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RESEARCH LETTERGo to top of the page

Research Letter
S. Narasimha Rao and G. R. Chandak
Cardiac Beriberi: Often a Missed Diagnosis
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp108
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Research Letter
Beena Koshy, Samuel Philip Oommen, Smitha Jasper, Sumita Danda, and Narayanam R.S. Surendrababu
Development and Dysmorphism in Joubert Syndrome—Short Case Series from India
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp084
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Research Letter
Rommel Valdivieso, Luis Abril, Victor Iraola, Monica Estupiñan, Eduardo Correa, and Maria del Carmen Romero
Skin Sensitization and Classroom Exposure to Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides Farinae Allergens in Andean Ecuadorian Students
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp105
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Research Letter
Carlos R. S. Correa and Carla M. Bismarck
Toxocariasis: Incidence, Prevalence and the Time Serum remains Positive in School Children from Campinas, SP, Brazil
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp095
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Research Letter
Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Mahin Hashemipour, Masoud Amini, Mansour Siavash, Ashraf Aminorroaya, Hassan Rezvanian, Ali Kachuei, and Roya Kelishadi
Residual Goiter in Semirom; Iodine Status and Thiocyanate Overload Do Not Play a Role
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp096
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Research letter
Tolga Sen and Abdullah Ayçiçek
Do Children with Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy have Lower IGF-1 and Ghrelin Levels than the Normal Children?
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp093
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Research Letter
Altacílio Aparecido Nunes, Luane Marques de Mello, Renata Neiva Parrode, João Paulo Maneira Bittar, and André Luiz da Silva Domingues
Prevalence of Rotavirus in Acute Diarrhea and its Association with Clinical Signs and Symptoms
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp091
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Research Letter
Romulo A. Fernandes, Diego G. D. Christofaro, Camila Buonani, Lorrane R. de Araújo, Yasser K. Kassab, Jefferson R. Cardoso, Ismael F. Freitas Jr, and Dalmo R. L. Machado
The Accuracy of National Body Fat Cutoff Levels in the Prediction of Elevated Blood Pressure among Brazilian Male Adolescents
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 15, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp085
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Research Letter
Shuvra Kanti Dey, Gia Tung Phan, Shuichi Nishimura, Masashi Mizuguchi, Shoko Okitsu, and Hiroshi Ushijima
Molecular and Epidemiological Trend of Sapovirus, and Astrovirus Infection in Japan
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 11, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp082
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Research Letter
R. Chen, Y. Chen, S. Black, C.-L. Hao, Y.-F. Ding, T. Zhang, and G.-M. Zhao
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns and Serotype Distribution in Streptococcus pneumoniae from Hospitalized Pediatric Patients with Respiratory Infections in Suzhou, China
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 11, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp078
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Research Letter
Setyadewi Lusyati, Ferdy Harahap, C. V. Hulzebos, and Pieter JJ Sauer
A Modification in the Infusion System that Reduced Septicaemia in Newborn Infants
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp069
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Research Letter
Asako Tokizawa, Kazushige Nagai, Satoshi Hirakawa, Tomoko Sonoda, Toru Chosa, Soukphathay Sopaseuth, Somchith Akkhavong, Mitsuru Mori, and Hiroyuki Tsutusmi
Importance of Information Sharing to Improve Immunization Coverage for the Expanded Programme on Immunization in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 21, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp062
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Research Letter
Pattara Khamrin, Shuvra Kanti Dey, Wisoot Chan-it, Aksara Thongprachum, Kenji Satou, Shoko Okitsu, Niwat Maneekarn, and Hiroshi Ushijima
Evaluation of a Rapid Immunochromatography Strip Test for Detection of Astrovirus in Stool Specimens
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp055
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Research Letter
S. Umit Sarici
Incidence and Etiology of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp041
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Research Letter
Valdirene Francisca Neves Santos and Tania Beninga Morais
Nutritional Quality and Osmolality of Home-made Enteral Diets, and Follow-up of Growth of Severely Disabled Children Receiving Home Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp033
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Research Letter
Edna Lucia Souza, João Gabriel Ramos, José Luiz Proença-Módena, Andréa Diniz, Gerson Carvalho, Isolina Ciuffo, César A. Araújo-Neto, Sandra Cristina Andrade, Leda Solano Souza, Eurico Arruda, and Luciana Silva
Human Bocavirus in Very Young Infants Hospitalized with Acute Respiratory Infection in Northeast Brazil
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp026
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CASE REPORTGo to top of the page

Case Report
Robin Achoki, Newton Opiyo, and Mike English
Mini-review: Management of Hypoglycaemia in Children Aged 0–59 Months
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 23, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp109
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Case Report
Nidhi Narula, Pawan Rawal, Rohit Manoj Kumar, and Babu Ram Thapa
Association of Celiac Disease with Cardiomyopathy and Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp088
