Publications by authors named "Maya Alhajj"
Background: Recreational use of hot tubs, whirlpools, and spas has increased within the past 3 decades. Injuries due to hot tubs, whirlpools, and spas can affect people of all ages and can result in serious disabilities.
Purpose: This study examines nonfatal hot tub, whirlpool, and spa-related injuries on a national level.
Objective: The goal was to describe the epidemiological features of physical education (PE)-related injuries treated in US emergency departments.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted with data for children and adolescents (5-18 years of age) from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance Study of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, from 1997 through 2007. Sample weights provided by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System were used to calculate national estimates of PE-related injuries.
Effect of Nissen fundoplication on gastric motor and sensory functions.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
August 2006
Objectives: Bloating, abdominal pain, and early satiety have been reported in up to 30% of patients after Nissen fundoplication. We hypothesized that these postsurgical complications in children and young adults are linked to either the effects of surgery on gastric sensation, compliance or motor function or to preexisting physiological abnormalities.
Methods: We prospectively evaluated the effect of Nissen fundoplication on gastric sensory and motor functions in 13 children with gastroesophageal reflux.