Journal of Pediatric Perspectives

original article

Association between Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn and Serum Vitamin D Levels in Infants and Mothers in Natural Childbirth

Sareh Farshadfar; Fatemeh Hosseini; Ghazal Kahrizi; Arezoo Haseli; Azam Brimavandi

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 18988-18994

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.82497.5481

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Background: Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN) is one of the most common causes of respiratory distress, shortly after birth, and is generally a benign, self-limited condition. ... Read More

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Clinical and Laboratory Findings in Children with Covid-19

Hosseinali Ghaffaripour; Sedigheh Hasani Ranjbar; Maryam Hassanzad; Mahsa MirZendehdel; Elham Sadati

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 18995-19007

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.75151.5371

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Background: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of children diagnosed with COVID-19 in Dr. Masih Daneshvari Hospital from September 2021 to September 2022 to ... Read More

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Investigating the Diagnostic Value of Interleukin 33 Biomarker in the Diagnosis of Biliary Atresia in Infants with Cholestasis Admitted to Akbar Hospital in Mashhad

Forogh Ali Akbarniya Omran; Mohammadali Kiani; Hamid Ahanchian; Seyed Ali Jafari; Maryam Khalesi; hamidreza kianifar

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 19008-19021

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.84856.5514

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Background: Neonatal cholestasis is one of the important liver diseases in children; and infants are more prone to it due to the immaturity of the liver. It appears due to several reasons ... Read More Background: Neonatal cholestasis is one of the important liver diseases in children; and infants are more prone to it due to the immaturity of the liver. It appears due to several reasons and its treatment is determined based on its cause. If the cause is not diagnosed in time and rapid treatment is not adopted, it will result in irreparable complications. Biliary atresia is the main cause of this disease and the most common symptom of the need for liver transplantation in children, which requires early diagnosis as a prognostic factor of the disease and its immediate differentiation from other causes of cholestasis. Considering the use of new diagnostic biomarkers, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the diagnostic value of serum interleukin 33 (IL-33) in infants with cholestasis and its relationship with clinical and laboratory data.Methods: This research is a cross-sectional study, conducted on infants referred to the gastroenterology clinic of Akbar Hospital in Mashhad during the years 2021 and 2022. According to the entry and exit criteria, cholestatic infants were included in the study in two groups with and without biliary atresia along with the control group (healthy infants). The basic information, clinical manifestations, and laboratory findings of infants were collected through a researcher-made checklist; and recorded in SPSS software version 24. Data description and analyses were done using descriptive indices, statistical tests, regression methods, and rock curve at a significance level of less than 0.05.Results: The participants included 78 infants with an average age of 2.80 ± 1.42 months, enrolled in three groups (26 cases each). The intervention groups consisted of patients with cholestasis with and without biliary atresia; and there was one group of healthy infants as the control group. The serum level of IL-33 biomarker was significantly higher in patients with biliary atresia than in patients without atresia (p=0.014); and in both groups, it was higher than that in the control group (p=0.001). The serum level of IL-33 had a significant positive correlation with laboratory indicators of AST, ALT and GGT (p<0.05). Interleukin-33 serum level at the cut-off point of 275 pg/ml can diagnose biliary atresia with a sensitivity of 84.6 and a specificity of 92.3%, so that the probability of biliary atresia in infants with IL-33 ≥ 275 is reported to be twice as often higher than that in infants with A serum levels lower than this value (p=0.011).Conclusion: The serum level of interleukin 33 was significantly higher in patients with biliary atresia than in patients without atresia as well as in healthy infants; and at the determined cut-off point, it had a favorable diagnostic value for identifying infants with biliary atresia.

