Papillary Carcinoma Thyroid in a Nine-year-old Child: A Case Report
Papillary Carcinoma Thyroid in a Nine-year-old Child: A Case Report

Ali Alamdaran; Rahim Vakili; Somayyeh Hashemian; Asma Javid

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8015-8019

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29043.2541

Abstract
        Thyroid enlargement and nodules are very rare in children, but when they occur, the chance of malignancy among these nodules is very high. Thyroid carcinoma ...  Read More
Common Factors Associated With Child Deaths, at a Tertiary Care Centre in Irbid Government, Jordan
Common Factors Associated With Child Deaths, at a Tertiary Care Centre in Irbid Government, Jordan

Shereen Hamadneh; Manal Kassab; Sawsan Abu-hammad; Nahla Al-bayyari; Jehan Hamadneh; Nail Obeidat; Liqaa Raffee; Rola Saqan

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8021-8030

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.31212.2757

Abstract
  Background: Understanding causes of death among children is crucial to decrease mortality rate. Identifying specific causes of under-five mortality help in developing possible prioritize ...  Read More
Evaluation of Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Tumor Necrosis Factor and Interleukin-6 Plasma Levels in Infants and Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Evaluation of Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Tumor Necrosis Factor and Interleukin-6 Plasma Levels in Infants and Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Hassan Moladoust; Arsalan Salari; Seyed Hassan Voshtani

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8031-8037

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28792.2535

Abstract
  Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common cause of major congenital birth defect. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of CHD with serum levels ...  Read More
Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Extraperitoneal Closure for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children: An Initial Experience
Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Extraperitoneal Closure for Inguinal Hernia Repair in Children: An Initial Experience

Hamdi Louati; Mohamed Jallouli; Mohamed Zouari; Hayet Zitouni; Mahdi Ben Dhaou; Riadh Mhiri

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8039-8046

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.31284.2765

Abstract
  Over the past two decades, laparoscopy has advanced and multiple techniques for inguinal hernia repair have been established. Laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous extraperitoneal closure ...  Read More
The Utility of Ultrasound and Laboratory Data for Predicting Intra-abdominal Injury among Children with Blunt Abdominal Trauma
The Utility of Ultrasound and Laboratory Data for Predicting Intra-abdominal Injury among Children with Blunt Abdominal Trauma

Ayoub Ashrafi; Farhad Heydari; Mohsen Kolahdouzan

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8047-8059

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29824.2626

Abstract
  Background: Children with blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) can be risk stratified for intra-abdominal injury (IAI) through a combination of readily accessible clinical variables. The aim ...  Read More
Risk Factors of Severe Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates Undergoing Exchange Transfusion in Imam Reza Hospital Kermanshah- Iran, during 2012 to 2016
Risk Factors of Severe Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates Undergoing Exchange Transfusion in Imam Reza Hospital Kermanshah- Iran, during 2012 to 2016

Homa Babaei; Sohaila Parham; Leila Mohammadi pirkashani

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8061-8072

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29179.2549

Abstract
  Background Jaundice is one of the most common problems in neonatal period. Although the efficacy of exchange transfusion in the treatment of neonatal jaundice is knownand quickly reduces ...  Read More
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Regarding Menstruation among School Girls in West of Iran: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Regarding Menstruation among School Girls in West of Iran: A Population Based Cross-Sectional Study

Soraya Siabani; Hanie Charehjow; Maryam babakhani

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8075-8085

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28633.2495

Abstract
  Background Menstruation is a challenging situation for young women in whom a poor hygiene practice can result in infertility and reproductive system diseases. Attitude and knowledge ...  Read More
Evaluating the Need for Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy in Infants with Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Study
Evaluating the Need for Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy in Infants with Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial Study

Mohammad Kazem Sabzehei; Behnaz Basiri; Maryam Shokouhi; Jalal Poorolajal; Leila Bahadorbeigi

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8086-8092

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29123.2543

Abstract
  Background Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a respiratory disorder caused by delay in the evacuation of the lung fluids. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy is recommended for ...  Read More
A Study of the Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Children Access to Pharmacies: A Case Study of Kermanshah, West of Iran
A Study of the Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Children Access to Pharmacies: A Case Study of Kermanshah, West of Iran

