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Therapeutic drug monitoring of antimicrobials in a paediatric setting: A retrospective single‐centre study

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Paediatric pharmacokinetics differ significantly from adults due to age‐related physiological changes, necessitating precise dose adjustments. However, data on therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) implementation in paediatric setting remain limited.
Gianluca Gazzaniga, Stefano Agliardi, Riccardo Giossi, Alice Schianchi, Alessandra Romandini, Thomas Virdis, Silvia Nerini Molteni, Maria Luisa De Angelis, Stefania Paccagnini, Cecilia Gechtman, Alice Proto, Marco Fossati, Silvia Oliveri, Giulia Angela Pattarino, Elena Altieri, Agnese Graziosi, Arianna Pani, Romano Danesi, Stefano Martinelli, Costantino De Giacomo, Francesco Scaglione   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae colonization in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units: risk factors for progression to infection

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Background: Little is known about factors associated with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, who are initally colonized with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae. Materials and methods: A retrospective case–
Hacer Akturk, Murat Sutcu, Ayper Somer, Derya Aydın, Rukiye Cihan, Aslı Ozdemir, Asuman Coban, Zeynep Ince, Agop Citak, Nuran Salman   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contraindicated drug–drug interactions and associated adverse drug reactions in an observational cohort study of 4543 paediatric hospitalized patients

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) are associated with an increased risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Hospitalized children are particularly vulnerable to DDIs and ADRs due to polypharmacy, frequent use of unlicensed or off‐label medications, and dosing regimens often extrapolated from adult data.
Emilie Laval, Sylvain Goutelle, Inesse Boussaha, Xavier Dode, Yanis Mimouni, Kim An Nguyen, Behrouz Kassai   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neonatal intensive care and its application in Malta [PDF]

, 1990
The introduction of neonatal techniques has proved vital in the reduction of infant mortality rates. This article describes 4 important and basic techniques in neonatal intensive care; ventilation, nutrition, monitoring and cerebral assessment.
Azzopardi, Denis
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Structural and Functional Imaging of Motor Outcomes in Twins With Perinatal Stroke: A Case Report

Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) affects 1 in 4000 live births. Dystonia, affecting ~20% of children following AIS, is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal movements. Why some develop dystonia post AIS, while others do not, remains unclear.
Prisca Hsu, Trish Domi, Cecilia Jobst, Min Sheng, Amanda Robertson, Erum Syed, Pradeep Krishnan, Douglas Cheyne, Nomazulu Dlamini   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The development of social class sensitive proxies for infant mortality at the PCT level: An appraisal of candiate indicators for the commission for health improvement [PDF]

, 2003
The main aim of the work is to identify social class-sensitive proxies for infant mortality at Primary Care Trust level that could be used in the CHI performance ratings process for PCTs in 2003 ...
Aspinall, Peter J., Jacobson, Bobbie
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Neonatal Seizures in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Case Series

Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Epilepsy affects up to 90% of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC); earlier seizure onset is associated with worse neurocognitive outcomes. The incidence of neonatal seizures in TSC is unknown, although in a recent multicenter trial 23% of infants with TSC were excluded prior to randomization because of pre‐existing ...
Kristina Jülich, Kristen Arredondo
wiley   +1 more source

Desafios da comunicação em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal para profissionais e usuários

Saúde em Debate
RESUMO Comunicar notícias com sensibilidade é competência dos profissionais de saúde. Para analisar falas de profissionais e familiares de internos da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal de um Hospital Universitário, foi realizada pesquisa qualitativa ...
Carla Andréa Costa Alves de Campos, Luciano Bairros da Silva, Jefferson de Souza Bernardes, Andressa Laiany Cavalcante Soares, Sonia Maria Soares Ferreira   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pediatric Neuropalliative Medicine Clinic: Five‐Year Data Characterizing a Novel Model of Outpatient Care

Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Pediatric neuropalliative medicine (PNPM) is a recently developed area of subspecialty neurology practice focused on supporting the complex emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of caring for a child with serious neurological disease.
Lauren Treat, Lori Silveira, Kevin C. Ess   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Model‐Informed Precision Dosing Consult Service for Accelerating Personalized Medication in Pediatric Patients

Clinical Pharmacology &Therapeutics, EarlyView.
Traditional dosing strategies often rely on a “one‐size‐fits‐all” paradigm, assuming an “average” patient with typical demographic and pharmacological characteristics. In reality, this often overlooks existing between‐patient variability and can lead to suboptimal drug exposure or toxicity. This issue is especially pronounced in pediatric patients, who
Zachary L. Taylor, Takanobu Nadai, Kei Irie, Wen Rui Tan, Sanjana Parikh, Anhar Hosawi, Matthijs W. van Hoogdalem, Ronaldo Morales Junior, Sonya Tang Girdwood, Abbie D. Leino, Kana Mizuno, Alexander A. Vinks, Tomoyuki Mizuno   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source