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Kim JS, Woo H, Kim WS, Sung WY. Clinical Profile and Predictors of Recurrent Simple Febrile Seizure. Pediatr Neurol 2024; 156:4-9. [PMID: 38677048 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2024.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Recurrent simple febrile seizure (SFS) refers to febrile seizure (FS) that recurs within 24 hours. Patients with recurrent SFS often undergo unnecessary neurodiagnostic tests. To address this, we compared the clinical characteristics of recurrent SFS with those of SFS and investigated the risk factors associated with recurrent SFS. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed electronic medical records of patients aged six to 60 months who had been hospitalized for FS at two training hospitals between January 2016 and December 2019. The primary outcome was a comparison of the clinical features of patients with SFS and recurrent SFS. Additionally, the risk factors associated with seizure recurrence within 24 hours were evaluated. RESULTS Three quarters (n = 191, 75.2%) of the 254 enrolled patients experienced a single seizure episode during the febrile illness period. The remaining 63 patients (24.8%) were diagnosed with recurrent SFS. Significant differences between SFS and recurrent SFS were observed in the history of recurrent SFS, time from fever onset to seizure, and body temperature on hospital arrival. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that a history of previous recurrent SFS (odds ratio [OR] 10.161) and a body temperature below 39°C on arrival (OR 2.377) were significantly associated with early seizure recurrence. CONCLUSIONS This study highlights that early FS recurrence is common and has a self-limiting clinical course similar to that of SFS. We recommend close monitoring of the patient for six to eight hours when a history of early recurrence is present or if the seizure occurs at a low body temperature.
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- Jon Soo Kim
- Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Daejeon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
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D'Souza VC. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Our Migrant Youth. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 2024; 33:207-218. [PMID: 38395506 DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2023.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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There is an ongoing diagnostic and treatment challenge for migrant youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that many clinicians face. Current studies have helped clinicians to develop a better understanding of the migrant youth's journey including potentially traumatic and adverse events they encounter. This includes determining if premigration, migration, and postmigration stressors have had an impact on the individual. This has also helped clinicians, educators, and legal advocates to use a collaborative approach to address the migrant youth's needs for managing the severity of PTSD symptoms.
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- Vanessa C D'Souza
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Isa HM, Isa AJ, Alnasheet MA, Mansoor MM. Fever assessment in children under five: Are we following the guidelines? World J Clin Pediatr 2024; 13:88864. [PMID: 38596442 PMCID: PMC11000063 DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v13.i1.88864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Fever is a common cause of medical consultation and hospital admission, particularly among children. Recently, the United Kingdom's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated its guidelines for assessing fever in children under five years of age. The efficient assessment and management of children with fever are crucial for improving patient outcomes. AIM To evaluate fever assessment in hospitalized children and to assess its adherence with the NICE Fever in under 5s guideline. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort review of the electronic medical records of children under five years of age at the Department of Pediatrics, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain, between June and July 2023. Demographic data, vital signs during the first 48 h of admission, route of temperature measurement, and indications for admission were gathered. Fever was defined according to the NICE guideline. The children were divided into five groups according to their age (0-3 months, > 3-6 months, > 6-12 months, > 12-36 months, and > 36-60 months). Patients with and without fever were compared in terms of demography, indication for admission, route of temperature measurement, and other vital signs. Compliance with the NICE Fever in the under 5s guideline was assessed. Full compliance was defined as > 95%, partial compliance as 70%-95%, and minimal compliance as ≤ 69%. Pearson's χ2, Student's t test, the Mann-Whitney U test, and Spearman's correlation coefficient (rs) were used for comparison. RESULTS Of the 136 patients reviewed, 80 (58.8%) were boys. The median age at admission was 14.2 [interquartile range (IQR): 1.7-44.4] months, with the most common age group being 36-60 months. Thirty-six (26.4%) patients had fever, and 100 (73.6%) were afebrile. The commonest age group for febrile patients (> 12-36 months) was older than the commonest age group for afebrile patients (0-3 months) (P = 0.027). The median weight was 8.3 (IQR: 4.0-13.3) kg. Patients with fever had higher weight than those without fever [10.2 (IQR: 7.3-13.0) vs 7.1 (IQR: 3.8-13.3) kg, respectively] (P = 0.034). Gastrointestinal disease was the leading indication for hospital admission (n = 47, 34.6%). Patients with central nervous system diseases and fever of unknown etiology were more likely to be febrile (P = 0.030 and P = 0.011, respectively). The mean heart rate was higher in the febrile group than the afebrile group (140 ± 24 vs 126 ± 20 beats per minute, respectively) [P = 0.001 (confidence interval: 5.8-21.9)] with a positive correlation between body temperature and heart rate, r = 0.242, n = 136, P = 0.004. A higher proportion of febrile patients received paracetamol (n = 35, 81.3%) compared to the afebrile patients (n = 8, 18.6%) (P < 0.001). The axillary route was the most commonly used for temperature measurements (n = 40/42, 95.2%), followed by the rectal route (n = 2/42, 4.8%). The department demonstrated full compliance with the NICE guideline for five criteria: the type of thermometer used, route and frequency of temperature measurement, frequency of heart rate measurement, and use of antipyretics as needed. Partial compliance was noted for two criteria, the threshold of fever at 38 °C or more, and the respiratory rate assessment in febrile patients. Minimal compliance or no record was observed for the remaining three criteria; routine assessment of capillary refill, temperature reassessment 1-2 h after each antipyretic intake, and refraining from the use of tepid sponging. CONCLUSION This study showed that fever assessment in hospitalized children under five years of age was appropriate, but certain areas of adherence to the NICE guideline still need to be improved.
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- Hasan M Isa
- Department of Pediatrics, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama 26671, Bahrain
- Department of Pediatrics, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Department of General Surgery, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama 26671, Bahrain
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Castellazzi ML, La Vecchia A, Scali M, Agostoni C, Di Pietro G, Milani GP. Clinical and laboratory parameters associated with febrile seizure recurrence within the first 24 h: a ten-year cohort study. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1373848. [PMID: 38500593 PMCID: PMC10944896 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1373848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Introduction We assessed clinical and laboratory parameters associated with early recurrence of febrile seizure in patients presenting at the Emergency Department with a first episode. Methods Case series of patients admitted to the emergency department with the first episode of febrile seizure for ten consecutive years. Exclusion criteria were focal features and prolonged duration (>15 min). Results We included 693 patients, 284 (41%) female. Median age of 20 (IQR 15-27) months. Fifty-two (8%) patients had a recurrence within 24 h. At univariate analysis, patients with recurrent seizures had higher use of antipyretics (88% vs. 74%, P = 0.03, OR 2.6, 95% CI: 1.1-7.7), higher median maximal body temperature (39.3 °C, IQR 38.9-39.9, vs. 38.9, IQR 38.4-39.3, P < 0.001, OR 2.3, 95% CI: 1.5-2.6) and presented with a lower proportion of respiratory tract infections (54% vs. 70%, P = 0.02) compared to patients without recurrence. A maximal body temperature equal to or higher than 39 °C was associated with a higher recurrence (11% vs. 4%, P < 0.001, OR 2.9, 95% CI: 1.6-5.6). Hyponatremia was not associated with a risk of recurrence. The multivariate analysis confirmed a direct association with body temperature (OR 2.3, 95% CI: 1.5-3.7, P < 0.001), and an inverse association with respiratory tract infections (OR 0.4, 95% CI: 0.2-0.9, P = 0.01), while antipyretic use was not correlated (OR 1.9, 95% CI: 0.8-5.2, P = 0.2). Conclusions High body temperature and respiratory tract infections were (directly and inversely) associated with recurrences. Consideration of these conditions might help for anticipating the probability of recurrence.
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- Massimo Luca Castellazzi
- Pediatric Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Arias D, So E, Chen TF, Moles RJ. The information seeking behaviors of caregivers in the management of childhood fever - A systematic literature review. Res Social Adm Pharm 2024:S1551-7411(24)00080-9. [PMID: 38609816 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Parents' and caregivers' non-evidence-based childhood fever management 'fever phobic' practices have remained relatively stable over more than 34 years despite successful educational interventions. This systematic review aimed to assess the information seeking behavior of caregivers managing fever in their children, as well as to compile the fever management practices undertaken by caregivers by investigating underlying factors influencing them. METHODS The electronic databases Pubmed, CINAHL, Medline, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts were searched using key terms including, fever, child, caregiver, and management. Studies were included if they were written in English, published between January 1980 and January 2021, explored generalized childhood fever management practices of caregivers, and factors which influence fever management. Data extracted included study year and design, location, dimensions of fever management explored (i.e., knowledge, beliefs, detection, and/or treatment of fever), factors influencing management, and information sources used by caregivers. RESULTS In total, 36 studies were eligible for inclusion in the study. Twenty-nine of the studies were designed as a cross-sectional survey, six studies were interviews and the remainder were pre-post studies. The review of studies found that parents and caregivers sourced childhood fever management information most commonly from friends and family or their own personal experiences, however, participants most commonly sourced doctors/general practitioners as their first line of information when required. Over the years, trends showed that doctors as well as the internet were more frequently being used as a first line source of information by caregivers. CONCLUSIONS Despite decades of research, education and development of evidence-based guidelines caregivers continue to exhibit 'fever phobia' when caring for febrile children. This is demonstrated by their continued use of non-evidence-based methods and increasing reliance on, and incorrect use of antipyretics, alternating antipyretics if fever is not sufficiently reduced or returns. There is an increasing need for the development of easy to access digital resources for caregiver as internet use is rising which mirrors best practice taught to professionals.