Sohyla Reshadat; Alireza Zangeneh; Shahram Saeidi; Arash Ziapour; Fariba Saeidi; Maryam Choobtashani

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8093-8099

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.29304.2568

Abstract
  Background Adequate access to health services has tremendous effects on the usefulness and efficiency of health care. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the access of girls ...  Read More
The Effect of Educational Intervention on Body Mass Index and Thyroid Function Tests in Children and Adolescents with Obesity and Overweight
The Effect of Educational Intervention on Body Mass Index and Thyroid Function Tests in Children and Adolescents with Obesity and Overweight

Neda Ebrahimi; Fatemeh Taheri; Mitra Moodi; Mahmoud Zardast

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8101-8110

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2017.27747.2403

Abstract
  Background Studies declare the possibility of thyroid abnormalities in the obese patients and return of normal thyroid activities after weight loss. Therefore in this study, the effect ...  Read More
Ultrasound- guided Hydrostatic (Hydrocolonic) Treatment of Meconium Ileus: A Preliminary Report
Ultrasound- guided Hydrostatic (Hydrocolonic) Treatment of Meconium Ileus: A Preliminary Report

Seyed Ali Alamdaran; Ahmad Mohamadipour; Marjan Joodi; Reza Shojaeean; Gholamreza Khademi; Seyed Ali Jafari; Alireza Ataee; Yasmin Davoudi; Hamideh Sadat Arabi Mogadam; Reza Nazarzadeh

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8111-8118

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.32067.2835

Abstract
  Background Meconium ileus (MI) is one type intestinal obstruction due to inspissated meconium at the level of the terminal ileum. The purpose of this study is to present the non-ionizing ...  Read More
The Effect of Abdominal Touch on Nutritional Tolerance in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trail
The Effect of Abdominal Touch on Nutritional Tolerance in Premature Infants: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trail

Soheila Badini Pourazar; Azam Shirinabadi Farahani; Alireza Ghahri Sarabi; Mohamad Amin Pourhoseingholi; Kamran Dehghan

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8119-8128

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.28656.2496

Abstract
  Background The most common cause of death during neonatal period is prematurity. Nutritional tolerance is very important in this period. If during this period the problems of feeding ...  Read More
25-hydroxy Vitamin D Serum levels in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Children Compared to Controls
25-hydroxy Vitamin D Serum levels in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Children Compared to Controls

Noor Mohammad Noori; Maryam Nakhaee Moghadam; Alireza Teimouri; Arezoo Pakravan; Tahereh Boryri

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8129-8138

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.31049.2742

Abstract
  Background 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH) VitD] deficiency is a highly prevalent condition, present in approximately 30% to 50% of the general population. A growing body of ...  Read More
Prevalence of Common Aeroallergens in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis in Gorgan, North of Iran, Based on Skin Prick Test Reactivity
Prevalence of Common Aeroallergens in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis in Gorgan, North of Iran, Based on Skin Prick Test Reactivity

Arash Kalantari; Mohamad Hadi Bagheri Rostami; Zohreh Tajabadi; Babak Khodadadi; Azadeh Daniar

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8139-8145

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.30757.2697

Abstract
  Background Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common types of rhinitis. Allergen avoidance is the most important way of preventing this disease. The present study is carried out ...  Read More
Evaluation of Aseptic Meningitis Following Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine in Children Admitted due to Febrile Convulsion
Evaluation of Aseptic Meningitis Following Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine in Children Admitted due to Febrile Convulsion

Mojtaba Kamali Aghdam; Mansour Sadeghzadeh; Sahar Fakhimi; Kambiz Eftekhari

Volume 6, Issue 8 , August 2018, Pages 8147-8152

https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2018.31953.2828

Abstract
  Background Febrile convulsion (FC) is the most common neurological problem in children which can occur in 2 to 5% of this population. The most important issue is to identify the cause ...  Read More