scholarly journals Prevalence of inter-hemispheric asymetry in children and adolescents with interdisciplinary diagnosis of non-verbal learning disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 494-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Bernardes Caturani Wajnsztejn ◽  
◽  
Bianca Bianco ◽  
Caio Parente Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Hemispheric Asymmetry ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Learning Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACT Objective To describe clinical and epidemiological features of children and adolescents with interdisciplinary diagnosis of non-verbal learning disorder and to investigate the prevalence of inter-hemispheric asymmetry in this population group. Methods Cross-sectional study including children and adolescents referred for interdisciplinary assessment with learning difficulty complaints, who were given an interdisciplinary diagnosis of non-verbal learning disorder. The following variables were included in the analysis: sex-related prevalence, educational system, initial presumptive diagnoses and respective prevalence, overall non-verbal learning disorder prevalence, prevalence according to school year, age range at the time of assessment, major family complaints, presence of inter-hemispheric asymmetry, arithmetic deficits, visuoconstruction impairments and major signs and symptoms of non-verbal learning disorder. Results Out of 810 medical records analyzed, 14 were from individuals who met the diagnostic criteria for non-verbal learning disorder, including the presence of inter-hemispheric asymmetry. Of these 14 patients, 8 were male. Conclusion The high prevalence of inter-hemispheric asymmetry suggests this parameter can be used to predict or support the diagnosis of non-verbal learning disorder.

scholarly journals Cuff dimension for children and adolescents: a study in a northeastern Brazilian city

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 877-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thelma Leite de Araujo ◽  
Marcos Venicíos de Oliveira Lopes ◽  
Nirla Gomes Guedes ◽  
Tahissa Frota Cavalcante ◽  
Rafaella Pessoa Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Cuff Width

The goal of this study was to measure the arm circumferences (AC) and appropriated cuff sizes for children and adolescents and to relate these dimensions to specific age ranges. This is a cross-sectional study, developed in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with 596 people between 6 and 17 years old. The AC was measured at the midpoint between the olecranon and the acromion. The selected cuff width followed the recommended ratio of 40% the AC. The more suitable cuff sizes were 7×14 cm, 8×16 cm and 9×18 cm, at 19.8%, 26.5% and 25%, respectively. A statistically significant association between AC and age range was found in both genders, as well as between the cuff and the age range, showing that the 7×14 cm (38.9%) and 8×16 cm (29.6%) cuffs were more suitable for children, and 8×16 cm (23.7%) and 9×18 cm (36.1 %) cuffs were better for adolescents. Adequate cuffs were concluded to be different from the standard cuffs used for children and adolescents.

Trichostronyliasis Outbreak in North of Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhang Babamahmoodi ◽  
Fatemeh Ahangarkani ◽  
Fatemeh Bahrami Dounchali ◽  
Atabak Nikbakht
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mazandaran Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The North ◽  
North Of Iran ◽  
Human Infections ◽  
Age Range

Background: Nematodes of Trichostrongylus genus are mainly parasites of herbivores, although human infections in sporadic form ‎ have been reported worldwide‎. Herein we reported an outbreak of trichostrongyliasis in Qaemshar city in Mazandaran province, north of Iran from May to June 2020.  Methods: The investigation was designed as a retrospective cross-sectional study on an outbreak occurred in Qaemshahr city in the north of Iran. The diagnosis of trichostrongyliasis cases was confirmed by hypereosinophilia and existence of Trichostrongylus ‎ eggs in the stool. Results: Trichostrongyliasis ‎ diagnosed in twelve patients. The age range of patients was ‎10-78 years old. 83.5% of the patients were female and ‎75% of them lived in the rural area.  ‎ The most common ‎‏ ‏signs and symptoms of patients were abdominal pain‎ 91.6%, diarrhea 83.3%, ‎vomiting 41.6%, nausea 50%, anemia ‎‎‎‎8.3% and chill ‎ ‎16.6% respectively. ‎ These patients undertook a course of treatment consisting of antihelminth ‎drug ‎for adult ‎and albendazole for children.‎ Symptoms of trichostrongyliasis ‎ improved completely after therapy‎. Conclusions: Our study indicated that trichostrongyliasis may be a major parasitic aetiology for gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain among rural residents in endemic areas with outbreak presentations.

