Jacob Bastrup, Thomas Truelsen, Julie Brix Bindslev, Christina Engel Hoei-Hansen
{"title":"Recurrence Rate in Children With Arterial Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Jacob Bastrup, Thomas Truelsen, Julie Brix Bindslev, Christina Engel Hoei-Hansen","doi":"10.1111/apa.70075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>We conducted a systematic review to examine the recurrence rate in children with arterial ischemic stroke, including the recurrence rate according to stroke aetiology.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses statement. PubMed and Embase were searched for English-language cohort studies published between 1 January 2000 and 19 January 2023, reporting the recurrence rate in children with AIS. Identified studies were screened by two researchers on title/abstract level and full-text level. The risk of bias was assessed using the modified Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklist.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The search yielded 28 studies, including 5546 children and 684 neonates. The studies were from 14 different countries with two international cohorts. Reported recurrence rates ranged from 0.0% to 1.9% for neonatal cohorts and 1.1% to 51.9% for childhood cohorts. The median recurrence rate was 10.6% for childhood AIS cohorts. Arteriopathies represented a high-risk aetiology associated with recurrence rates of 0.0%-52.2% with a median recurrence rate of 21.8%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings indicated that subgroups of patients possess a higher recurrence risk than others. Differences between studies highlighted the need for systematic approaches to future research on predictors of recurrent AIS.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722618","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":"First Immunisations as per UK Schedule in Extreme Preterm Infants-Are They That Scary?","authors":"Elise Peever, Rishini Wanigasekara, Vennila Ponnusamy","doi":"10.1111/apa.70077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70077","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722616","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}
Anders Telle Hoel, Charlotte Kristensen Knatten, Kristin Bjørnland
{"title":"A National Survey on Paediatric Gastroenterologists' Role in Caring for Anorectal Malformations and Hirschsprung's Disease.","authors":"Anders Telle Hoel, Charlotte Kristensen Knatten, Kristin Bjørnland","doi":"10.1111/apa.70076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Most paediatric surgeons regard themselves as crucial and responsible for the follow-up of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD). In this study, we explored to what extent paediatric gastroenterologists (PG) want to be involved in the care, if they experienced any knowledge gaps, and how they preferred to increase their knowledge.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All Norwegian paediatric departments received a questionnaire covering different aspects of follow-up of patients with ARM and HD. One PG was asked to answer on behalf of the department.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>13/18 (72%) departments answered, 6/6 (100%) university- and 7/12 (58%) regional hospitals. The PG strongly disagreed that paediatric surgeons should have main responsibility for the follow-up on HD and ARM patients. The PG regarded the information provided by paediatric surgeons on main diagnosis, associated anomalies and recommendations for paediatric follow-up as insufficient. The PG listed surgical treatment, bowel management and long-term outcomes as knowledge gaps, and preferred national paediatric guidelines and paediatric meetings as sources to increase knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PG want more involvement in the follow-up of ARM and HD patients. To increase their knowledge, they recommend improved information from paediatric surgeons, national guidelines and a focus on ARM and HD at national paediatric meetings.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702180","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}
Christian F Poets, Mirja Quante, Cornelia Wiechers
{"title":"Towards Reaching Consensus in the Diagnosis and Management of Infants With Robin Sequence.","authors":"Christian F Poets, Mirja Quante, Cornelia Wiechers","doi":"10.1111/apa.70072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70072","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702193","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}
Yao Yao, Nuo Qin, Dongmei Zhu, Jinhua Tang, Xiaoyun Zhong, Lin Chen
{"title":"Interventions by Clinical Pharmacists Reduced Unnecessary Antibiotics Exposure for Early-Onset Sepsis in a Neonatology Department.","authors":"Yao Yao, Nuo Qin, Dongmei Zhu, Jinhua Tang, Xiaoyun Zhong, Lin Chen","doi":"10.1111/apa.70070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To observe the effect of pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) on antibiotic exposure for infants with suspected early-onset sepsis (EOS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective observational study was performed. The pharmacist was responsible for the development, education, and supervision of the implementation of the local EOS management protocol. In phase 1, the protocol was established completely according to the latest domestic consensus. In phase 2, the protocol was updated and defined which steps should be taken for specific risk factors and situations in which antibiotics were not necessary down to the detail.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 9880 neonates were enrolled. The antibiotic use rate decreased from 58.1% before AMS was implemented to 51.9% in phase 1, and further to 31.7% in phase 2 (p < 0.0001). Days of therapy per 100 patient days were 30.8, 28.3, and 24.8, respectively (p < 0.0001). Multidrug-resistant organism culture rate gradually decreased from 48.2% to 45.5% in phase 1, and further to 37.0% in phase 2 (p < 0.01). No difference in safety outcomes was observed between the intervention and baseline periods.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A practical AMS led by a pharmacist can safely and successfully reduce the prescription rate of antibiotics for EOS and the incidence of multidrug-resistant bacteria.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143702189","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}
Caroline Stridsman, Helena Backman, Lowie E G W Vanfleteren, Anna Asarnoj, Henrik Ljungberg, Anne Lindberg, Apostolos Bossios, Jon R Konradsen
