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Congenital Fusion of the Thalami (Atresia of the Third Ventricle) Associated with Parietooccipital Meningocele
(2010)In this article we present a case of a male newborn with a CNS malformation that is characterized mainly by complete fusion of the thalami resulting in atresia of the 3rd ventricle accompanied by fusion of the anterior ... -
The Contribution of Stretch-Shortening Cycle and Arm-Swing to Vertical Jumping Performance in Children, Adolescents, and Adult Basketball Players
(2008)This study examined from childhood to adulthood: (1) the effects of countermovement (use of stretch-shortening cycle-SSC) and arm-swing (AS) on vertical jumping (W) performance and (2) the ability to use the SSC and AS ... -
Correlation of Urinary Excretion of Sodium With Severity of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Preliminary Study
(2010)Background: Nocturnal urinary sodium excretion is related to blood pressure (BP) levels. Elevated BP and increased nocturnal natriuresis have been demonstrated in adults with sleep apnea. Although evidence indicates increased ... -
Early abnormal amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) is associated with adverse short-term outcome in premature infants
(2012)Background: In preterm infants with IVH the electrocortical background activity is affected and there is a correlation between the severity of cerebral injury to the degree of depression, however the usefulness of the early ... -
The effectiveness of local corticosteroids therapy in the management of mild to moderate viral croup
(2010)Aim. The purpose of this study was to determine whether local anti-inflammatory therapy with inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate is effective in the outpatient management of acute viral croup. Methods. Children six months ... -
Functional and behavioral outcome of bacterial meningitis in school-aged survivors
(2011)Background: Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection with high morbidity and a significant risk for neurological and functional sequelae. The purpose of this study was to assess children and teenagers with a history of ... -
Functional gains after surgical procedures in spastic upper extremity: a comparative study between children and adults
(2010)Thirty-four patients with spastic upper extremity secondary to cerebral palsy underwent operative treatment with bony and soft tissue procedures including osteotomies, capsulotomies tendon transfers, lengthening and releases. ... -
Gastric emptying in very-low-birth-weight infants treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure
(2004)Objective Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is frequently used for prolonged periods in very low birth weight infants. We asked if NCPAP affects gastric emptying. Study design Preterm newborn infants (n = ... -
Gastric Emptying of Preterm Neonates Receiving Domperidone
(2010)Objectives: Immature gut motility in very low birth weight infants causes feeding intolerance. We evaluated the effect of domperidone, a prokinetic agent, on gastric emptying in very low birth weight infants. Methods: The ... -
Greek adolescents, fitness, fatness, fat intake, activity, and coronary heart disease risk
(2004)Background: A dramatic increase in adult mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD) in Greece, accompanied by increased prevalence of CHD risk factors in children, has been documented. However, there is controversy ... -
Hippocrates on Pediatric Dermatology
(2015)Hippocrates of Kos is well known in medicine, but his contributions to pediatric dermatology have not previously been examined. A systematic study of Corpus Hippocraticum was undertaken to document references of clinical ... -
Impact of heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on nasopharyngeal carriage of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonide among day-care center attendees in central Greece
(2008)Background: In Greece, the heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) became available in October 2004 and it was incorporated into the national immunization schedule in January 2006. Methods: In February 2005, a ... -
Indoor maternal smoking doubles adolescents' exhaled carbon monoxide
(2002)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of indoor smoking. Exhaled carbon monoxide WO) concentrations were measured on a CO monitor by a vital capacity manoeuvre in three groups of adolescents: non-smokers with ... -
The influence of extrauterine life on the aEEG maturation in normal preterm infants
(2009)Objective: To study, the maturational changes of the amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) in preterm infants without neurological disorders and especially the influence of the duration of extrauterine life, ... -
Interactions of Obstructive Sleep-Disordered Breathing With Recurrent Wheezing or Asthma and Their Effects on Sleep Quality
(2011)Snoring is the most characteristic symptom of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing ( SDB) and recurrent wheezing is the most common clinical manifestation of asthma. The purpose of the present review is to outline the ... -
Is there a role for the otolaryngologist in PFAPA syndrome? A systematic review
(2006)Aims: To define the rote of medical or surgical treatment in patients with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA syndrome). Methods: A Medline search was performed using the terms ...