Publications by authors named "J A GRAVEL"

Introduction: In case of failure of oral rehydration, children with acute gastroenteritis can be hydrated using intravenous (IV) solution. The choice of the intravenous solution itself (solutions containing dextrose versus crystalloids alone) and the glucose quantities to administer are not well established.

Objectives: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the association between the amount of intravenous glucose provided and hospitalization for children with acute gastroenteritis.

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  • - This study examines how symptoms from sport-related concussions (SRC) and non-SRC recover in young children aged 5 to 12 years over a period of 12 weeks.
  • - The research included 1,747 children from various pediatric emergency departments and analyzed their symptom changes using a standardized inventory to gather self-reported and parent-reported data.
  • - The findings aim to provide insights into the differences in symptom recovery trajectories between younger children and highlight any variations based on the type of injury experienced.
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Objective: The current study aimed to explore (1) school-aged children's auditory and cognitive abilities and (2) their perceptions (self-reported and parents) of listening behaviours and symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Study Sample: Twenty-one children aged 8 to 12 participated in this study.

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To optimize the identification of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected children, specimen collection and testing method are crucial considerations. Ideally, specimen collection is easy and causes minimal discomfort, and the laboratory approach is simple, accurate, and rapid. In this prospective cohort study we evaluated the accuracy of a point-of care nucleic acid device using caregiver/patient self-collected buccal swabs.

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