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BMC Pediatrics is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of health care in neonates, children and adolescents, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
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BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :48
Methamphetamine use is associated with risky behaviors in adolescents classified as low risk, while poor family environment is associated with its use in high risk youths, suggesting that assessments of lifestyle and family history are needed to identify young users.
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Correspondence
Implementation of a comprehensive program including psycho-social and treatment literacy activities to improve adherence to HIV care and treatment for a pediatric population in Kenya. Joelle Van Winghem, Barbara Telfer, Tony Reid, Judith Ouko, Angela Mutunga, Zaina Jama, Shobha Vakil BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :52 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research article
Cerebral oxygenation responses during kangaroo care in low birth weight infants Esmot Ara Begum, Motoki Bonno, Noriko Ohtani, Shigeko Yamashita, Shigeki Tanaka, Hatsumi Yamamoto, Masatoshi Kawai, Yoshihiro Komada BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :51 (7 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Participation in everyday activities and quality of life in pre-teenage children living with cerebral palsy in South West Ireland Vicki Mc Manus, Paul Corcoran, Ivan J Perry BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :50 (31 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Perinatal complications and socio-economic differences in cerebral palsy in Sweden Anders Hjern, Kristina Thorngren-Jerneck BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :49 (30 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Risk factors for methamphetamine use in youth: a systematic review
Kelly Russell, Donna M Dryden, Yuanyuan Liang, Carol Friesen, Kathleen O'Gorman, Tamara Durec, T Cameron Wild, Terry P Klassen BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :48 (28 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Abnormal energy regulation in early life: childhood gene expression may predict subsequent chronic mountain sickness Luis Huicho, Guoqiang Xing, Clifford Qualls, Mar BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :47 (27 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Study protocol
Design of a randomised controlled trial on immune effects of acidic and neutral oligosaccharides in the nutrition of preterm infants: carrot study Elisabeth AM Westerbeek, Ruurd M van Elburg, Anemone van den Berg, Jolice van den Berg, Jos WR Twisk, Willem PF Fetter, Harrie N Lafeber BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :46 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Childhood osteomyelitis-Incidence and differentiation from other acute onset musculoskeletal features in a population-based study Oystein R Riise, Eva Kirkhus, Kai S Handeland, Berit Flato, Tor Reiseter, Milada Cvancarova, Britt Nakstad, Karl-Olaf Wathne BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :45 (20 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Energy and macronutrient intakes in preschool children in urban areas of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Dieu TT Huynh, Michael J Dibley, David W Sibbritt, Hanh TM Tran BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :44 (18 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome Hiroshi Rinka, Takeshi Yoshida, Tetsushi Kubota, Miho Tsuruwa, Akihiro Fuke, Akira Yoshimoto, Masanori Kan, Dai Miyazaki, Hideki Arimoto, Toshinori Miyaichi, Arito Kaji, Satoru Miyamoto, Ichiro Kuki, Masashi Shiomi BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8 :43 (16 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Short report
Cup versus bottle feeding for hospitalized late preterm infants in Egypt: A quasi-experimental study Amel M Abouelfettoh, Donna A Dowling, Soheir A Dabash, Shadia R Elguindy, Iman A Seoud International Breastfeeding Journal 2008, 3 :27 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Impact of innate immunity in a subset of children with autism spectrum disorders: a case control study Harumi Jyonouchi, Lee Geng, Agnes Cushing-Ruby, Huma Quraishi Journal of Neuroinflammation 2008, 5 :52 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research article
The influence of the cultural climate of the training environment on physicians' self-perception of competence and preparedness for practice. Jamiu O Busari, Eduard AA Verhagen, Fred D Muskiet BMC Medical Education 2008, 8 :51 (21 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Disparities in child health in the Arab region during the 1990s Marwan Khawaja, Jesse Dawns, Sonya Meyerson-Knox, Rouham Yamout International Journal for Equity in Health 2008, 7 :24 (20 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case Report
An infant with asymptomatic hepatic granuloma probably caused by bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination found incidentally at autopsy: a case report
Yutaka Tajima, Rie Takagi, Tamiko Nakajima, Yoshihiko Kominato Cases Journal 2008, 1 :337 (20 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Brief report
High prevalence of HIV infection among homeless and street-involved Aboriginal youth in a Canadian setting. Brandon DL Marshall, Thomas Kerr, Chris Livingstone, Kathy Li, Julio SG Montaner, Evan Wood Harm Reduction Journal 2008, 5 :35 (19 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case Report
A newborn with Cornelia de Lange syndrome: a case report Hakan Uzun, Dursun ALI Senses, Munevver Uluba, Kenan Kocabay Cases Journal 2008, 1 :329 (19 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Psychological complications of childhood chronic physical illness in Nigerian children and their mothers: the implication for developing pediatric liaison services Muideen O Bakare, Olayinka O Omigbodun, Olugbenga B Kuteyi, Martin M Meremikwu, Ahamefule O Agomoh Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2 :34 (19 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case Report
Salpingitis. A rare cause of acute abdomen in a sexually inactive girl: a case report Mayke E. van der Putten, Monique Engel, Gijs TH.J. van Well Cases Journal 2008, 1 :326 (18 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case Report
Acroform type of enchondromatosis associated with severe vertebral involvement and facial dysmorphism in a boy with a new variant of enchondromatosis type I1 of Spranger: Case report and a review of the literature Ali Al Kaissi, Katharina Roetzer, Klaus Klaushofer, Franz Grill Cases Journal 2008, 1 :324 (18 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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