Jornal de pediatria
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Jornal de pediatria · Sep 2004
The role of sample collection timing on interleukin-6 levels in early-onset neonatal sepsis.
To assess different perinatal findings and sample collection timing in newborns with early-onset sepsis comparing those with low IL-6 levels to the ones with high levels. ⋯ Sample collection timing is an important factor for detection of high plasma IL-6 level in newborn infants with early-onset sepsis.
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2004
Comparative Study[Diagnosis of reflux esophagitis in infants: histology of the distal esophagus must complement upper gastrointestinal endoscopy].
The aim of this study was to validate the endoscopic findings against histologic features of the distal esophageal mucosa for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis in infants. ⋯ We concluded that whilst endoscopy had a specificity of 71%, it did not attain an acceptable range of sensitivity (45%) to justify performing an endoscopy without biopsy, as many true cases of esophagitis would not be detected; and that the presence of grade I (non-erosive) esophagitis at endoscopy did not increase the value of the test in predicting histologic abnormality.
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2004
[Exclusive breastfeeding at the point of discharge of high-risk newborns at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the factors associated with this practice].
To study the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at the moment of hospital discharge of newborns admitted to a neonatal Intensive Care Unit and to analyze potential risk factors. ⋯ This research shows the potential efficiency of adopting Baby Friendly policies to increase the chance of successful breastfeeding at the point of discharge for high-risk newborns.
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Jornal de pediatria · May 2004
Editorial CommentTechnology: mechanical ventilation strategy versus tactics.