The field of stem cell research has been rapidly expanding. Although the clinical usefulness of research remains to be ascertained through human trials, the use of stem cells as a therapeutic option for currently disabling diseases holds fascinating potential. Many pediatric gastrointestinal tract diseases have defect in enterocytes, enteric nervous system cells, smooth muscles, and interstitia...

Cardiomyopathies constitute a heterogeneous group of diseases with varying etiologies and clinical presentation. Advances in genetic testing have made it possible to establish genotype-phenotype relationships, determine prognosis, choose specific treatments the pediatric population. Therefore, objective this review is assist reasoning underscore importance etiological diagnosis different diseas...

background: training of pediatric residents is a dynamic process which should be changed as the nature and epidemiology of pediatric diseases change. in this study, we compared the training program of the pediatric residents with the disorders of the pediatric patients who had referred to pediatric offices. methods: the study was conducted in pediatric offices in shiraz, south of iran. the main...

Pediatric vascular disease is rare, and remains a big challenge to vascular surgeons. In contrast to adults, surgery for pediatric vascular disease is complicated by issues related to small size, future growth, and availability of suitable vascular conduit. During the last 30 years, 131 major vascular operations were performed in a tertiary referral center, Seoul National University Hospital, i...

Clinical trials specifically tailored to the unique tumors and leukemias of children have resulted in increased survival rates approaching or exceeding 70% for most diseases. These studies have been carried out by investigators at large, independent institutions or through the auspices of the Children's Cancer Group or Pediatric Oncology Group. The National Cancer Institute has also supported p...

The Pediatric ID Consultant section provides brief reviews of topics relevant to the day-to-day practice of pediatric infectious diseases. The reviews are placed in context by a short vignette, followed by one or more questions which are addressed. Pediatric infectious diseases physicians are often asked by medical colleagues to provide recommendations for management of a patient without the be...

Rheumatic diseases are among the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Between 30 and 70% of pediatric rheumatology patients reach adulthood with some disease activity, functional limitations, or psychosocial problems. Transition is the purposeful, planned move of chronic pediatric patients from pediatric to adult care. It is a process in which adolescents with chronic conditions prepare f...

 Background: Training of pediatric residents is a dynamic process which should be changed as the nature and epidemiology of pediatric diseases change. In this study, we compared the training program of the pediatric residents with the disorders of the pediatric patients who had referred to pediatric offices. Methods: The study was conducted in pediatric offices in Shiraz, South of Iran...