scholarly journals Frecuencia de ansiedad y depresión en niñas y adolescentes de la casa de acogida “Miguel León” en el cantón Cuenca, Ecuador

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 188-192
Author(s):  
Andrés Esteban Inga Bravo ◽  
Mónica Alexandra Astudillo Sarmiento ◽  
Adrián Mauricio Pacheco Naranjo ◽  
Manuel Ismael Morocho Malla
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Foster Home ◽  
Foster Homes ◽  
Foster Home Care ◽  
The Times ◽  
Age Range

BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are two pathologies of great personal, social and economic im-pact; in many cases both have an early onset. Domestic violence can separate children and adolescents from their families; being sent, most of the times, to foster homes. Children and adolescents in foster homes tend to develop anxiety, depression and stress triggering lifelong emotional and mental difficulties. In this context, the aim of this study was to determine the frequency of anxiety and depression in girls and female adolescents from “Miguel León” Shelter, Cuenca, during 2016, creating statistical data that will allow set-ting protection projects and future studies. METHODS: Descriptive, quantitative cross-sectional study. The study population was stablished with 35 girls and adolescents, aged 5 to 18 years, from a foster home. For data collection, the SPENCE Child Anxiety Scale and the CDI Inventory were applied. Data was processed with Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS 15.0. Data is presented in charts and graphics using frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: The frequency of anxiety was 22.86% and the frequent of depression was 17.14%. The most pre-valent age range for both pathologies was 10 to 14 years old with 62.5% and 50% respectively. In both groups, diagnosed with anxiety and diagnosed with depression, the length of stay in the foster home was 0 to 6 months for the majority of the population ( 50 and 66.67% respectively). CONCLUSIÓN: The frequency of depression in girls aged 5 to 18 years, was 17.14%. The frequency of anxie-ty in girls aged from 5 to 18 years in the foster home was 22.86%, values lower than those found in other studies. The age range in which both diseases were most prevalent was, 10-14 years old. Both disorders were more prevalent the shorter the time spent in the foster home. KEYWORDS: Adolescent Health, Depression, Separation Anxiety, Child Protective Services, Anxiety, Foster Home Care.

Transfusion of blood products: are the nurses prepared to care for peritransfusion?

