Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Hepatitis A Infection

In undeveloped countries, Hepatitis A is common and endemic because of unimmunization, unhygienic nutrition and poor living conditions. Secondary immune thrombocytopenia is frequently seen in hepatitis B and C infections. It is rarely reported with acute hepatitis A. Two cases of autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura with acute hepatitis A is presented here. [Cukurova Med J 2014; 39(3.000): 646-649

Head Circumference Growth Reference Charts for Turkish Children Aged 0-84 Months

This study sought to produce updated head circumference references in a representative population of Turkish children aged 0 to <84 months. Head circumference measurements are very important in monitoring child growth, to evaluate macrocephaly and microcephaly. Primary sampling units involved family health centers in the city center and suburbs of Kayseri. In total, 2989 children (1479 boys and 1510 girls) were included. Head circumference was measured with a nonelastic tape on a line passing over the glabella and posterior occipital protrusion in children aged 0-2 years lying on a bed, and children aged more than 2 years standing up. We compared the 50th percentile of our cross-sectional data with longitudinal Belgian and American data. The comparison indicated that Turkish head circumference percentiles were similar to, or not much lower than, Belgian and American percentiles. Head circumference percentiles can be used to evaluate children with microcephaly and macrocephaly (+/- 2 standard deviations), and to monitor growth. (c) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

Weight and Height Percentiles For 0-84-Month-Old Children in Kayseri - A Central Anatolian City in Turkey

Objective: The aim of this study was to present weight and height percentiles for Turkish children aged 0-84 months residing in Kayseri, Turkey and to compare these findings with national references and international standards

Risk factors for overweight and obesity in children aged 2-6 years

Background: Understanding risk factors that may vary culturally can help improve preventive strategies for obesity. This is the first cross-sectional study aimed to determine the risk factors for overweight/obesity in children aged 2-6 years in a central Anatolian city in Turkey