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- Daniel Arias
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Australia
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Awais MM, Khadim B, Akhtar M, Anwar MI, Khadim G, Shirwany ASAK, Biricik HS, Razzaq A, Bhatti MS. Epidemiology of Brucellosis in Small Ruminants of Rural and Peri-Urban Areas of Multan, Pakistan. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol 2024; 2024:8898827. [PMID: 38384430 PMCID: PMC10881254 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8898827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Brucellosis is a widespread zoonotic disease of veterinary and public health importance with considerably higher prevalence in developing/underdeveloped countries. This study reports the prevalence and risk determinants of brucellosis in small ruminants of peri-urban and rural areas of district Multan, Southern Punjab, Pakistan. For this purpose, sera samples (n = 392) of small ruminants were collected and subjected to preliminary screening using commercially available RBPT reagents followed by serodetection of brucellosis using multispecies i-ELISA kit (ID.vet, France). All the ELISA positive samples were confirmed by PCR using genus-specific primers, and frequencies of Brucella species in positive samples were enumerated using species-specific primers. Results indicated seropositivity rates of 9.69, 9.95, and 10.20% in study population using RBPT reagents of IDEXX-USA, ID.Vet-France, and VRI-Pakistan, respectively, with a statistically nonsignificant difference (p > 0.05). Results of ELISA showed an overall seroprevalence rate of 7.14% in target population with a slightly higher rate in sheep (7.65%) as compared to goat (6.63%) population (p = 0.695; OR = 1.16, 95% CI = 0.53, 2.57). Results revealed that out of total positive samples, B. abortus was detected in 60.71% of seropositive samples and B. melitensis was detected in 14.28% of positive samples. It was revealed that risk factors including body condition scores, hygienic conditions of the housing facility, farming system, reproductive disorders, educational status of farmers, and awareness of farmers about brucellosis had significant association with brucellosis in small ruminants of study area (p < 0.05). Conversely, farm/herd size, locality, gender, age, weight, and parity showed a nonsignificant association (p > 0.05) with brucellosis. In conclusion, brucellosis is prevalent in small ruminants of Multan, Pakistan. It is recommended to devise and implement effective control strategies with a major focus on raising awareness about brucellosis in farmers for the containment of infection in the region.
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- Mian Muhammad Awais
- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- One Health Research Laboratory, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Animal Sciences Division, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Directorate of Multan Division, Multan, Pakistan
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Goig M, Godino J, Tejedor MT, Burgio F. Correlation of temperature-sensing microchip and rectal temperature measurements in cats. Front Vet Sci 2024; 10:1319722. [PMID: 38260203 PMCID: PMC10800440 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1319722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Introduction Rectal temperature (RT) is the reference standard for clinical evaluation of body temperature in mammals. However, the use of a rectal thermometer to measure temperature can cause stress and other problems, especially in cats. There is a need for clinical techniques that reduce both stress and defensive behavior as part of the provision of better medical care. Subcutaneous temperature-sensing identification microchips fulfil the current legal requirements and provide a reading of subcutaneous temperature (MT). Methods The clinical study tried to determine whether there is agreement between MT and RT in normal (n = 58), hospitalized (n = 26) and sedated/anesthetized (n = 36) cats. Three measurements were taken using both methods (MT and RT) in each cat. Correlation between MT and RT, and differences between MT and RT, were estimated for pairs of data-points from the same individual, and all data pairs in each group were considered overall. Results There was a strong positive correlation between MT and RT (r = 0.7 to 1.0) (p < 0.0005). The mean differences (d) were always negative and although statistically significant, these d values are likely of no biological importance. The overall d was ‑0.1°C in normal cats (p < 0.0005), -0.1°C in hospitalized cats (p = 0.001) and -0.1°C in sedated/anesthetized cats (p = 0.001). The limits of agreement between MT and RT appear narrow enough for MT to be acceptable estimate of RT. The overall limits of agreement (95%) were ‑0.71°C and 0.53°C (in normal cats); ‑0.51°C and 0.34°C (in hospitalized cats) and ‑0.60°C and 0.42°C (in sedated/anesthetized cats). Discussion MT may provide a good alternative to RT measurement in cats. However, this study was mostly performed in animals that were normothermic. Therefore, further studies in larger groups of cats under different conditions are needed to compare trends and assess variation with time.
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- Department of Anatomy, Embryology and Animal Genetics, CiberCV, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Leung JSC. Febrile Seizures: An Updated Narrative Review for Pediatric Ambulatory Care Providers. Curr Pediatr Rev 2024; 20:43-58. [PMID: 36043723 DOI: 10.2174/1573396318666220829121946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND While generally self-limited, febrile seizures result in significant familial distress. Ambulatory pediatric care providers must be prepared to counsel families on the causes, risk factors, management principles, and prognosis of children with febrile seizures. OBJECTIVE To provide an updated, evidence-based review of febrile seizures focused on the needs of an ambulatory pediatric care provider. METHODS A narrative review of the literature prioritizing landmark articles, metanalyses, longitudinal population longitudinal cohort studies and national level guidelines. RESULTS Febrile seizures are aberrant physiological responses to fever in children caused by complex interactions of cytokine mediated neuroinflammation, environmental triggers, and genetic predisposition. Other than investigations to determine fever etiology, routine bloodwork, lumbar punctures, neuroimaging and electroencephalograms are low yield. The general prognosis is excellent, however, clinicians should be aware of long-term outcomes including: cognitive impairment with non-simple febrile seizures; neuropsychiatric associations; recurrent febrile seizure and epilepsy risk factors; and the association between complex febrile seizures and sudden unexpected death. Children with a high risk of recurrence, complex febrile seizures, limited access to care, or extreme parental anxiety may benefit from intermittent oral diazepam prophylaxis. CONCLUSION Clinicians should consider four management priorities: 1) terminating the seizure; 2) excluding critical differential diagnoses; 3) investigating fever etiology; and 4) providing adequate counselling to families. The clinical approach and prognosis of febrile seizure can be based on subtype. Children with non-simple (i.e. complex or febrile status epilepticus) febrile seizures require closer care than the vast majority of children with simple febrile seizures, who have excellent outcomes.
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- James Sze-Chuck Leung
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Parker W, Anderson LG, Jones JP, Anderson R, Williamson L, Bono-Lunn D, Konsoula Z. The Dangers of Acetaminophen for Neurodevelopment Outweigh Scant Evidence for Long-Term Benefits. Children (Basel) 2023; 11:44. [PMID: 38255358 PMCID: PMC10814214 DOI: 10.3390/children11010044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Based on available data that include approximately 20 lines of evidence from studies in laboratory animal models, observations in humans, correlations in time, and pharmacological/toxicological considerations, it has been concluded without reasonable doubt and with no evidence to the contrary that exposure of susceptible babies and children to acetaminophen (paracetamol) induces many, if not most, cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the relative number of cases of ASD that might be induced by acetaminophen has not yet been estimated. Here, we examine a variety of evidence, including the acetaminophen-induced reduction of social awareness in adults, the prevalence of ASD through time, and crude estimates of the relative number of ASD cases induced by acetaminophen during various periods of neurodevelopment. We conclude that the very early postpartum period poses the greatest risk for acetaminophen-induced ASD, and that nearly ubiquitous use of acetaminophen during early development could conceivably be responsible for the induction in the vast majority, perhaps 90% or more, of all cases of ASD. Despite over a decade of accumulating evidence that acetaminophen is harmful for neurodevelopment, numerous studies demonstrate that acetaminophen is frequently administered to children in excess of currently approved amounts and under conditions in which it provides no benefit. Further, studies have failed to demonstrate long-term benefits of acetaminophen for the pediatric population, leaving no valid rationale for continued use of the drug in that population given its risks to neurodevelopment.
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- William Parker
- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- WPLab, Inc., Durham, NC 27707, USA
- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA;
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- Department of Public Policy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
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Shao L, Yu Y. Development of a prediction nomogram model of recurrent febrile seizures in pediatric children. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:4875-4888. [PMID: 37597045 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05133-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to develop a prediction nomogram of recurrent febrile seizures in pediatric children based on the identified predictors for developing recurrent febrile seizures. This is a retrospective observational study. The medical records of 320 febrile seizure-afflicted children admitted to Zhoushan Women and Children Hospital from March 2019 to January 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Children were divided into the recurrent febrile seizures group and the non-recurrent febrile seizures group. The predictors of recurrent febrile seizures were identified by univariate and multivariate analyses. A prediction nomogram model was developed via R software. The performance of the nomogram was internally validated to assess the model's discrimination and consistency, and decision curve analysis was employed to assess clinical utility. There were 41 out of 320 cases that had recurrent febrile seizures during the observation period, with a 12.81% prevalence rate of recurrent febrile seizures. The predictors of recurrent febrile seizures were young age at the first febrile seizures, a family history of febrile seizures in a first-degree relative, diurnal variation of initial febrile seizures occurrence, gender, and a low level of C-reactive protein. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the nomogram is 0.795 (95% confidence interval: 0.720-0.871). Calibration plots and the result of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test (P = 0.472) reveal satisfactory consistency. Decision curve analysis showed a significant net benefit of the nomogram. CONCLUSIONS The prediction nomogram model demonstrates good performance and clinical utility, which would be a convenient tool for the detection of children in pediatrics with high-risk recurrent febrile seizures. It is useful for pediatric medical staff to provide early medical interventions and family counseling. WHAT IS KNOWN • A proportion of children experience recurrences of febrile seizures. • Recognition of risk factors for recurrent FS in pediatrics would be useful for the prediction of risk probabilities and help provide tailored counseling and follow-up. WHAT IS NEW • A nomogram model is developed for risk prediction of recurrent febrile seizures in this study, which would be a convenient risk prediction tool in pediatrics. • The predictor of diurnal variation of recurrent febrile seizures is with new ideas.
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- Lingling Shao
- The Department of Pediatric Ward, Zhoushan Women and Children Hospital, No. 238 Renmin North Road, Dinghai District, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang, China
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- The Department of Pediatric Ward, Zhoushan Women and Children Hospital, No. 238 Renmin North Road, Dinghai District, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang, China.
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Orkun N, Eşer I. Effect of Auricular Position on Body Temperature Measurement with Tympanic Thermometers: A Quasi Experimental Study. Niger J Clin Pract 2023; 26:1595-1601. [PMID: 38044760 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_389_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the COVID-19 pandemic, body temperature measurement has begun to be widely used in the diagnosis of the coronavirus disease. When measuring body temperature, it is important to obtain the core temperature measurement. This study compared the results of body temperature obtained with the tympanic membrane thermometer-which is one of the methods that best reflect the body temperature-with or without positioning the auricle. AIMS The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of auricle position on body temperature measurements made with tympanic membrane thermometer in adult patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A quasi-experimental design that employed a pre-test and a post-test was used in this study. A total of 143 patients who fit the inclusion criteria of the study were included in the sample. For analysis of the data, frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were calculated, and the significance of the difference between paired values was tested in order to investigate the effects of auricle position on measurement values. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.0 was used in analyzing the data obtained in this study. RESULTS The difference between the values of measurement taken in these two separate positions was found to be 0.31 0C, and the Bland-Altman plot showed that the differences were distributed systematically around the value 0.31. CONCLUSIONS It was found in the comparison of two positions that there was a significant difference between the tympanic thermometer measurements made by positioning the auricle and those without positioning.
