{"title":"Do Systemic Inflammatory Indices, Urinalysis, and Radiological Findings Vary by Causative Pathogen in Neonatal Urinary Tract Infections?","authors":"Sarkhan Elbayiyev, Gülsüm Kadıoğlu Şimşek, Tevfik Çevirici, Nazmiye Bengü Karaçağlar, Hayriye Gözde Kanmaz Kutman, Fuat Emre Canpolat","doi":"10.1055/a-2467-0057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2467-0057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common occult infections in infants under three months of age with high fever, caused by various pathogens, and can progress with different symptoms from mild to severe. We planned to explore and compare pathogen-specific systemic inflammatory indices, urinalysis, and radiological findings in newborns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The retrospective study included preterm and term neonates with single pathogen growth of≥50.000 colony-forming units (CFU) /mL from urine cultures obtained by first-time catheterization between September 2019 and November 2021. Baseline hemogram parameters, acute phase reactants, systemic inflammatory indexes, urinalysis, and radiological findings were analyzed in pathogen-specific groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 132 patients included in the study, gastrointestinal symptoms were the most common. C-reactive protein values were higher in the non- E. Coli group (p<0.05). Procalcitonin values were higher in patients with Klebsiella spp. isolates (p<0.05). Systemic inflammatory indexes were higher in patients with Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci isolates (p<0.05). Urinary acidity was higher in the non-E. Coli group (p<0.05). Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Spp. were isolated in two-thirds of patients with leukocyte esterase positivity. The most common cause of UTI in patients with abnormal renal ultrasound findings was E. Coli (33.3%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings imply that unconventional tests could assist in pathogen differentiation, determining clinical presentation, and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142807056","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}
Merve Koç Yekedüz, Kubra Cilesiz, İlknur Sürücü Kara, Aslı İnci, Engin Kose, Leyla Tümer, Fatma Tuba Eminoğlu
{"title":"Quality of Life and Related Factors in Patients Diagnosed with Mucopolysaccharidosis and Their Caregivers.","authors":"Merve Koç Yekedüz, Kubra Cilesiz, İlknur Sürücü Kara, Aslı İnci, Engin Kose, Leyla Tümer, Fatma Tuba Eminoğlu","doi":"10.1055/a-2451-6562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2451-6562","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Quality of life (QoL) is directly associated with physical-psychological well-being, family and environmental factors in patients with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS). The present study aims to investigate the factors affecting QoL in both MPS patients and their caregivers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sociodemographic characteristics, clinical findings, and special needs of 37 patients with MPS were questioned, among which 28 pediatric patients were evaluated for QoL using the KINDL-parents scale. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHO-QoL-BREF) was used to assess the QoL of 37 caregivers of patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The patients with MPS type III had the lowest median score in the self-esteem domain among the other types. The patients undergoing enzyme replacement therapy scored high in the friends domain, while the physical-psychological/emotional domain scores of the patients with sleep disturbance and their parents were lower than those without. Patients with appetite/eating problems scored low in the self-esteem domain and their caregivers scored low in the social relationship domain. The psychological/emotional domain scores of the patients who needed special education and their parents were lower than those who did not. Total scores and KINDL disease domain scores were decreased in those receiving psychiatric medical treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, the aim was to simultaneously assess the quality of life of MPS patients and their parents. Sleep disturbances, appetite problems, special education, and psychiatric treatment negatively impacted QoL.</p>","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142807104","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}
Victoria Delphine Haberkern, Laura Luisa Kilarski, Thomas Schaible
{"title":"Evaluation of Postnatal Echocardiographic Screening for Congenital Heart Defects - a Prospective Cohort Study at a German University Hospital.","authors":"Victoria Delphine Haberkern, Laura Luisa Kilarski, Thomas Schaible","doi":"10.1055/a-2451-6770","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2451-6770","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Congenital heart defects (CHD) being the most common congenital malformation, significantly impact mortality and morbidity in children and adults. Early detection greatly improves treatment and prognosis. Routine pulse oximetry screening and fetal echocardiography in Germany have advanced early CHD diagnosis. However, a diagnostic gap persists, leaving some CHD cases undetected, worsening prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate echocardiographic screening in newborns at a German university hospital as well as to record numerous potential risk factors in a database.