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{"title":"Meningitis Caused by the Rare Bacterium Elizabethkingia meningoseptica, in Only One Twin, Late Preterm Newborn, with Complications-Case Report","authors":"Gordana Velisavljev - Filipovic, Ognjen Ležakov","doi":"10.5812/ijp-137810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-137810","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica (EM) is a gram-negative aerobic organism that can cause severe infections. Although the incidence is higher in developing countries, human infections associated with this organism are seldom described in Serbia. This bacterium is usually resistant to most antibiotics, making the treatment challenging. We present a single twin born as a late-preterm newborn who developed sepsis and meningitis caused by EM. Case Presentation: This case report aims to show that this rare bacterium is present in our country and the clinical presentation of the resulting disease and bacterial resistance to antibiotics. In addition, we assessed if a more thorough diagnosis, including the immunological status of the newborn, is needed. Conclusions: Considering the high mortality and morbidity rates of EM and its multiresistance, early identification of the infection cause and determining the patient’s immunological status are vital for treatment and improved patient outcomes.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"8 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139384196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pediatric Cardiomyopathies from the Landscape of Inherited Metabolic Disorders in Southeastern Turkey","authors":"Fadli Demir, Ezgi Topal, F. Bulut, Sevcan Erdem, D. Kor, Anıl Atmış, Sevcan Tuğ Bozdoğan, A. Bişgin, Neslihan Onenli Mungan, Nazan Ozbarlas","doi":"10.5812/ijp-141783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-141783","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cardiomyopathy (CM) is an important factor affecting inherited metabolic disorders (IMDs). Therefore, documentation of real-world data can increase awareness, and early diagnosis and treatment may improve the outcome. Objectives: The aim of this study was to delineate the underlying etiologies and clinical findings of patients with CM due to IMDs. Methods: In this single-center retrospective study, we aimed to examine the demographic, clinical, and echocardiographic data and prognosis of patients aged 0 - 18 who were diagnosed with CM associated with IMDs between 2010 and 2020. Results: A total of 102 patients were included in the study. Families with consanguineous parents constituted 84.3% of the study population. The mean age of the patients at the time of diagnosis of CM was 26.2 ± 28.2 months. Eighty-six (84.3%) of the patients were diagnosed with hypertrophic CM (HCM), 12 (11.7%) with dilated CM (DCM), and 4 (3.9%) with mixt-type CM. Of the patients, 60 (58.8%) had glycogen storage disease (GSD), 17 (16.6%) had lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), 11 (10.7%) had fatty acid oxidation disorders, 11 (10.7%) had mitochondrial disorders, and 3 (2.9%) had amino acid and organic acid metabolism disorders. Arrhythmia was detected in 24 patients (23.5%). Fifty-six patients received enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). The echocardiographic parameters of the Pompe patients improved significantly with ERT. The mean follow-up period was 60.9 ± 54.6 months. Thirty-eight (36.1%) of 95 patients with regular follow-up died. Cardiomyopathy type did not affect mortality. Conclusions: Increasingly, cardiac complications have been defined as IMDs. Evaluation should be made in terms of IMDs in unexplained CM and rhythm disorders. On the other hand, patients with certain IMDs should be regularly screened for cardiac complications.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"40 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139385203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is the Early Postoperative Application of Fibrinolytic Agents Safe in Cases of Empyema?","authors":"Meltem Kaba","doi":"10.5812/ijp-141720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-141720","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"61 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139451268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microalbuminuria in Children with Type 1 Diabetes and Its Relationship with Body Mass Index, Hemoglobin A1c, and Age at Diabetes Onset","authors":"Asieh Mosallanejad, Zahra Pournasiri, Hedyeh Saneifard, Armin Shirvani, Maryam Forati","doi":"10.5812/ijp-139616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-139616","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Children with type 1 diabetes are at risk of developing microvascular and macrovascular complications, with diabetic nephropathy (DN) being a significant microvascular complication. Microalbuminuria is a crucial diagnostic marker for the early detection of DN and can predict the risk of vascular complications. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between microalbuminuria and body mass index (BMI), changes in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and the age of disease onset in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Mofid and Imam Hossein hospitals in Tehran, Iran, within 2021 - 2022. This study included 120 children and adolescents aged 5 - 20 years who had been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 3 years. All patients underwent evaluation for microalbuminuria, and its association with BMI, HbA1c levels, and the age of diabetes onset was assessed. Results: Among the 120 patients, 51% were female. Microalbuminuria was present in 15% of patients; however, 13.3% were overweight or obese. Furthermore, 91% of patients had HbA1c levels above 7%. The mean age of diabetes onset was 13 years, and the mean disease duration was 5.5 years. The study revealed a significant association between microalbuminuria and HbA1c levels, BMI, and the age of diabetes onset (P-values < 0.05). Conclusions: Microalbuminuria showed a positive correlation with increased BMI and poorer glycemic control. An early age of diabetes onset was identified as a risk factor for microalbuminuria in children and adolescents with diabetes.