effect of breast feeding on plasma cholecystokinin in neonates

this prospective study was conducted to evaluate the effect of breast-feeding on cholecystokinin in neonates. this study was conducted in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital. Plasma concentration of cholecystokinin [CCK] was estimated in 41 neonates [19 boys, 22 girls]. The study was done in the neonates on the third day after delivery. Serum CCK was estimated by radioimmunoassy. it was found that CCK rises immediately after breast feeding and declines 10 minutes later. CCK rises immediately after breast-feeding and declines 10 minutes later

Plasma adrenaline and noradrenaline in children with Reye's syndrome

This study aimed to estimate the plasma level of both adrenaline and noradrenaline in children with Reye's syndrome. Plasma adrenaline and noradrenaline was assayed in eleven children [seven males and four females with age ranged between two years and eleven years] with biopsy proven Reye's syndrome. The median age at which children were presented was 5.8 years. The mean adrenaline level was found to be 611.7 pg/ml compared with 83 pg/ml for the controls. The mean noradrenaline level was 1538.9 pg/ml compared with 372.3 pg/ml for the controls. This study revealed that both adrenaline and noradrenaline increased in children with Reye's syndrome and discussed the cause of the these changes

role of gastrin in infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

The serum gastrin level was estimated in eighteen children with infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis at the time of pyloromyotomy. We also estimated the gastrin level in a control group. It was found that there was no significant difference of gastrin level between the two group. It was also found that serum gastrin in the neonatal period is higher than serum gastrin of normal adultsThe widespread use of maternal ultrasonography has resulted in an increasing number of newborns diagnosed with obstructive uropathy [O.U]. Over the past 4 years, 39 neonates had been referred for evaluation of their prenatally detected O.U. thirty-four were males. Mean time of prenatal ultrasound examination was 32 +/- 2 weeks of gestation. Postnatal evaluation consisted of ultrasonography, voiding cystourethrography, excretory urography and radionuclide renal scan to assess the differental function and document the severity of obstruction. One infant died at 2 days of age. In the remaining 38 patients, surgery was needed in 34 of them. The excellent postoperative clinical and radiological status of these patients further advocates early intervention when feasible

Coeliac disease in Down's syndrome: a case report

Down's syndrome is a trisomy with an incidence of 1/600. Coeliac disease is a malabsorption with an incidence of 1/2000. This is a case report of a Down's syndrome child with celiac disease

Ulcerative colitis in children in the western region of Saudi Arabia

During a period often years [1980 to 1990], twenty six children with ulcerative colitis were treated and followed up at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, of whom eleven were males and fifteen were females. Their ages ranged from 4-15 years. The clinical picture, investigation results and methods of treatment for these twenty six children are discussed in view of the relevant literature currently available. To our knowledge, this is the first report on ulcerative colitis in children in Saudi Arabia

Hepatitis B vaccine in Saudi children

The aim of our study is to know the protective efficacy and immunogenicity of Engerix B [Recombinant Deoxyribonucleic acid-Yeast derived Hepatitis B vaccine]. In 1987, 113 seronegative children were vaccinated intramuscularly in the quadriceps region with 1.0 ml of Engerix B. Serum samples were collected at month 1, 2, 7, 12 and tested for Anti HBs levels. The seroconversion rates for HBs Antibodies were 28% at month 1.79% at month 2.94% at month 7 and 92% at month 12. No significant adverse reactions were noticed

Hepatitis B vaccine in Saudi children

In 1987, 113 seronegative children were vaccinated intramuscularly in the quadriceps region with 1.0 ml of Engerix B [Recombined Deoxyribnucleic acid-yeast derived hepatitis B vaccine]. Serum samples were collected at month 1, 2, 7, 12 and tested for anti HB[s] levels. The seroconversion rates for HB[s] antibodies were 28% at months 1, 79% at month 2, 94% at month 7 and 92% at month 12. No significant adverse reactions were noticed