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- N Orkun
- Nursing Faculty of Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Ege University, Turkey
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Charde V, Sanklecha M, Rajan P, Sangoi RV, A P, Palande A, Dighe P, Kothari R, Mittal G. Comparing the Efficacy of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and a Combination of the Two Drugs in Relieving Pain and Fever in the Pediatric Age Group: A Prospective Observational Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e46907. [PMID: 37954757 PMCID: PMC10636696 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Introduction Fever and pain are common afflictions in the pediatric population, prompting the use of paracetamol and ibuprofen as primary treatment options. However, a comprehensive understanding of their comparative efficacy, safety profiles, and potential combined use remains crucial for informed clinical decision-making. In this prospective observational study, we aimed to delve into these aspects, shedding light on the optimal management strategies for fever and pain in pediatric patients. Methodology A total of 108 children were enrolled and categorized into three groups, namely, paracetamol monotherapy, ibuprofen monotherapy, and a combination of both drugs. Axillary temperature monitoring and assessment of pain on the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Controllability (FLACC) scale/Visual Analog Scale (VAS) were employed as critical indicators. Concurrently, associated symptoms encompassing discomfort, activity levels, and appetite were meticulously recorded. To ensure safety, laboratory parameters including serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), serum creatinine, platelet count, and stool for occult blood were closely monitored before and after drug administration. The study duration spanned 48 hours post-initiation of the initial drug dose. Results A total of 108 pediatric cases were included in the study, spanning ages from six months to 18 years. Among them, the majority fell within the age group of six months to five years (n = 77). Participants were categorized based on the duration of fever, with 81 cases having a fever lasting more than 24 hours and 27 cases having a fever lasting less than 24 hours. The majority of cases presented with temperatures ranging from 38°C to 39°C. Comparison of drug efficacy in defervescence within the first four hours revealed that paracetamol alone took significantly longer than ibuprofen monotherapy or the paracetamol and ibuprofen combination (p = 0.026). In terms of the onset of effect, the paracetamol and ibuprofen combination showed comparable efficacy to ibuprofen alone. Regarding the total time without fever in 48 hours, significant differences were observed among the three drug regimens (p = 0.001 by the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test). Paracetamol and ibuprofen were superior to paracetamol alone (p < 0.001) and ibuprofen alone (p = 0.014), while paracetamol alone and ibuprofen alone exhibited similar efficacy (p = 0.197). Based on the laboratory results as well as the clinical profile observed over 48 hours, we confirm safety based on this study. The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen showed enhanced effectiveness in fever and pain relief. Conclusion This study demonstrates the favourable efficacy of paracetamol, ibuprofen, and their combination in the pediatric population. The combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen showed enhanced effectiveness in fever and pain relief, with minimal adverse effects and no significant derangements in biochemical parameters. This study thus contributes valuable insights to optimize the therapeutic approach to fever and pain in pediatric patients.
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- Vivek Charde
- Pediatrics and Child Health, Bhanukrupa Hospital, Nagpur, IND
- Pediatrics and Child Health, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Pediatrics and Child Health, SRCC (Society for Rehabilitation of Crippled Children) Children's Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Government Medical College, Baramati, IND
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- Physiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Physiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Research and Development, Rotaract Club of Indian Medicos, Mumbai, IND
- Research, Student Network Organization, Mumbai, IND
- Internal Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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Picca M, Carrozzo R, Milani GP, Corsello A, Macchi M, Buzzetti R, Marchisio P, Mameli C. Leading reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in pediatric respiratory infections: influence of fever in a primary care setting. Ital J Pediatr 2023; 49:131. [PMID: 37775784 PMCID: PMC10541709 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-023-01533-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antibiotic overuse in children is a significant public health concern, as it can lead to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Although respiratory infections account for most antibiotic prescriptions in children, many of these infections are viral and do not require antibiotics. In this study, we aimed to investigate the use of antibiotics in children with respiratory infections in a primary care setting and to explore the possible role of fever on antibiotic prescription. METHODS We conducted a prospective observational study that evaluated preschool children aged 0-5 years who were assessed by their primary care pediatricians for respiratory infectious diseases between October 2019 and March 2021. The study involved 69 public primary care pediatricians and a total of 678 pediatric episodes for respiratory infections. RESULTS Amoxicillin/clavulanate was the most frequently prescribed drug. Bronchitis accounted for most of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions (73%). Furthermore, the presence of fever was associated with a ~ 300% increase in the likelihood of prescribing antibiotics for respiratory infections that do not typically require antibiotics. CONCLUSION Our findings emphasize the need for adherence to international guidelines and recommendations in the primary care of children to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and prevent the development of antibiotic resistance. This study also underscores the potential relevance of new studies to evaluate antibiotic prescription attitudes in other clinical settings and geographical areas.
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- Marina Picca
- Italian Primary Care Paediatrics Society (SICuPP), Lombardy, Italy
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- Italian Primary Care Paediatrics Society (SICuPP), Lombardy, Italy
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- Department of Health Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
- University of Milan, Via della Commenda 9, Milan, 20122, Italy.
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- Department of Health Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
- University of Milan, Via della Commenda 9, Milan, 20122, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science "L. Sacco", University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Dubey T, Chakole S, Agrawal S, Gupta A, Munjewar PK, Sharma R, Yelne S. Enhancing Nursing Care in Monkeypox (Mpox) Patients: Differential Diagnoses, Prevention Measures, and Therapeutic Interventions. Cureus 2023; 15:e44687. [PMID: 37809174 PMCID: PMC10551575 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Monkeypox (Mpox), a rare zoonotic viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, has been gaining attention due to its potential for human-to-human transmission and its clinical resemblance to other poxvirus infections, such as smallpox and chickenpox. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox patients is imperative to manage and contain its spread effectively. This review analyzes the key aspects of enhancing nursing care in monkeypox patients, focusing on differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Differential diagnosis is crucial in terms of the early recognition and management of monkeypox. Given its similarity to other poxvirus infections, a thorough assessment of clinical symptoms, travel history, and exposure to potential reservoir hosts is essential. Nursing professionals play a pivotal role in eliciting comprehensive patient histories and relaying this information to the medical team for accurate diagnosis. Prevention measures constitute a vital component of nursing care in monkeypox management. Implementing stringent infection prevention and control practices, including isolation protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and hand hygiene, is imperative to curbing nosocomial transmission. Nurses are at the forefront of enforcing these measures, educating patients, families, and healthcare staff about their significance, and ensuring strict adherence. Therapeutic interventions in monkeypox largely focus on supportive care and symptom management. Nurses occupy a central role in administering antiviral medications, providing wound care for skin lesions, and monitoring patients for potential complications such as secondary bacterial infections. Psychosocial support is equally important, as patients often experience fear and anxiety due to the disease's contagious nature. Nursing professionals offer compassionate care, address patients' emotional needs, and facilitate communication between patients and their families. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox entails a multifaceted approach involving differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Nursing professionals serve as frontline caregivers, pivotal in early diagnosis, effective prevention strategies, and comprehensive patient management. As the global healthcare community faces an influx of emerging infectious diseases, the lessons learned from managing monkeypox can contribute to the creation of a more resilient and responsive nursing workforce capable of effectively addressing future health challenges.
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- Tanishq Dubey
- General Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Nursing, Shalinitai Meghe College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Smith R, Mastrocco A, Prittie J, Weltman J. Comparison of Aural and Rectal Temperature in Dogs Presenting to an Emergency Room. Vet Med (Auckl) 2023; 14:125-131. [PMID: 37525756 PMCID: PMC10387255 DOI: 10.2147/vmrr.s411935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Purpose To compare rectal and aural temperatures in canines presenting to a small animal emergency room. Patients and Methods We performed a prospective cohort study conducted between June 2022 and October 2022. One hundred and fifty-two dogs were evaluated that were presented to a private practice emergency room. Temperatures were obtained on presentation using both an aural Braun ExacTemp and a rectal Vet-Temp Rapid Digital Thermometer. The order of temperature measurement was randomized and recorded. Dogs were classified into three groups based on recorded temperature; normothermic (n = 105), hypothermic (n = 24), and hyperthermic (n = 23). Additional recorded parameters included: patient signalment, heart rate, respiratory rate, presence or absence of aural debris, coat length (classified as short, medium or long), body weight, body condition score, pain score, as well as venous lactate and non-invasive blood pressure, if performed. Results The overall aural temperatures were significantly lower than rectal temperatures. The average rectal and aural temperatures were 38.7°C (range 36.6-40.7°C) and 38.3°C (range 35.7°C-40.4°C), respectively. Among all canines, there was a moderate, statistically significant relationship between rectal and aural temperatures (r = 0.636; p < 0.001) and this relationship remained significant with a weaker relationship for normothermic dogs (r = 0.411; p < 0.001). For hyperthermic and hypothermic dogs, there was not a statistically significant relationship between rectal and aural temperatures. Hyperthermic dogs had a significantly higher respiratory rate than other groups and hypothermic dogs were more likely to have a short haircoat. Lastly, ambient temperature, but not humidity, influenced patient temperature. Conclusion Our study found aural temperatures were consistently lower than rectal temperatures in dogs with both normal and abnormal rectal temperatures. Aural thermometry may not be an acceptable method of temperature measurement in the emergency patient cohort.
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- Rebecca Smith
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Iwata H, Kaneko M, Aoki T, Endo K, Nagai Y, Kanto K, Yao M, Hamada S. Essential components of a definition for early antibiotic treatment failure: A scoping review. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283417. [PMID: 37352330 PMCID: PMC10289306 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the broad global use of antibiotics, there is no established definition of early antibiotic treatment failure (EATF) to aid clinical evaluation of treatment, which leads to inconsistent assessments of drug effectiveness. AIM This scoping review aims to identify common components of EATF definitions by synthesizing studies mentioning EATF and its relevant thesaurus matches. DESIGN Scoping review. METHODS This scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA Scoping review guidelines. A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE (PubMed), CENTRAL, CINAHL, and Web of Science, as well as a manual Google search. Search terms were EATF and its thesaurus matches. After removing duplications, candidate studies were screened by title and abstract prior to full text searches, and quality analysis was performed on eligible studies using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. From each eligible study, the timing of evaluation, basic components, and detailed information for each definition of EATF were collected. The components of each definition for EATF were then summarized and counted, and finally the most common essential components were identified. RESULTS Our systematic literature search found 2,472 candidate studies. After title and abstract screening, full text search and quality assessment, 61 studies, including 56 original studies and five reviews, were eligible for our analysis. Of these 56 original studies, 43 mentioned the timing of EATF evaluation 72 hours after the start of treatment with antibiotics. From these 43 studies, the most common indicators of EATF were extracted, among which a set of essential components for a definition of EATF were identified: mortality, vital signs, fever, symptoms, and additional treatment. CONCLUSIONS Our scoping review uncovered five essential factors for EATF. Further study is needed to evaluate the validity of our findings.
