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Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=54172#.VPAeaSzQrzE Author(s)   Esraa M. Bukhari 1 , Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani 1 , Mohammed Ahmed Muzaffer 2* Affiliation(s) 1 King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . 2 Department of Pediatrics, Section of Rheumatology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe the common presentation, frequency, and complications of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in patients <18 years who were followed up at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah over the last 12 years. We performed a retrospective chart review of the medical records of all patients diagnos...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=54172#.VO7e1CzQrzE Author(s)  Esraa M. Bukhari 1 , Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani 1 , Mohammed Ahmed Muzaffer 2*   Affiliation(s) 1 King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . 2 Department of Pediatrics, Section of Rheumatology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe the common presentation, frequency, and complications of Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in patients <18 years who were followed up at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah over the last 12 years. We performed a retrospective chart review of the medical records of all patients diagnosed as HSP. During this period, only 29 cases were reported (15 males, 14 females), with the mean age at the diagnosis 7.5 years. 82% percent of the patients had joint involvement in the form of arthritis or arthralgia; 17.2% had no...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=54121#.VO2HsSzQrzE Author(s)   Suma Ganesh 1* , Priyanka Arora 2 , Sumita Sethi 3 , Chandra Gurung 4   Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Dr Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi, India . 2 Department of Ophthalmology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India . 3 Department of Ophthalmology, BPS Government Medical College for Women, Sonepat, India . 4 Department of Ophthalmology, NNJS Banke Fateh Bal Eye Hospital, Nepalganj, Nepal . ABSTRACT Purpose: Use of appropriate cycloplegic agent is an essential area of management in children with strabismus and refractive error. This study was designed to audit our own department’s understanding and practice with respect to cycloplegia. Methods: Children in age group of 0 - 12 years with refractive errors and strabismus were evaluated with respect to four p...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53648#.VM8gfSzQrzE Author(s)     J. M. Chinawa 1,2* , P. C. Manyike 3,4 , A. E. Aronu 1,2 , H. A. Obu 1,2 , A. T. Chinawa 5   Affiliation(s) 1 College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria . 2 University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku, Nigeria . 3 College of Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakalki, Nigeria . 4 Department of Pediatrics, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakiliki (FETHA), Abakiliki, Nigeria . 5 College of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria . ABSTRACT Objectives: The study is aimed at determining that errors in assigning genotypes to intending couples do exist; and the impact of these errors on parents. Methods: The study was conducted at the children clinics in Enugu and Abakiliki, south east Nigeria. It is a ...

Read  full  paper  at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53037#.VLSF2snQrzE Author(s)    Fang Fang , Hongyan Zhang , Wu Yang Affiliation(s) Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China . ABSTRACT We report a case of a 7-year-old child who received a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for chemotherapy. He suffered from an unusual PICC fracture in vivo with pulmonary embolism after eight circles of chemotherapeutic agents administered. In this case report, we review the literatures for the underlying pathophysiology of this uncommon phenomenon. IV nurses should consider the possibility of the infusion dysfunction deriving from the PICC line fractured. Accurate tip catheter placement and specific care may reduce morbidity.   KEYWORDS Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter , Fracture , Children , Complication Cite this paper Fang, F. , ...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52783#.VKNhdMnQrzE Author(s)     Simon Ategbo 1* , Jean Koko 1 , Edgar Brice Ngoungou 2 , Eliane Kuissi 1 , Christelle Moyou Tchapbou 1 , Steeve Minto’o 1 , Emmanuel Mve Mengome 3 , André Moussavou 1 Affiliation(s) 1 Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medecine, Health Sciences University, Libreville, Gabon . 2 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medecine, Health Sciences University, Libreville, Gabon . 3 Ophtalmology Department, Omar Bongo Ondimba Army Instruction Hospital, Libreville, Gabon . ABSTRACT The purpose of this work is to evaluate the epidemiological aspects of vision problems and th...

Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52499#.VJohBcCAM4 Author(s)   Day-Yu Chao 1* , Kuang-Fu Cheng 2 , Yu-Hsin Liao 1 , Ming-Tsan Liu 3 , Ying-Hen Hsieh 4,5 , Tsai-Chung Li 2,4 , Trong-Neng Wu 4,5 , Chiu-Ying Chen 5 Affiliation(s) 1 Graduate Institute of Microbiology and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan . 2 CMU Biostatistics Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan . 3 National Influenza Center, Center for Disease Control, Taipei, Taiwan . 4 Graduate Institute of Biostatistics, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan . 5 Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan . ABSTRACT ...