Journal of Tropical Pediatrics

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In this Issue December 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 324; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi108 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Editorial

D. Simkiss

Evidence-Based Medical Practice
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 325-327; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi107 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Original Papers

Meow-Keong Thong, J. A. M. A. Tan, K. L. Tan, and S. F. Yap

Characterisation of ß-globin Gene Mutations in Malaysian Children: A Strategy for the Control of ß-Thalassaemia in a Developing Country
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 20, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 328-333; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi052 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gicelle S. Cunha, Francisco Mezzacappa-Filho, and José D. Ribeiro

Risk Factors for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in very Low Birth Weight Newborns Treated with Mechanical Ventilation in the First Week of Life
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 31, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 334-340; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi051 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. B. Mathur, Sriram Krishnamurthy, and T. K. Mishra

Evaluation of WHO Classification of Hypothermia in Sick Extramural Neonates as Predictor of Fatality
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 13, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 341-345; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi049 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Emel Gür, Inci Yildiz, Tiraje Celkan, Günay Can, Semra Akkus, Ahmet Arvas, Sima Güzelöz, and Serdar Çifçili

Prevalence of Anemia and the Risk Factors Among Schoolchildren in Istanbul
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 346-350; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi032 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Renaud Becquet, Katia Castetbon, Ida Viho, Didier K. Ekouevi, Laurence Béquet, Brigitte Ehouo, François Dabis, Valériane Leroy, and the ANRS 1201/1202 Ditrame Plus Study Group

Infant Feeding Practices Before Implementing Alternatives to Prolonged Breastfeeding to Reduce HIV Transmission Through Breastmilk in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 20, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 351-355; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi050 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Henry Wamani, Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm, Stefan Peterson, Thorkild Tylleskär, and James K. Tumwine

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Western Uganda: Knowledge, Practices and Socio-economic Correlates
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 9, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 356-361; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi048 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Deniz Dogru, Afssane Nik-Ain, Nural Kiper, Ayhan Göçmen, Ugur Özçelik, Ebru Yalçin, and Ayse Tana Aslan

Bronchiectasis: the Consequence of Late Diagnosis in Chronic Respiratory Symptoms
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 12, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 362-365; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi036 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Monika Kaushal, Rajiv Aggarwal, Ashwani Singal, Hemant Shukla, Suresh K. Kapoor, and Vinod K. Paul

Breastfeeding Practices and Health-seeking Behavior for Neonatal Sickness in a Rural Community
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 31, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 366-376; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi035 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Case Reports

Suleyman Bayraktar, Seher Tabanli Bayraktar, Emel Ataoglu, Ayse Ayaz, and Murat Elevli

Goldenhar's Syndrome Associated with Multiple Congenital Abnormalities
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 377-379; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi020 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ira Shah and Priya Chudgar

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) Presenting as Intractable Dystonia in an HIV-Infected Child
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 31, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 380-382; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Nihal Karatoprak, Zeynep Atay, Nurdan Erol, Sevil Bilir Goksugur, and Omer Ceran

Actinomycotic Suppurative Thyroiditis in a Child
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 9, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 383-385; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi030 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Research Letters

Shivaram Prasad Singh, Chittaranjan Panda, Niranjan Rout, and Arjun Prasad Mishra

Anal Albendazole Application for Pruritus Ani in Threadworm Infestation
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 15, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 386; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi046 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Joubert, C. J. Schoeman, and C. J. Bester

Validation of a New Clinical Case Definition for Paediatric HIV Infection, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 12, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 387; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi029 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Saadet Akarsu, Erdal Taskin, Mehmet Kilic, Sukran Ozdiller, Metin Kaya Gurgoze, Erdal Yilmaz, and A. Denizmen Aygun

The Effects of Different Infectious Organisms on Platelet Counts and Platelet Indices in Neonates with Sepsis: is There an Organism-specific Response?
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 26, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 388-391; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi031 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. D. van Deventer, C. L. Carter, C. J. Schoeman, and G. Joubert

The Impact of HIV on the Profile of Paediatric Admissions and Deaths at Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 9, 2005
J Trop Pediatr 2005 51: 391-392; doi:10.1093/tropej/fmi038 [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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