ABSTRACT Diamond–Blackfan Anemia Syndrome (DBAS) is a rare congenital anemia often requiring chronic red blood cell transfusions from infancy. Without appropriate chelation, iron overload develops early and may be severe; however, no data are available on chelation in patients under 3 years of age.
Francesca Torchio +19 more
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Selection of paediatric patients for intensive care.
To determine characteristics of older infants and children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Johannesburg Hospital; and to evaluate an admission score based on the PRISM score (an index of severity of illness) as a possible means for selection of patients for admission to the PICU.Retrospective review of patient records and ...
Ballot, D.E. +3 more
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The Role of the Gut Microbiota in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
ABSTRACT Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo‐HCT) is an effective treatment for patients with high‐risk hematologic malignancies. Over the last decade, gut microbiota composition during allo‐HCT has been associated with patients' outcomes.
Wenjing Hao +4 more
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No bed for a dying child: the shortage of paediatric intensive care in Pakistan. [PDF]
Elle A, Shafiq MH.
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Swallowing and Communication in Cockayne Syndrome: Clinical Characteristics and Management
ABSTRACT Cockayne syndrome (CS) is an ultrarare genetic disorder associated with genes encoding proteins involved in DNA repair. The clinical course of CS involves neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative features, including swallowing and communication impairments.
Abigail M. Spoden +2 more
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Facilitating Family-Centred Care at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: Implementation of a Co-Created Bedside Family Board. [PDF]
van Klaveren LM +4 more
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The 9th International RASopathies Symposium
ABSTRACT The RASopathies are a group of congenital disorders with overlapping clinical manifestations that are caused by pathogenic germline or early somatic variants that result in the hyperactivation of the RAS/mitogen‐activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway.
Pau Castel +41 more
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Identification and assessment of paediatric cefepime-induced neurotoxicity in a retrospective cohort of paediatric intensive care patients. [PDF]
Pavia K +7 more
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ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken +4 more
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Parents' Perspectives of Child-Centred Care: A Qualitative Study With Parents After Paediatric Intensive Care Units Discharge. [PDF]
Boufaied S +3 more
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