium 99m Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid Renogram by Sukanta Mandal, Tathagata Bose, Rachna Gulati, Manish Singh Ahuja

“…Background and Aim: Kidney dysfunction is reported in significant number of beta thalassemia major children. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of glomerular dysfunction in beta-thalassemia major children on regular blood transfusion (BT) and chelation therapy, and to find the correlation between glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimated by Schwartz formula and Technetium 99m diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (99mTc-DTPA) renogram with ferritin level and cumulative transfusion load. …”
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Frequency Of Hyponatremia In Children Admitted To The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary-Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ammar Yasir Khan, Arooba Idris, Asad Shabbir, Sobia Rashid, Asad Iqbal Danish, Syeda Mamoona Qudrat

“… Objective: Hyponatremia is relatively common in children with acute diarrhoea, occurring in around 10-15% of cases. …”
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Genetic polymorphisms (FTO rs9939609 and TMEM18 rs6548238), adipokines (leptin and adiponectin) and adiposity in children and adolescents with asthma by Marta Evangelho Machado, Luis C. Porto, Jeane S. Nogueira, Clemax C. Sant´Anna, José R. Lapa e Silva

“…Objective: To describe independent factors related to the interaction of FTO rs9939609, TMEM18 rs6548238, leptin, and adiponectin in children/adolescents with asthma, under the influence of obesity. …”
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Comparison of Pica Prevalence Between Children and Adolescents with Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study by Sadiye Sert, Şerife Karaçal Say

“… Background/Aims: The existing literature lacks comprehensive data on the association between the severity of iron deficiency (ID) and pica prevalence in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of pica in apparently healthy children and adolescents, and by comparing its occurrence between those diagnosed with ID and those with IDA. …”
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Ocular Surface Disorders in a Group of Egyptian Children with End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mohamed Anbar, Ahmed R. H. Ahmed, Abdel-Azeem M. El-Mazary, Ramadan A. Mahmoud

“…To investigate tear function, ocular manifestations, and squamous metaplasia of the conjunctival epithelium (SMCE) in children with end stage renal failure (ESRF) on dialysis. …”
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Bone Density, Geometry, and Mass by Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography and Bone Turnover Markers in Children with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 by Maciej Jaworski, Elżbieta Wierzbicka, Edyta Czekuć-Kryśkiewicz, Paweł Płudowski, Maria Kobylińska, Mieczysaw Szalecki

“…Studies on the lower leg in children with T1DM by pQCT have generated conflicting results, and most of the studies published so far focused only on a selected features of the bone. …”
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Age-related immune response disparities between adults and children with severe COVID-19: a case–control study in China by Hongliang Chen, Hongliang Chen, Yuan Li, Liping Yuan, Fen Liu, Qian Sun, Qian Sun, Qingkai Luo, Yefei Lei, Yinglan Hou, Jiayan Li, Liang Cai, Shixing Tang

“…BackgroundElucidation of immune response differences is critical for uncovering underlying mechanisms and developing potential intervention measures among adults and children with COVID-19.MethodsIn this retrospective study, we analyzed serum biochemical markers and cytokine profiles among adults and children with COVID-19 in the First People’s Hospital of Chenzhou in Hunan, China from 1 December 2022 to 13 February 2023. …”
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The Commonly Encountered Bacterial Agents and their Antibiotic Sensitivity in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Cairo University Children Hospitals: An Observational Study by Dina Khedr, Peter Samaan, Abdulrahman Abdulrazek, Noha Adel Yassin

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Triple burden of malnutrition among Vietnamese 0·5–11-year-old children in 2020–2021: results of SEANUTS II Vietnam by Nga Thuy Tran, Van Khanh Tran, Duong Thanh Tran, Tu Tran Ngoc Nguyen, Son Duy Nguyen, Ha Thu Nguyen, Tu Song Nguyen, Tung Van Thanh Le, Phuong Thi Lan Nguyen, Hanh Thi Dang, Hoa Anh Le, Gerard Wong, Ilse Khouw

“…Low serum retinol was found in 6·2 % of children ≥ 4 years old. …”
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Gut microbial ‘TNFα-sphingolipids-steroid hormones’ axis in children with autism spectrum disorder: an insight from meta-omics analysis by Li Shao, Guangyong Cai, Jinlong Fu, Weishi Zhang, Yuefang Ye, Zongxin Ling, Shiwei Ye