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- Hiroyoshi Iwata
- Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Center of Clinical Research and Quality Management, University of the Ryukyus Hospital, Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Health Data Science, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Minatoku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Ohara General Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Division of Family and Community Medicine, Yokohama Hodogaya Central Hospital, Japan Community Health Care Organization, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kamisu Saiseikai Hospital, Kamisu, Ibaraki, Japan
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Patel DV, Barot RB, Cecil R, Phatak AG, Shinde MK, Patel AJ, Nimbalkar SM. Temperature Monitoring in Children: An Agreement Study. Journal of Neonatology 2023; 37:134-141. [DOI: 10.1177/09732179231164527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Background: Noncontact infrared thermometer (NCIT) measures temperature rapidly and noninvasively. It is commonly used at forehead, but other potential sites such as axilla and abdomen are yet to be explored. We assessed agreement of temperature recordings of axillary temperature by glass mercury thermometer (the “gold standard”) with axillary temperature by the digital thermometer as well as with NCIT at forehead, axilla, mid abdomen, and at right hypochondriac areas. Methods: Neonates and children below 5 years admitted in neonatal and pediatrics wards were enrolled in the study through convenience sampling. For each participant, temperature was measured using NCIT at forehead, mid abdomen, right hypochondrium, and right axilla as well as using digital thermometer at right axilla and using glass mercury thermometer at right axilla. The agreement between methods was presented as mean difference (95% limits of agreement) using Bland-Altman analysis. Results: Total 400 temperature readings were taken for each method from 132 participants. There was a good agreement between mercury axillary with digital axillary in both the groups, that is, neonates and children (>1 month to 5 years) (Mean difference [95% limits of agreement] = –0.046 [–0.26 to 0.169]°C and –0.028 [–0.183 to 0.128]°C, respectively). While for all the methods using NCIT, there was a poor agreement with mercury axillary temperature in both the groups. Conclusion: Agreement between axillary temperatures using digital and glass mercury thermometers was good, while agreements between the axillary temperature using glass mercury thermometer with NCIT readings at different sites were poor in neonates and children below 5 years.
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- Dipen V. Patel
- Department of Neonatology, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Central Research Services, Shree Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Central Research Services, Shree Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Pramukhswami Medical College, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Neonatology, Bhaikaka University, Charutar Arogya Mandal, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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de Sousa FA, Rios Pinho M, Nóbrega Pinto A, Coutinho MB, Caldas Afonso A, Magalhães MF. Modelling metabolic performance in paediatric obstructive sleep disordered breathing: A case-control study. J Sleep Res 2023:e13926. [PMID: 37243416 DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Paediatric obstructive sleep disordered breathing (OSDB) has a considerable impact on cardiovascular physiology, but the consequences on children's basal metabolism and response to exercise are far from being known. The objective was to propose model estimations for paediatric OSDB metabolism at rest and during exercise. A retrospective case-control analysis of data from children submitted to otorhinolaryngology surgery was performed. The heart rate (HR) was measured, while oxygen consumption (VO2 ) and energy expenditure (EE) at rest and during exercise were obtained using predictive equations. The results for the patients with OSDB were compared with controls. A total of 1256 children were included. A total of 449 (35.7%) had OSDB. The patients with OSDB showed a significantly higher resting heart rate (94.55 ± 15.061 bpm in OSDB vs. 92.41 ± 15.332 bpm in no-OSDB, p = 0.041). The children with OSDB showed a higher VO2 at rest (13.49 ± 6.02 mL min-1 kg-1 in OSDB vs. 11.55 ± 6.83 mL min-1 kg-1 in no-OSDB, p = 0.004) and a higher EE at rest (67.5 ± 30.10 cal min-1 kg-1 in OSDB vs. 57.8 + 34.15 cal min-1 kg-1 in no-OSDB, p = 0.004). At maximal exercise, patients with OSDB showed a lower VO2 max (33.25 ± 5.82 mL min-1 kg-1 in OSDB vs. 34.28 ± 6.71 in no-OSDB, p = 0.008) and a lower EE (166.3 ± 29.11 cal min-1 kg-1 in OSDB vs. 171.4 ± 33.53 cal min-1 kg-1 in no-OSDB, p = 0.008). The VO2 /EE increment with exercise (Δ VO2 and Δ EE) was lower in OSDB for all exercise intensities (p = 0.009). This model unveils the effect of paediatric OSDB on resting and exercise metabolism. Our findings support the higher basal metabolic rates, poorer fitness performance, and cardiovascular impairment found in children with OSDB.
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- Francisco Alves de Sousa
- Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Head of Sleep Medicine Laboratory, Paediatrics Department of Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Director of Centro Materno Infantil do Norte, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto and Director of the Master's in Medicine at Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Pneumology Unit and Neonatology Unit, Paediatrics Department at Centro Materno Infantil do Norte (CMIN), Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto. Invited Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS), Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Rufai T, Aninagyei E, Akuffo KO, Ayin CTM, Nortey P, Quansah R, Cudjoe FS, Tei-Maya E, Osei Duah Junior I, Danso-Appiah A. Malaria and typhoid fever among patients presenting with febrile illnesses in Ga West Municipality, Ghana. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0267528. [PMID: 37228010 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinicians in areas where malaria and typhoid fever are co-endemic often treat infected patients irrationally, which may lead to the emergence of drug resistance and extra cost to patients. This study determined the proportion of febrile conditions attributable to either malaria and/or typhoid fever and the susceptibility patterns of Salmonella spp. isolates to commonly used antimicrobial agents in Ghana. METHODS One hundred and fifty-seven (157) febrile patients attending the Ga West Municipal Hospital, Ghana, from February to May 2017 were sampled. Blood samples were collected for cultivation of pathogenic bacteria and the susceptibility of the Salmonella isolates to antimicrobial agents was performed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method with antibiotic discs on Müller Hinton agar plates. For each sample, conventional Widal test for the detection of Salmonella spp was done as well as blood film preparation for detection of Plasmodium spp. Data on the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the study participants were collected using an android technology software kobo-collect by interview. RESULTS Of the total number of patients aged 2-37 years (median age = 6 years, IQR 3-11), 82 (52.2%) were females. The proportion of febrile patients with falciparum malaria was 57/157 (36.3%), while Salmonella typhi O and H antigens were detected in 23/157 (14.6%) of the samples. The detection rate of Salmonella spp in febrile patients was 10/157 (6.4%). Malaria and typhoid fever coinfection using Widal test and blood culture was 9 (5.7%) and 3 (1.9%), respectively. The isolates were highly susceptible to cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and amikacin but resistant to ampicillin, tetracycline, co-trimoxazole, gentamicin, cefuroxime, chloramphenicol, and meropenem. CONCLUSION Plasmodium falciparum and Salmonella spp coinfections were only up to 1.9%, while malaria and typhoid fever, individually, were responsible for 36.3% and 6.4%, respectively. Treatment of febrile conditions must be based on laboratory findings in order not to expose patients to unnecessary side effects of antibiotics and reduce the emergence and spread of drug resistance against antibiotics.
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- Tanko Rufai
- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- School of Biomedical and Allied Health Science, University of Ghana, Korle-Bu, Accra
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- Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Optometry and Visual Science, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- Purdue University Biological Sciences, West-Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
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- Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana
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Diaz Kane MM. "The Fever Is Still There!": Workup and Management of Prolonged Fever. Pediatr Ann 2023; 52:e124-e126. [PMID: 37036772 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20230208-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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Fever is one of the most common chief complaints that brings pediatric patients to seek medical care. Although fever is, in most cases, a physiologic response to a pathogen that has alerted the immune system, prolonged fever can be challenging to work up for the treating pediatrician. In addition to assessing causes of fever, pediatricians must also address the fears that many caregivers may have surrounding elevations in body temperature and provide education as to when fever becomes a concern. Fever can be classified by its duration as well as the presence or absence of associated symptoms. Fever without a source is defined as a fever that has been present for 1 week without a clear cause. Fever of unknown origin is a fever that has been present daily for 8 days or more without an apparent source. This article will walk through considerations for a clinician evaluating a pediatric patient with prolonged fever. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(4):e124-e126.].
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Golhen K, Buettcher M, Kost J, Huwyler J, Pfister M. Meeting Challenges of Pediatric Drug Delivery: The Potential of Orally Fast Disintegrating Tablets for Infants and Children. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041033. [PMID: 37111519 PMCID: PMC10143173 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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A majority of therapeutics are not available as suitable dosage forms for administration to pediatric patients. The first part of this review provides an overview of clinical and technological challenges and opportunities in the development of child-friendly dosage forms such as taste masking, tablet size, flexibility of dose administration, excipient safety and acceptability. In this context, developmental pharmacology, rapid onset of action in pediatric emergency situations, regulatory and socioeconomic aspects are also reviewed and illustrated with clinical case studies. The second part of this work discusses the example of Orally Dispersible Tablets (ODTs) as a child-friendly drug delivery strategy. Inorganic particulate drug carriers can thereby be used as multifunctional excipients offering a potential solution to address unique medical needs in infants and children while maintaining a favorable excipient safety and acceptability profile in these vulnerable patient populations.
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- Klervi Golhen
- Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit, Paediatric Department, Children's Hospital Lucerne, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Luzern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, University Lucerne, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB), University of Basel, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Bashir S, Fitaihi R, Abdelhakim HE. Advances in formulation and manufacturing strategies for the delivery of therapeutic proteins and peptides in orally disintegrating dosage forms. Eur J Pharm Sci 2023; 182:106374. [PMID: 36623699 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2023.106374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Therapeutic proteins and peptides (TPPs) are increasingly favoured above small drug molecules due to their high specificity to the site of action and reduced adverse effects resulting in increased use of these agents for medical treatments and therapies. Consequently, there is a need to formulate TPPs in dosage forms that are accessible and suitable for a wide range of patient groups as the use of TPPs becomes increasingly prevalent in healthcare settings worldwide. Orally disintegrating dosage forms (ODDF) are formulations that can ensure easy-to-administer medication to a wider patient population including paediatrics, geriatrics and people in low-resource countries. There are many challenges involved in developing suitable pharmaceutical strategies to protect TPPs during formulation and manufacturing, as well as storage, and maintenance of a cold-chain during transportation. This review will discuss advances being made in the research and development of pharmaceutical and manufacturing strategies used to incorporate various TPPs into ODDF systems.
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- Shazia Bashir
- School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London SE1 9NH, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK; Department of Pharmaceutics, College of pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, UCL School of Pharmacy, 29-39 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AX, UK.
