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OBJECTIVES: Rumination syndrome (RS) beginning in early childhood or infancy is understudied and challenging to treat. Our objective is to compare the characteristics and outcomes of early-onset (EO) and adolescent-onset (AO) patients with RS. METHODS: We conducted an ambidirectional cohort study of children diagnosed with RS at our institution. Patients were included in two groups: EO (RS symptom onset ≤5 years and diagnosis ≤12 years) and AO (onset >12 years). Patient characteristics, severity, and outcomes were compared between the groups. RESULTS: We included 49 EO and 52 AO RS patients. The median ages of symptom onset and diagnosis in EO were 3.5 and 6 years, respectively; AO, 14.5 and 15 years. EO RS had a slight male predominance while AO was predominantly female (p = 0.016). EO patients were more likely to have developmental delay (24% vs. 8%, p = 0.029) and less likely to have depression (0% vs. 23%, p < 0.001) or anxiety (14% vs. 40%, p = 0.004). At baseline, EO RS was less severe than AO RS: EO RS had greater regurgitation frequency (p < 0.001) but lower vomiting frequency (p = 0.001), resulting in less meal skipping (p < 0.001), reliance on tube feeding or parenteral nutrition (p < 0.001), and weight loss (p = 0.035). EO RS symptoms improved over time: at follow-up, patients had lower regurgitation (p < 0.001) and vomiting frequency (p < 0.001) compared to baseline. CONCLUSION: EO RS is clinically distinct from AO RS, with differences in sex distribution, comorbid conditions, and severity of initial presentation. The pathogenesis and natural history of EO RS may be distinct from that of AO RS.
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Síndrome da Ruminação , Criança , Humanos , Masculino , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Adolescente , Estudos de Coortes , Idade de Início , Redução de Peso , Vômito/etiologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: For children with constipation and fecal incontinence treated with antegrade continence enemas (ACE), a fluoroscopic study with contrast administered via appendicostomy/cecostomy can define the anatomy of the colon and simulate the flush to investigate associated symptoms or inadequate response. These studies can at times show retrograde flow into the small intestine. Our objective was to investigate the significance of this finding. METHODS: We reviewed studies at our institution with contrast administered via appendicostomy/cecostomy in children treated with ACE, identifying those demonstrating retrograde flow of contrast. We recorded demographics, medical history, interventions, and outcomes. RESULTS: We identified 162 studies (52% male, median age 10.7 years) with contrast via appendicostomy (76%) or cecostomy (24%). Diagnoses included anorectal malformation (38%), spinal cord anomaly (26%), functional constipation (24%), colonic dysmotility (18%), and Hirschsprung disease (12%). Fifty-nine (36%) studies showed retrograde flow: 28/59 children (48%) were not responding adequately and 21/59 (36%) had symptoms with ACE. Children with retrograde flow were more likely to have symptoms with ACE than those without (36% vs. 15%, p < 0.01). Fourteen children underwent interventions for this finding, including administering flushes more distally (4/8 responded), changing positioning of the child during flush administration, (1/2 responded), and slowing administration (1/1 responded). Retrograde flow was associated with younger age (p < 0.01), not sex or underlying diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Identifying retrograde flow during studies with contrast administered via appendicostomy/cecostomy can be useful for children with a poor response or symptoms associated with ACE, as adjustments to the mechanics of the flush can alleviate those symptoms. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic study, Level III.
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The advent of social media has changed numerous aspects of modern life, with users developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships, following and sharing breaking news and importantly, searching for and disseminating health information and medical research. In the present paper, we reviewed available literature to outline the potential uses, pitfalls and impacts of social media for providers, scientists and institutions involved in digestive health in the domains of patient care, research and professional development. We recommend that these groups become more active participants on social media platforms to combat misinformation, advocate for patients, and curate and disseminate valuable research and educational materials. We also recommend that societies such as NASPGHAN assist its members in accessing training on effective social media use and the creation and maintenance of public-facing profiles and that academic institutions incorporate substantive social media contributions into academic promotion processes.
