Comparison of two health education methods (Talk & Pamphlet study)

Two health education methods, "talk" and "pamphlet" study, were studied in order to plan health educational activities regarding rheumatic fever in school children in Mandalay Division. The two health education methods, Talk and Pamphlet study, were studied in two groups of school children. Eighty students from V standard and 80 students from IX standard, randomly selected from 4 randomly selected schools: one school from each of the 4 townships of Mandalay City. Each group of 80 students from the V and IX standards were subdivided into two groups using random numbers one group being assigned to the health education talk and the other to the pamphlet study. Pre-test and post-test scores were obtained from the 160 students involved in the study. Analysis of the data using appropriate statistical tests was done. The mean health education level achieved (post-test scores) after health education talk was found to be significantly better than that after the pamphlet study.

Appropiate diets in acute diarrhoea in childhood

The aim of this study was to find an appropriate diet for administration during acute childhood diarrhoea. Three diets-soft rice and fish, soft rice and pulses, baked banana-were given during the acute episode to fulfil the daily caloric requirement. Allocation of dietary regimens was made in sequential order, as the children aged 6 months to 2 years with Grade II dehydration, were entered into the study. assessment was done by measuring the volume, frequency, duration and weight difference, in the three groups (n=93, 94, 90) and the results were compared with a control (n= 33) receiving no dietary therapy. The diets did not show any significant difference with regard to volume, frequency and duration but showed a significant weight change (p less 0.025) when compared to control. Any of these diets appear to be appropriate for administration during diarrhoea.

Juvenile diabetes mellitus, (2) Hypothyroidism with goitre (Paediatric Case Reports)

Two Paediatric case reports involving the endocrine system, the Pancreas and the Thyroid glands have been presented. First case report is about Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus in a six years old girl and second case report is about Peroxidase deficient Goitrous Hypothyroidism in a five years old boy. Both the children had been shown and discussed at the Clinical Meeting. Chaired by Professor U Tin U, Department of Childhealth Institute of Medicine I, at the Rangoon Children Hospital in 1978 and 1980 respectively.

Paediatric case report: juvenile mitral stenosis in a 5 1/2 years old boy

A case of juvenile mitral stenosis in a 5 and half years old boy has been reported from the children ward I, North Okkalapa General Hospital, So far, the youngest case reported by Dr. Shwe Tin, RGH, from the mitral valvotomized patients, is younger age group, and need for diligent treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, particularly in the under fives for the prevention of Rheumatic fever, bearing in mind the quick development of Rheumatic endocarditis, which is a threat for them even in their early years of their lives, are the high-lights of this presentation

A case of japanese encephalitis from children ward, NOGH, Rangoon (Paediatric case report)

A lboratory confirmed case of Japanese B Encephalitis in a 5 years old girl, from Children Ward, North Okkalapa General Hospital is reported.

Children with lead poisoning

Children with lead poisoning in six families are presented. The manifestations, results of relevant Investigations and outcome in each of the children are presented and discussed. The fact that some of the children with lead poisoning may be asymptomatic is also discussed, together with the recommendation for prevention of lead poison in children.

Poisoning in children

The magnitude of the problem of accidental poisoning in children is presented with age and sex incidence and frequency distribution of different types of poisoning cases. Among the food poisoning, pa-law-pe-nan poisoning with it's clinical features and management is highlighted. Kerosene and insecticide poisoning cases are described in brief. Dapsonc poisoning features, investigations and management are mentioned. Lead poisoning is not in frequent and salient points in clinical features, investigations and management are presented. Prevention of accidental poisoning in children is stressed. Summary of management of poisoning in children is given in conclusion