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Cock IE, Luwaca N, Van Vuuren SF. The traditional use of Southern African medicinal plants to alleviate fever and their antipyretic activities. J Ethnopharmacol 2023; 303:115850. [PMID: 36306931 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.115850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Multiple plant species are used traditionally in southern Africa to treat fever. This review summarises the traditional use, highlights promising plant species and focuses on validation studies to highlight future areas of research. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to critically review the use of southern African plants to alleviate fever. Additionally, an examination of research into those plants was undertaken to highlight gaps in the literature with the aim of stimulating further research in this field. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ethnobotanical books, reviews and primary research studies were searched to identify plant species traditionally used to treat fever in southern Africa and to summarise the current knowledge and identify areas requiring further research. This study was non-biased and did not have any taxonomic preferences, nor did it favour any southern African healing systems over the others. RESULTS The traditional therapeutic uses of 203 southern African plant species to alleviate fever were recorded. Leaves and roots/bulbs/rhizomes were the most commonly used plant part, and they were most commonly prepared as decoctions or infusions and consumed orally. Notably, only twenty-two species (∼11% of the identified species) have been scientifically evaluated for antipyretic properties, with substantially fewer mechanistic studies evident. CONCLUSIONS Despite the availability of ethnobotanical records, the antipyretic properties of southern African medicinal plants are poorly reported. Indeed, the efficacy of most plants is yet to be verified and very few mechanistic studies are available.
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- I E Cock
- Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia; School of Environment and Science, Nathan Campus, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan, Queensland, 4111, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, 2193, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, 2193, South Africa.
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Jada R, Borisov V, Laury E, Halpert S, Levy NS, Wagner S, Netser S, Walikonis R, Carmi I, Berlin S, Levy AP. Daily Brief Heat Therapy Reduces Seizures in A350V IQSEC2 Mice and Is Associated with Correction of AMPA Receptor-Mediated Synaptic Dysfunction. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24. [PMID: 36835332 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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Purposeful induction of fever for healing, including the treatment of epilepsy, was used over 2000 years ago by Hippocrates. More recently, fever has been demonstrated to rescue behavioral abnormalities in children with autism. However, the mechanism of fever benefit has remained elusive due in large part to the lack of appropriate human disease models recapitulating the fever effect. Pathological mutations in the IQSEC2 gene are frequently seen in children presenting with intellectual disability, autism and epilepsy. We recently described a murine A350V IQSEC2 disease model, which recapitulates important aspects of the human A350V IQSEC2 disease phenotype and the favorable response to a prolonged and sustained rise in body core temperature in a child with the mutation. Our goal has been to use this system to understand the mechanism of fever benefit and then develop drugs that can mimic this effect and reduce IQSEC2-associated morbidity. In this study, we first demonstrate a reduction in seizures in the mouse model following brief periods of heat therapy, similar to what was observed in a child with the mutation. We then show that brief heat therapy is associated with the correction of synaptic dysfunction in neuronal cultures of A350V mice, likely mediated by Arf6-GTP.
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Milani GP, Corsello A, Fadda M, Falvo I, Giannì ML, Marseglia GL, Cuppari C, Bruzzese E, Bianchetti MG, Schulz PJ, Peroni D, Marchisio P, Chiappini E. Perception, knowledge and attitude towards childhood fever: A survey among final-year medical students. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 89:261-267. [PMID: 35982532 PMCID: PMC10087473 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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AIMS Undue concerns about the consequences of fever and its inappropriate management have been documented worldwide among physicians. However, no data exist on medical students. We investigated the perception, knowledge and attitude towards childhood fever among final-year medical students. METHODS Between June and September 2021, final-year medical students of six Italian universities were invited to complete an online survey on their conceptions and attitude towards pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of childhood fever. History of relevant personal or second-hand experience with childhood fever was also addressed. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. RESULTS Of 1095 (69%) final-year medical students, 756 completed the survey. Many students believe that high fever might cause brain damage, would recommend physical methods and alternate two drugs for fever. Most students do not think that fever has mainly beneficial effects. In Northern Italy, students are less likely to believe that fever might lead to brain damage (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.33-0.94), and in Southern Italy students are more likely to advise physical methods (OR 1.77, 95% CI 1.22-2.57) and less likely to believe that fever has mainly beneficial effects (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.39-0.77). History of a relevant personal episode of fever during childhood was not associated with these outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Misconceptions about fever are common among final-year medical students in Italy. Cultural factors rather than individually learned traits might underlie these beliefs. Medical students are a promising target for educational interventions to improve childhood fever management.
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- Gregorio P Milani
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Unit, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Unit, Milan, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Institute of Public Health, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Institute of Public Health, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.,Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, Fondazione IRCSS-Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology of Adulthood and Childhood, Pediatric Emergency Unit, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Sezione di Pediatria, Università di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, Università della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland.,Department of Communication & Media, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Pediatrics, University of Pisa, Italy
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Unit, Milan, Italy.,Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Meyer Children's University Hospital, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Na JY, Cha JH, Moon JH, Lee H, Kim YJ, Cho Y. Protective Effect of Breastfeeding Against Febrile Seizure: A Nationwide Study in Korea. Pediatr Neurol 2023; 138:52-57. [PMID: 36395574 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breastfeeding is known to protect against febrile seizure (FS). Whether its impact continues throughout the childhood period is still controversial. Our objective was to investigate the protective effect of breastfeeding against FS stratified by age. METHODS We included children who participated in the National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children (NHSPIC) aged between four and six months between 2008 and 2014. Feeding type was confirmed based on the NHSPIC questionnaire, and data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service were used to determine FS cases during a five-year follow-up period. RESULTS Among the 1,791,335 children, the most prevalent feeding type was exclusive breastfeeding (EB) (42.3%). FS occurred most frequently in the exclusive formula feeding (EF) group (12.2%), followed by the partial breastfeeding (PB) (11.3%) and EB groups (10.7%). Compared with the EF group, the adjusted odds ratio for FS was 0.87 (95% confidence interval, 0.86 to 0.88, P < 0.001) and 0.93 (0.92 to 0.94, P < 0.001) in the EB and PB groups, respectively. The protective effect by age 2.5 years was significant in both the EB (0.85; 0.84 to 0.86, P < 0.001) and PB (0.92; 0.90 to 0.93, P < 0.001) groups. In contrast, the protective effect was not significant in the PB group and inconsistent in the EB group after 2.5 years. CONCLUSION Breastfeeding has a protective effect against FS in the most prevalent age period, from 0 to 2.5 years. Despite the limited effect after age 2.5 years, we support the current recommendation for prolonged breastfeeding to promote childhood health.
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- Jae Yoon Na
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Casabona G, Berton O, Singh T, Knuf M, Bonanni P. Combined measles-mumps-rubella-varicella vaccine and febrile convulsions: the risk considered in the broad context. Expert Rev Vaccines 2023; 22:764-776. [PMID: 37642012 DOI: 10.1080/14760584.2023.2252065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Studies on quadrivalent measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccines have indicated a twofold increased relative risk of febrile convulsion (FC) after the first dose compared to MMR and V administered at the same medical visit (MMR+V). AREAS COVERED This narrative review contextualizes FC occurrence after the first MMRV vaccine dose from a clinical perspective and outlines approaches to attenuate FC occurrence post-vaccination. EXPERT OPINION While the relative FC risk increases after the first dose of MMRV compared to MMR+V vaccine in measles-naïve infants, the attributable risk is low versus the overall FC risk in the pediatric population triggered by other causes, like natural exposure to pathogens or routine vaccination. No increased risk of FC has been reported after MMRV co-administration with other routine vaccines compared to MMRV alone. Based on our findings and considering the MMRV vaccination benefits (fewer injections, higher coverage, better vaccination compliance), the overall benefit-risk profile of MMRV vaccine is considered to remain positive. Potential occurrence of FC in predisposed children (e.g. with personal/family history of FC) may be attenuated if they receive MMR+V instead of MMRV as the first dose. It is also important to monitor vaccinees for fever during the first 2 weeks post-vaccination.
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- Department for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, General Hospital Worms, General Hospital Worms, Worms, Germany
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University Medicine, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Kyokan M, Bochaton N, Jirapaet V, Pfister RE. Early detection of cold stress to prevent hypothermia: A narrative review. SAGE Open Med 2023; 11:20503121231172866. [PMID: 37197020 PMCID: PMC10184202 DOI: 10.1177/20503121231172866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Temperature monitoring is essential for assessing neonates and providing appropriate neonatal thermal care. Thermoneutrality is defined as the environmental temperature range within which the oxygen and metabolic consumptions are minimum to maintain normal body temperature. When neonates are in an environment below thermoneutral temperature, they respond by vasoconstriction to minimise heat losses, followed by a rise in metabolic rate to increase heat production. This condition, physiologically termed cold stress, usually occurs before hypothermia. In addition to standard axillary or rectal temperature monitoring by a thermometer, cold stress can be detected by monitoring peripheral hand or foot temperature, even by hand-touch. However, this simple method remains undervalued and generally recommended only as a second and lesser choice in clinical practice. This review presents the concepts of thermoneutrality and cold stress and highlights the importance of early detection of cold stress before hypothermia occurs. The authors suggest systematic clinical determination of hand and foot temperatures by hand-touch for early detection of physiological cold stress, in addition to monitoring core temperature for detection of established hypothermia, particularly in low-resource settings.
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- Michiko Kyokan
- Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
- Michiko Kyokan, Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva, 24 rue du Général-Dufour, Genève 1211, Switzerland.
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- Geneva University Hospitals and Geneva University, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Krafft HS, Raak CK, Martin DD. Hydrotherapeutic Heat Application as Support in Febrile Patients: A Scoping Review. J Integr Complement Med 2023; 29:6-13. [PMID: 36037017 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background: Most often, fever is still treated by lowering body temperature with medication. In complementary and integrative health care, patients are supported during illness to use the positive effects of fever. Accompanying applications from the field of hydrotherapy are often used for gentle cooling, but there are references that warming in fever can also be used as a support. The aim of this scoping review was to identify available evidence on how, when, and why patients with fever are treated with heat application. Methods: The MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, COCHRANE, Google, and Google Scholar databases as well as references of identified literature were searched. As sources of evidence, publications studying patients who received heat application or were kept warm in febrile condition, regardless of medical situation, type of health care setting, and geographical background, were taken into consideration. Results: The literature search identified 1698 publications, of which only 7 were included. Methods of applying heat were the use of electric warming blankets, hot packs, hot-water bottles, or hot water footbaths. Most of the studies on heat application used temperatures of about 40°C and reported significantly lower body temperature after heat application. Conclusions: The literature suggests that hydrotherapeutic heat application is a common and well-appreciated method in Middle Eastern and Asian regions to support febrile patients. Using heat to support the energy-intensive and uncomfortable phase of rising fever may improve comfort, prevent unnecessarily high fever, and save biological energy. Therefore, high-quality studies on the role of heat application in fever are expected to be of high relevance for future fever management guidelines and integrative health care in general.