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Case Report
Nitin V. Tikare, Praveen R. Shahapur, Laxman H. Bidari, and Basappa G. Mantur
Rickettsial meningoencephalitis in a child—A case report
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp065
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Case Report
Teresa del Rosal, Fernando Baquero Artigao, Maria J. Garcia Miguel, Raul de Lucas, and Fernando del Castillo
Successful Treatment of Childhood Cutaneous Leishmaniasis with Liposomal Amphotericin B: Report of Two Cases
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp073
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Case Report
Funda Erkasar Citak and Elvan Caglar Citak
Severe Vitamin B12 Deficiency in a Breast Fed Infant with Pancytopenia
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp039
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Case Report
Nihal Hatipoglu, Selim Kurtoglu, Mustafa Kendirci, Mehmet Keskin, and Hüseyin per
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with Overlap Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp053
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Case Report
Poddutoor Preetham Kumar, Chirla Dinesh Kumar, Farhan A. R. Shaik, and Satish Babu Ghanta
Myocardial Dysfunction in Severe Falciparum Malaria
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp050
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Case Report
Sundeep Payyanur Thotan, Vijay Kumar, Ashish Gupta, Ashwin Mallya, and Sadashiva Rao
Subcutaneous Phycomycosis—Fungal Infection Mimicking a Soft Tissue Tumor: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 11, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp049
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Case Report
Leena Nagotkar, Preeti Shanbag, and Prithi Shenoy
Hypokalemic Paralysis Following Severe Vomiting in a Child with Intestinal Obstruction Due to Round Worms
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp044
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ORIGINAL PAPERSGo to top of the page

Original Papers
Jessica Agnew-Blais, Julia Carnevale, Adrienne Gropper, Edgar Shilika, Richard Bail, and Mary Ngoma
Schistosomiasis haematobium prevalence and risk factors in a school-age population of peri-urban Lusaka, Zambia
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp106
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Original papers
Nehama Linder, Yair Abudi, Wafa Abdalla, Mursi Badir, Yona Amitai, Justin Samuels, Ella Mendelson, and Itzhak Levy
Effect of Season of Inoculation on Immune Response to Rubella Vaccine in Children
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp104
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Original Papers
Aizhen Lu, Libo Wang, and Xiaobo Zhang
Haplotype of IL-8 -251T and 781C is associated with the Susceptibility to Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp101
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Original Papers
Jing Liu and Zhi-Chun Feng
Increased Umbilical Cord Plasma Interleukin-1β Levels was Correlated with Adverse Outcomes of Neonatal Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 12, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp098
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Original Papers
Ali Ertug Arslankoylu, Olgu Hallioglu, Esat Yilgor, and Oznur Duzovali
Assessment of Cardiac Functions in Sickle Cell Anemia with Doppler Myocardial Performance Index
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp094
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Original papers
Christopher I. Esezobor, Edna Iroha, Elizabeth Onifade, Adebola O. Akinsulie, Edamisan O. Temiye, and Chinyere Ezeaka
Prevalence of Proteinuria Among HIV-infected Children Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp090
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Original papers
A.R. Horn, M.C. Harrison, and L.L. Linley
Evaluating a Simple Method of Neuroprotective Hypothermia for Newborn Infants
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp089
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Original Papers
J. W. Wait and J. F. Schoeman
Behaviour Profiles After Tuberculous Meningitis
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp080
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Original Papers
Diane Gray, James Nuttall, Carl Lombard, Mary-ann Davies, Lesley Workman, Patti Apolles, Brian Eley, Mark Cotton, and Heather Zar
Low Rates of Hepatotoxicity in HIV-infected Children on Anti-retroviral Therapy with and Without Isoniazid Prophylaxis
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp079
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Original Papers
B. D. Gupta, M. Parakh, and A. Purohit
Management of Scorpion Sting: Prazosin or Dobutamine
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp070
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Original Papers
Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana and Shaman Rajindrajith
Association between Constipation and Stressful Life Events in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Children and Adolescents
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp077
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Original Papers
A. C. Farrelly and J. D. McLennan
Participation in a Parent Education Programme in the Dominican Republic: Utilization and Barriers
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp071
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Original Papers
Sebastian O. Ekenze, Hyginus Ekwunife, Boniface I. Eze, Anthony Ikefuna, Christopher C. Amah, and Ifeoma J. Emodi
The Burden of Pediatric Malignant Solid Tumors in a Developing Country
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp075
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Original Papers
I. Zeegers, H. Rabie, S. Swanevelder, C. Edson, M. Cotton, and R. van Toorn
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Oppositional Defiance Disorder in HIV-Infected South African Children
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp072
