recurrent and chronic infections in children are one of the most common reasons for physicians' visits that make a diagnostic challenge to pediatricians. although the majority of referred  children  with  recurrent  infections  are  normal,  underlying causes  of  recurrent infection  such  as  atopy,  anatomical and  functional  defects,  and  primary or  secondary immunodeficiency must be con...

conclusions elevation of liver enzymes appears in 29 % obese children in a tertiary care centre. absolute alanine aminotransferase levels are significantly higher in obese than in overweight children. even obese children with normal liver enzymes show signs of fatty liver disease as demonstrated by liver enzymes at the upper limit of normal. results elevated alanine aminotransferase was observe...

background: quality of life largely depends on one’s perception about different aspects life. the present investigation aimed at comparing the quality of life of mothers with autistic, blind, or normal-functioning children.   materials and methods: this cross-sectional comparative study was done in a population of 146 mothers of children who aged 6-15 years old, in shiraz, within the period 201...