Body temperature is commonly measured to confirm the presence or absence of fever.
However, there remains considerable controversy regarding the most appropriate …

In order to give the best care to patients and families, paediatricians need to integrate the
highest quality scientific evidence with clinical expertise and the opinions of the family. 1 …

Aims: Desmopressin is a useful treatment for primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE), a common
childhood condition that can persist into adolescence. This open‐label, randomised, cross …

# x203A; Infection of the respiratory tract is the most common reason for seeking medical
advice and hospital admission in children. A viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is …

Little attention has been given to the relation between fever and the severity of bronchiolitis.
Therefore, the relation between fever and the clinical course of 90 infants (59 boys, 31 girls) …

Behavioural problems are usually influenced by both biological and environmental factors.
Disruptive behavioural problems such temper tantrums or attention deficit hyperactivity …

Infection of the upper airways is very common and is the most common acute illness
evaluated in the outpatient setting. The infection is usually caused by viruses including …

Background and objectives: The consequences of missing fever in children can be grave.
Body temperature is commonly recorded at the axilla but accuracy is a problem. This study …

The generation of fever involves the following steps: numerous substances from outside the
body, exogenous pyrogens, initiate the fever cycle. Endotoxin of Gram-negative bacteria …

Body temperature measurement is most commonly taken to confirm the presence or
absence of fever. Many decisions concerning the investigation and treatment of children are …