Mojtaba Fazel

Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Long-Term Survival of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children: A Cohort Study

Background: There is little information about the survival rate of pediatric peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients and its risk factors. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess survival rate and its risk factors in Iranian children undergoing PD. ...

[ 2 ] - Correlation between Lead in Maternal Blood, Umbilical Cord Blood, and Breast Milk with Newborn Anthro-pometric Characteristics

Background: Breast milk can be a source of toxic material, along with the transfer of nutrients needed for infant growth. This study was conducted to measure the level of lead in maternal and neonatal blood and breast milk in Tehran, Iran.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 150 mothers and their infants were studied. Samples of maternal blood, fetal umbilical cord blood, breast milk, ...

[ 3 ] - Prevalence and Risk Factors of Technique Failure in Peritoneal Dialysis of Iranian Children and Adolescents

Background: Statistics have shown that the rate of technical failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD) is greater than hemodialysis. In this regard, the present study is aimed to determine the prevalence and risks factors of technique failure of PD in Iranian children using the country’s computerized PD data registry system. Materials and Methods: </st...

[ 4 ] - Validation of CRASH Model in Prediction of 14-Day Mortality and 6-Month Unfavourable Outcome of Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Background: Value of Corticosteroid Randomisation after Significant Head Injury (CRASH) prognostic model has not been assessed in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study is designed to examine the value of CRASH model in prediction of 14-day mortality and 6-month unfavourable outcome of pediatric TBI. Materials and Methods: </stron...

[ 5 ] - The Efficacy of Paricalcitol Administration for Management of Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background There is still controversy about the efficacy of paricalcitol in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, the present study was designed to assess current evidence on the efficacy of paricalcitol in CKD children. Materials and Methods <span lang="EN-...