iron is essential to erythrocyte oxygen transport and is a catalyst for oxidative metabolism in all cells. iron is absorbed by the duodenum and requires an acidic environment for optimal absorption. iron is found for 70% in erythrocytes, and 30% in storage, and a small amount in myoglobin and cytochromes. iron supplementation reduces anemia in breastfed infants and increases in significant dose...

The use of a craniotomy for in vivo experiments provides an opportunity to investigate the dynamics of diverse cellular processes in the mammalian brain in adulthood and during development. Although most in vivo approaches use a craniotomy to study brain regions located on the dorsal side, brainstem regions such as the pons, located on the ventral side remain relatively understudied. The main g...

The localizations of steroidogenic enzymes (P450scc, 3 beta HSD, P450c17 and P450arom) in testes of Shiba goats were investigated by immunohistochemistry. P450scc, 3 beta HSD, P450c17 and P450arom were detected in all Leydig cells of adults. P450scc and P450c17 were observed in most Leydig cells in the fetus (90 days) and neonate (15 days). 3 beta HSD and P450arom were found in some Leydig cell...

GENERALIZED NEONATAL HYPOTONIA Summary. Generalized neonatal hypotonia implies a pathologically decreased postural tone involving at least the extremities, trunk and neck occurring during the first month of life. The gestational age of the neonate, the behavioral state of the neonate at the time of the examination, and the possibility of pseudoparalysis (due to generalized pain) should be consi...

A25-day baby neonate presented with fever and stridor. He had severe respiratory distress at admission. The systemic examination was unremarkable. The roentgenogram of soft tissues of neck revealed widening of superior mediastinum. Computed tomography of neck and upper chest revealed multiple abscesses in the retropharyngeal space, parapharyngeal space, and superior mediastinum. The child impro...

We describe the effect on the neonate of administration of rituximab to a woman with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Rituximab, an anti-CD20 antibody, was given weekly for 4 weeks to a woman with ITP in her third trimester of pregnancy. One month after the last rituximab administration a healthy girl was born. She had normal growth and development during the first six months. At birt...

BACKGROUND Minimally invasive procedures are performed in neonates for an ever-expanding list of congenital anomalies. The laparoscopic repair of duodenal atresia and stenosis in the neonate is one such indication. METHOD We report our experience with the laparoscopic duodenoduodenostomy for duodenal atresia and stenosis in the neonate over the past 4 years. A retrospective chart review was c...

A case of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with Wolff-ParkinsonWhite syndrome in an Indonesian neonate born in the Departement of Obste­ trics, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, is reported. Tachycardia in the neonate was first noted at the iige of 6 days, but the heart rale gradually decreased in 8 hours after oxygen was administered. Electrocardiographic exa­ mination reveal...

Epididymal abscess, epididymo-orchitis, infected hydroceles, and testicular torsion are all rare in a neonate. The practice of exploring an acute scrotum in this patient population remains controversial. Here we describe a case of an unusual presentation of an epididymal abscess that mimics testicular torsion, in hopes of presenting the appropriate evaluation of torsion, and affirming the decis...

BACKGROUND Perinatal asphyxia is known to precipitate myocardial dysfunction, rhythm abnormalities and congestive cardiac failure. CASE CHARACTERISTICS A 2-day old neonate with perinatal asphyxia. OBSERVATION He developed shock secondary to ventricular tachycardia, and required synchronized cardioversion for reversion of abnormal rhythm. OUTCOME Reversal of arrhythmia leading to recovery....