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graciele Torezan ◽  
Emiliane Nogueira de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Vital Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transfusion Reaction ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
Blood Banks ◽  
The Face ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACTObjective: to assess the nurses' knowledge about the process of caring for patients who receive hemotransfusion. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, carried out in two private hospitals in Caxias do Sul. The data were collected through a closed-question questionnaire, after the approval by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima with protocol number 012/09. Results: a total of 26 nurses were sampled, in the age range 31-40 (38%), female (73%). Among the respondents, most reported being informed and have received some kind of training in the theme. The major part of the subjects knew how to identify the correct answer with respect to checking the vital signs related to the transfusion and the infusion time of the hemocomponents. Concerning the main causes of hemolysis and also the attitudes adopted in the face of a transfusion reaction, more than 80% of the answers were correct. However, only 42% of the respondents knew how to identify the signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction, and 27% answered correctly about the compatibility of ABO/RH. Conclusion: the nurses have a limited knowledge about the hemotransfusion, and they know how to identify the aspects most related to everyday practices. Descriptors: blood transfusion; hemoderivative drugs; nursing; nursing care; hemotherapy service; blood banks; blood preservation.RESUMOObjetivo: verificar o conhecimento e as atitudes dos enfermeiros acerca da hemotransfusão e dos cuidados peritransfusionais. Método: estudo com delineamento transversal de abordagem quantitativa, realizado em dois hospitais de Caxias do Sul. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário com perguntas fechadas, após aprovação do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade Nossa Senhora de Fátima sob o número 012/09. Resultados: incluiu-se um total de 26 enfermeiros, na faixa etária de 31 a 40 anos (38%), majoritariamente do sexo feminino (73%). Dos respondentes, a maioria referiu estar informados e ter recebido algum tipo de treinamento sobre a temática abordada. A maior parte dos sujeitos soube identificar a resposta correta quanto à verificação dos sinais vitais relacionada à transfusão e ao tempo de infusão dos hemocomponetes. Quanto às principais causa de hemólise e à atitude tomada frente a uma reação transfusional, mais de 80% acertou. Porém, somente 42% dos respondentes souberam identificar os sinais e sintomas de uma reação transfusional, e 27% responderam corretamente quanto à compatibilidade ABO/Rh. Conclusão: os enfermeiros possuem um conhecimento limitado acerca do ato hemotransfusional e sabem identificar aspectos mais ligados às práticas cotidianas. Descritores: transfusão de sangue; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermagem; cuidados de enfermagem; serviço de Hemoterapia; bancos de sangue; preservação de sangue.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar el conocimiento de la enfermería sobre el proceso de atención con los pacientes que reciben transfusiones de sangre. Método: es um estúdio com delineamiento transversal, realizado en dos hospitales del sul de Brasil. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario después de la aprobación por el Comité de Ética en Pesquisa de la Faculdad Nossa Senhora de Fátoima con número de registro 012/09 . Resultados: se incluyeron un total de 26 enfermeros, de 31 a 40 años años de edad (38%), en su mayoría mujeres (73%). De los encuestados, la mayoría informó haber sido informado y que han recibido alguna capacitación sobre el tema. La mayoría de los sujetos podían identificar la respuesta correcta com respecto a los signos vitales relacionados con la transfusión y el tiempo de infusión de hemocomponentes. Como la principal causa de la hemólisis y las acciones resultantes de una reacción transfusional, más del 80% de hit. Sin embargo, sólo el 42% de los encuestados para identificar los signos y síntomas de una reacción a la transfusión, y el 27% contestó correctamente acerca de la compatibilidad de ABO/RH. Conclusión: las enfermeras tienen un conocimiento limitado sobre la atención peritransfusional, identificar los cuidados más relacionados con las prácticas cotidianas. Descriptores: transfusión sanguínea; medicamentos hemoderivados; enfermería; atención de enfermería; servicio de hemoterapia; bancos de sangre; conservación de la sangre. 

scholarly journals Reference standards to assess physical fitness of children and adolescents of Brazil: an approach to the students of the lake Itaipú region - Brazil

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edilson Hobold ◽  
Vitor Pires-Lopes ◽  
Rossana Gomez-Campos ◽  
Miguel Arruda ◽  
Cynthia Lee Andruske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Age And Sex

Background.The importance of assessing body fat variables and physical fitness tests play an important role in monitoring the level of activity and physical fitness of the general population. The objective of this study was to develop reference norms to evaluate the physical fitness aptitudes of children and adolescents based on age and sex from the lake region of Itaipú, Brazil. Methods.A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 5,962 students (2938 males and 3,024 females) with an age range of 6.0 and 17.9 years. Weight (kg), height (cm), and triceps (mm), and sub-scapular skinfolds (mm) were measured. Body Mass Index (BMI kg/m2) was calculated. To evaluate the 4 physical fitness aptitude dimensions (morphological, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory), the following physical education tests were given to the students: sit-and-reach (cm), push-ups (rep), standing long jump (cm), and 20-m shuttle run (m). Results and Discussion.Females showed greater flexibility in the sit-and-reach test and greater body fat than the males. No differences were found in BMI. Percentiles were created for the 4 components for the physical fitness aptitudes, BMI, and skinfolds by using the LMS method based on age and sex. The proposed reference values may be used for detecting talents and promoting health in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Reference standards to assess physical fitness of children and adolescents of Brazil: an approach to the students of the Lake Itaipú region—Brazil