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The Prevalence of Malnutrition in critically ill septic Pediatric: Findings from Akbar Children's Hospital in Mashhad

Ali Chamani; Mohsen Nematy; Faezeh Mashhadi; Mohammad Safarian; Majid Sezavar; Maryam Emadzadeh; Gholamreza Khademi; Fatemeh Roudi

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 19022-19031

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.82331.5487

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Background: Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition resulting from an infection and is recognized as a critical global health concern. Among children, sepsis causes many deaths and ... Read More

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Injectable Acetaminophen Effectiveness in Closing Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Term Infants Hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Mohamad Mehdi Bagheri; Marjan Nikvarz; Reza Derakhshan; Zahra Daii Parizi; Fateme Mirzaie; Maryam Ahmadipour; Zahra Kamiab

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 19032-19039

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.78636.5436

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Background: Patent ductus arteriosus is a short path of fetal blood circulation through the lungs that is necessary to maintain life inside the womb. Although this duct should be closed ... Read More Background: Patent ductus arteriosus is a short path of fetal blood circulation through the lungs that is necessary to maintain life inside the womb. Although this duct should be closed right after birth, in some cases, it remains open and may cause life threatening complications. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of injectable acetaminophen in closing patent ductus arteriosus in term infants.Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized, blinded clinical trial on 80 infants diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus in the neonatal intensive care unit in Afzalipur Hospital, Kerman. The infants were randomly divided into control and intervention groups. The intervention group received injectable acetaminophen at a dose of 20 mg based on weight in the first hour and 10 mg based on weight every six hours for three days after receiving the initial dose. And the placebo group received 10% dextrose serum equal to acetaminophen amount with the same treatment intervals. Echocardiography was performed again in both groups after three days and the state of PDA closure was evaluated.Results: Gestational age averages in the intervention and control groups were 37.88 ± 0.13 weeks and 37.95 ± 0.15 weeks, respectively (P=0.738); and the birth weight averages were 2996 ± 83.41 grams and 64.09 ± 2982 grams, respectively (P=0.899). The male gender in the intervention group (57.5%) was higher than that in the control group (40%) (P=0.158). The most common cause of hospitalization of newborns in the intervention and control groups was TTN (Transient Tachypnea of the newborn) (75.0% and 67.5%, respectively) and NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome) (15.0% and 20.0%, respectively) (P=0.985). In the intervention group with injectable acetaminophen, 85.5% of infants had their PDA closed after receiving the first course of acetaminophen, while this rate was 0.65% in the control group (P=0.016).Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, injectable acetaminophen can effectively improve PDA disorder of term babies. While the effectiveness of routine drugs used in the treatment of this disorder decreases with increasing infants’ age, injectable acetaminophen showed its beneficial effects significantly.

systematic review

Complications and Outcome of Severe Acute Malnutrition in children under Five in Africa: A Systematic Review

Mariame Mohamed Ahamada; Goudja Gassara; Minrong Xiang; Jihua Chen

Volume 12, Issue 9 , September 2024, Pages 19040-19069

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2024.71861.5273

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Background: This study aimed to examine the complications associated with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), and the disease outcome in children under five years old in Africa.Methods: ... Read More

Using Social Network of TELEGRAM for Education on Continued Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding of Children among Mothers: a Successful Experience from Iran

Volume 5, Issue 7 , July 2017, , Pages 5275-5286

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.22849.1915

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Background: Distanceeducation for mothers with suckling babies can have a high effect and more proponents due to short time of such mothers as well as other problems like bringing infant ... Read More Background: Distanceeducation for mothers with suckling babies can have a high effect and more proponents due to short time of such mothers as well as other problems like bringing infant with themselves. Authors of this research have shared an experience on application of social network of Telegram for educational intervention in field of continued breast feeding and complementary feeding of children among Iranian women. Materials and Methods: In this research, social network of Telegram was employed to provide teachings associated with continued breastfeeding and complementary feeding of children to mothers based on the model of Center for Diseases Control of USA (CDC). 90 members, out of 125 mothers who were informed, became member of Telegram group voluntary with informed consent,namely that the participation rate was 72%. The Telegram group called "Mother’s love - Mother’s milk" was designed on August 2016 and has been active for 6 months until this date. The group has been active under the management of an experienced physician and consultation with a pharmacist. Results: Participants of this research reported cell phone, internet, physician, books, and journals as the most-used sources, respectively, to access to information about breast feeding and health of their children. Only five mother of group-member mothers were uneducated or had elementary education level. Also, it was determined that the higher percentage of women who joined Telegram group were housewives compared with the group who had no tendency to join group. 100% of members evaluated membership in Telegram group and subjects related to complementary feeding beneficial and 39 of 41 (95%) participants in an E-survey, were satisfied with learning, and 35 members (85.4%) were satisfied with teaching. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of social networks as potential educational field. Usage of this media, particularly among women groups under specific circumstance of pregnancy, can be beneficial.

