Browsing Research Articles (Paediatrics and Child Health) by Title

Browsing Research Articles (Paediatrics and Child Health) by Title

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  • 3-Methylglutaconic aciduria-lessons from 50 genes and 977 patients 
    Wortmann, Saskia B.; Kluijtmans, Leo A. J.; Rodenburg, Richard J.; Sass, Jörn Oliver; Nouws, Jessica; Van Kaauwen, Edwin P.; Kleefstra, Tjitske; Tranebjaerg, Lisbeth; De Vries, Maaike C.; Isohanni, Pirjo; Walter, Katharina; Alkuraya, Fowzan S.; Smuts, Izelle; Reinecke, Carolus J.; Van der Westhuizen, Francois Hendrikus; Thorburn, David; Smeitink, Jan A.M.; Morava, Eva; Wevers, Ron A. (Springer, 2013-11)
    Elevated urinary excretion of 3-methylglutaconic acid is considered rare in patients suspected of a metabolic disorder. In 3-methylglutaconyl-CoA hydratase deficiency (mutations in AUH), it derives from leucine degradation. ...
  • The 5 x 5 plan for asthma control : the green route to asthma control 
    Green, Robin J. (Medpharm Publications, 2015)
    Apart from medication to control asthmatic inflammation, the education of patients and parents is the most important therapeutic step in achieving asthma control and normal life. This is a critical, but sadly often ...
  • Aberrant synthesis of ATP synthase resulting from a novel deletion in mitochondrial DNA in an African patient with progressive external ophthalmoplegia 
    Van der Westhuizen, Francois Hendrikus; Smet, Joel; Levanets, Oksana; Meissner-Roloff, Madelein; Louw, Roan; Van Coster, Rudy; Smuts, Izelle (Springer, 2010-01)
    A young, adult, African male patient presented with progressive proximal muscle weakness, external ophthalmoplegia and ptosis, as well as cardiac conduction abnormalities resembling Kearns–Sayre syndrome (KSS). Magnetic ...
  • The ability of continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to detect fetal growth restriction 
    Feucht, Ute Dagmar; Mulol, Helen; Vannevel, Valerie; Pattinson, Robert Clive (Public Library of Science, 2021-08)
    BACKGROUND: Fetal growth restriction (FGR), defined as a fetus failing to reach its genetic growth potential, remains poorly diagnosed antenatally. This study aimed to assess the ability of continuouswave Doppler ultrasound ...
  • The accuracy of the Thompson score in predicting early outcome in neonates with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy treated with therapeutic cooling in a tertiary hospital 
    Maphake, J.M.; Naidoo, Harishia; Coetzee, Melantha; Becker, Piet J. (South African Medical Association, 2023-07)
    BACKGROUND : Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the major contributors to neonatal mortality and morbidity in developing countries. Scarcity of resources limits clinicians in optimally caring for these patients. ...
  • Achalasia : outcome in children 
    Meyer, Anell; Catto-Smith, Anthony; Crameri, Joe; Simpson, Di; Alex, George; Hardikar, Winita; Cameron, Donald; Oliver, Mark (Wiley, 2017-02)
    BACKGROUND : Oesophageal achalasia is well-recognized but relatively rare in children, occasionally appearing as the “triple A” syndrome (with adrenal insufficiency and alacrima). Treatment modalities, as in adult practice, ...
  • Achieving universal health coverage for adolescents in South Africa : health sector progress and imperatives 
    Jonas, Kim; Ramraj, Trisha; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Bhana, Arvin; Mathews, Catherine (Health Systems Trust, 2019-03)
    Investment in adolescent health and wellbeing today will bring multiple benefits, leading to better long-term health for this generation and generations to come.
  • Acute allergic rhinitis 
    Green, Robin J.; Van Niekerk, Andre; McDonald, Marinda; Friedman, Raymond; Feldman, Charles; Richards, Guy A.; Mustafa, Fatima (MedPharm Publications, 2020-11-12)
    Allergic rhinitis is a common and troubling condition. Basic management of this condition has been well described. However, acute exacerbations of the chronic condition allergic rhinitis are a seldom discussed or described ...
  • Acute gastroenteritis in children 
    Terblanche, Alta J. (Medpharm Publications, 2010-01)
    Acute gastroenteritis is a common problem in children and refers to infections of the gastrointestinal tract caused by viral, bacterial or parasitic pathogens. Most cases are not serious and self-limiting. However, severe ...
