Journal of Pediatric Perspectives

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

Iron and Multivitamin Supplements in Children and its Association with Growth rate

Masumeh Saeidi; Rahim Vakili; Ali Khakshour; Habibolah Taghizadeh Moghaddam; Mohammad Ali Kiani; Behjat Zarif; Somayeh Nateghi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 13-17

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2028

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Introduction: Vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common nutritional problems, at least in children under 5. These materials shortage, especially in the first two years ... Read More Introduction: Vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are common nutritional problems, at least in children under 5. These materials shortage, especially in the first two years of life, impair physical and brain growth, reduces the child's learning ability, reduces body resistance against infections, behavioral changes, apathy and finally social and economic adverse consequences would be followed. This study aimed to determine the supplements used in children under two years and its Association with Growth rate in Mashhad City. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study , 300 children 6 to 24 months were recruited in health centers in Mashhad, Data was collected from mother and and children’ records and valid and reliable questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analyzed by statistical tests and SPSS 11.5 and P Results: Results showed that 13.7 percent of families were with low income, 82.7 percent middle income and 3.7 percent well income. In growth chart, 86.7 percent of children showed appropriate growth, 10.3 percent had delayed growth and 3 percent had horizontal growth curve .In 80.7 percent of families, maternal multivitamin and iron drops have been used to their children regularly, 1.7 percent did not believe in these supplements and 17.7 percent of mothers sometimes used these supplements for their children. Results also showed statistical correlation significant variables of parental education, family income, mothers referred to health centers for monitoring the growth and get face to face training of personnel center drops of multivitamin with iron and growth status of children variable is available, so children who regularly have used supplements and income level and above are literate parents have grown more favorable than the other kids (P<0.05). Conclusion: Regarding the importance of iron and multivitamin use in children under two years, necessary training must be provided to mothers in this field by health centers personnel. Meanwhile, it is recommended that the authorities must distribute periodical and enough drops to health centers.

Characteristics and Outcome of three forms of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Iranian Children

Mehri Najafi Sani; Fatemehsoltan Zegheibizadeh; Seyed Ali Jafari; Monnavar Afzal Aghaee; Hamid Ahanchian; Hamid Reza Kianifar

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 19-24

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2029

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Introduction To define the clinical features, biochemical and histological findings and outcome of three forms of autoimmune hepatitis. Materials and Methods In a cross sectional ... Read More

Determine Efficacy of a Short Course of Montelukast in Children with Intermittent Asthma and Viral Infection

Hamid Ahanchian; Fatemeh Behmanesh; Hamid Reza Kianifar; Nasrin Sadat Motevalli; Seyed Ali Jafari

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 25-29

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2030

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Introduction Mild intermittent asthma is common in children and viral infections are responsible for the majority of exacerbations. As leukotrienes are potent inflammatory mediators, ... Read More Introduction Mild intermittent asthma is common in children and viral infections are responsible for the majority of exacerbations. As leukotrienes are potent inflammatory mediators, some studies have shown that Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, may be effective on reduction of asthma symptom. To determine whether a short course of Montelukast in asthmatic children with common cold would modify the severity of an asthma episode. Materials and Methods Children, aged 6-12 years with intermittent asthma participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Treatment with Montelukast or placebo was initiated at the onset of viral upper respiratory tract infection and continued for 7 days. Primary outcomes included the clinical manifestation: duration of episodes, daily symptom, nights symptoms and activity limitation. Secondary outcomes included the need for beta agonist usage, oral prednisolone, physician visit, hospital admission and school absence. Results A total of 187 children with intermittent asthma were randomized, 93 to Montelukast group and 94 to placebo group. Montelukast significantly decreased the cough by 17.3% (P<0.001), nighttime awakenings by 5.4% (P=0.01), interference with normal activity by 6% (P<0.01), time off from school by 6% (P<0.01), β-agonist usage by 17.2% (P<0.001) and doctor visits by12.2% (P<0.01) compared to placebo. Whereas there was a non significant reduction in wheezing, tachypnea, respiratory distress, asthma exacerbation, oral prednisolone and hospitalization (P=0.8). Conclusion A short course of Montelukast, introduced at the first sign of a viral infection, results in a reduction in cough, β-agonist use and nights awakened, time off from school and limitation of activity. More studies are needed to evaluate the optimal dose and duration of treatment.

The comparative study of the impact of antenatal training care infants to fathers and couple on the fathers' participations after birth.

mahin Tafzoli; maryam bagheri; Hassan Boskabadi; yusef Setayesh

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 31-38

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2143

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The comparative study of the impact of antenatal training care infants to fathers and couple on the fathers' participations. Objectives: Increasing number of working mothers and changes ... Read More

Association of mtDNA mutation with Autism in Iranian patients

Massoud Houshmand; Kazem Mousavizadeh; Mohammad Askari; Amin Reza Nikpour; Mohsen Mazidi; Maryam Tavafjadid

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 39-43

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2142

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The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are amongst the most heritable complex disorders. Although there have been many efforts to locate the genes associated with ASD risk, many has been ... Read More

Frequency of Thalassemia in Iran and Khorasan Razavi

Gholam Hasan Khodaei; Nasrin Farbod; Behjat Zarif; Somayeh Nateghi; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 45-50

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2044

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Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is the most common hereditary disease in Iran. More than two million carriers of beta-thalassemia live in Iran. Since the Iranian population is a mixture ... Read More

Kawasaki Disease Presenting as Acute Clinical Hepatitis

Seyed Ali Jafari; Mohammad Ali Kiani; Hamid Ahanchian; Ali Khakshour; Simin Partovi; Hamid Reza Kianifar; Masumeh Saeidi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , August 2013, Pages 51-53

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2013.2045

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Kawasaki disease is a systemic vasculitis of children. Among gastrointestinal symptoms of this disease jaundice occurs uncommonly. We present a 23 month boy with icter and clinical ... Read More

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Hyperbilirubinemia and Neonatal Infection

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Iron and Multivitamin Supplements in Children and its Association with Growth rate

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Characteristics and Outcome of three forms of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Iranian Children

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Determine Efficacy of a Short Course of Montelukast in Children with Intermittent Asthma and Viral Infection

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The comparative study of the impact of antenatal training care infants to fathers and couple on the fathers' participations after birth.

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Association of mtDNA mutation with Autism in Iranian patients

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Frequency of Thalassemia in Iran and Khorasan Razavi

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Kawasaki Disease Presenting as Acute Clinical Hepatitis

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