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Gastroenterologia , Mídias Sociais , Criança , Humanos , Gastroenterologia/educação , Sociedades Médicas , Assistência ao Paciente , América do NorteRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to compare symptom frequency and severity in children with functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and to evaluate anxiety, quality of life (QoL) and global health during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related quarantine and after 17 months. METHODS: Children diagnosed with FAPDs between October 2019 and February 2020 at 5 different centers were enrolled and prospectively interviewed during the COVID-19 quarantine and 17 months later when schools, hospital services, and routine activities had re-opened to the public. The patients were asked to complete the Rome IV questionnaire, the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0) Generic Core Scale, the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) anxiety and global health questionnaires. Data about COVID-19 infection and its clinical outcome were also collected. RESULTS: Ninety-nine out of 180 (55%) children completed the follow-up. The number of patients reporting a worsening of their symptoms was significantly higher at follow-up when compared to the quarantine period (24/99 [24.2%] vs. 12/99 [12.1%]; p = 0.04). The PedsQL 4.0 subtotal score at follow-up significantly decreased at 17 months of follow-up (65.57 [0-100]) when compared to the quarantine (71 [0-100], p = 0.03). Emotional functioning was the most significantly reduced (Follow-up: 64.7 [0-100] vs. Quarantine: 75 [0-100]; p = 0.006). We did not identify significant differences in symptoms and QoL between COVID-19 infected children and the remaining cohort at the two time points. CONCLUSIONS: An improvement of symptoms and QoL was observed during the quarantine, followed by a worsening at-follow-up. These findings reinforce the hypothesis that the nest effect overweighted COVID-19 fears during the quarantine and highlight the importance of psychological factors in symptom exacerbation.
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Dor Abdominal , Ansiedade , COVID-19 , Qualidade de Vida , Quarentena , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiologia , COVID-19/psicologia , COVID-19/complicações , Criança , Feminino , Masculino , Dor Abdominal/etiologia , Adolescente , Quarentena/psicologia , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Seguimentos , Estudos Prospectivos , SARS-CoV-2 , Inquéritos e Questionários , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , PandemiasRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: For children with intractable functional constipation (FC), there are no evidence-based guidelines for subsequent evaluation and treatment. Our objective was to assess the practice patterns of a large, international cohort of pediatric gastroenterologists. METHODS: We administered a survey to physicians who attended the 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility held in Columbus, Ohio (USA) in September 2023. The survey included 29 questions on diagnostic testing, nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment, and surgical options for children with intractable FC. RESULTS: Ninety physicians from 18 countries completed the survey. For children with intractable FC, anorectal manometry was the most commonly used diagnostic test. North American responders were more likely than Europeans to use stimulant laxatives (97% vs. 77%, p = 0.032), prosecretory medications (69% vs. 8%, p < 0.001), and antegrade continence enemas (ACE; 83% vs. 46%, p = 0.009) for management. Europeans were more likely than North Americans to require colonic transit testing before surgery (85% vs. 30%, p < 0.001). We found major differences in management practices between Americans and the rest of the world, including use of prosecretory drugs (73% vs. 7%, p < 0.001), anal botulinum toxin injections (81% vs. 58%, p = 0.018), ACE (81% vs. 58% p = 0.018), diverting ileostomies (56% vs. 26%, p = 0.006), and colonic resections (42% vs. 16%, p = 0.012). No differences were found when respondents were compared by years of experience. CONCLUSIONS: Practice patterns in the evaluation and treatment of children with intractable FC differ widely among pediatric gastroenterologists from around the world. A clinical guideline regarding diagnostic testing and surgical decision-making is needed.