  • Acute infectious diarrhea lessons learned from the past? 
    Cleghorn, Geoffrey; Boey, Christopher; Wittenberg, Dankwart F.; Fuchs, George; Oliver, Mark; Buttery, Jim; Polanco, Isabel; Roman, Enriqueta (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2012-05)
    No Abstract
  • Acute kidney injury in children – not just for the nephrologist 
    Choopa, M.S.; Van Biljon, Gertruida (Medpharm Publications, 2015)
    Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a condition that is characterised by an abrupt reduction in kidney function, and is not limited to acute renal failure. However, it is potentially treatable. Failure to do so may result in ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis : aetiology and treatment implications in a population that may be HIV co-infected 
    Moodley, Teshni; Masekela, Refiloe; Kitchin, Omolemo P.; Risenga, Samuel Malamulele; Green, Robin J. (Federation of Infectious Diseases Societies of South Africa, 2010)
    No abstract available.
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis : dawn of a new era for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infection through vaccination 
    Madhi, S.A.; Green, Robin J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-05)
    Many cases of bronchiolitis are caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which was first identified in 1956 as causing illness in humans. Despite ongoing efforts since the 1960s to develop an RSV vaccine, it has ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis in South Africa : diagnosis and current management 
    Green, Robin J.; Zar, Heather J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-04)
    This issue of CME profiles acute viral bronchiolitis – a common condition that is often not serious. Nonetheless, each year a number of infants, particularly those with an underlying susceptibility to severe disease, ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis in South Africa : diagnostic flow 
    White, D.A.; Zar, Heather J.; Madhi, S.A; Jeena, P.; Morrow, B.; Masekela, R.; Risenga, S.; Green, Robin J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-04)
    Bronchiolitis may be diagnosed on the basis of clinical signs and symptoms. In a young child, the diagnosis can be made on the clinical pattern of wheezing and hyperinflation. Clinical symptoms and signs typically start ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis in South Africa : intensive care management for severe disease 
    Morrow, B.M.; Feldman, Charles; Green, Robin J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
    It is estimated that 2 - 3% of children will be hospitalised with viral bronchiolitis during their first year of life, and a small proportion of them will have a severe course of the disease, requiring intensive care and ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis in South Africa : strategies for management and prevention 
    Zar, Heather J.; Madhi, S.A.; White, D.A.; Masekela, R.; Risenga, S.; Lewis, H.; Feldman, Charles; Morrow, B.; Jeena, P. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-04)
    Management of acute viral bronchiolitis is largely supportive. There is currently no proven effective therapy other than oxygen for hypoxic children. The evidence indicates that there is no routine benefit from inhaled, ...
  • Acute viral bronchiolitis in South Africa : viral aetiology and clinical epidemiology 
    White, D.A.; Madhi, S.A.; Jeena, P.; Zar, Heather J.; Morrow, B.M.; Masekela, R.; Risenga, S.; Green, Robin J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-05)
    Bronchiolitis is a viral-induced lower respiratory tract infection that occurs predominantly in children <2 years of age, particularly infants. Many viruses have been proven or attributed to cause bronchiolitis, including ...
  • Adherence to case management guidelines of integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) by healthcare workers in Tshwane, South Africa 
    Mulaudzi, M.C. (Mphelekedzeni) (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2015-08)
    BACKGROUND. Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) is an essential strategy known to deliver childhood interventions that reduce the under-five mortality rate. Objective. To evaluate the adherence to the IMCI ...
  • Adolescent access to care and risk of early mother-to-child HIV transmission 
    Ramraj, Trisha; Jackson, Debra; Dinh, Thu-Ha; Olorunju, Steve; Lombard, Carl; Sherman, Gayle; Puren, Adrian; Ramokolo, Vundli; Noveve, Nobuntu; Singh, Yages; Magasana, Vuyolwethu; Bhardwaj, Sanjana; Cheyip, Mireille; Mogashoa, Mary; Pillay, Yogan; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim (Elsevier, 2018-04)
    PURPOSE : Adolescent females aged 15–19 account for 62% of new HIV infections and give birth to 16 million infants annually. We quantify the risk of early mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV among adolescents ...