Olomouc je otevřena lidem dobré pediatrické vůle

Mgr. Iva Daňková

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 131  

Water intake in childhood

prof. MUDr. Zdeněk Doležel CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 136-138  

Water is the most plentiful constituent of the human body and is necessary for life. Total body water as a percentage of body weight varies with age and is high especially during the first 3 yrs of life. A part of rational nutrition in childhood is right water intake. Children need select drink solutions for optimal water intake. High water intake is necessary during sport activity and by very hot climate/sunny days. High body water loss and risk of dehydration are during acute diarrhea. In the therapy for uncomplicated dehydration is possible to use oral rehydration solutions.

PUFA OMEGA-3 AND THEIR EFFECTS

doc. MUDr. Ludmila Vyhnánková CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 140-143  

This article deals with PUFA OMEGA-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are vital for a child’s development, a development of brain and retina. They have a good influence on functioning of the brain, process of learning and on memory, immune system, act in an anti-inflammatory way. It is important that they have a positive influence on cardiovascular system and metabolism. I mention conclusions of the clinical studies which monitor the action of PUFA OMEGA-3 on human organism. Haliborange are food supplements with fish oil, a high PUFA OMEGA-3 content and with vitamins A, D, E and C. Orange-flavoured syrup, little fish and chewy capsules are suitable...

PRIMARY PREVENTION OF ALLERGY AND ALLERGIC ASTHMA

MUDr. Jiří Novák

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 144-146  

Prevalence of asthma and allergy keep increasing. It was found that 20% of world population suffers atopic diseases as asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, eczema and anaphylaxis. Because of the seriousness of situation Guidelines of allergy and allergic asthma were published by expert of working groups of WAO and WHO. Their primary goal is a restriction of allergens of mites, cockroaches and domestic animals. It is completed by basic environmental measures mainly prevention of passive smoking and further air pollution and decrease of its humidity. Support of breastfeeding and thus limitation of food allergens is another part of the preventive program. While...

Mumps - epidemic continues in the eastern part of the Czech Republic

MUDr. Luděk Rožnovský CSc, MUDr. Irena Orságová, MUDr. Irena Martinková, MUDr. Čestmír Beneš

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 148-151  

Mumps is an acute viral illness with fever, pain swelling of one or more salivary glands, especially parotid glands, less frequent manifestations include meningitis and orchitis in adolescents and men. Universal vaccination against mumps was started in the Czech Republic in 1987 year. Only sporadic cases and small local epidemics were observed in the period of 1997–2004 year. Epidemic spread of mumps started in the eastern part of the Czech Republic in 2005 year, till April 2007 approximately 7 600 cases were observed. Most of cases are in the age group of 10–24 years; patients younger than 20 years were vaccinated against mumps in childhood.

Allergic rhinitis is not only nasal disease

prof. MUDr. Václav Špičák

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 152-155  

Allergic rhinitis (AR) belongs to the most frequent allergic disorders affecting 15 % of the czech children and adolescents. Allergy is a systemic disease with the local manifestations. Upper and lower airways are affected by a common inflammatory process. Allergic rhinitis is one of the risk factors for asthma development. The new classification of allergic rhinitis is based on the assessment of severity and duration of symptoms and quality of life parameters. AR is subdivided into intermitent and persistent. In the management of the persistent AR early antiinflammatory treatment is emphasized (intranasal corticosteroids, antileukotrienes, antihistamines...

Nutrition, probiotics, and immune system

doc. RNDr. Jan Krejsek CSc, Mgr. Manuela Kudlová, Mgr. Martina Koláčková, MUDr. Jakub Novosad

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 156-162  

The interaction between mucosal immune system of gut and gut microflora together with components of food is the key point for the development of individual immune reactivity. Gut microflora, so called microbiome is highly regulated microbial society which development is positively regulated by breast feeding. Deregulation of gut microbiome is followed by the failure of both mucosal and systemic immunity regulations leading to the development of immunopathology. Gut microbiome is positively modulated by prebiotics and probiotics. It is possible to influence positively the development of IgE mediated allergies by the administration of probiotics prenatally...

Photoprotection in children

MUDr. Milena Jirásková CSc, Ing. Lubor Jirásek CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 163-167  

Dermatologists in the whole world warn about the necessity of skin protection against solar radiation in adults and even more in children. From the childbirth we should avoid intentional sunbathing, protect skin against excessive sunbathing by suitable clothing and to use suitable sunscreens. It is especially necessary in young subjects who will receive up to 80 % of the lifetime dose of sunshine. In the following spring time it is important to think about protection against sun.

NUTRITION AND ALLERGY

MUDr. Eva Vernerová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 168-172  

The increase of incidence of allergic diseases in last 10 years is quite evident. Consequently, we concentrate our research on its eventual causes. It supposes to be related to the change of life style, which goes together with the increase of hygienic care, control of drinking water supply, pharmacotherapy, vaccination, but also with the change of board habits. The effects of various food products and its supplements are related to a lot of adverse reactions. 0n the other side, it provides certain possibility of specific favorable influence to mucous immunity and thereby to the state of health in total. Even if a lot of health problems are connected...

SCLEROTHERAPY OF VASOFORMATIVE TISSUE TUMORS

MUDr. Eva Justová CSc, prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc, prof. MUDr. Jindřich Pazdera CSc

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 173-175  

Vasoformative tissue tumors (heamangiomas) are frequent in children just after delivery. Quick tumor growth during the first 8–16 months of life is often changed (in 70–80 % of cases) by spontaneous continual involution. Prognosis is not always such favorable in haemangiomas of head and neck region. In these cases a causal therapy is necessary. In exact diagnostics, non invasive methods as ultrasonography, dopplerometry, CT or MR are used frequently. A strictly individual therapy requests a good collaboration of specialists in paediatry and other medical disciplines. In the case report the authors demonstrate the course and results of...

Hypernatremická dehydratace u novorozenců: patologie, nebo fyziologie?

MUDr. Josef Grym

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3

Plicní komplikace „chrličů ohně“

MUDr. Karel Goldemund CSc, MUDr. Josef Grym

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3

Canisterapie - jedna z možností následné péče předčasně narozených dětí

Simona Hrdinová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3

Kinestetika v ošetřování novorozenců

Mgr. Jaroslava Fendrychová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 188-189  

Mnohočetná kalcifikace meziobratlových plotének jako příčina bolestí hrudníku

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc, MUDr. Kamila Michálková, doc. MUDr. Jiřina Zapletalová Ph.D, Mgr. Eva Mihálová

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 186-187  

Pediatrie a medicína založená na důkazech

prof. MUDr. Vladimír Mihál CSc, Mgr. Jarmila Potomková

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3  

Pediatři uctili jubileum inspirativně

Mgr. Iva Daňková

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: 193-194  

Bobule kolem nás

MUDr. Antonín Gabera

Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2007; 3: XXI-XXIV