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Constipação Intestinal , Padrões de Prática Médica , Humanos , Constipação Intestinal/terapia , Constipação Intestinal/diagnóstico , Padrões de Prática Médica/estatística & dados numéricos , Criança , Laxantes/uso terapêutico , Inquéritos e Questionários , Manometria/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Masculino , Gastroenterologia/estatística & dados numéricosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Rumination syndrome (RS) is challenging to diagnose, which can lead to diagnostic delays. Our objective was to evaluate the length of time from RS symptom onset to diagnosis in patients referred to our institution and to examine whether this duration predicts treatment outcomes. METHODS: We conducted a review of patients with RS evaluated at our institution. Data were collected from chart review and patient/family reported questionnaires. We evaluated the time from symptom onset to diagnosis over time and whether it was associated with symptom resolution. RESULTS: We included 247 patients with RS (60% female, median age of 14 years, interquartile range [IQR]: 9-16 years). The median age at symptom onset was 11 years (IQR: 5-14 years) and median age at diagnosis was 13 years (IQR: 9-15 years) for a median duration of 1 year (IQR: 0-3 years) between symptom onset and diagnosis. Length of time between symptom onset and diagnosis did not change significantly at our institution from 2016 to 2022. Among the 164 children with outcome data, 47 (29%) met criteria for symptom resolution after treatment. A longer time to diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of symptom resolution after treatment (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: In our experience, the time to RS diagnosis after symptom onset is shorter than previously described. A longer delay in diagnosis is associated with lower likelihood of symptom resolution after treatment, emphasizing the importance of a prompt recognition of rumination symptoms and a timely diagnosis.
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PURPOSE: Biofilms are a significant cause of morbidity in patients with indwelling medical devices. Biofilms pose a potential risk with reusable inner cannulas by increasing the risk of infections. Effective decontamination is thus vital in decreasing bioburden. The current guidelines for cleaning inner cannulas are varied, with multiple techniques being recommended, which are not supported by strong evidence. This randomized, controlled, cross-over study attempted to enumerate the bacterial count of inner cannulas used in tracheostomy patients (n = 60) pre-and post-decontamination with detergent (A) or sterile water (B). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The patients were randomly allocated to sequence A > B or B > A in 1:1 fashion. The saline flushing of the inner cannulas was plated on trypticase soy agar with 5 % sheep blood to enumerate the bacterial count. RESULTS: The mean ratio [Log (CFU)post/Log (CFU)pre]A/[Log (CFU)post/Log (CFU)pre]B based on 53 samples was 0.918 ± 0.470, two-sided 90 % confidence interval (CI) 0.812, 1.024. The equivalence criterion was met as the mean ratio after cleaning fell within the equivalence region of 0.8 and 1.25. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated the microbiological efficacy of both detergent and sterile water in the decontamination of inner cannulas, and that sterile water was not less effective than detergent in reducing the bacterial load for safe re-use of inner cannulas. This has the potential to promote cost savings for patients with tracheostomy, both in the hospital and the community. The study findings may also be relevant in formulating tracheostomy care policies.
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Cânula , Traqueostomia , Humanos , Contagem de Colônia Microbiana , Estudos Cross-Over , Detergentes , ÁguaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: We have had success treating children with severe rumination syndrome using a multidisciplinary intensive outpatient program (IOP) involving multiple treatment sessions daily. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we temporarily transitioned care to telemedicine. The objective of this study is to compare outcomes of patients with rumination syndrome who completed IOP treatment in person versus by telemedicine. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of patients diagnosed with rumination syndrome who participated in IOP treatment from 2018 to 2020. Similar treatment sessions were performed involving medical and behavioral techniques provided by a multidisciplinary team during telemedicine visits. Families/patients were asked to complete a survey outlining their child's current rumination symptom severity and review the IOP. RESULTS: We included 34 patients (79% F, median age 15 years, range 7-19 years) who completed IOP treatment. Twenty-six patients (76%) were treated in person and 8 patients (24%) by telemedicine. For patients treated in person, 76% (19/25) had improvement in symptoms while 16% (4/25) had complete resolution of symptoms. For patients treated by telemedicine, 88% (7/8) had improvement in their symptoms. There were no significant differences between groups in likelihood of improvement. Overall, 78% (18/23) preferred in person therapy while 17% (4/23) did not have a preference. All 18 of the in-person cohort who completed follow-up surveys preferred in-person management. CONCLUSIONS: Multidisciplinary intensive outpatient treatment for children and adolescents with severe rumination syndrome is effective. Although telemedicine may be an alternative to in person therapy, majority of families prefer in person visits.