“…Methods Here we probed the potential roles of gut microbiome in ASD using fecal metagenomics and metabolomics. Results Children with ASD were found to be associated with augmented serum cytokines milieu, especially TNFα. …”
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Osteoprotegerin, Soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand, and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Irene Lambrinoudaki, Emmanouil Tsouvalas, Marina Vakaki, George Kaparos, Kimon Stamatelopoulos, Areti Augoulea, Paraskevi Pliatsika, Andreas Alexandrou, Maria Creatsa, Kyriaki Karavanaki

“…To evaluate carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and biomarkers of the osteoprotegerin/receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (OPG/RANKL) system in type 1 diabetes (T1DM) children and adolescents and controls. Subjects and Methods. …”
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Local application of sodium thiosulfate as an otoprotectant for cisplatin-exposed patients – A narrative literature review to explore the potential benefit for children with cancer... by Nienke Streefkerk, Amirhossein Masroor, James I. Geller, Martine van Grotel, Marc Ansari, Eric Bouffet, Archie Bleyer, Brice Fresnau, Michael Sullivan, Alwin D.R. Huitema, Alexander E. Hoetink, Per Kogner, Rudolf Maibach, Allison F. O’Neill, Vassilios Papadakis, Kaukab M. Rajput, Gareth J. Veal, Penelope R. Brock, Annelot J.M. Meijer, Marry M. van den Heuvel-Eibrink

“…Sodium thiosulfate (STS*) is an otoprotective drug, recently approved for intravenous administration in cisplatin-treated children with non-disseminated cancer. Intratympanic STS application has been developed as a potential strategy to reduce systemic exposure. …”
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Kinetics of IgM, IgA, IgG to SARS-CoV-2 in children with COVID-19 in Lviv region in different periods of the infectious process depending on the severity of the course and age by Maria Stasiv

“…In children with a severe course of SARS-CoV-2, the median value of IgM in blood serum during this period was 1.39 [1.36; 4.07]. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Among Children Aged 6 Months to 12 Years Attending the Sickle Cell Clinic at Kitete Hospital Tanzania. by Lubeja, Amos Charles (M.D)

“…Future studies on iron deficiency in children with Sickle Cell Anaemia should consider testing serum hepcidin levels to identify candidates suitable for safe iron supplementation.…”
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Multi-biofluid metabolomics analysis of allergic respiratory rhinitis and asthma in early childhood by Chih-Yung Chiu, MD, PhD, Meng-Han Chiang, MS, Chieh-Ni Kuo, BS, Mei-Ling Cheng, PhD, Gigin Lin, MD, PhD

“…Methods: Seventy-six children, comprising 26 with rhinitis, 26 with asthma, and 24 healthy controls, were enrolled. …”
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Obese Children with Metabolic Syndrome Have 3 Times Higher Risk to Have Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Compared with Those without Metabolic Syndrome by Dimitrios Papandreou, Mirey Karavetian, Zacharoula Karabouta, Eleni Andreou

“…Anthropometric and biochemical indices were measured, including lipid and liver profile, blood glucose, serum insulin, and liver ultrasound. Results. Forty-four children (58.6%) were found to have MS. …”
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Exploring the clinical value of procalcitonin, c-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the early diagnosis of bloodstream infections in ch... by Yadong Li, Mingjie Li, Chenye Lin, Wentao Tang, Qiuyu Tang, Feng Cheng

“…Abstract Backgroud In the diagnosis of bloodstream infections (BSI) in children, compared to the gold standard of blood culture, markers in the blood offer advantages such as rapid results and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Case report: Clinical characteristics and Genetical analysis of HSD11B2 in three Chinese children with apparent mineralocorticoid excess: a case series by Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Ming Cheng, Ming Cheng, Bingyan Cao, Bingyan Cao, Min Liu, Min Liu, Xuyun Hu, Xuyun Hu, Di Wu, Di Wu, Di Wu

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Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 infection and its impact on the outcome in children and adolescents with benign and malignant hematological disease in Egypt: a single-center ex... by Fatma Soliman Elsayed Ebeid, Aya Mostafa, Sondos M. Magdy, Haidy Moahmed Abd El Kader, Amal Abdel Azim Lotfy, Nihal Hussien Aly

“…Abstract Background It is known that viral infections are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children. Few reports describe the clinical manifestations and outcomes of COVID-19 infection in children and adolescents with benign and malignant hematological disease with a large sample size from our Egyptian population. …”
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