PeerJ ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. e4032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edilson Hobold ◽  
Vitor Pires-Lopes ◽  
Rossana Gómez-Campos ◽  
Miguel de Arruda ◽  
Cynthia Lee Andruske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Age And Sex

Background The importance of assessing body fat variables and physical fitness tests plays an important role in monitoring the level of activity and physical fitness of the general population. The objective of this study was to develop reference norms to evaluate the physical fitness aptitudes of children and adolescents based on age and sex from the lake region of Itaipú, Brazil. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 5,962 students (2,938 males and 3,024 females) with an age range of 6.0 and 17.9 years. Weight (kg), height (cm), and triceps (mm), and sub-scapular skinfolds (mm) were measured. Body Mass Index (BMI kg/m2) was calculated. To evaluate the four physical fitness aptitude dimensions (morphological, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory), the following physical education tests were given to the students: sit-and-reach (cm), push-ups (rep), standing long jump (cm), and 20-m shuttle run (m). Results and Discussion Females showed greater flexibility in the sit-and-reach test and greater body fat than the males. No differences were found in BMI. Percentiles were created for the four components for the physical fitness aptitudes, BMI, and skinfolds by using the LMS method based on age and sex. The proposed reference values may be used for detecting talents and promoting health in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Nilai ketebalan kortikal mandibula pada anak dan remaja terinfeksi HIV

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Fadhlil Ulum Abdul Rahman ◽  
Alongsyah Zulkarnaen Ramadhan ◽  
Farina Pramanik ◽  
Ria Noerianingsih Firman
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cortical Thickness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Panoramic Radiographs ◽  
Age Range

Objectives: The aim of this study was to obtain the value of mandibular cortical thickness in HIV-infected children and adolescents based on panoramic radiographs. Material and Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out on 43 panoramic radiographs of HIV-infected children and adolescents. The value of mandibular cortical thickness were measured by three indices regarded as mental index (MI), gonial index (GI), and antegonial index (AGI) using a digital calipers directly on the panoramic radiographs which had been taken previously. Results: Among 43 panoramic radiographs, 18 (41,86%) were boys and 25 (58,14%) were girls. Based on age range, there are 30 samples (69,77%) were categorized as children with age range 5-11 years  and 13 samples (30,23%) were categorized as adolescents with age range 12-16 years. The lower value of mandibular cortical thickness based on MI, AGI, and AGI was seen in girls compared to boys. The adolescents have a higher value of mandibular cortical thickness compared with the children. Conclusion: There are different values of mandibular cortical thickness in HIV-infected children and adolescents based on sex and age.

scholarly journals Reference standards to assess physical fitness of children and adolescents of Brazil: an approach to the students of the lake Itaipú region - Brazil

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edilson Hobold ◽  
Vitor Pires-Lopes ◽  
Rossana Gomez-Campos ◽  
Miguel Arruda ◽  
Cynthia Lee Andruske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Long Jump ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Age And Sex

Background.The importance of assessing body fat variables and physical fitness tests play an important role in monitoring the level of activity and physical fitness of the general population. The objective of this study was to develop reference norms to evaluate the physical fitness aptitudes of children and adolescents based on age and sex from the lake region of Itaipú, Brazil. Methods.A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 5,962 students (2938 males and 3,024 females) with an age range of 6.0 and 17.9 years. Weight (kg), height (cm), and triceps (mm), and sub-scapular skinfolds (mm) were measured. Body Mass Index (BMI kg/m2) was calculated. To evaluate the 4 physical fitness aptitude dimensions (morphological, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardio-respiratory), the following physical education tests were given to the students: sit-and-reach (cm), push-ups (rep), standing long jump (cm), and 20-m shuttle run (m). Results and Discussion.Females showed greater flexibility in the sit-and-reach test and greater body fat than the males. No differences were found in BMI. Percentiles were created for the 4 components for the physical fitness aptitudes, BMI, and skinfolds by using the LMS method based on age and sex. The proposed reference values may be used for detecting talents and promoting health in children and adolescents.