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COVID-19 , Síndrome da Ruminação , Telemedicina , Adolescente , Criança , Humanos , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , COVID-19/terapia , Pacientes Ambulatoriais , Assistência Ambulatorial , Telemedicina/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Rumination syndrome (RS) can be challenging to treat and data on treatment outcomes in children are limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate outcomes of children with RS treated with tailored outpatient and inpatient strategies. METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study of children <18 years old with RS evaluated at our institution from 2018 to 2020. At our institution, we use a multidisciplinary, tiered approach to treatment based on presentation severity. Children with RS either undergo outpatient treatment program (OP) or participate in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or an intensive inpatient program (IP). We reviewed baseline characteristics and assessed severity (including frequency of regurgitation/vomiting, route of nutrition, and weight loss) at baseline, at completion of treatment, and at a follow-up time point. RESULTS: We included 171 children with RS (64% female, median age 13 years, interquartile range (IQR) 10-15), 123 of whom had post-treatment data after completing OP, IOP, or IP. At baseline, 66% of patients were vomiting daily and 40% were losing weight. After treatment, 72% of OP, 95% of IOP, and 96% of IP patients reported that symptoms were better or fully resolved compared to baseline. In all 3 treatment groups, patients were vomiting, losing weight, and skipping meals significantly less after treatment compared to baseline. At follow-up (median 5.3 months), 86% of IOP and 66% of IP patients had symptoms that remained better or resolved. CONCLUSIONS: RS can cause severe symptoms, impacting nutritional status and school participation. However, multidisciplinary care in a tiered approach leads to significant symptomatic improvement.
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Síndrome da Ruminação , Adolescente , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Assistência Ambulatorial , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Vômito/etiologia , Vômito/terapiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Chronic constipation occurs frequently in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The primary objective was to determine whether chronic constipation is associated with a higher rate of abnormal colonic motor activity in ASD children than in non-ASD children. A secondary goal was to determine if clinical variables could identify children with ASD at risk for possessing abnormal colonic motility. METHODS: A retrospective, propensity-matched, case-control study compared colonic manometry (CM) of an ASD cohort and non-ASD controls with chronic constipation. Clinical variables were evaluated as potential predictors for abnormal colonic motility. RESULTS: Fifty-six patients with ASD and 123 controls without the diagnosis of ASD who underwent CM were included. Propensity score resulted in 35 matched cohorts of ASD and controls. The rate of abnormal CM findings between ASD and matched controls (24% vs 20%, P = 0.78) did not differ significantly. A prediction model of abnormal CM that included ASD diagnosis, duration of constipation, and soiling achieved a sensitivity of 0.94 and specificity of 0.65. The risk for abnormal colonic motility increased 11% for every 1-year increase in duration of constipation. Odds for abnormal motility were 30 times higher in ASD children with soiling than controls with soiling (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: Chronic constipation does not appear to be associated with a higher rate of abnormal colonic motility in children with ASD. Clinical information of disease duration and presence of soiling due to constipation show promise in identifying patients with ASD at a greater risk for abnormal colonic motility.
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista , Humanos , Criança , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Transtorno do Espectro Autista/complicações , Motilidade Gastrointestinal , Constipação Intestinal/complicações , Constipação Intestinal/diagnóstico , Colo , Manometria/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to investigate long-term outcomes of antegrade continence enema (ACE) treatment in children with constipation or fecal incontinence. METHODS: Prospective cohort study including pediatric patients with organic or functional defecation disorders who started ACE treatment. Data were collected at baseline and at follow-up (FU) from 6 weeks until 60 months. We assessed parent and patient-reported gastrointestinal health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module (PedsQL-GI), gastrointestinal symptoms, adverse events, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: Thirty-eight children were included (61% male, median age 7.7 years, interquartile range 5.5-12.2). Twenty-two children (58%) were diagnosed with functional constipation (FC), 10 (26%) with an anorectal malformation, and 6 (16%) with Hirschsprung disease. FU questionnaires were completed by 22 children (58%) at 6 months, 16 children (42%) at 12 months, 20 children (53%) at 24 months, and 10 children (26%) at 36 months. PedsQL-GI scores improved overall with a significant increase at 12- and 24-month FU for children with FC and a significant increase in parent reported PedsQL-GI score at 36-month FU for children with organic causes. Minor adverse events, such as granulation tissue, were reported in one-third of children, and 10% of children needed a surgical revision of their ACE. The majority of all parents and children reported that they would "probably" or "definitely" choose ACE again. CONCLUSION: ACE treatment is perceived positively by patients and parents and can lead to long-term improvement in gastrointestinal HRQoL in children with organic or functional defecation disorders.
