BMC Pediatrics publishes original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of health care in neonates, children and adolescents, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. All research articles in BMC Pediatrics, and other BioMed Central journals, are made available under an open access license, allowing free access, redistribution and reuse.
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A Family-Based Education Program for Obesity: A Three-Year Study
Results indicate the efficacy and sustainability of a therapeutic education program that was completely carried out by a single pediatrician.
Journal Article, October 2007
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A Qualitative Assessment of Factors Influencing Acceptance of a New Rotavirus Vaccine Among Health Care Providers and Consumers
A qualitative assessment provides complementary data to recent quantitative surveys and suggests that physicians and parents are likely to adopt the newly licensed rotavirus vaccine.
Journal Article, October 2007
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Aerobic Exercise in Adolescents With Obesity: Preliminary Evaluation of a Modular Training Program and the Modified Shuttle Test
This modular, varied aerobic training program has clinically relevant effects on aerobic performance in adolescents with severe obesity.
Journal Article, July 2007
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Leukocyte Counts in Urine Reflect the Risk of Concomitant Sepsis in Bacteriuric Infants: A Retrospective Cohort Study
In young infants evaluated for fever, leukocytes in urine reflect the likelihood of bacteriuric sepsis.
Hypothesis, June 2007
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High Blood Pressure in School Children: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Researchers examined the potential associations between demographic and physical factors.
Journal Article, November 2006
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Parents' Knowledge and Behaviour Concerning Sunning Their Babies; A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Study
More education should be given to parents about the danger of sunlight at primary health care units while advising to sun their babies.
Journal Article, October 2006
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Hypnosis for Treatment of Insomnia in School-Age Children: A Retrospective Chart Review
Younger children were more likely to report that the insomnia was related to fears.
Journal Article, August 2006
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A Reference Frame for Blood Volume in Children and Adolescents
Study Goal was to determine the normal range and variability of blood volume in healthy children; a secondary aim was to correlate vascular volumes to body size parameters and pubertal stages.
Journal Article, February 2006
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Cough and Reflux Esophagitis in Children: Their Co-existence and Airway Cellularity
Chronic cough, though common, was not associated with the presence of reflux esophagitis, and presence of airway neutrophilia was more likely associated with bacterial infection.
Journal Article, February 2006