Frequency of Hypocalcaemia following total Thyroidectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2863-2866
Author(s):  
Wardah Mumtaz ◽  
Umar Rehman ◽  
Arshid Mahmood ◽  
Fazal-E- Nauman ◽  
Kausar Shaikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Serum Calcium ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Inform Consent ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Thyroid Profile ◽  
Age Range

Background: The most common post-thyroidectomy complication is hypocalcaemia. It could be permanent or transitory. Permanent hypocalcaemia has a prevalence of 0-13% and transient hypocalcaemia has a prevalence of 1-6%. Aim: The study objective was to ascertain the prevalence of postoperative hypocalcaemia in patients following total thyroidectomy. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 84 thyroid patients who underwent total thyroidectomy in the surgical department of HBS General Hospital, Islamabad for period of nine months during from September 2020 to May 2021. Patients within the age range of 15-69 years and had indicated thyroidectomy caused by carcinoma thyroid, multinodular goiter, and recurrent goiter were enrolled. Inform consent was obtained from each participant. Ethical approval was taken from the institutional ethical committee. Thyroid profile and serum calcium were done for a routine investigation. Serum calcium levels were measured 24 hours, 48 hours, and 7 days after total thyroidectomy. Signs and symptoms in hypocalcaemia patients were recorded on a proforma. Patients with hypocalcaemia were followed for six months. SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. Results: The mean age of the patients was 46.7 ± 4.6 years with an age range of 16 to 69 years. Of the total 84 patients, 38 (45.2%) underwent total thyroidectomy and 46 (54.8%) underwent a complete thyroidectomy. The prevalence of male and female patients was 22 (26.2%) and 62 (73.8%) respectively. Malignant and benign were present in 71 (84.5%) and 13 (15.5%) respectively. Of the total 84 patients, 68 (81%) developed hypocalcaemia. Out of 68 hypocalcaemia patients, 29 (42.6%) and 39 (57.4%) were from the benign and malignant groups respectively. Conclusion: Postoperatively hypocalcaemia was prevalent following thyroidectomy. Malignant patients (84.5%) were more prevalent compared to benign patients (15.5%) after total thyroidectomy. Careful surgical procedures, parathyroid gland vascularity preservation, and identification are critical in preventing hypocalcaemia following total thyroidectomy. Keywords: Hypocalcaemia; Total thyroidectomy; Complete Thyroidectomy

Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions among school-age children at Khartoum State 2011/2012

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-416
Author(s):  
Dr. Suzan Ail Yousif Abo* ,Dr. ALI abdalazez Salih
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Watching Tv

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was carried out at Khartoum Stateduring the school year 20112/2012 to estimate the prevalence of obesity among schoolchildren aged 6-15 years and to investigate the relationship between BMI (Body MassIndex) and socioeconomic status and life style factors. Two hundred and fifty pupilsparticipated in this study. The researcher took the anthropometric measurement insidethe class room and gave the questionnaire the students to be answered by one of child’sparents. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS Version 13.0).In this study, prevalence of obesity was found to be (48%) of them 18% males and 30%females. Income of the family, number of high caloric carbonated beverages/week, wayof transportation to school, length of daily playing outside the home, and time spentin watching TV and video games were significantly correlated with student’s BMI.While parent’s BMI was not having significant correlation with student’s BMI.This study is considered as the first study in its field regarding this age category inKhartoum State, and it is promoting future researches in obesity and its determinant.Key words: Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions amongschool-age children

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