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Incontinência Fecal , Humanos , Criança , Masculino , Feminino , Incontinência Fecal/terapia , Qualidade de Vida , Estudos Prospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Constipação Intestinal/terapia , Enema/efeitos adversos , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Our objective was to investigate if there is a difference in the detection of the rectoanal inhibitory reflex (RAIR) when an anorectal manometry (ARM) is performed awake or under general anesthesia. METHODS: A retrospective review of ARM studies was performed to identify children who had undergone ARMs both while awake and under general anesthesia. We compared ARM outcomes including the detection of the RAIR and anal canal resting pressure. RESULTS: Thirty-four children had received ARMs both while awake and under general anesthesia (53% female, median age at first ARM 7.5 years [range 3-18 years]). In 9 of 34 (26%) children the RAIR was solely identified during ARM under general anesthesia and not during ARM while awake. In 6 of 9 (66%) this was unrelated to the balloon volumes used during balloon inflations. In 4 of 34 (12%) children, assessment of the RAIR was inconclusive during ARM under general anesthesia due to too low, or loss of anal canal pressure. In 2 of those children, ARMs while awake showed presence of a RAIR. Anal canal resting pressures were higher during ARM while awake versus ARM under general anesthesia (median 70 [interquartile range, IQR 59-85] vs 46 mmHg [IQR 36-65] respectively, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: General anesthesia may affect the detection of a RAIR in 2 ways. On the one hand, it may facilitate better visualization in children in whom a RAIR could not be visualized while awake. On the other hand, it may cause a loss of anal canal pressure resulting in an inconclusive test result.
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Reto , Vigília , Humanos , Criança , Feminino , Pré-Escolar , Adolescente , Masculino , Manometria/métodos , Canal Anal , Reflexo , Anestesia GeralRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate whether providing a constipation action plan (CAP) to families of children with constipation at outpatient gastroenterology (GI) visits affects health care utilization of the GI department. METHODS: We created a CAP to be included in the after visit summary of children seen in our GI Clinic. We compared the number of patient telephone calls, electronic messages, and urgent care (UC) visits, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations within 3 months after the visit of patients who received the CAP compared to those who did not using inverse probability treatment weighting (IPTW) analysis. For families who received the CAP at a follow-up visit, we compared these variables in the 3 months before and after the CAP was provided using paired t test and McNemar's test as appropriate. RESULTS: We included 336 patients who received the CAP and 2812 who did not. After IPTW adjustment, there were fewer patient telephone calls for patients who received the CAP (P = 0.0006). The difference in patient electronic messages was not statistically significant (P = 0.09). For the 45 patients who received the CAP at a follow-up visit, there were on average 1.8 more patient telephone calls made prior to receiving the CAP than after (95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.8-2.8; P = 0.0007) and 2.3 more patient electronic messages received (95% CI = 0.1-4.5; P = 0.04). There were no differences in UC/emergency department visits or hospitalizations. CONCLUSIONS: We found that providing a CAP to families of children with constipation decreases health care utilization. Further studies are needed to determine whether this impacts patient outcomes.
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Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde , Criança , Humanos , Assistência Ambulatorial , Hospitalização , Constipação Intestinal/terapiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Patients experiencing functional constipation (FC) can participate in structured bowel management programs (BMPs) to manage constipation or fecal incontinence when standard management fails. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of BMPs for children with FC with and without neurodevelopmental disorders. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of children with FC who participated in our BMP from 2014 to 2021. Stool/urinary continence, bowel regimen, surgical history, parent-reported outcomes measures (PROMs: Cleveland Clinic Constipation Score, Baylor Continence Scale, Vancouver Symptom Score for Dysfunctional Elimination), and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) were assessed pre- and at least 9 months post-BMP. RESULTS: The cohort included 156 patients with a median age of 9 years and follow-up of 627 days (IQR: 389-808 days). Two sub-cohorts included patients with FC only (69%) and FC plus a neurodevelopmental disorder (31%): 59% attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, 33% autism spectrum disorder, and 8% obsessive-compulsive disorder. Both groups had significantly improved follow-up bowel movement frequency and continence (39%-90% neurodevelopmental, 44%-82% FC only, P < 0.001) and urinary continence (65%-90% neurodevelopmental, 69%-91% FC only, P < 0.02). There was a significant improvement in most of the PROMs at follow-up. Both groups experienced a clinically meaningful improvement in overall PedsQL scores (pre- and postBMP difference of >4.5). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with FC with and without a neurodevelopmental disorder had significant improvement in stool and urinary continence after undergoing a BMP. Further studies are needed to see if this improvement is durable over a longer period of time in this challenging cohort.
