Systemic enzyme therapy in pediatry

MUDr. Karel Nouza DrSc, MUDr. Martin Nouza CSc, MUDr. Ingebord Vokálová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 244-246  

Systemic enzyme therapy, realized by oral application of proteolytic enzymes od animal and herbal origin reveals a series of positive systemic effects on physiological as well as pathological processes in the organism. SET supports the defensive inflammation and the antibiotic treatment and restricts repeated and chronic inflammatory processes in tissues and organs. SET supports the insufficient immunity and suppresses the exaggerated and pathological immunity (immune-complex diseases, autoimmune diseases). It is also effective in the prevention and treatment of injuries and oedemas. In the last time SET had found an important position also in pediatry,...

The diagnosis and treatment of a child with enuresis in primary care

MUDr. Oldřich Šmakal Ph.D, MUDr. Hana Flögelová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 247-249  

The screening non-invasive examination performed by a primary care paediatrician in children with enuresis after the 5th year of age, with­ day or night leak of urine after the 4th year, enables to differentiate more serious forms of incontinence from monosymptomatic enuresis and hyperactive bladder and initiate a timely and targeted treatment. In case of a failure of basic treatment or in case of a suspicion of a functional or organic anomaly of inferior urinary tract an examination by a paediatric nephrologist or urologist is necessary.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis

MUDr. Milan Junášek

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 250-256  

The article depicts the causes, multiple clinical manifestations and therapy of this often-recurring dermatosis. Due to new findings involving this disease, possible and accessible forms of therapy and prevention are available.

Inflammation of the upper airways, rhinitis

doc. MUDr. Ludmila Vyhnánková CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 258-262  

This article deals with rhinitis, the most frequent inflammation of the upper airway tract. Acute rhinitis in new-borns and suckling infants have their specific features in the course of illness and treatment compare to the same diagnosis in older children. The main clinical symptoms and treatment are mentioned in the article. Chronic rhinitis can be devided into catarhalis, hypertrophic, atrophic and ozaena. The main clinical troubles, some complications, the basis of diagnostics and treatment are also mentioned here.

Probiotics in childhood

doc. MUDr. Josef Sýkora Ph.D, MUDr. Jan Schwarz, MUDr. Konrad Siala MSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 264-270  

Probiotics are live microorganisms that when ingested affect the intestinal microbial flora and benefit the health of the host. Probiotics have been shown to have positive preventive and therapeutic potential effects on various gastrointestinal and other conditions, however, it is too early to reach final conclusions regarding the role of probiotics in children. In this paper, the authors focus on diseases with­ paediatric relevance for which treatment with probiotics have been suggested. Future clinical trials should evaluate carefully selected, precisely defined strains and address clinically important end-points.

Complementary food - Guidelines

MUDr. Pavel Frühauf CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 271-274  

SLEEP DISORDERS IN PEDIATRIC PRACTICE

MUDr. Iva Příhodová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 276-280  

Sleep disorders occur in 30 % of children and adolescents. Disorders connected with insufficient or disturbed sleep (insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, periodic limb movement disorder) cause significant cognitive impairment, behavioral problems, mood and emotional changes. Obstructive sleep apnea can result in failure to thrive, growth retardation and cardiovascular morbidity. Chronic diseases with prominent hypersomnia (narcolepsy, idiopatic hypersomnia) frequently begin in childhood. An overview of the most important sleep disorders is presented.

FOREIGN BODIES IN UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IN CHILDREN. WHEN IS ENDOSCOPIC EXTRACTION INDICATED?

MUDr. Jarmila Vospělová, doc. MUDr. Vlastimil Procházka Ph.D, MUDr. Josef Tenora, MUDr. Roman Jurenčák

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 281-283  

Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies occurs frequently in children. The majority of them pass spontaneously per vias naturales within 72 hours (between 6 hours and 6 weeks). However, 10 to 20 % require endoscopic intervention, and 1 % or less will require surgery. There are no clear guidelines regading the management of ingested foreign bodies in children. We reviewed the literature and propose recommendations for diagnostic and therapeutic management of most frequent foreign bodies for community pediatricans. We answer the questions, when and how early is indicated endoscopic extraction of upper gastrointestinal foreign body.

Reninom - vzácná příčina sekundární hypertenze

prof. MUDr. Zdeněk Doležel CSc, MUDr. Jiří Štarha Ph.D, MUDr. Jarmila Skotáková CSc, MUDr. Dana Dostálková

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 284-285  

MOŽNOSTI PREVENCE A DEPISTÁŽE KARDIOVASKULÁRNÍCH CHOROB U PUBESCENTŮ A ADOLESCENTŮ

MUDr. Radoslav Goldmann, Mgr. Martina Cihá Ph.D

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 286-290  

FOKÁLNÍ BAKTERIÁLNÍ NEFRITIDA (ACUTE LOBAR NEPHRONIA) IMITUJÍCÍ TUMORÓZNÍ ÚTVAR LEDVINY

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc, MUDr. David Horák Ph.D, MUDr. Eva Karásková, MUDr. Hana Flögelová, MUDr. Pavla Ledererová, MUDr. Marcela Charvátová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 291-293  

Nové perspektivy prevence rakoviny děložního hrdla

MUDr. Vladimír Dvořák

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: 294  

Bobule kolem nás

MUDr. Antonín Gabera

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 5: V-VIII