[A newborn with abdominal distention and bilious vomiting].

A newborn girl presented within the first 24 hours after birth with a distended abdomen and bilious vomiting. These symptoms resolved spontaneously after a contrast enema, which showed obstruction of the left colon. This finding and the fact that the mother had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus led to the diagnosis of neonatal small left colon syndrome.

Influence of physical activity on hydration state in children with obesity before and after a weight loss program.

: Evaluate the effect of a 1-year standardized residential slimming program on exercise-induced dehydration in children with obesity. : At the start () and end () of the program, urine samples, weight, blood pressure and pulse were collected before () and after a Cooper test (). Urinary samples were analyzed for volume, Na (U), Cl, K (U), urea, creatinine (U), protein and osmolality (U).