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- Hanno S Krafft
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany.,Department of Pediatrics, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Kuzmin IV. Primary enuresis in adults: pathogenesis, clinical course and modern approaches to treatment: A review. Consilium Medicum 2022. [DOI: 10.26442/20751753.2022.10.201947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The review article presents current data on the epidemiology, classification, pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis, and features of the clinical course of primary enuresis in adults. The main methods of treatment of patients with primary enuresis are described in detail. It has been shown that in the treatment of this category of patients, the leading role is given to the use of a synthetic analogue of the antidiuretic hormone desmopressin. A detailed analysis of the pharmacological properties and clinical use of desmopressin in patients with primary enuresis is presented. The advantages of prescribing a sublingual form of desmopressin, which ensures its high efficiency and good tolerability of therapy.
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Patel E, Jones Iii JP, Bono-Lunn D, Kuchibhatla M, Palkar A, Cendejas Hernandez J, Sarafian JT, Lawton VG, Anderson LG, Konsoula Z, Reissner KJ, Parker W. The safety of pediatric use of paracetamol (acetaminophen): a narrative review of direct and indirect evidence. Minerva Pediatr (Torino) 2022; 74:774-788. [PMID: 35822581 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5276.22.06932-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and early childhood was accepted as safe in the 1970s, but is now a subject of considerable concern. Careful analysis shows that initial acceptance of the drug was based on the false assumption that drug interactions in babies and adults are the same, and on a complete absence of knowledge regarding the impact of the drug on brain development. At least fourteen epidemiological studies now indicate that prenatal exposure to paracetamol is associated with neurodevelopmental problems. Based on these studies, it can be concluded that prenatal exposure to paracetamol causes statistically significant risks of developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and a subtype of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) associated with hyperkinetic behavior. In contrast, data regarding postnatal exposure to paracetamol are limited, and several factors impede a classic multivariate analysis of epidemiologic data to resolve the issue. However, circumstantial evidence regarding postnatal exposure to the drug is abundant, and includes at least three otherwise unexplained temporal relationships, data from laboratory animal studies, several miscellaneous and otherwise unexplained correlations, and a lack of alternative suspects that fit the evidence-derived profile. Based on this evidence, it can be concluded without any reasonable doubt that oxidative stress puts some babies and children at risk of paracetamol-induced neurodevelopmental injury, and that postnatal exposure to paracetamol in those susceptible babies and children is responsible for many if not most cases of ASD.
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- WPLab, Inc. Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Departments of Public Policy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Neuroscience, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- WPLab, Inc. Durham, NC, USA - .,Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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Chen A, Zhu J, Lin Q, Liu W. A Comparative Study of Forehead Temperature and Core Body Temperature under Varying Ambient Temperature Conditions. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:15883. [PMID: 36497956 PMCID: PMC9740153 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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UNLABELLED When the ambient temperature, in which a person is situated, fluctuates, the body's surface temperature will alter proportionally. However, the body's core temperature will remain relatively steady. Consequently, using body surface temperature to characterize the core body temperature of the human body in varied situations is still highly inaccurate. This research aims to investigate and establish the link between human body surface temperature and core body temperature in a variety of ambient conditions, as well as the associated conversion curves. METHODS Plan an experiment to measure temperature over a thousand times in order to get the corresponding data for human forehead, axillary, and oral temperatures at varying ambient temperatures (14-32 °C). Utilize the axillary and oral temperatures as the core body temperature standards or the control group to investigate the new approach's accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for detecting fever/non-fever conditions and the forehead temperature as the experimental group. Analyze the statistical connection, data correlation, and agreement between the forehead temperature and the core body temperature. RESULTS A total of 1080 tests measuring body temperature were conducted on healthy adults. The average axillary temperature was (36.7 ± 0.41) °C, the average oral temperature was (36.7 ± 0.33) °C, and the average forehead temperature was (36.2 ± 0.30) °C as a result of the shift in ambient temperature. The forehead temperature was 0.5 °C lower than the average of the axillary and oral temperatures. The Pearson correlation coefficient between axillary and oral temperatures was 0.41 (95% CI, 0.28-0.52), between axillary and forehead temperatures was 0.07 (95% CI, -0.07-0.22), and between oral and forehead temperatures was 0.26 (95% CI, 0.11-0.39). The mean differences between the axillary temperature and the oral temperature, the oral temperature and the forehead temperature, and the axillary temperature and the forehead temperature were -0.08 °C, 0.49 °C, and 0.42 °C, respectively, according to a Bland-Altman analysis. Finally, the regression analysis revealed that there was a linear association between the axillary temperature and the forehead temperature, as well as the oral temperature and the forehead temperature due to the change in ambient temperature. CONCLUSION The changes in ambient temperature have a substantial impact on the temperature of the forehead. There are significant differences between the forehead and axillary temperatures, as well as the forehead and oral temperatures, when the ambient temperature is low. As the ambient temperature rises, the forehead temperature tends to progressively converge with the axillary and oral temperatures. In clinical or daily applications, it is not advised to utilize the forehead temperature derived from an uncorrected infrared thermometer as the foundation for a body temperature screening in public venues such as hospital outpatient clinics, shopping malls, airports, and train stations.
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- Anming Chen
- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Biomechanics and Biotechnology Lab, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Biomechanics and Biotechnology Lab, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Guangdong Public Security Science and Technology Collaborative Innovation Center, Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, Guangzhou 510050, China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Biomechanics and Biotechnology Lab, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518057, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Goodarzi H, Valizadeh F, Ghasemi F, Ebrahimzade F, Seifosadat SH, Delfan B, Taee N. Comparing the effect of body wash with marshmallow plant and lukewarm water on reducing the temperature of febrile children: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Complement Med Ther 2022; 22:293. [PMID: 36369081 PMCID: PMC9652963 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-022-03762-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Fever is the most common reason for children’s visits to medical centers. Its management is an essential duty of a pediatric nurse. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of body wash with Marshmallow plant on children’s fever. Methods This parallel clinical trial was performed on 92 children aged 6 months to 10 years with a tympanic temperature above 38.3 °C. Participants were randomly assigned to groups. Simultaneously with receiving acetaminophen, body wash was performed in the control group with lukewarm water and in the intervention group with white Marshmallow extract. The children’s temperature; from the beginning of the study was checked and recorded every 15 min in the first hour and in the 4th and 6th hours. The time duration to resolve fever, the frequency of afebrile children at different times of the study, and the value of temperature reduction were primary outcomes. Heart rate, the need to administer the next dose of acetaminophen, and the time of fever recurrence were recorded as secondary outcomes. Results The mean time duration to resolve fever in the intervention group was shorter than in the control group (B = 8.181, 95% CI 3.778–12.584, p < 0.001). The frequency of the children without fever was higher in the intervention group during different times of the study (p < 0.001). The mean value of temperature reduction in the intervention group was higher than the control group (B = -0.27 °C, 95% CI: -0.347 to -0.193, P < 0.001), although, after adjusting the effect of confounding variables it was not significant (P = 0.127). The mean of adjusted heart rate change (p = 0.771), the time of fever recurrence (P = 0.397), and the frequency of children requiring the next dose of acetaminophen (p = 0.397) did not show a significant difference between the groups. Conclusion Body wash with Marshmallow extract reduced children’s fever in a shorter period of time and to some extent a greater extent than the control group without side effects. Therefore, it can be used as an effective and safe complementary method to help reduce fever. However, more studies are necessary for this field. Trial registration Registration in Iranian Clinical Trials (RCTs) on 31.08.2020 with registration code: IRCT20200809048345N1.
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Möhler R, Jenetzky E, Schwarz S, Gwiasda M, Rathjens L, Szoke H, Martin D. Parental Confidence in Relation to Antipyretic Use, Warning Signs, Symptoms and Well-Being in Fever Management-Results from an App-Based Registry. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:14502. [PMID: 36361379 PMCID: PMC9654195 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Parents' confidence regarding their children's fever is a key factor in its management and there is still unnecessary anxiety and associated antipyretic overuse. The FeverApp application collects naturalistic real-time data on febrile infections and educates parents on fever management. Logistic regression examined the associations between (1) parental confidence and (2) antipyretics use with fever relevant parameters. First entry data of 3721 children (mean age 21 months; SD 22.97) was assessed. A total of 58.0% of parents felt confident upon first fever documentation. Warning signs [OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.40-0.61], dehydration [OR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.52-0.81], fever [OR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.57-0.80] and having a female child [OR = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.66-0.90] had the highest negative association with parental confidence. Antipyretics were used initially in 14.7% of children. Fever had the highest positive [OR = 2.58, 95% CI: 1.89-3.50] and well-being the highest negative association with antipyretic use [OR = 0.37, 95% CI: 0.22-0.63). In the first entry data, parental confidence was related to children's health condition in a reasonable medical manner. The use of antipyretics was mostly associated with febrile temperature, but also low well-being. Thus, associations were partly in accordance with recent guidelines.
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- Ricarda Möhler
- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center of the Johannes-Gutenberg-University Mainz, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
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- Department of Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, 7622 Pecs, Hungary
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, 58448 Witten, Germany
- Department of Pediatrics, Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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Cheruvalath R, Gaude A. Managing problem behavior and the role of metacognitive skills. Eur J Psychol Educ 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10212-022-00645-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Raju A, Luthra G, Shahbaz M, Almatooq H, Foucambert P, Esbrand FD, Zafar S, Panthangi V, Cyril Kurupp AR, Khan S. Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Increased Susceptibility to Respiratory Infections Among Children: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2022; 14:e29205. [PMID: 36259029 PMCID: PMC9573008 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Vitamin D has several roles in the immune system besides its effects on bone metabolism. Acute respiratory infections are common infections in children. Severe lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) even cause death in children, especially in those less than five years of age. Our study aims to examine whether children with vitamin D deficiency are susceptible to respiratory infections and to study the association between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of respiratory infections. We comprehensively searched research articles in PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane library databases. The main keywords were vitamin D deficiency, respiratory infections, and children. We used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines to conduct this systematic review. The initial search showed 16,120 papers. A meticulous screening of research articles using the eligibility criteria and quality appraisal tools was done. Finally, 10 research articles qualified for this systematic review, including eight case-control studies, one randomized controlled trial (RCT), and one cohort study. Seven of 10 research studies reviewed found that children with low vitamin D levels are susceptible to respiratory infections. Five studies discussed the severity of respiratory infections and low vitamin D levels. This systematic review concluded that children with low vitamin D levels are prone to developing respiratory infections. But we could not find a conclusive association between the severity of respiratory infections and low vitamin D levels.
