Introduction: Acute diarrhea caused by group A rotavirus (RVA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally in children less than 5 years old. Acute diarrhea caused by RVA is often manifested by loose/watery stool leading to different degrees of dehydration. The detection of risk factors, diagnosis, and prompt treatment of acute diarrhea caused by RVA is critical.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntestinal obstruction due to ligament (fibrous band) arising from the top of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare cause. To date, in the world, only a few cases have been reported and there are not enough statistics on the incidence of this disease. This case presentation will help doctors working in the field of pediatric surgery or of pediatric imaging diagnosis have more experiences on diagnosis and treatment, and enrich the medical literature on this rare disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the nutritional status of children from 12 to 36 months of age in Kimdong, a rural district in Hungyen Province, Northern Vietnam, in 2017.
Subjects And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 327 children aged 12-36 months. The data collected included anthropometric measurement, serum hemoglobin (Hb), and vitamin D concentration.