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Original Papers
Rebecca E. Rosenberg, ASM Nawshad U. Ahmed, Samir K. Saha, MAK Azad Chowdhury, Saifuddin Ahmed, Paul A. Law, Robert E. Black, Mathuram Santosham, and Gary L. Darmstadt
Nosocomial Sepsis Risk Score for Preterm Infants in Low-resource Settings
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 21, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp061
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Original Papers
S. Shakil, S. Z. Ali, M. Akram, S. M. Ali, and A. U. Khan
Risk Factors for Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae Acquisition in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 16, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp060
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Original Papers
A. N. Migowa, B. Gatinu, and R. W. Nduati
Adherence to Oral Rehydration Therapy among In-Patient Children Aged 1–59 Months with Some or No Dehydration
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp059
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Original Papers
S. S. Yalçin, Ö. Aydemir, E. Erkul, E. Karabulut, and T. Akça
The Factors that have a Role in Variability for Temperature
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp058
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Original Papers
A. L. Slogrove, M. F. Cotton, and M. M. Esser
Severe Infections in HIV-Exposed Uninfected Infants: Clinical Evidence of Immunodeficiency
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp057
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Original Papers
Laurence Ahoua, Harriet Ayikoru, Katherine Gnauck, Grace Odaru, Emmanuel Odar, Christine Ondoa–Onama, Loretxu Pinoges, Suna Balkan, David Olson, and Mar Pujades-Rodríguez
Evaluation of a 5-year Programme to Prevent Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV Infection in Northern Uganda
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 13, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp054
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Original Papers
Jing Liu, Zhi-Chun Feng, and Jing Wu
The Incidence Rate of Premature Rupture of Membranes and its Influence on Fetal–neonatal Health: A Report From Mainland China
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 19, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp051
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Original Papers
Chuanlai Hu, Fangbiao Tao, Yuhui Wan, Jiahu Hao, and Dongqing Ye
Normal Reference Values for Serum Lipid Levels in Chinese Adolescents Between 12 and 18 Years of Age
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 8, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp042
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Original Papers
Ashraf T. Soliman, Mohamed El-Dabbagh, Ashraf Adel, Maryam Al Ali, Elsaid M. Aziz Bedair, and Rania K. ElAlaily
Clinical Responses to a Mega-dose of Vitamin D3 in Infants and Toddlers With Vitamin D Deficiency Rickets
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 8, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp040
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Original Papers
Anirban Chatterjee, Ronald J. Bosch, David J. Hunter, Karim Manji, Gernard I. Msamanga, and Wafaie W. Fawzi
Vitamin A and Vitamin B-12 Concentrations in Relation to Mortality and Morbidity among Children Born to HIV-Infected Women
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp045
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Original Papers
Alison Talbert, Sarah Atkinson, Japhet Karisa, James Ignas, Charles Chesaro, and Kathryn Maitland
Hypothermia in Children with Severe Malnutrition: Low Prevalence on the Tropical Coast of Kenya
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 2, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp038
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Original Papers
Mohamed Farouk Afify, Gamal B. Mohamed, Mohamed Abd El-Maboud, and Esmat A. Abdel-Latif
Serum Levels of Ghrelin, Tumor Necrosis Factor-{alpha} and Interleukin-6 in Infants and Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 2, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp036
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Original Papers
H. Perera, K. Wijewardena, and R. Aluthwelage
Screening of 18–24-Month-Old Children for Autism in a Semi-Urban Community in Sri Lanka
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp031
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Original Papers
Betuel Sigaúque, Anna Roca, Quique Bassat, Luís Morais, Llorenç Quintó, Anna Berenguera, Sónia Machevo, Azucena Bardaji, Manuel Corachan, Josep Ribó, Clara Menéndez, Anne Schuchat, Brendan Flannery, Montse Soriano-Gabarró, and Pedro L Alonso
Severe Pneumonia in Mozambican Young Children: Clinical and Radiological Characteristics and Risk Factors
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp030
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Original Papers
Rajniti Prasad, B. K. Das, Rahul Pengoria, Om P. Mishra, Jyoti Shukla, and Tej B. Singh
Coagulation Status and Platelet Functions in Children with Severe Falciparum Malaria and their Correlation of Outcome
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp028
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Original Papers
Md. Zakir H. Howlader, Sayma Parveen, Sonia Tamanna, Tanzir A. Khan, and Firoza Begum
Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Neonates Born to Pre-eclamptic Mother
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp025
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Original Papers
D. J. VanderJagt, L. Waymire, M. O. Obadofin, N. Marjon, and R. H. Glew
A Cross-sectional Study of the Growth Characteristics of Nigerian Infants from Birth to 2 Years of Age
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 16, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp022
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BRIEF REPORTGo to top of the page

Brief Report
Jaydip Sen, Arpita Roy, and Nitish Mondal
