Abstract Background: In the absence of specific symptomology in children, the early diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis is a challenge, particularly during infancy. This study was performed to evaluate the diagnostic utility of serum procalcitonin levels in children with acute pyelonephritis.. Methods: Serum procalcitonin was measured with a rapid, semi-quantitative immune-chromatographic te...

    Background & Aim: With early detection of hearing loss at younger ages, there is a better chance for normal language and speech development. Delay in diagnosing hearing loss severly affects language/speech development, social abilities, academic progress, psychological status, job opportunities etc. The present study sought to determine the average ages of suspicion, diagnosis, and amplific...

Introduction: Malnutrition is one of the most important factors affecting the treatment process of children with cancer. The objective of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of nutritional interventions in controlling and treatment of malnutrition in children with common cancers. Materials and Methods: The current study is a retrospective cohort study that was conducted in ...

Abstract Introduction: Infectivity with Blastocystis-hominis is frequently reported in people of different ages in recent years. Lack of accurate laboratory diagnosis and lack of enough medical knowledge about the possible pathogenesis of this enteric protozoan parasite cause prolonged infections and persistence of related gastrointestinal symptoms in infected people. In the present study th...

Background & objective: but its etiology is unknown. Based on deficiency of epidemiological studies, this studyFamily and genetic factors are effective on incidence of external hydrocephalusaimed to determine the demographic features of children with external hydrocephalus.Methods: referred to Taleghani tertiary hospital during 2009-2011 were assessed. Inclusion criteriaIn this retrospective de...