Risperidone and liver function tests in children and adolescents: a short-term prospective study.

Objective: Revealing of unknown adverse effects of atypical antipsychotics on pediatric population may take a long period of time. The purpose of this prospective study is to document changes in the liver function tests (LFTs) associated with risperidone usage in a group of children and adolescents.

Method: Study subjects consist of 120 youths with ages ranging from 3-17 years.

Prevalence and behavioural correlates of enuresis in young children.

Objectives: Previous studies based on clinical samples report that enuresis in children is associated with behavioural problems and reduced self-esteem, but the relationship between behavioural problems and enuresis remains controversial. This population-based study investigated the prevalence and behavioural correlates of enuresis in a group of preparatory school children.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey involved 356 parents and their children aged 5-7 years, all residents of Istanbul, Turkey.