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This monocentric, prospective cohort study included ostensibly healthy newborns delivered between 03/2015 and 04/2016. Echocardiography was performed at an average age of 3.15 days, with follow-up by a specialist within six weeks and by telephone interview in 2019.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1006 newborns, 518 (51.49%) underwent echocardiography. CHD were diagnosed in 7.14% (37/518) with the following frequencies: atrial septal defect (ASD) (45.95%), ventricular septal defect (VSD) (35.14%), persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (8.11%), coarctation of aorta (CoA) with ASD (2.70%), quadricuspid aortic valve with VSD (2.70%), VSD with PDA (2.70%), and significant tricuspid regurgitation (2.70%). Follow-up in 2019 showed resolution of 31 CHD, while four patients continued regular cardiologist visits, with one requiring urgent surgery for severe CoA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that echocardiographic screening in newborns can detect previously undiagnosed CHD, including critical cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142807101","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}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1055/a-2260-4374
Anke Barnbrock, Kristine Schäfer, Jana Stursberg, Benjamin Siebald, Norbert Graf, Urs Mücke, Dominik T Schneider, Konrad Bochennek, Miriam Füller
{"title":"Committed Lone Fighters And Group Experiences: An International Survey On Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Training In German-Speaking Countries.","authors":"Anke Barnbrock, Kristine Schäfer, Jana Stursberg, Benjamin Siebald, Norbert Graf, Urs Mücke, Dominik T Schneider, Konrad Bochennek, Miriam Füller","doi":"10.1055/a-2260-4374","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2260-4374","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In German-speaking countries children with cancer are treated in about 70 hospitals. While national and European curricula for pediatric oncology and hematology (POH) have been developed, little is known, how far these curricula have been implemented into daily training and what topics are deemed urgent by instructors.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>In 2022 the Didactics and Educational working party of the German Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Society conducted a survey plus interview by phone call on local educational conditions in POH and needs of educators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-two (45%) POH centers answered the questionary, half have appointed persons overseeing the training. A wide range educational scenarios were described in some centers. Trainees identified urgent needs in areas such as hybrid education and demanded training workshops on specific topics and intensified networking and a general curriculum implemented into daily care as mandatory.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This is the first survey on educational issues in POH in German speaking centers, describing the current situation before and under pandemic conditions. Great individual efforts have already been achieved by dedicated teachers. A comprehensive training program in POH is still missing, which translates the national curriculum into daily practice, while improving networking and balancing the resources of the individual centers.</p>","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"339-346"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140012853","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}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-03-18DOI: 10.1055/a-2283-4016
Anke Barnbrock, Kristine Schäfer, Jana Stursberg, Benjamin Siebald, Norbert Graf, Urs Mücke, Dominik T Schneider, Konrad Bochennek, Miriam Füller
{"title":"Correction: Committed Lone Fighters And Group Experiences: An International Survey On Pediatric Hematology And Oncology Training In German-Speaking Countries.","authors":"Anke Barnbrock, Kristine Schäfer, Jana Stursberg, Benjamin Siebald, Norbert Graf, Urs Mücke, Dominik T Schneider, Konrad Bochennek, Miriam Füller","doi":"10.1055/a-2283-4016","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2283-4016","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"e3"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140158451","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}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-06-20DOI: 10.1055/a-2319-2561
Sarah Otten, Julia Daeggelmann, Vivien Loesse, Theresa Koempel, Melanie Reitz, Meinolf Siepermann, Volker Maas, Wilhelm Bloch, Vanessa Oschwald
{"title":"Balance training during acute medical treatment for pediatric cancer - subjective benefits and preliminary effects on selected physical abilities.","authors":"Sarah Otten, Julia Daeggelmann, Vivien Loesse, Theresa Koempel, Melanie Reitz, Meinolf Siepermann, Volker Maas, Wilhelm Bloch, Vanessa Oschwald","doi":"10.1055/a-2319-2561","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2319-2561","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong> As balance training seems to be a promising training method to improve physical limitations of the lower limbs, this study aims to evaluate feasibility, subjective benefits and preliminary effects on physical abilities of balance training in pediatric cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Patients: </strong> 11 pediatric cancer patients (5-21 years) undergoing acute medical treatment were included in the study.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong> Participants took part in a 4-week balance training intervention. 