Effects of aminophylline on the levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in asphyxiated term neonates

Maleki-Sadeghi, Nazanin; Rahmani, Parisa; Aghsaeifard, Ziba; Heidari, Ghobad

doi:10.1080/13813455.2020.1752259

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“…Circulating vitamin D has a direct effect on macrophages, enhancing its oxidative ability, including the synthesis and production of cytokines, phosphatase and hydrogen peroxide [ 5 ]. Vitamin D also accelerates neutrophil motility and phagocytic activity [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Evaluation of the relationship between vitamin D levels and prevalence of urinary tract infections in children

Sherkatolabbasieh

Firouzi

Shafizadeh

et al. 2020

New Microbes and New Infections

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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is associated with increased health burden among paediatric patients. Vitamin D is known for its immunoregulatory effects, particularly antimicrobial activity. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between vitamin D levels and UTIs in children referred to a hospital in Khorramabad, Iran. This case–control study was conducted on 258 children aged between 2 and 14 years; 44 children with UTI and 214 healthy children were enrolled. Patients were tested for UTI on the basis of signs and symptoms, and urine culture and analysis. Vitamin D levels were measured in children in both groups. According to the results, the two groups were significantly different in terms of sex (p 0.007). There was no significant difference between the mean vitamin D among the two groups. Vitamin D levels were not related to UTI by multivariate logistic regression. The relationship between the level of vitamin D and the incidence of UTI in children in accordance with age and sex had an odds ratio of 0.99, indicating that for a 1-unit increase in vitamin D, the odds of having a UTI decreased by 1, a correlation which was not statistically significant. According to the findings of this study, no significant correlation was found between UTI and vitamin D levels. However, the prevalence of UTI was higher in girls than boys.

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Evaluation of the relationship between vitamin D levels and prevalence of urinary tract infections in children

Sherkatolabbasieh

Firouzi

Shafizadeh

et al. 2020

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“…Volume loss is characterized by reduction in the volume of intracellular fluid and is mainly associated with loss of sodium and water. 2 , 3 , 4 …”

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“…Diarrhea‐associated hypovolemia is the second leading cause of death among the children aged below 5 years. Volume loss is characterized by reduction in the volume of intracellular fluid and is mainly associated with loss of sodium and water 2–4 …”

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Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations

Aghsaeifard

Heidari

Alizadeh

2022

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Background and Aims Fluid loss due to diarrhea remains a significant cause of mortality among children under the age of 5. Methods Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a first‐line therapeutic measure to compensate the volume loss due to diarrhea and vomiting among gastroenteritis patients. Despite adequate knowledge, the practice of ORT is limited, particularly in developing countries. Results Several recommendations are provided regarding the use of ORT to treat hypovolemia, however, the information regarding its adequate usage is restricted within the healthcare centers and professionals. Conclusion This review highlights the importance of providing recommendations regarding the use of ORT. We also discuss the barriers and alternatives that might limit its use.

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“…In children under 5 years of age and in patients over 65, its incidence is reported as 45% and 51%, respectively [ 4 ]. Furthermore, it can also be walled off [ 5 ] and generalized peritonitis can occur if the body fails to encounter the infection [ [6] , [7] ]. In cases of appendix perforation, several potentially life-threatening complications such as sepsis, bacterial peritonitis [ 8 , 9 ], small intestinal obstruction and abdominal abscess formation may occur [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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Biomarker of urinary 5-HIAA as a valuable predictor of acute appendicitis

Maghsoudi

Soltanian

Shirzadi

et al. 2021

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Background Serotonin-containing cells are abundantly found in the appendix. Studies have shown that acute appendicitis is likely to be characterized by altered urinary 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA), an active serotonin metabolite. The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic potential of 5-HIAA as a biomarker for acute appendicitis. Method This cross-sectional study enrolled patients referred at the Madani Hospital, with right iliac fossa pain, suspected to having the acute appendicitis. Before the initiation of the basic treatment and surgery, urine samples were obtained from the patients. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used for the analysis of 5-HIAA urinary levels. The obtained data were statistically analyzed using SPSS v18. Results Of 129 patients included in the study with the mean age of 29 years, 62 (48.1%) were men and 67 (51.9%) were women. Appendectomy was performed in 96 patients, where 81 cases were that of acute appendicitis. The mean levels of 5-HIAA in acute appendicitis group and in the negative appendectomy group was not statistically significant. The sensitivity of the test was 54.3% based on 7.4 μmol/L as cut-off %-HIAA value. Conclusion Our study reports that 5-HIAA urine concentration is not a reliable diagnostic marker for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

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Effects of aminophylline on the levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in asphyxiated term neonates

Cited by 6 publications

References 31 publications

Evaluation of the relationship between vitamin D levels and prevalence of urinary tract infections in children

Evaluation of the relationship between vitamin D levels and prevalence of urinary tract infections in children

Understanding the use of oral rehydration therapy: A narrative review from clinical practice to main recommendations

Biomarker of urinary 5-HIAA as a valuable predictor of acute appendicitis

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