This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
January 2021 in “Pediatric Oncall” In this study, three patients with Type-1 autoimmune hepatitis experienced normalized liver enzymes and remission after six months of oral prednisolone treatment, while three others refused treatment.
November 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study reported a 15% prevalence of tinea capitis among primary school children in Hyderabad, with various dermatophyte species identified as causative agents.
October 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Research in Pediatric Endocrinology” This study found that children with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia had elevated epicardial fat thickness, which was associated with increased carotid intima media thickness, left ventricular mass, and mitral deceleration time.
September 2018 in “Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” This article examines the care and health challenges faced by transgender or gender incongruence individuals, reporting no new clinical results; it highlights the importance of an individualized approach for optimizing well-being.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter details the causes and diagnostic process of pediatric alopecia, including trichoscopic findings, but reports no new clinical results.
This study identified rare nucleotide substitutions in the SLC39A4 gene in children with acrodermatitis enteropathica, suggesting a genetic component to the disease's etiology.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter reviews types and causes of hair loss in children and suggests a diagnostic approach for identifying and treating this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2012 in “Trace Elements Science” This study found that children living near a lead-zinc mine had higher levels of lead and zinc in their hair and lower IQ scores compared to children living 40 km away.
This study investigated whether the iodine concentration in hair correlates with spontaneous tinea capitis cure at puberty but does not report new clinical findings.
August 2009 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” This article reviews the multifactorial etiology and treatment options for alopecia in children, including potential genetic and autoimmune contributions, but provides no new clinical findings.
This chapter reviews the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children, but presents no new clinical results.
July 2004 in “Journal of the American Dietetic Association” Many Korean preschool children have low zinc levels, which may affect their growth, and zinc supplements could help.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” This article outlines how pediatric hair problems present and how they can be assessed, without reporting new research results.
September 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” April 1992 in “Pediatrics in Review” This review discusses diagnostic methods for superficial fungal infections in children and does not report new clinical results; the authors note the ease and simplicity of these diagnostic approaches.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century efforts to associate alcohol consumption with increased infant mortality and societal decline, resulting in legislative actions to protect children from alcohol exposure.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine” This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
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January 1976 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study observed that androgen levels rise with pubic hair development in Tanner stages, differing by sex and age, with DHEA showing a significant prepubertal increase especially in precocious adrenarche.
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August 1981 in “BMJ” This study found that while sodium valproate improved seizure control in children with epilepsy, it often led to increased weight gain, with no severe side effects like liver disease or pancreatitis reported.
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May 2001 in “Human reproduction update” This review discusses the role of genetic mutations and environmental endocrine disruptors in insufficient androgen action, which can result in conditions like hypospadias, cryptorchidism, and micropenis, during male fetal development.
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May 2011 in “Liver transplantation” The authors concluded that liver transplantation in children with propionic acidemia can reduce the risk of metabolic decompensation and enhance quality of life, although some metabolic issues may persist.
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January 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this retrospective study at a New Delhi children's hospital, the authors found that pediatric skin diseases were most commonly infections and infestations, with bacterial infections and scabies leading, followed by eczemas.
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March 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the pathophysiology of sleep disturbance in children with atopic dermatitis and highlights the need for further research on management strategies, but provides no new clinical results.
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” In this study, skin manifestations were observed in 48% of children with primary immunodeficiency disorders, often providing crucial diagnostic clues for early identification of these conditions.
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June 2018 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the diverse extra-intestinal manifestations of celiac disease in children and reports no new clinical results; the authors note differences in symptom prevalence and resolution compared to adults.
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January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article examines various types of childhood alopecia and highlights the importance of identifying chronic conditions or those linked to underlying medical issues, but reports no new results.
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January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses various pediatric hair loss conditions and treatments, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach and noting that no single treatment is universally effective.
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November 2004 in “Paediatric Respiratory Reviews” This review discusses the clinical features of SARS in children, noting milder symptoms compared to adults, and emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring for long-term effects; it reports no new treatment findings.
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review highlights that in children, hair loss can be attributed to diverse conditions like alopecia areata and tinea capitis, and stresses the importance of a holistic approach to diagnosis and management, including psychosocial support due to limited effective treatments.