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Kim YM, Jang MR, Moon JR, Park G, An YJ, Seo JM. Clinical Accuracy of Non-Contact Forehead Infrared Thermometer Measurement in Children: An Observational Study. Children (Basel) 2022; 9. [PMID: 36138700 DOI: 10.3390/children9091389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We evaluated the clinical reliability and utility of temperature measurements using no-contact forehead infrared thermometers (NCFITs) by comparing their temperature measurements with those obtained using infrared tympanic thermometers (IRTTs) in children. In this observational, prospective, and cross-sectional study, we enrolled 255 children (aged 1 month to 18 years) from the pediatric surgery ward at a tertiary medical center in Korea. The mean age of the children was 9.05 ± 5.39 years, and 54.9% were boys. The incidence rate of fever, defined as an IRTT reading of ≥38.0 °C, was 15.7%. The ICC coefficient for the assessment of agreement between temperatures recorded by the NCFIT and IRTT was 0.87, and the κ-coefficient was 0.83. The bias and 95% limits of agreement were 0.15 °C (−0.43 to 0.73). For an accurate diagnosis of fever (≥38 °C), the false-negative rate was much lower, but the false-positive rate was higher, especially in 6-year-old children. Therefore, NCFITs can be used to screen children for fever. However, a secondary check is required using another thermometer when the child’s temperature is >38 °C. NCFITs are proposed for screening but not for measuring the temperature. For the latter, an accurate and reliable thermometer shall be used.
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Schulte K, Blakeslee SB, Kandil FI, Stock-Schröer B, Seifert G. The Effect of Cold-Water Hydrotherapy According to Sebastian Kneipp for Immune Stimulation: A Nonrandomized, Controlled, Explorative, Mixed-Methods Clinical Study. J Integr Complement Med 2022; 28:749-756. [PMID: 35649190 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Highlights Home-based hydrotherapy leads to fewer missed kindergarten-days in total. In the application group, more fever days could be registered. Hydrotherapy, according to the hormesis principle by Sebastian Kneipp, aims to reduce infections of the lower respiratory tract. Parents participation motivated by increase in applicable health knowledge for their children. Objectives: This study investigates the effect of cold-water hydrotherapy stimulation according to the hormesis principle by Sebastian Kneipp on the number of missing kindergarten-days, fever days, and respiratory tract infections in children aged 3-6 years. Study design: A nonrandomized, controlled, explorative, mixed-methods clinical study. Intervention: The hydrotherapeutic intervention treated children aged 3-6 years with Kneipp arm affusions over 6 weeks. The control group received no intervention. Number of missed kindergarten-days, fever days, and respiratory tract infections were assessed by means of a digital diary. Through a self-developed structured questionnaire, sociodemographic data of both groups were compared and reason for participation in the study was recorded and qualitatively evaluated. Results: Twenty children participants and their parents in the intervention group and 18 in the control group were evaluated. The intervention was conducted at home by the parents. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences between the groups but still showed intermediate effect sizes (indicating an underpowered study). These effect sizes point to a potentially lower proportion of children in the application group versus the control group with missed kindergarten-days in total (d = 0.67), days missed due to fever (d = 0.29), and infections of the lower respiratory tract (d = 0.60). In a future study, these parameters will thus serve as promising factors for evaluation. Parent's stated reasons for participation interest were to improve health, increase their own health knowledge, and because of their interest in alternative therapies and to support research. Conclusions: Cold-water hydrotherapy stimulation, according to the hormesis principle by Sebastian Kneipp, did reduce the number of days absent in kindergarten in total in the intervention group and lower respiratory tract infections occurred less frequently. Parent' participation interest demonstrated a desire to increase health literacy and implement this with their own children. Due to the small sample size, the results should be interpreted cautiously. Clinical Trial Registration Number: German Register of Clinical Trials (DRKS): ID 00017562.
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- Klaudia Schulte
- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Otto-Heubner Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (OHC), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Otto-Heubner Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (OHC), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Otto-Heubner Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (OHC), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Human Medicine and Integrated Accompanying Studies in Anthroposophic Medicine (IBAM), University of Witten/Herdecke Faculty of Health, Herdecke, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Otto-Heubner Centre for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (OHC), Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Pediatrics, University of São Paulo Faculty of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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Cornilă A, Iurian S, Tomuță I, Porfire A. Orally Dispersible Dosage Forms for Paediatric Use: Current Knowledge and Development of Nanostructure-Based Formulations. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081621. [PMID: 36015247 PMCID: PMC9414456 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The paediatric population has always suffered from a lack of medicines tailored to their needs, especially in terms of accurate dosage, stability and acceptability. Orodispersible dosage forms have gone through a resurrection as an alternative to liquid formulations or fractioned solid formulations, although they are still subject to several inconveniences, among which the unpleasant taste and the low oral bioavailability of the API are the most significant hurdles in the way of achieving an optimal drug product. Nanostructures can address these inconveniences through their size and variety, owing to the plethora of materials that can be used in their manufacturing. Through the formation and functionalisation of nanostructures, followed by their inclusion in orodispersible dosage forms, safe, stable and acceptable medicines intended for paediatric use can be developed.
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Simon H, Pedreira MC, Barbosa SMDM, Fernandes TF, Escobar AMDU. Clinical management of fever in children in Brazil: practical recommendations from an expert panel. einstein (São Paulo) 2022; 20:eRW6045. [PMID: 35946741 PMCID: PMC9345508 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022rw6045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Radonjic-Hoesli S, Pavlov N, Simon HU, Simon D. Are blood cytokines reliable biomarkers of allergic disease diagnosis and treatment responses? J Allergy Clin Immunol 2022; 150:251-258. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Loya A, Siddiqui MS, Sangle A, Ingale V, Saha S, Nelanuthala M. The Antipyretic Effect of High-Dose Paracetamol Versus Mefenamic Acid in the Treatment of Febrile Children: A Randomized Control Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e26733. [PMID: 35967183 PMCID: PMC9363685 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction Fever is the most common presenting symptom in children and causes distress in patients and parents. Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used as antipyretics, they should be reserved for pain or chronic inflammatory conditions due to safety concerns. If we can safely achieve the same antipyretic effect using a higher dose (20 mg/kg) of paracetamol, NSAIDs may be avoided for treating fever. There is a paucity of literature comparing the antipyretic effect of mefenamic acid and high-dose paracetamol. We hypothesized that there would be no difference in the antipyretic effect of high-dose paracetamol and mefenamic acid. Methods In this randomized control trial, 165 febrile children were randomly allocated to one of the following three groups: standard-dose (15 mg/kg) paracetamol (SDPCM) as the control group and high-dose (20 mg/kg) paracetamol (HDPCM) and mefenamic acid (6 mg/kg) (MFN) as the intervention groups. The temperature was measured using a digital thermometer at the start of drug dosage and every 15 minutes until it reached normal. One-way between-group analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare outcome measures such as time for temperature to reach normal, fall of temperature in 60 minutes, and time for the next fever. Post hoc analysis was performed to compare mean differences. Patients were monitored for adverse effects. Results Out of 165 enrolled patients, 159 were analyzed. The baseline demographic data were comparable among the groups. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean time taken for the temperature to reach normal (F-value (F) (2,156)=3.184, p<0.05) and the mean reduction in temperature at 60 minutes (F (2,156)=23.40, p<0.001) among the groups. The mean time for temperature to reach normal in the SDPCM group (97.50±26.60 minutes) was longer than that in the HDPCM (85.09±31.43 minutes) and MFN (84.90±30.42 minutes) groups. The decrease in temperature over 60 minutes was greater in the HDPCM (0.46°C±0.19°C) and MFN (0.45°C±0.11°C) groups than in the SDPCM (0.33°C±0.10°C) group. The time to the next fever spike was shorter for the SDPCM group (5.07±2.66 hours) than for the HDPCM (7.20±3.08 hours) and MFN (8.82±3.83 hours) groups. Post hoc analysis demonstrated that high-dose paracetamol and mefenamic acid had similar and faster antipyretic effects than standard-dose paracetamol. Although the duration of action was found to be longer in the mefenamic acid group, the difference was not statistically significant. There were negligible adverse effects in the groups. Conclusion Standard-dose paracetamol (15 mg/kg/dose) had a slower and shorter antipyretic effect than high-dose paracetamol (20 mg/kg/dose) and mefenamic acid (6 mg/kg/dose). A single dose of high-dose paracetamol was safe and had a similar antipyretic effect as mefenamic acid. Mefenamic acid may be avoided as an antipyretic and spared for pain and anti-inflammatory indications. Multicentered double-blind clinical trials with larger sample sizes and comparisons of other NSAIDs will be required to confirm these findings.
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Madsen TW, Sørensen MK, Cromhout PF, Sølling C, Berntsen M, Møller K, Berg SK. Temperature change in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging-An observational cohort study. Paediatr Anaesth 2022; 32:870-879. [PMID: 35366370 PMCID: PMC9323460 DOI: 10.1111/pan.14450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM An increasing number of children undergo magnetic resonance imaging requiring anesthesia or sedation to ensure their immobility; however, magnetic resonance imaging may increase body temperature whereas sedation or anesthesia may decrease it. We investigated changes in body temperature in children who underwent sedation or anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS Children aged 12 weeks-12 years undergoing anesthesia and magnetic resonance imaging were included in this prospective observational study. Tympanic body temperature was measured before and after magnetic resonance imaging, and the difference between measurements was calculated. Associations between the temperature difference and patient- or procedure-related factors were evaluated with linear and logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 74 children were included, of whom 5 (7%) had a temperature increase ≥0.5°C. Mean temperature difference was -0.24°C (SD 0.48) for the entire group and -0.28°C for the youngest children (0-2 years). The temperature difference correlated positively with the duration of imaging (unadjusted coefficient 0.26, 95% confidence interval (CI), (0.01; 0.52)). CONCLUSION In this study of sedated or anesthetized children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging, clinically relevant increases in body temperature above 0.5°C were only found in a few patients. However, longer imaging duration tended to be associated with increased body temperature.
