18 Result(s)

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QT Dispersion in Infants with Apparent Life-Threatening Events Syndrome

Apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) is a term used to define an event of unknown cause after an infant is found limp, cyanotic, bradycardic, and/or requires resuscitation. Eight to 15% of children with ALTE...

E.I. Goldhammer, G. Zaid, Y. Tal, M. Jaffe, E.G. Abinader in Pediatric Cardiology (2002)

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Sleep position, bedding and heating practices in high- and low-risk ethnic groups for unexpected death in infancy (UDI)

In a previous study, a significant increased risk for unexpected death in infancy (UDI) among Arab infants as compared to Jews (RR: 5.2) was found. The incidence has significantly decreased in both groups duri...

E. Tirosh, T. Becker, Y. Mansour, A. Cohen, M. Jaffe in European Journal of Epidemiology (2000)

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A comparison of the yield of a 24 h versus 72 h hospital evaluation in infants with apparent life-threatening events

Y. Tal, E. Tirosh, L. Even, M. Jaffe in European Journal of Pediatrics (1999)

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The clinical significance of rigors in febrile children

The objective of the study was to evaluate the significance of rigor as a predictor of bacterial infection in hospitalized febrile infants and children. One hundred febrile children with rigor were studied an...

Y. Tal, L. Even, A. Kugelman, D. Hardoff, I. Srugo… in European Journal of Pediatrics (1997)

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Neonatal intussusception as a presenting sign of Hirschsprung's disease

A case of ileocecal intussusception as a presenting sign of Hirschsprung's disease in the neonatal period is presented with a review of the literature

A. Kugelman, D. Bader, J. A. Bar Maor, M. Jaffe in Pediatric Surgery International (1996)

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Unexpected death in infancy

The incidence of unexpected death in infancy (UDI) (2 weeks–12 months) in the Haifa area is 1.17 per 1000 live births. We found a significant interethnic difference between Israeli Jews and Arabs. The incidenc...

E. Tirosh MD, A. Tamir, J. Bar-Zvi, L. Epstein… in European Journal of Epidemiology (1994)

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The effects of illness on sleep behaviour in infants

For the purpose of evaluating the association between health problems and sleep disturbances as part of a community survey of sleep patterns in childhood, a questionnaire was administered to 752 mothers of chi...

E. Tirosh, A. Scher, A. Sadeh, M. Jaffe, A. Rubin… in European Journal of Pediatrics (1993)

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High dose intravenous gamma-globulin in intractable epilepsy of childhood

Eight children aged between 1.3 and 13 years suffering from epilepsy refractory to conventional anticonvulsive therapy were treated with high dose intravenous gamma globulin (200 mg/kg, 3 times per week, repea...

A. Etzioni, M. Jaffe, S. Pollack, N. Zelnik, A. Benderly… in European Journal of Pediatrics (1991)

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Haemophagocytosis in hereditary fructose intolerance: a diagnostic dilemma

H. Mandel, D. Gozal, A. Aizin, S. Tavori… in Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease (1990)

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Diffuse neonatal haemangiomatosis: Successful management with high dose corticosteroids

We report two cases of diffuse neonatal haemangiomatosis. The multiple cutaneous lesions were associated with massive hepatic involvement and congestive heart failure in one, while in the other laryngeal haema...

D. Gozal, N. Saad, D. Bader, A. Berger, M. Jaffe in European Journal of Pediatrics (1990)

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Arteriovenous haemangioma of the joint capsule of the knee in a child

We report a rare case of arteriovenous haemangioma of the knee joint in a girl. This treatable entity should be included in the differential diagnosis of nonspecific recurrent knee swelling or pain in children.

D. Gozal, M. Soudry, P. Arad, M. Jaffe, J. H. Boss in European Journal of Pediatrics (1988)

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Subacute meningitis caused by Brucella: a diagnostic challenge

A case of subacute meningitis caused by Brucella mellitensis is described. The meningitis was refractory to an antibiotic regime. Diagnosis was established by raised antibody titres to Brucella in serum and cereb...

S. Korman, I. Srugo, Y. Tal, M. Jaffe, Z. Cahane… in European Journal of Pediatrics (1988)

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The clinical significance of multiple hair whorls and their association with unusual dermatoglyphics and dysmorphic features in mentally retarded Israeli children

The prevalence of multiple hair whorls in a group of mentally retarded patients was 8% as opposed to 3.6% in a group of healthy children. A statistically significant relationship was demonstrated between menta...

E. Tirosh, M. Jaffe, H. Dar in European Journal of Pediatrics (1987)

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Recurrent episodes of testicular swelling preceding Henoch-Schönlein purpura by 11 months

We report an unusual presentation of Henoch-Schönlein purpura in a 4-year-old boy. He presented with two isolated episodes of tender testicular swelling, and 11 months after the first episode developed a full ...

D. Hardoff, M. Jaffe, H. Front in European Journal of Pediatrics (1987)

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Acute intermittent porphyria —an unusual cause of “surgical” abdomen

We report a case of Acute Intermittent Porphyria which presented with acute abdominal distress, autonomic dysfunction and laboratory abnormalities. The treatment is discussed with special emphasis on the effec...

I. Srugo, E. Said, S. Korman, M. Jaffe in European Journal of Pediatrics (1987)