{"title":"Clinical Implications of the New Criteria for a Positive Bronchodilator Response in Children With Asthma.","authors":"Caroline Stridsman, Helena Backman, Lowie E G W Vanfleteren, Anna Asarnoj, Henrik Ljungberg, Anne Lindberg, Apostolos Bossios, Jon R Konradsen","doi":"10.1111/apa.70064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70064","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694337","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}
Thomas Hegyi, Dalya Chefitz, Alan Weller, Andrew Huber, Mary Carayannopoulos, William Oh, Alan Kleinfeld
{"title":"Factors Affecting the Relationship Between Total and Unbound Bilirubin in Preterm and Term Infants.","authors":"Thomas Hegyi, Dalya Chefitz, Alan Weller, Andrew Huber, Mary Carayannopoulos, William Oh, Alan Kleinfeld","doi":"10.1111/apa.70067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Newborn infants universally experience jaundice, most of which is physiologic, but in some high-risk situations, it may lead to neurological dysfunction or death. Unbound bilirubin (Bf) may be the best predictor of bilirubin toxicity in this population. The goal of the study is to examine the relationship between total serum bilirubin (TSB) and Bf and the influencing factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To calculate the relationship of Bf to TSB, we created a ratio (R) Bf/TSB × 10<sup>6</sup> to allow the comparison of products with varied concentrations. We then applied it to simultaneously obtain TSB and Bf measurements in infants to examine the influence of prematurity, haemolysis, feeding (breast or bottle feedings) and phototherapy. We also examined R at potential toxic Bf levels in the preterm group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The population consisted of 170 term and 130 preterm infants. The R was 3.64 ± 1.08 (SD) in term and 15.18 ± 9.8 in preterm infants. Prematurity and high TSB that required phototherapy significantly increased R. Higher R-values were seen at higher Bf toxic threshold levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>An R-value can reflect the relationship between Bf and TSB. The values are greater in prematurity and in infants with high TSB, which requires phototherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677423","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}
Heather Resvick, Amber Foster, Brenda Hartman, Orlando daSilva, Kevin Coughlin, Janet Madill
{"title":"Welcomed Assessment of Breastfeeding Supports Growth in Small for Gestational Age Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Heather Resvick, Amber Foster, Brenda Hartman, Orlando daSilva, Kevin Coughlin, Janet Madill","doi":"10.1111/apa.70056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70056","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665519","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}
Gilles Ndjomo, Sylvie Blairy, Erero Njiengwe, Marie Geurten
{"title":"Neurodevelopment and Associated Factors in Preterm Infants Who Received Kangaroo Mother Care: A 12-Month Follow-Up.","authors":"Gilles Ndjomo, Sylvie Blairy, Erero Njiengwe, Marie Geurten","doi":"10.1111/apa.70065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Document the predictive factors for neurodevelopment up to the corrected age of 12 months for infants who received Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 91 preterm infants and their 78 mothers were included in the study. Maternal symptoms, maternal compliance with KMC practices and infant characteristics and development were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with formula and mixed milk, breast milk was associated with better developmental outcomes in locomotor (ß = 19.38, t = 4.21, p < 0.001), personal-social (ß = 19.39, t = 5.43, p < 0.001), hearing and speech (ß = 14.1, t = 3.6, p < 0.001), eye and hand coordination (ß = 17.31, t = 4.53, p < 0.001) and performance (ß = 11.21, t = 2.77, p = 0.006) subscales of the Griffith Mental Development Scales. However, the daily skin-to-skin contact (SSC) duration was negatively related to the locomotor (ß = -5.17, t = -2.04, p = 0.046), personal-social (ß = -4.92, t = -2.85, p = 0.007), hearing and speech (ß = -4.88, t = -2.63, p = 0.012), eye and hand coordination (ß = -4.77, t = -2.43, p = 0.018), and performance (ß = -5.67, t = -2.92, p = 0.007) subscales. The negative effect of SSC duration was moderated by the severity of maternal depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Promoting breast milk and treating maternal depression could contribute to positive neurodevelopment in preterm infants.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658983","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}
Stephanie Balslev Andersen, Janne Eriksen, Anne-Cathrine Finnemann Viuff, Lia Mendes Pedersen, Ninna Brix
{"title":"Portable Bedside Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Delivery Room Reduces Length of Stay.","authors":"Stephanie Balslev Andersen, Janne Eriksen, Anne-Cathrine Finnemann Viuff, Lia Mendes Pedersen, Ninna Brix","doi":"10.1111/apa.70062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.70062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Portable bedside nasal continuous positive airway pressure in the delivery room (bedside nCPAP) allows the newborn infant to remain with the mother in the delivery room while receiving nCPAP. This study aimed to evaluate the duration of nCPAP treatment and length of stay (LOS) in newborn infants with respiratory distress receiving bedside nCPAP compared to nCPAP in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study comprised newborn infants born at ≥ 35 weeks of gestation requiring nCPAP treatment within the first 2 h of life due to respiratory distress. Data were collected from October 2011 to October 2020 at Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bedside nCPAP was administered to 225 newborn infants, while 185 newborn infants received nCPAP at the NICU. Newborn infants receiving bedside nCPAP had a shorter duration of CPAP treatment (4.4 vs. 7.3 h, p < 0.001) and LOS (7.2 vs. 20.2 h, p < 0.001). Transfer to the NICU was avoided in 72% of newborn infants receiving bedside nCPAP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Bedside nCPAP reduces the duration of CPAP treatment and LOS compared to nCPAP in the NICU. About 72% of newborn infants receiving bedside nCPAP avoided transfer to the NICU and avoided separation from their mothers.</p>","PeriodicalId":55562,"journal":{"name":"Acta Paediatrica","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659315","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}