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- Thurid Waagstein Madsen
- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark,Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University HospitalCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark,Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical SciencesUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark,Department of Cardiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen UniversityCopenhagenDenmark
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Hsiao B, Tzeng Y, Lee K, Lu S, Lin Y. Impact of an Educational Program on Improving Nurses’ Management of Fever: An Experimental Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1135. [PMID: 35742186 PMCID: PMC9222950 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10061135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Despite a public information campaign “To Break the Myth of Fever”, nurses continued to overtreat fever. This study hypothesized that the campaign lacked the detailed rationale essential to alter nurses’ attitudes and behaviors. Aim: To evaluate the effect of the educational program on nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to fever management. Design: A randomized experimental design using a time series analysis. Methods: A random sample of 58 medical/surgical nurses was evenly divided into an intervention and a control group. The intervention group received an educational program on fever and fever management. Both groups completed a pretest and four posttests using investigator-developed instruments: a questionnaire on knowledge and attitudes about fever management and a fever treatment checklist to audit charts. Results: The intervention group had markedly higher knowledge scores and reduced use of ice pillows at all four posttests, as well as lower use of antipyretics overall, except for the first posttest, despite no sustained change in attitude. Conclusions: An educational program for fever management can effectively improve clinical nurses’ knowledge and attitudes about fever management.
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Asare KK, Amoah S, Coomson CA, Banson C, Yaro D, Mbata J, Arthur RA, Mayeem PB, Afrifa J, Bentsi-Enchill F, Opoku YK. Antibiotic-resistant pathogenic bacterial isolates from patients attending the outpatient department of university of Cape Coast hospital, Ghana: A retrospective study between 2013-2015. PLOS Glob Public Health 2022; 2:e0000417. [PMID: 36962199 PMCID: PMC10021532 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) is an important urinary tract infection (UTI) that has been associated with both complicated and uncomplicated disease conditions. The global emergence of multiple drug-resistant (MDR) and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) is of public health concern as the resistance limits the current treatment options. The objective of this study was to analyze the antibiotic-resistant patterns among the uropathogenic E. coli isolates at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) hospital between 2013 and 2015 as baseline data to understand the current antibiotic resistance situation within UCC and its environs. A retrospective cross-sectional study of bacteria isolates at UCC hospital from January 2013 to December 2015 were analyzed. A standard biochemical and antibiotic susceptibility tests were performed using Kirby-Bauer NCCLs modified disc diffusion technique. The network of interaction between pathogenic isolates and antibiotic resistance was performed using Cytoscape software. Statistical significance was tested using ANOVA and one-sample Wilcoxon test. The overall E. coli prevalence was 15.76% (32/203); females had the highest infection of 17.33% (26/150) compared to male subjects who had 11.32% (6/53) out of all the pathogenic infections. The E. coli prevalence among the age categories were 2/21 (9.52%), 27/154 (17.53%) and 4/21 (19.05%) among ≤20 years, 21-40 years and 41-60 years respectively. The isolated resistant pathogens exhibited different antibiotic resistance patterns. An interaction network of nodes connecting to other nodes indicating positive correlations between the pathogens and antibiotic resistance was established. Escherichia coli, Citrobacter spp, Klebsiella spp among other isolated pathogens formed higher centrality in the network of interaction with antibiotic resistance. The individual E. coli isolates showed a significant difference in the mean ± SD (95% CI) pattern of antibiotic resistance, 2.409±1.205 (1.828-2.990), χ2 = 36.68, p<0.0001. In conclusion, the study reports the interaction of E. coli isolates at UCC hospital and its antibiotic-resistant status between 2013 and 2015. This data forms the baseline information for assessing the current antibiotic status in UCC and its environs.
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- Kwame Kumi Asare
- Dept. of Biomedical Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Laboratory Unit, University of Cape Coast Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Dept. of Biomedical Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Laboratory Unit, University of Cape Coast Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Dept. of Biomedical Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Dept. of Biology Education, Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Dept. of Biology Education, Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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- Dept. of Biology Education, Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
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Anderson J, Oeum M, Verkolf E, Licciardi PV, Mulholland K, Nguyen C, Chow K, Waller G, Costa AM, Daley A, Crawford NW, Babl FE, Duke T, Do LAH, Wurzel D. Factors associated with severe respiratory syncytial virus disease in hospitalised children: a retrospective analysis. Arch Dis Child 2022; 107:359-364. [PMID: 34526293 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-322435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Early recognition of children at risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infection is important as it informs management decisions. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with severe disease among young children hospitalised with RSV infection. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all children <2 years of age hospitalised for RSV lower respiratory tract infection at a single tertiary paediatric hospital over three RSV seasons (January 2017-December 2019). We classified children as having 'moderate' or 'severe' disease based on the level of respiratory intervention and used univariable and multivariable regression models to determine factors associated with severe disease. RESULTS Of 970 hospitalised children, 386 (40%) were classified as having 'severe' and 584 (60%) as having 'moderate' RSV disease. On multivariable analyses, age <2 months (OR: 2.3, 95% CI 1.6 to 3.3, p<0.0001), prematurity (OR: 1.6, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.4, p=0.02) and RSV-parainfluenza virus type 3 (PIV3) codetection (OR: 2.6, 95% CI 1.05 to 6.5, p=0.04) were independently associated with severe disease. CONCLUSION Younger age, prematurity and PIV3 codetection were associated with severe RSV disease in children <2 years of age hospitalised with RSV infection. The association between PIV3 and severe RSV disease is a novel finding and warrants further investigation.
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- Jeremy Anderson
- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia .,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- The University of Melbourne Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Microbiology and Infection Control, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- General Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Emergency Department, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit and Department of Paediatrics, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne - Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Glavaš M, Gitlin-domagalska A, Dębowski D, Ptaszyńska N, Łęgowska A, Rolka K. Vasopressin and Its Analogues: From Natural Hormones to Multitasking Peptides. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:3068. [PMID: 35328489 PMCID: PMC8955888 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Human neurohormone vasopressin (AVP) is synthesized in overlapping regions in the hypothalamus. It is mainly known for its vasoconstricting abilities, and it is responsible for the regulation of plasma osmolality by maintaining fluid homeostasis. Over years, many attempts have been made to modify this hormone and find AVP analogues with different pharmacological profiles that could overcome its limitations. Non-peptide AVP analogues with low molecular weight presented good affinity to AVP receptors. Natural peptide counterparts, found in animals, are successfully applied as therapeutics; for instance, lypressin used in treatment of diabetes insipidus. Synthetic peptide analogues compensate for the shortcomings of AVP. Desmopressin is more resistant to proteolysis and presents mainly antidiuretic effects, while terlipressin is a long-acting AVP analogue and a drug recommended in the treatment of varicose bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis. Recently published results on diverse applications of AVP analogues in medicinal practice, including potential lypressin, terlipressin and ornipressin in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2, are discussed.
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Waly EH, Bakry HM. Assessment of Egyptian Mothers’ Knowledge and Domestic Management Practices of Fever in Preschool Children in Zagazig City, Sharkia Governorate. Children 2022; 9:349. [PMID: 35327721 PMCID: PMC8947020 DOI: 10.3390/children9030349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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(1) Background: Childhood fever is a frequent reason for health care visits. Parents are worried about fever and its complications and show variation between their knowledge about managing fever and real practice, which are affected by many factors and beliefs. This study aimed to assess knowledge of Egyptian mothers about fever of preschool children and its domestic management and the relation between them and to identify sociodemographic factors affecting mothers’ knowledge and practice. (2) Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted at the pediatric outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospitals among 297 mothers with preschool children. A structured questionnaire consisting of three parts assessed the sociodemographic characteristics, mothers’ knowledge about childhood fever, and its management practices. (3) Results: 37.7% of mothers had good knowledge about childhood fever, and 23.9% showed good management practices. Young mothers, less number of children, high education, sufficient income, and good knowledge were the significant predictors of domestic management practices towards childhood fever. (4) Conclusions: The Egyptian mothers showed insufficient levels of knowledge and domestic management practices towards preschool childhood fever. Health education interventions should be targeted to mothers to improve their knowledge and practice.
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Singh S, Kishore D, Singh RK. Potential for Further Mismanagement of Fever During COVID-19 Pandemic: Possible Causes and Impacts. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:751929. [PMID: 35308547 PMCID: PMC8924660 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.751929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Fever remains an integral part of acute infectious diseases management, especially for those without effective therapeutics, but the widespread myths about "fevers" and the presence of confusing guidelines from different agencies, which have heightened during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and are open to alternate interpretation, could deny whole populations the benefits of fever. Guidelines suggesting antipyresis for 37.8-39°C fever are concerning as 39°C boosts the protective heat-shock and immune response (humoral, cell-mediated, and nutritional) whereas ≥40°C initiates/enhances the antiviral responses and restricts high-temperature adapted pathogens, e.g., severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), strains of influenza, and measles. Urgent attention is accordingly needed to address the situation because of the potential public health consequences of the existence of conflicting guidelines in the public domain. We have in this article attempted to restate the benefits of fever in disease resolution, dispel myths, and underline the need for alignment of national treatment guidelines with that of the WHO, to promote appropriate practices and reduce the morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.
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- Samer Singh
- Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of General Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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Chin X, Teo SW, Lim ST, Ng YH, Han HC, Yap F. Desmopressin therapy in children and adults: pharmacological considerations and clinical implications. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 78:907-917. [PMID: 35199198 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-022-03297-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE This review aims to provide prescribing clinicians a deeper appreciation of desmopressin's clinical indications and formulation types, to better balance efficacy and safety through proper formulation selection. BACKGROUND Since its discovery 50 years ago, desmopressin's antidiuretic properties have been used for central diabetes insipidus, primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis and adult nocturnal polyuria, while its coagulant effects are useful for mild hemophilia A and von Willebrand Disease. During this time, newer formulations of desmopressin have also been introduced to the market raising questions on interchangeability, dose conversion and safety. The wide array of clinical indications and variable pharmacokinetic properties of different desmopressin preparations raises the possibility of medication error, especially the risk of hyponatraemia. METHODOLOGY A narrative review to explore clinically relevant aspects of desmopressin therapy, synthesising information obtained from searches of published literature. RESULTS We identified that the risk factors for developing hyponatremia include extremes of age, existing comorbidity, drug interaction, intranasal formulations and intercurrent illness. We describe the dose equivalence between all formulations to facilitate conversion. We highlight that in view of inter-subject variability, close monitoring is recommended when switching preparations. We found that paediatric data remains limited, leading to recent proposals for age- and weight-based dosing regimens. CONCLUSION The risk of hyponatremia, albeit small, can be reduced by adhering to the indication-specific doses and taking steps to govern the safe prescription of the drug. Further paediatric clinical trials are awaited to expand the evidence base of childhood desmopressin therapy.
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- Xinyi Chin
- Department of Paediatrics, Endocrinology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Pharmacy Department, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Specialist Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Nephrology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Urogynaecology, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Paediatrics, Endocrinology Service, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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