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista , Incontinência Fecal , Criança , Constipação Intestinal/diagnóstico , Constipação Intestinal/terapia , Defecação , Incontinência Fecal/etiologia , Incontinência Fecal/terapia , Humanos , Qualidade de VidaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To identify predictors of hospitalization in pediatric patients presenting to an emergency department (ED) for a cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) attack. STUDY DESIGN: We retrospectively reviewed patients with CVS seen at our institution between 2015 and 2018 and included those who met the Rome IV criteria for CVS. We identified all CVS-related ED visits and subsequently performed a case-control analysis, utilizing multivariate logistic regression, to identify clinical and demographic factors that may predict hospitalization. RESULTS: In total, 219 patients with CVS (using International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision) were identified, of which 65% met the inclusion criteria (median age 11 years). We identified 152 CVS-related ED visits, of which 62% resulted in hospitalization. Factors found to predict hospitalization using multivariate analyses included male sex (P = .04), younger age (P = .027), delayed presentation (>24 hours) to the ED (P < .001), and longer wait time prior treatment with antiemetics (P = .029). CONCLUSION: One-quarter of all patients with CVS had presented to the ED and nearly two-thirds of these ED visits resulted in hospitalization. A delayed presentation to the ED following the onset of symptoms was the strongest independent predictor of hospital admission, alongside male sex, younger age, and longer ED wait times before treatment with antiemetics. These findings suggest that early intervention may be key to successfully mitigating the risk of hospitalization for a CVS attack.
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Regras de Decisão Clínica , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Vômito/diagnóstico , Vômito/terapia , Adolescente , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência/estatística & dados numéricos , Utilização de Instalações e Serviços/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Humanos , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Estudos Retrospectivos , Tempo para o Tratamento/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
We investigate the rheological properties of interpenetrating networks reconstituted from the main cytoskeletal components: filamentous actin, microtubules, and vimentin intermediate filaments. The elastic modulus is determined largely by actin, with little contribution from either microtubules or vimentin. However, vimentin dramatically impacts the relaxation, with even small amounts significantly increasing the relaxation time of the interpenetrating network. This highly unusual decoupling between dissipation and elasticity may reflect weak attractive interactions between vimentin and actin networks.
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Filamentos Intermediários/química , Modelos Químicos , Vimentina/química , Actinas/química , Actinas/metabolismo , Citoesqueleto/química , Citoesqueleto/metabolismo , Células Eucarióticas , Filamentos Intermediários/metabolismo , Microtúbulos/química , Microtúbulos/metabolismo , Reologia/métodos , Vimentina/metabolismoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess how the first phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic influenced symptoms in children with functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) and to characterize their quality of life (QoL), anxiety and global health. METHODS: This was a multicenter, observational, international study conducted between April and July 2020 at six different referral centers. Children diagnosed with FAPDs between October 2019 and February 2020 were enrolled and prospectively interviewed at 4âmonths of follow-up during the first pandemic phase (Quarantine group). Patients were asked to complete PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scale and PROMIS Anxiety and Global Health questionnaires. A cohort of children diagnosed with FAPDs between October 2018 and February 2019 was used as a Control group. RESULTS: Three-hundred-fifty-six children were enrolled of whom 180 (mean age at diagnosis: 14â±â2.8âyears) in the Quarantine group and 176 (mean age at diagnosis: 13â±â2.8âyears) in the Control group. At 4âmonths of follow-up, we observed a significant reduction of children reporting >5 episodes of abdominal pain per month when compared to baseline, in both groups (Quarantine group: 63.9% vs 42.2%, Pâ<â0.001; Control group: 83.5% vs 50%, Pâ<â0.001). The Quarantine group had median QoL values of 84.8 with 16.6% of children showing high anxiety values and 55% having decreased global health score. CONCLUSIONS: We demonstrated symptoms' improvement at 4âmonths of follow-up in both cohorts. During the first months of the COVID-19 quarantine children with FAPDs showed satisfactory QoL and anxiety scores, suggesting positive effects of school closure and increased parental attention.