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"12 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138967584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship Between Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder and Kidney Disease in Children and Adolescents: An Emerging Area of Research","authors":"Abolfazl Gilani, Dhruti Amin, P. Yousefichaijan, Roham Sarmadian","doi":"10.5812/ijp-137300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-137300","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"64 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138967794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the Relationship Between Adropin Levels and Blood Pressure in Obese Adolescents","authors":"Irem Gokdemir, Didem Bezen, O. Dikker, Hasan Dursun, Hüseyin Dağ","doi":"10.5812/ijp-139957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-139957","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Adropin is a bioactive protein that maintains energy balance through the metabolism of glucose and lipids. Adropin is associated with blood pressure, endothelial function, and glucose metabolism, according to reported studies. High blood pressure is one of the complications of obesity. Objectives: Our study investigated the relationship between adropin levels and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in obese adolescents. Methods: The study was conducted with a total of 88 adolescents, 45 females and 43 males, aged 10 - 18 years. The mean age of the participants was 13.79 ± 1.98 years. Participants were divided into two groups: \"obese\" (n = 61) and \"control\" (n = 27). Adolescents with a body mass index (BMI) above the 95% percentile for age, gender, and race were defined as \"obese.\" The control group comprised adolescents with a body mass index between the 5th and 85th percentiles. A sample was taken from the forearm pit of the subjects after fasting for at least 12 hours for the determination of glucose, insulin, urea, creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), C- reactive protein (CRP), total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein- cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol), high-density lipoprotein- cholesterol (HDL- cholesterol), triglyceride, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free T4 (fT4), and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3. In both groups, systolic and diastolic blood pressures were assessed using an aneroid manometer and a suitable cuff after subjects had rested for at least 10 minutes in the outpatient clinic. The following formula determined the homeostatic model of assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR): fasting insulin (uIU/mL) × fasting glucose (mg/dL) /405. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit was used to measure adropin levels. Results: The insulin, HOMA-IR, AST, ALT, GGT, CRP, triglyceride, and LDL-cholesterol levels of adolescents in the obese group were statistically significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). HDL-cholesterol and 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 levels of adolescents in the obese group were statistically significantly lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between groups in glucose, urea, creatinine, total cholesterol, TSH, fT4, and adropin levels (P > 0.05). In the obese group, there was an inverse and statistically significant correlation between adropin level and diastolic blood pressure (P: 0.029; P < 0.05). Conclusions: We found an inverse relationship between adropin levels and DBP but no relationship between adropin levels and SBP in obese adolescents.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"1 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138981003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From Past to the Future of fMRI in Pediatrics: A Bibliometric Analysis","authors":"Sama Rahnemayan, Parinaz Habibi, Reza Ali Akbari Khoei, Alireza Lotfi, M. Ghojazadeh","doi":"10.5812/ijp-141260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-141260","url":null,"abstract":"Context: The use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in the evaluation of children's brains is becoming increasingly popular. However, due to the high number of publications, it's nearly impossible to read all the related articles and become aware of the crucial elements or the best approach to invest time and effort in this field. Objectives: Our goal was to gain a better overall understanding of fMRI publications and to use this information in policy and management contexts to make more efficient decisions. Methods: Data were downloaded from Scopus from the 1990s to the end of 2021 based on the theme of fMRI in pediatrics. The retrieved research articles were analyzed with the Bibliometrix package in R software. Results: From 8,544 documents written by 25,697 authors, the USA is by far the most productive country with a total of 3,609 publications. However, regarding the average article citations, Sweden is at the top of the list, with 77.79 average citations. Important themes include emotion, autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, and childhood maltreatment. Conclusions: The results of the present study on fMRI research in the field of pediatrics will be helpful for professionals to visually understand the pediatric modes and trends in fMRI.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"69 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138979087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Esketamine Applied in Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy on Negative Postoperative Behavioral Changes of Children","authors":"Yu Zhang, Junli Yao, Chen Yang, Li Li","doi":"10.5812/ijp-136679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-136679","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is currently the most commonly used invasive examination method in clinical practice. