Interactions between Helicobacter pylori and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Interactions between Helicobacter Pylori (HP) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are a complex issue. Several pathophysiological factors influence the development and the course of GERD, HP infection might be only one of these. Many studies emphasize the co-existence of these diseases.

Prevention of Helicobacter pylori infection in childhood.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is one of the most common infections worldwide. Although infection rates are falling in the developed and developing countries, H.

Abdominal aorta intima media thickness in obese children.

The aim of this study is to investigate whether abdominal aorta intima media thickness (aIMT), increases in obese children and to determine risk factors. Ninety-six children aged 5-16 (51 obese and 45 non-obese) were enrolled in this prospective and cross-sectional study. Age, gender, and relative body mass index (BMI) were recorded.

In which regions is breast-feeding safer from the impact of toxic elements from the environment?

Owing to its unique nutritional and immunological characteristics, breast milk is the most important food source for infants. But, children are at greater risk for exposure to environmental toxicants from breast milk. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of environmental pollution on essential and toxic element contents of breast milk and determine the risky locations in our population.

Diagnosis of a trend towards obesity in preschool children: a longitudinal study.

The study was planned to determine identifiable starting points of a trend towards obesity and the influence of variables in preschool children aged 0 to 6 years. In this longitudinal follow-up study, 102 children were enrolled. Anthropometric measurements such as weight-height centiles (specific for gender and age group), weight-height growth velocities, and body mass indices were taken annually and compared within each group from birth to 6 years.

P-wave dispersion and P-wave duration in children with stable asthma bronchiale.

Objective: P-wave dispersion is associated with inhomogeneous and discontinuous propagation of sinus impulses. The aim of this present study was to investigate the impact of P-wave dispersion in children with stable asthma.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the study group consisted of 20 children (12 boys, 8 girls) with stable asthma and mean age of 7.

The factors associated with asymptomatic carriage of Helicobacter pylori in children and their mothers living in three socio-economic settings.

The number of children infected by Helicobacter pylori is increasing worldwide. The aim of this study is to identify demographic and maternal risk factors affecting H. pylori positivity in asymptomatic children.

Hemoglobin a1c levels in children with asthma using low dose inhaled corticosteroids.

Objectives: Steroids may raise the blood glucose levels as a systemic effect. Due to this, the potential effect of prophylactic use of inhaled steroids (ICS) on HbA1c levels in children with asthma was investigated.

Study Design: Case control study.

The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and related factors among university students in Turkey.

The frequency and risk factors for contamination of Helicobacter pylori infection was investigated among Sakarya University students. Two-hundred students randomly chosen from among those who volunteered for the study and met its criteria were included. Data were obtained by a questionnaire.

Role of early EEG and neuroimaging in determination of prognosis in children with complex febrile seizure.

Background: The present study investigates the role of early use of EEG in children with no known neuropathology prior to the first CFS, and the contribution made by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to treatment and prognosis.

Methods: Over a period of 7 years, the authors evaluated 159 children (age range: 2 months-5 years) who were being treated for CFS at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, and who had no previously known neurological disorder. Patients who presented with febrile seizure were determined to have CFS if they fulfilled the following criteria: <3 months of age when seizure occurred, duration of seizure >/=15 min, more than one seizure occurred during a single episode of illness, or focal seizures and postictal neurological deficit was found.