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BMC Pediatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of health care in neonates, children and adolescents, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
BMC Pediatrics (ISSN 1471-2431) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE and Google Scholar.
BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :22
Children attending Nutrition Rehabilitation Units in Malawi have a high prevalence of HIV, especially in urban areas, suggesting that HIV counselling and testing should be offered to all children and carers presenting to the units.
BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :21
Existing guidelines for the evaluation of children referred for short stature have not been followed in two Dutch hospitals over a 5 year period, with none of the children receiving a complete detailed diagnostic work up.
BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :13
Maternal skin-to-skin contact before and during routine blood draws significantly reduces pain responses in very preterm infants, promoting a swifter return to baseline than when the procedure is performed in an incubator.
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Research article
Exclusive breastfeeding of Swedish children and its possible influence on development of obesity: a prospective cohort study. Karina Huus, Jonas F Ludvigsson, Karin Enskar, Johnny Ludvigsson BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :42 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Lower limb strength training in children with cerebral palsy - a randomized controlled trial protocol for functional strength training based on progressive resistance exercise principles Vanessa A Scholtes, Annet J Dallmeijer, Eugene A Rameckers, Olaf Verschuren, Els Tempelaars, Maartje Hensen, Jules G Becher BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :41 (8 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research article
Point-of-Admission Hypothermia among High-Risk Nigerian Newborns
Tinuade A Ogunlesi, Olusoga B Ogunfowora, Folashade A Adekanmbi, Bolanle M Fetuga, Durotoye M Olanrewaju BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :40 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Success with antiretroviral treatment for children in Kigali, Rwanda: experience with health center/nurse-based care Johan van Griensven, Ludwig De Naeyer, Jeanine Uwera, Anita Asiimwe, Claire Gazille, Tony Reid BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :39 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The Cues and Care Trial: A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce maternal anxiety and improve developmental outcomes in very low birthweight infants Phyllis Zelkowitz, Nancy Feeley, Ian Shrier, Robyn Stremler, Ruta Westreich, David Dunkley, Russell Steele, Zeev Rosberger, Francine Lefebvre, Apostolos Papageorgiou BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :38 (26 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Negative exploration for pyloric stenosis- Is it preventable? Dhanya Mullassery, Sreelakshmi Mallappa, Raheel Shariff, Paul D Losty, Simon E Kenny, David Pilling, Colin T Baillie BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :37 (24 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Food allergy knowledge, attitudes and beliefs: Focus groups of parents, physicians and the general public Ruchi S Gupta, Jennifer S Kim, Julia A Barnathan, Laura B Amsden, Lakshmi S Tummala, Jane L Holl BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :36 (19 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Screening rules for growth to detect celiac disease: A case-control simulation study Paula van Dommelen, Floor K Grote, Wilma Oostdijk, Sabine MPF de Muinck Keizer-Schrama, Bart Boersma, Gerard M Damen, Cassandra G Csizmadia, Paul H Verkerk, Jan M Wit, Stef van Buuren BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :35 (11 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in young children in Cape Town, South Africa, measured by medication return and caregiver self-report: a prospective cohort study Mary-Ann Davies, Andrew Boulle, Tanzeem Fakir, James Nuttall, Brian Eley BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :34 (4 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Endothelin 1 levels in relation to clinical presentation and outcome of Henoch Schonlein purpura S Fessatou, P Nicolaidou, D Gourgiotis, H Georgouli, K Douros, M Moustaki, A Fretzayas BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :33 (2 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Body mass index and health related quality of life in elementary school children: a pilot study Lei Zhang, Peter J Fos, William D Johnson, Vafa Kamali, Reagan G Cox, Miguel A Zuniga, Theresa Kittle Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2008, 6 :77 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis in The Marches region (Italy): 1997-2007
Marcello M D'Errico, Pamela Barbadoro, Sonia Bacelli, Elisabetta Esposto, Vania Moroni, Federica Scaccia, Luana Tantucci, Emilia Prospero, AFP Study Group (Acute Flaccid Paralysis Study Group) BMC Infectious Diseases 2008, 8 :135 (9 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case Report
Necrotizing fasciitis with toxic shock syndrome in a child: a case report and review of literature Kotb Abass, Hekma Saad, Alaa A Abd-Elsayed Cases Journal 2008, 1 :228 (8 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Inhibition of G1P3 expression found in the differential display study on respiratory syncytial virus infection Dong-chi Zhao, Dan Peng, Lei Li, Qiwei Zhang, Chuyu Zhang Virology Journal 2008, 5 :114 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Multiple associated anomalies in a patient with duodenal atresia: a case report Muhammad Bilal Mirza, Muhammad Saleem Chauhadry, Lubna Ijaz, Afzal Sheikh Cases Journal 2008, 1 :215 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Conduct disorder in girls: neighborhoods, family characteristics, and parenting behaviors Kathleen Pajer, Stefanie Stein, Karin Tritt, Chien-Ni Chang, Wei Wang, William Gardner Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2 :28 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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A new clinical scoring system in Cystic Fibrosis: statistical tools for database analysis - a preliminary report G Hafen, C Hurst, J Yearwood, J Smith, Z Dzalilov, Philip Robinson BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2008, 8 :44 (5 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Multiorgan failure due to hemophagocytic syndrome: A case report Juan Mayordomo-Colunga, Corsino Rey, Soledad Gonz Cases Journal 2008, 1 :209 (3 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Echinacea purpurea and osteopathic manipulative treatment in children with recurrent otitis media: a randomized controlled trial Richard A Wahl, Michael B Aldous, Katherine A Worden, Kathryn L Grant BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2008, 8 :56 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case report
Prune belly syndrome in an Egyptian infant with Down syndrome: A case report Kotb A Metwalley, Hekma S Farghalley, Alaa A Abd-Elsayed Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2 :322 (2 [Abstract ] [Full Text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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