Precocious Puberty: An Unusual Presentation of Hypothyroidism

Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2013, , Pages 51-54

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2165

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Hypothyroidism is usually associated with delayed pubertal development but in rare occasions precocious puberty may ensue which is seen in cases of prolonged and untreated hypothyroidism. ... Read More

The use of appropriate colors in the design of children's rooms: A Short Review

Volume 2, Issue 4.1 , October 2014, , Pages 305-312

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2014.3204

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color has the ability to inspire, excite, soothe, heal and even agitate. This is particularly true for children, who can be extra sensitive to color's impact. So the importance of picking ... Read More

Hyperbilirubinemia and Neonatal Infection

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, , Pages 5-12

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2026

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Introduction: Hyperbilirubinemia is a relatively common disorder among infants in Iran. Bacterial infection and jaundice may be associated with higher morbidity. Previous studies have ... Read More

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children:A Short Review and Literature

Volume 2, Issue 4.3 , December 2014, , Pages 445-452

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2014.3749

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Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination ... Read More

original article

Clinical Manifestations and CT Scan Features in Children with COVID-19

Sedigheh Hasani Ranjbar; Hosseinali Ghaffaripour; Maryam Hassanzad; Mahsa MirZendehdel; Elham Sadati

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.77858.5425

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Background: There is a paucity of quantitative studies on COVID-19 in children, and with the rising trend of infection in children, there is a need for more information in the clinical ... Read More

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original article

Nephropathic Cystinosis in children: A ten year experience from a pediatric nephrology center in Mashhad, North East of Iran.

nasrin moazzen; fatemeh shahrahmani; anoush azarfar; yalda ravanshad; alireza ataei nakhaee; ali khakshour; mojtaba lotfi; Sepideh Bagheri

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.84274.5510

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Background: Nephropathic cystinosis is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease. It’s clinical manifestations include: failure to thrive, fanconi syndrome, ocular ... Read More

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Developmental Statue of Preterm Infants Up to Two Years of Age and Related Risk Factors using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire

Zahra Hashemi; Marjan Ahkami; Mehrdad Rezaei; Mozhgan Moghtaderi; Saeed Hosseini Teshnizi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 14 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.83962.5500

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Background: Preterm infants often face challenges in achieving developmental milestones compared to their full-term peers. This study aimed to investigate developmental abnormalities ... Read More

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original article

Incidence of Reoperation in Patients with History of Arterial Switch Operation: A Single Institution Eighteen Years Retrospective Cohort Study

Avisa Tabib; Mahmoud Meraji; Mohammad Mahdavi; Mohammad Rafie Khorgami; Golnar Mortaz Hejri; Sepideh Banar; Golnaz Hajiesmail

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.83778.5498

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Study Design: Retrospective cohort study Background: The arterial switch operation (ASO) has been the preferred surgical method for TGA since its introduction over 40 years ago. Although ... Read More

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case report

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Abdominal Wall Cellulitis in a Child with Chicken Pox; a Case Report

Fateme-Sadat Tabatabaei; fatemeh Jalali; Hossein Salehi; Seyyed-Mohsen Hosseininejad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.78330.5431

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Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare but disastrous complication of chickenpox in young children. NF should be suspected in case of varicella infection and persistent ... Read More

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original article

Is Swallow Assessment for Preterm/High Risk Neonates important in NICU?

Taniya Raj; Faisal Al Zidgali

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.82224.5476

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Background Establishing oral feeding in preterm babies are challenging in Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Literature shows more than 70% of babies born as preterm have oral feeding difficulties ... Read More

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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months: A cross-sectional study in Ardabil, Northwest of Iran

Hadi gharajedaghy; Mehrnaz Mashoufi; Afrouz Mardi; Atefeh Shadman

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 19 December 2024

https://doi.org/10.22038/jpp.2024.83457.5493

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Background: Breast milk provides essential and irreplaceable nutrients for an infant’s growth and development. Consequently, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of an infant’s ... Read More

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