Journal of Tropical Pediatrics

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In this Issue April 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: i; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi025 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorials

D. E. Simkiss

A Case for the Evidence-based Management of Childhood Disability
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 65-66; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi024 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers

Shally Awasthi, Tuhina Verma, and Shiela Vir

Effectiveness of Biweekly Versus Daily Iron–Folic Acid Administration on Anaemia Status in Preschool Children
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 67-71; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh065 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Salma Khuwaja, Beatrice J. Selwyn, and Syed M. Shah

Prevalence and Correlates of Stunting among Primary School Children in Rural Areas of Southern Pakistan
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 72-77; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh067 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Heloise le Riche and David Hall

Non-elective Caesarean Section: How Long Do We Take to Deliver?
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 78-81; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh082 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Luke C. Mullany, Gary L. Darmstadt, Subarna K. Khatry, and James M. Tielsch

Traditional Massage of Newborns in Nepal: Implications for Trials of Improved Practice
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 82-86; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh083 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tania Beninga Morais, Dirce Maria Sigulem, Hélcio de Sousa Maranhão, and Mauro Batista de Morais

Bacterial Contamination and Nutrient Content of Home-Prepared Milk Feeding Bottles of Infants Attending a Public Outpatient Clinic
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 87-92; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh084 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bogale Worku and Assaye Kassie

Kangaroo Mother Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Effectiveness of Early Kangaroo Mother Care for the Low Birthweight Infants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 93-97; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh085 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Kyung-Yil Lee, Hyung-Shin Lee, Ja-Hyun Hong, Ji-Whan Han, Joon-Sung Lee, and Kyung-Tai Whang

High-dose Intravenous Immunoglobulin Downregulates the Activated Levels of Inflammatory Indices Except Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate in Acute Stage of Kawasaki Disease
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 98-101; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh087 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

E. Cartmell, H. Natalal, I. François, M. H. Ferreira, and L. Grahnquist

Nutritional and Clinical Status of Children Admitted to the Malnutrition Ward, Maputo Central Hospital: A Comparison of Data from 2001 and 1983
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 102-105; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh088 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Halit Çam, Behçet Yildirim, Ahmet Aydin, and Aysu Say

Carnitine Levels in Neonatal Hypoxia
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 106-108; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh089 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Anna Mathew, M. C. Mathew, Molly Thomas, and B. Antonisamy

The Efficacy of Diazepam in Enhancing Motor Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 109-113; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh095 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. G. Meira, I. Lorand-Metze, A. D. C. Toro, M. T. N. Silva, and M. M. S. Vilela

Bone Marrow Features in Children with HIV Infection and Peripheral Blood Cytopenias
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 114-119; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh096 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports

Anju Aggarwal, Suman Rath, and Shashiraj

Plasmodium vivax Malaria Presenting with Severe Thrombocytopenia
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 120-121; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh107 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tang-Her Jaing, Iou-Jih Hung, Chao-Ping Yang, Tzou-Yien Lin, Robert Chow, and Suh-Ing Hsieh

Successful Unrelated Cord Blood Transplantation in a Child with ß-Thalassemia Major
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 122-124; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh108 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Research Letters

Patricia Helen de Carvalho Rondó and Andrew Tomkins

Maternal Overweight/Obesity and Birthweight of Newborn Babies
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 125-126; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh093 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Preamrudee Poomthavorn and Pat Mahachoklertwattana

Moderately Elevated Neonatal Thyrotropin: Transient Hyperthyrotropinemia or Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on January 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 126-127; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmh092 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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