Association of Maternal Nutritional Status, Body Composition and Socio-economic Variables with Low Birth Weight in India
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp102
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Brief Report
Amit Tagare, Sandeep Kadam, Umesh Vaidya, Anand Pandit, and Sanjay Patole
A Pilot Study of Comparison of BCPAP vs. VCPAP in Preterm Infants with Early Onset Respiratory Distress
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp092
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Brief Report
Boubacar Nacro, Makoura Barro, Suzanne Gaudreault, and Blami Dao
Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Burkina Faso: Breastfeeding and Wet Nursing
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 7, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp083
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Brief Report
Lei Huang, Fang-Biao Tao, Yu-Hui Wan, Chao Xing, Jiahu Hao, Pu-Yu Su, and Xiu-Ya Xing
Self-reported weight status rather than BMI may be closely related to psychopathological symptoms among Mainland Chinese adolescents
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp097
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Brief Report
Neils B. Quashie
Detection of Artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in Malarial Infection: A Brief Review of Methods
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on August 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp074
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Brief Report
Fathi H. Teaema and Khalid Al Ansari
Nineteen Cases of Symptomatic Neonatal Hypocalcemia Secondary to Vitamin D Deficiency: A 2-Year Study
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on July 21, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp063
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Brief Report
Johanna N. Riesel, Frederick O. Ochieng’, Peter Wright, Sten H. Vermund, and Mario Davidson
High Prevalence of Soil-transmitted Helminths in Western Kenya: Failure to Implement Deworming Guidelines in Rural Nyanza Province
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 5, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp043
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Brief Report
François Rouet, Marie-Laure Chaix, Alphonse Kpozehouen, André Inwoley, Marie-France Anaky, Patricia Fassinou, Christine Rouzioux, Stéphane Blanche, and Philippe Msellati
Relationship of CD4+ T-cell counts and plasma HIV-1 RNA levels with serological HBeAg/anti-HBe patterns obtained in West-African HBV-HIV-1-co-infected children
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 15, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp034
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Brief Report
Roberto Buffa, Abdellatif Baali, Abdelaziz Lahmam, Hakima Amor, Mariam Zouini, Giovanni Floris, Walter Racugno, María G Domínguez-Bello, and Elisabetta Marini
Assessment of nutritional status in the Amazigh children of Amizmiz (Azgour Valley, High Atlas and Morocco)
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on May 15, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp032
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Brief Report
L. Mauta, J. Vince, and P. Ripa
Comparison of the Use of Liquid Crystal Thermometers with Glass Mercury Thermometers in Febrile Children in a Children's Ward at Port Moresby General Hospital, Papua New Guinea
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 24, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp027
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Brief Report
Quang Duy Trinh, Ngan Thi Kim Pham, Bao Quoc Lam, Thoa Phan Kim Le, Khanh Huu Truong, Thinh Quoc Le, Hung Thanh Vo, Thuong Chi Tang, Tuan Manh Ha, Yasuyuki Izumi, Masashi Mizuguchi, Satoshi Hayakawa, and Hiroshi Ushijima
Subtyping and env C2/V3 Sequence Analysis of HIV-1 Isolated from HIV-Infected Children Hospitalized in Children Hospital 1, Vietnam during 2004–2005
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp029
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Brief Report
Rajesh Joshi
Hypercalcemia due to Hypervitaminosis D: Report of Seven Patients
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on April 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp020
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Brief Report
Harsh Sharma, Daljit Singh, Puneet Pooni, and Urmil Mohan
A Study of Profile of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia in Children in Punjab
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on March 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp019
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BOOK REVIEWGo to top of the page

Book Review
G. J. Ebrahim
Haematology: Clinical Cases Uncovered, 2nd Edition. Mc Cann S., Foa R., Smith O. and Conneally E.
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on October 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp100
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Book Review
G. J. Ebrahim
World Report on Child Injury Prevention • M. Peden, K. Oyebite, J. Ozanne-Smith, A.A. Hyder, C. Branche, F. AKM Rahman, F. Rivara, K. Bartolomeos (eds)
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp087
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Book Review
G. J. Ebrahim
WHO Child Growth Standards. Growth Velocity Based on Weight, Length and Head Circumference. • Methods and Development
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp086
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Book Review
G. J. Ebrahim
Medical Pharmacology at a Glance – 6th Edn. Neal M. J. (ed.)
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on September 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp081
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Book Review
G. J. Ebrahim
Paediatric Handbook, 8th edn Thomson K., Tey D., Marks M. (eds)
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published on June 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/tropej/fmp052
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