Background: There is no available data from Sudan reflecting the magnitude of the neurological disorders and disabilities in the pediatric age-group. This study aims to evaluate the pattern of neurological disorders among Sudanese children. Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective survey of children with epilepsy and other neurodisability disorders seen at pediatric neurology outpatient cl...

Musculoskeletal symptoms may be due to noninflammatory causes, including genetic disorders. We aimed examine the final diagnosis in patients who presented with musculoskeletal complaints rheumatology department. Patients Department of Pediatric Rheumatology and were referred pediatric department between January 2015 May 2019 evaluated retrospectively. A total 60 patients, 19 boys (31.66%), a me...

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone with a broad range of biological effects ranging from the classical role as a mediator of calcium and phosphate balance to cellular differentiation and immune modulation. These effects impact normal and dysfunctional hematopoietic and immune function, which may allow an avenue for improved treatment and support of patients suffering from hematologic disorders. In ...

Background: The diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism is generally challenging. We aimed to explore various types of urea cycle disorders (UCDs), and their clinical presentations and biochemical findings among Egyptian pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 86 participants categorized into ...

We studied the pathophysiology of aplastic anaemia (AA) in six different pairs relatives without a family history hematologic disorders or congenital AA. Five and four shared HLA-DRB1*15:01 B*40:02 alleles, respectively. Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored protein-deficient blood cells were detected eight 10 patients evaluated. In mother-daughter pair from one family, flow cytometry leukocyte...

• Enterovirus D68 can infect adult patients with hematologic malignancy and HCT recipients and lead to severe respiratory disease. • Current diagnostic assays for enterovirus D68 are limited, and further studies on improved rapid diagnostic tools are needed. TheUnitedStatesCenters forDiseaseControl andPrevention reportedover 1000casesof severe respiratory disease in pediatric patients associate...

INTRODUCTION Current pediatric burn care has resulted in survival being the expectation for most children. Composite tissue allotransplantation in the form of face or hand transplantation may present opportunities for reconstructive surgery of patients with burns. The present paper addresses the question "Could facial transplantation be of therapeutic benefit in the treatment of pediatric burns...