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COVID-19 , Qualidade de Vida , Dor Abdominal/epidemiologia , Dor Abdominal/etiologia , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Ansiedade/etiologia , Criança , Surtos de Doenças , Humanos , Pandemias , SARS-CoV-2RESUMO
Benzene is an environmental toxicant found in many consumer products. It is an established human carcinogen and is known to cause acute myeloid leukemia in adults. Epidemiological evidence has since shown that benzene can cross the placenta and affect the fetal liver. Animal studies have shown that in utero exposure to benzene can increase tumor incidence in offspring. Although there have been risk factors established for acute myeloid leukemia, they still do not account for many of the cases. Clearly then, current efforts to elucidate the mechanism by which benzene exerts its carcinogenic properties have been superficial. Owing to the critical role of cell signaling pathways in the development of an organism and its various organ systems, it seems plausible to suspect that these pathways may have a role in leukemogenesis. This review article assesses current evidence of the effects of benzene on critical hematopoietic signaling pathways. Pathways discussed included Hedgehog, Notch/Delta, Wingless/Integrated, nuclear factor-kappaB and others. Following a review of the literature, it seems that current evidence about the effects of benzene on these critical signaling pathways remains limited. Given the important role of these pathways in hematopoiesis, more attention should be given to them.
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Benzeno/toxicidade , Carcinógenos/toxicidade , Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Exposição Ambiental/efeitos adversos , Hematopoese/efeitos dos fármacos , Leucemia/induzido quimicamente , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos , Humanos , Leucemia/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
Our objective is to compare coping methods, stress responses, and resilience in children with and without functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in response to common sources of stress. We performed a case-control study. Children meeting criteria for FGIDs and matched controls completed measures of response to stress (Peer Stress, Family Stress, Academic Problems, and Recurrent Abdominal Pain versions of the Response to Stress Questionnaire) and resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10). We included 134 children with an FGID (57 with functional constipation and 74 with an abdominal pain-predominant FGID) and 135 controls. Children with FGIDs were more likely to take action (Pâ<â0.001) and less likely to remain involuntarily engaged (Pâ<â0.001) in response to family stress. Response to peer and academic stress and measures of resilience were similar between groups. Further research is needed to better understand the role that family stress and a child's response play in the pathophysiology of pediatric FGIDs.
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Família , Gastroenteropatias/psicologia , Estresse Psicológico , Adolescente , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Criança , Colômbia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Psicometria , Resiliência Psicológica , EstudantesRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and compare postoperative pain and recovery following PEAK PlasmaBlade and monopolar electrocautery tonsillectomy in adults. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Fifty-eight patients were recruited and randomized into 2 groups: PEAK PlasmaBlade (nâ¯=â¯29) or monopolar electrocautery (nâ¯=â¯29) tonsillectomy. Postoperative pain, complications, patient satisfaction, number of tablets of analgesia taken and days taken to return to soft diet, normal diet, normal activities and achieve pain-free swallowing were compared and analysed, with the aid of a pain diary given to patients. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 13.0 with statistical significance set at Pâ¯<â¯0.05. RESULTS: Patients in the PEAK PlasmaBlade group were able to achieve pain-free swallowing in a shorter time compared to the electrocautery group (13.28 versus 15.76â¯days, Pâ¯=â¯0.035). Patients were also more satisfied with PEAK PlasmaBlade tonsillectomy (Pâ¯=â¯0.046). No significant differences in the incidence of postoperative haemorrhage, daily visual analog score for pain, number of tablets of analgesia taken and time taken to return to soft diet, normal diet and activities were seen for both groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that PEAK PlasmaBlade tonsillectomy has a faster recovery period in terms of time taken to achieve pain-free swallowing and may offer advantages when compared to monopolar electrocautery tonsillectomy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 1b.