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of esketamine administration during fiberoptic bronchoscopy on the occurrence of negative postoperative behavioral changes (NPOBCs) in children. Methods: Ninety children undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy were enrolled and randomly assigned to 3 groups: the control group (group C, n = 30), treatment group 1 (group D1, n = 30), and treatment group 2 (group D2, n = 30). Group C received intratracheal surface anesthesia and sevoflurane inhalation, along with an intravenous injection of 5 mL of normal saline. Group D1 received intratracheal surface anesthesia and sevoflurane inhalation in addition to an intravenous injection of 0.5 mg/kg of esketamine diluted to 5 mL. Group D2 received intratracheal surface anesthesia and sevoflurane inhalation, with an intravenous injection of 0.75 mg/kg of esketamine diluted to 5 mL. Results: The incidence of NPOBCs was lower in groups D1 and D2 compared to group C at 1, 7, 14, and 30 days after the examination (P < 0.05). The pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium (PAED) scores were lower in groups D1 and D2 than in group C, with group D2 scoring lower than group D1 (P < 0.05). Groups D1 and D2 had a longer time to awaken than group C (P < 0.05), with group D2 having a longer time than group D1. The face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability (FLACC) scores in groups D1 and D2 were significantly lower than in group C, and group D2 had a lower score than group D1 (P < 0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions was lower in groups D1 and D2 compared to group C, and the rate was even lower in group D2 than in group D1 (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Administration of esketamine at a dose of 0.75 mg/kg may yield better clinical outcomes.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138980511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relation Between Oxygen Saturation Measured by Pulse Oximetry vs Near-infrared Spectroscopy Following Surfactant Therapy in Very Low-birth-weight Neonates","authors":"Maryam Veisizadeh, Seyed Abolfazl Afjehi, M. Zarkesh, Mohammad Kazemian, Ahmad Shafaeizadeh, Leila Khedmat","doi":"10.5812/ijp-140078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-140078","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Monitoring regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rScO2) and hemodynamic stability (eg, mean arterial blood pressure [MABP]) in high-risk premature infants is crucial to enhance daily clinical practices in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Objectives: This study aimed to investigate potential differences between oxygen saturation measurements obtained via near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and pulse oximetry (PO). Methods: This pilot study enrolled 20 very low-birth-weight (VLBW) premature neonates through a non-random, available sampling approach. We gathered maternal and fetal demographic data along with clinical characteristics of the neonates. The study focused on assessing tissue and cerebral oxygenation using PO and NIRS. We specifically monitored changes in mean rScO2 and MABP at various time points: before, during, and 5 and 10 min after the administration of surfactant injection (SI) via the endotracheal tube. Results: The mean gestational age, neonatal birth weight, and Apgar scores at 1 and 5 min after birth were 28.44 ± 2.57 weeks, 1063 ± 246 g, 6.05 ± 2.57, and 7.94 ± 1.79, respectively. No significant differences were observed between mean rScO2 values measured by NIRS and PO before (P = 0.631), during (P = 0.722), and 5 min after (P = 0.783) SI. However, a significant difference between PO and NIRS-based rScO2 values was found 10 min after SI (96.95% vs 75.0%; P = 0.04). Additionally, there was no significant correlation between mean rScO2 and MABP recorded before, during, and after SI. Conclusions: There were no differences in oxygen saturation measurements (recorded by PO) and rScO2 values (recorded by NIRS) before, during, and immediately after SI. Therefore, using PO in NICUs to assess cerebral oxygenation, autoregulation, and hypoxia appears both reasonable and cost-effective. Further multicenter studies are needed to validate the practical advantages and cost-effectiveness of NIRS as an emerging monitoring system.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"111 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138590740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Increasing Trend and Influencing Factors of Pre-term Labor in Iran from 2005 to 2019","authors":"Hanieh Abbassinia, S. Dashti, Roya Gholami, Leila Ghalekhondabi, Nasrin Borumandnia","doi":"10.5812/ijp-139823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp-139823","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Each year, an estimated 15 million pre-term births occur worldwide, with the incidence of pre-term labor on the rise globally. Complications arising from pre-term labor are a leading cause of mortality among children under the age of 5. Despite this, there has been limited research on the trend of pre-term labor in Iran. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the trend of pre-term labor and identify influencing factors on pre-term labor in Arak city, Iran, from 2005 to 2019. Methods: We analyzed a total of 89 307 live birth cases in Arak city from 2005 to 2019. The trend of pre-term labor over this study period was evaluated using statistical analysis software packages, specifically SPSS version 25. Linear trend analyses, as well as univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, were performed for statistical analysis. Results: The mean percentage of pre-term labor incidence during the first, second, and third 5-year periods was 8.9%, 10.3%, and 12.1%, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed an increasing trend in pre-term labor incidence, even after adjusting for confounding factors (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The observed increasing trend in pre-term labor incidence indicates the necessity for a comprehensive preventive strategy. This strategy should focus on identifying high-risk pregnancies and implementing effective interventions. The increasing incidence of pre-term labor in Arak city highlights the necessity for preventive measures to reduce the burden of this condition.","PeriodicalId":14593,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Pediatrics","volume":"58 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138595044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}