Follow-up testing among children with elevated screening blood lead levels

Article Abstract:

The proportion of children with elevated screening lead levels who have follow-up testing is measured and the factors associated with such care are determined. Results reveal that the rate of follow-up testing after an abnormal screening blood lead level was low, and children with increased likelihood of lead poisoning were less likely to receive follow-up testing.

Lead poisoning, Lead in the body

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Effect of intensive handwashing promotion on childhood diarrhea in high-risk communities in Pakistan

Article Abstract:

A study is undertaken to evaluate the effect of promoting household handwashing with soap among children at the highest risk of death from diarrhea. The findings indicate that improvement in handwashing in the household reduced the incidence of diarrhea among children at the high risk of death from diarrhea.

Pakistan, Care and treatment, Development and progression, Diarrhea, Hand washing, Handwashing

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Does this child have a urinary tract infection?

Article Abstract:

A study to assess the reliability and accuracy of symptoms that could indicate pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) is conducted. Results reveal that although manifested symptoms differed among individuals they could help diagnose UTI but further investigations were important.

Case studies, Urinary tract infections, Clinical report

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