3 trainings/week were conducted either supervised or self-administered. Subjective benefits were evaluated using a questionnaire, effects on selected physical abilities were assessed using functional-motor assessments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Participants completed 71.21+37.34% of balance training sessions, no adverse events occurred. Participants were satisfied with the intervention and described various subjective benefits. Significant improvements were found in functional strength of the lower limbs as well as positive trends in balance.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong> Balance training seems feasible with pediatric cancer patients undergoing acute medical treatment potentially improving functions of the lower limbs relevant for daily physical activity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Balance training can be a valuable conjunct to general exercise programs in pediatric oncology.</p><p><strong>Hintergrund: </strong> Da ein Gleichgewichtstraining eine vielversprechende Trainingsmethode zur Verbesserung körperlicher Beeinträchtigungen der unteren Extremitäten darstellt, untersucht die vorliegende Studie die Machbarkeit, subjektive und erste objektive Effekte eines Gleichgewichtstrainings auf körperliche Fähigkeiten bei onkologisch erkrankten Kindern.</p><p><strong>Patienten: </strong> 11 Kinder und Jugendliche (5-21 Jahre) während der akutmedizinischen Behandlung einer onkologischen Erkrankung wurden in die Studie eingeschlossen.</p><p><strong>Methodik: </strong> Die Patient*innen nahmen an einem 4-wöchigen Gleichgewichtstraining teil. 3 Trainingseinheiten/Woche wurden entweder supervidiert oder selbstständig umgesetzt. Subjektive Effekte wurden mit einem Fragebogen und die Effekte auf ausgewählte körperliche Fähigkeiten mittels funktionell-motorischer Testungen evaluiert.</p><p><strong>Ergebnisse: </strong> Die Teilnehmer*innen absolvierten 71.21+37.34% der Trainingseinheiten und es traten keine trainingsbedingten Zwischenfälle auf. Die Kinder waren zufrieden mit der Intervention und beschrieben verschiedene subjektive Effekte. Positive Veränderungen zeigten sich im Bereich der funktionellen Kraft der unteren Extremitäten und des Gleichgewichts.</p><p><strong>Diskussion: </strong> Ein Gleichgewichtstraining während der akutmedizinischen Behandlung in der Kinderonkologie scheint machbar und zeigt potenziell positive Effekte auf relevante Funktionen der unteren Extremitäten.</p><p><strong>Schlussfolgeru","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"331-338"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141432254","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}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-08-30DOI: 10.1055/a-2376-7632
Reyhan Tamer, Hafize Otcu Temur, Ismail Yurtsever, Can Yilmaz Yozgat, Faraz Talebazadeh, Hazar Dogus Kus, Ahmet Berk Erol, Yilmaz Yozgat
{"title":"Challenges in the Management of Giant Cardiac Rhabdomyoma in a Toddler: Unresponsive to Everolimus Therapy.","authors":"Reyhan Tamer, Hafize Otcu Temur, Ismail Yurtsever, Can Yilmaz Yozgat, Faraz Talebazadeh, Hazar Dogus Kus, Ahmet Berk Erol, Yilmaz Yozgat","doi":"10.1055/a-2376-7632","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2376-7632","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"347-349"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142108774","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}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2024-09-27DOI: 10.1055/a-2381-7299
Gabriele Gauß, Sabine Kesting, Joachim Boos, Dirk Reinhardt, Miriam Götte
{"title":"Network Activeoncokids - Centralized Physical Activity Counseling for Children, adolescents, and Young Adults Across German-Speaking Countries Throughout All Oncological Treatment Phases.","authors":"Gabriele Gauß, Sabine Kesting, Joachim Boos, Dirk Reinhardt, Miriam Götte","doi":"10.1055/a-2381-7299","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2381-7299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reaching age-appropriate physical activity levels is a significant challenge for many children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYAs) with and following an oncological disease. Many CAYAs require support in addressing physical activity-specific questions and need assistance in accessing sports and exercise offers in their local area. Since many clinics cannot provide such time-intensive counseling, the nationwide operating network ActiveOncoKids (NAOK), funded by the German Cancer Aid, offers individualized support to participate in physical activity (PA). This paper describes the NAOK-Physical-Activity-Counseling (-PAC) concept and evaluates the initial 200 consultations, focusing on recruitment, objectives, and oncology-specific parameters. Ultimately, dimensions of barriers and facilitators and intervention options are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"321-330"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11567733/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142349288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Klinische PadiatriePub Date : 2024-11-01Epub Date: 2023-11-16DOI: 10.1055/a-2183-8302
Patrik Konopásek, Veronika Stara, Martin Kočí, Jakub Zieg
{"title":"Heart Tumor in a Girl with Nephrotic Syndrome, a Possible Association or a Rare Coincidence?","authors":"Patrik Konopásek, Veronika Stara, Martin Kočí, Jakub Zieg","doi":"10.1055/a-2183-8302","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2183-8302","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17846,"journal":{"name":"Klinische Padiatrie","volume":" ","pages":"350-351"},"PeriodicalIF":16.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136398028","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}