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Opportunistic infections in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:14:21 +0500

Opportunistic infections in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients: Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing and remitting disease that is increasing in incidence throughout the Western world.1 Although multiple questions regarding…

Highlights from this issue

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:09:23 +0500

Highlights from this issue: Skinning cats for a living

Let’s kick off with an aphorism fit for this most ascetic of months.

The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar (Confucius c 500…

Stress among the parents of children with cerebral palsy

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:55:04 +0500

Stress among the parents of children with cerebral palsy:

The parents of children with cerebral palsy are more likely to report stress than the parents of children without disability. Previous reports have indicated a twofold rise in the prevalence of…

Scald risk in social housing can be reduced through thermostatic control system without increasing Legionella risk: a cluster randomised trial

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:15:04 +0500

Scald risk in social housing can be reduced through thermostatic control system without increasing Legionella risk: a cluster randomised trial: Objective

To quantify the effects of a thermostatic control system in social (public) housing on the prevalence of dangerous (>60°C) water temperatures and on fuel consumption.

Design

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Highlights from this issue

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:18:18 +0500

Highlights from this issue: An unusual randomised controlled trial on a hot topic

It is rare in clinical journals to see randomised controlled trials (RCTs) where the intervention is applied to whole communities rather than…

Highlights from this issue

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:17:08 +0500

Highlights from this issue: Fluids in shock

An article recently published in the NEJM by Maitland et al caused a stir, both among paediatricians and in the press: they claimed that, at least in the context of their trial…

In utero programming of pubertal development?

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:46:15 +0500

In utero programming of pubertal development?:

Transition through puberty is a complex and dynamic process that depends on both genetic factors and numerous postnatal biological factors including endogenous hormones, body fat and energy…

Highlights from this issue

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:51:28 +0500

Highlights from this issue: Diving to death

Children often present either acutely or to clinic with an episode that might be a seizure, might be a faint, might be something else, so I found the paper by Albertella et al a…

processprocessprocess: Male’ Bus Routes (based on Bus Service...

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:20:46 +0500

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Male’ Bus Routes (based on Bus Service Tour an interview with a bus driver by HaveeruNews). Bus services are scheduled to begin at 6pm Thursday 22nd June 2011 :)

Ask Dr Niyaf: Using Nasal Aspirator to clear nose

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:30:03 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Using Nasal Aspirator to clear nose:

askniyaf:

Dear Dr.Niyaf,

My 5 month old baby is having difficulty in breathing while feeding and other times, because of cold. My question is; is it okay to use a Nasal aspirator once everyday clear blockage of the nose.

It is usually very difficult to aspirate nasal secretions using the commonly…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Blood in stool [with constipation]

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:38:16 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Blood in stool [with constipation]:

Dear doc, my kid 2yr 8months now has blood soaked in his stool. Usually this is when he has constipation. When he pass it soft its okay.its not much but looks like its soaked. Sometimes clotted How do i identify the severity of this? Is there any specific test to be done to see if he has a…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Newborn check up

Mon, 30 May 2011 11:38:59 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Newborn check up:

Dear Dr. Niyaf,

Thanks for this opportunity to ask you questions. Followup questions or adding comments are not as easy as sending the initial question due to the forced registration process before a comment can be accepted. Anyway… here is my question. [This segment of post would be edited…

Ask Dr Niyaf: 7 Month old refusing food

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:01:07 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: 7 Month old refusing food:

salaam

My daughter of 7 months of age is not eating any solids, neither formula nor Breast milk. Before she was fed well, but since 6 days she has stopped feeding herself. I fed her solids three or four times a day. Breastfed frequently, and formula fed once a day or twice a day. but now i’m…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Weaning.

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:00:53 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Weaning.:

salaam Dr Niyaf.

my baby is almost 6 months old, which means i would be starting him on semi solids soon. hence, i am preparing myself for the big day. hence, i would like to know what i can do to promote healthy eating habits for my child. i would also like to know about the time limit i have…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Thalassaemia - is bone marrow transplant a cure?

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:00:44 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Thalassaemia - is bone marrow transplant a cure?:

askniyaf:

Dr,

Do bone marrow transplants really cure thalassemia? What are the risks? What is the success rate? What is the best age for a bone marrow transplant?

Bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a complex process that when successful can cure Thalassaemia! However, the process of bone marrow…

Ask Dr Niyaf: pink stain on diaper!

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:00:35 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: pink stain on diaper!:

askniyaf:

hi dr,

my 6 week old boy had a pink stain on his diaper this evening. vaccinations for dpt, hep B and polio was given today. should i be worried? do i need to consult a dr for this? and is this related to vaccination?

A pink/red stain on the nappy with urine can be a worrying sign. It could…

Ask Dr Niyaf: How long should I keep panadol syrup?

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:00:24 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: How long should I keep panadol syrup?:

askniyaf:

For how long should i keep panadol syrup after opening it, would it be all right if i keep it for a month or more?

Panadol is reported to have a very long shelf-life when stored in optimal condition. It is reported that it could be stored up to 24 month [6.3] in a dry, cool place (25…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Preterm baby having a cold

Mon, 30 May 2011 03:00:16 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Preterm baby having a cold:

My daughter (B/O ***********) is having kind of cold. As i ask u before that shes having some sound while feeding. now she vomits n it includes “dhava” too. n some times when she is sleeping she wakes with difficulty in breathing cause of blocked nose. Am trying to get a appointment for…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Flu vaccine

Mon, 30 May 2011 02:59:55 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Flu vaccine:

askniyaf:

Are flu vaccines safe for small children? Do you recommend it? Or as some believe, should children be left as any other, to catch colds/flu’s naturally so that they may build their immunity?

Flu vaccines are safe for children and are recommended for children above 6 months age. In fact, kids…

Ask Dr Niyaf: Vomiting frequent

Mon, 30 May 2011 02:59:43 +0500

Ask Dr Niyaf: Vomiting frequent:

askniyaf:

Dear dr. My son 11 months has frequent vomiting and only when he is given food.. What could the reason be.. His growth rate is ok.. But vomiting is the main concern , could it be gastric???

It would be almost impossible for me to say why your child is vomiting without a consultation. There…