Child Health and Human Development Yearbook 2016
Published on 1. April 2018
736 pages
978-1-5361-0958-0 (ISBN)
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In this Yearbook 2016 we cover several aspects of health issues in neonates, economy and declining birth rates, child health in the slums of India, youth leadership issues in Hong Kong, virtual environments, rehabilitation and special needs populations, and finally research on environmental and child health.These chapters will help stimulate more interest and effort in developing and implementing programs for children and youth to ensure a good and positive development for raising future generations of children.
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Joav Merrick
Child Health & Human Development Yearbook 2016
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1
- Prevention of prenatal maternal stress
- Introduction
- Population based studies
- Stress prevention
- References
- Section one: Neonatology
- Chapter 2
- Development: The human nervous system
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Embryogenic period (conception through 8 weeks gestation)
- Primary neurulation
- Secondary neurulation/formation of the caudal tube
- Clinical implications of neurulation
- Early fetal period (8 weeks to 20 weeks of gestation)
- Induction
- Segmentation
- Cell migration and differentiation
- Spinal cord architecture
- Cerebral architecture
- Ventricular and CSF system
- CNS blood supply development
- CNS growth in the third trimester
- Post-natal development
- Lifestyle and brain development - breakfast habits
- Lifestyle and brain development - sleep habits
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3
- Neonatal neurology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Neurologic examination of the newborn
- Neurology of the sick newborn
- Birth injuries
- Scalp injuries
- Cephalohematomas
- Subgaleal hematoma (SGH)
- Brachial plexus injuries
- Facial nerve palsy
- The floppy newborn
- Neonatal hypertonia
- Neural tube defects
- Anencephaly
- Cranioraschisis
- Encephalocele
- Myelomeningocele
- Spinal dysraphism
- Neonatal encephalopathy - hypoxic
- ischemic encephalopathy
- Treatment
- Magnesium sulphate
- Prognosis and outcome
- Congenital CMV infection
- Diagnosis
- Clinical manifestations
- Brain structural abnormalities
- Auditory abnormalities
- Treatment
- Neonatal seizures
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Prognosis
- Abnormal head growth
- Neonatal macrocephaly
- Newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4
- Cardiology and the newborn
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Embryology overview
- Fetal and transitional circulation
- Fetal circulation
- Transitional circulation
- Newborn cardiac evaluation
- Vital signs
- Physical examination
- Newborn cardiac testing
- Pulse oximetry screening
- Electrocardiogram
- Chest radiography
- Echocardiography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Cyanotic heart defects and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
- D-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA)
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Tricuspid atresia
- Pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum
- Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
- Truncus arteriosus
- Ebstein's anomaly
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
- Acyanotic defects
- Ventricular septal defect
- Atrioventricular septal defects
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
- Left-sided obstructive lesions
- Interrupted aortic arch
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock
- The dysmorphic newborn and associated congenital heart defects
- Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome)
- Turner syndrome
- Noonan syndrome
- Williams syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- CHARGE association
- VACTERL association
- Trisomy 13 (Patau's) syndrome
- Trisomy 18 (Edward's) syndrome
- Alagille syndrome
- Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)
- Maternal systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjögren's syndrome
- Fetal alcohol syndrome
- Maternal diabetes mellitus
- Arrhythmias
- Ectopy
- Premature ventricular beats
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Atrioventricular block
- Tachyarrhythmias
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Genetic disorders
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 5
- Neonatal pulmonology
- Introduction
- Embryology
- Developmental stages
- Embryonic stage: 4-7 weeks
- Pseudoglandular stage: 8-16 weeks
- Canalicular stage: 16-25 weeks
- Saccular stage: 24-35 weeks
- Alveolar stage: from 36 Weeks
- The epithelial cells
- Surfactant
- Surfactant phospholipid metabolism (5)
- Congenital anomalies
- Tracheal atresia
- Tracheobronchomalacia
- The lung
- Pulmonary agenesis
- Cystic lung disease
- Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (CCAMs)
- Bronchiogenic cyst
- Pulmonary sequestration
- Congenital lobar emphysema
- Hypoplastic lung
- Potter syndrome
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
- Congenital eventration of the diaphragm
- Pleural effusion
- Hydrothorax
- Genetic diffuse lung disease
- Alveolar capillary dysplasia
- The onset of respiration-transition from intra to extra-uterine atmosphere
- Acquired pulmonary conditions
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Surfactant therapy
- Ventilation strategies
- Prevention of RDS
- Air leak syndrome
- Pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE)
- Pneumothorax
- Pneumomediastinum
- Pneumopericardium
- Pneumoperitoneum
- Subcutaneous emphysema
- Systemic air embolism
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Meconium aspiration
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis
- Apnea of prematurity
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6
- Neonatal nephrology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Renal development
- Physiology of the neonatal kidney
- Neonatal hydronephrosis
- Abdominal mass in the newborn
- Failure to thrive
- Urinary tract infection in the newborn
- Electrolyte imbalances in the newborn
- Screening renal ultrasound in other organ anomalies
- CHARGE association/syndrome
- Renal coloboma syndrome
- Townes-Brocks syndrome
- Branchio-oto-renal (BOR) syndrome
- Aniridia and renal anomalies
- Beckwith -Wiedemann syndrome (BWS)
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7
- Neonatal hematology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Normal development of hematopoiesis
- Erythrocytes
- Platelets
- White blood cells
- Hemostatic disorders
- Coagulation disorders
- Hempophilia and other clotting factor deficiencies
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Neonatal thrombosis
- Laboratory diagnosis of neonatal hemostatic disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Causes and pathogenesis of thrombocytopenia
- Autoimmune thrombocytopenia
- Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (NAIT)
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
- Congenital thrombocytopenia
- Inherited platelet function disorders
- Kasabach-Meritt syndrome
- Anemia
- Physiologic anemia of newborns
- Blood loss
- Decreased production
- Increased destruction
- Immune-mediated destruction
- Erythrocyte membrane defects
- Erythrocyte enzyme deficiencies
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Determining the etiology of anemia in newborns
- Prevention of anemia in newborns
- Treatment of anemia in newborns
- Neutrophil disorders
- Neutropenia
- Neutropenia associated with maternal hypertension
- Rh hemolytic disease
- Viral Infection
- Congenital neutropenia syndromes
- Severe congenital neutropenia
- Kostmann syndrome
- Reticular dysgenesis
- Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
- Cartilage-hair dysplasia
- Cyclic neutropenia
- Neutropenia due to Increased Destruction
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
- Alloimmune neonatal neutropenia
- Neonatal autoimmune neutropenia
- Drugs
- Evaluation of neonates with neutrophil abnormality
- Treatment of neutropenia
- Neutrophilia
- Management of neutrophilia
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 8
- Neonatology and gastrointestinal issues
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Intestinal Atresia
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Intestinal Malrotation
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Imperforate anus
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Constipation
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Food protein allergy
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Failure to thrive
- Table 1. Growth parameters in the newborn
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- References
- Chapter 9
- Neonatal endocrinology
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Pituitary gland
- Growth in the neonatal period
- Thyroid disorders
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroxinemia in preterm babies
- Neonatal goiter
- Neonatal Graves' disease
- Babies born to mothers with thyroid disease
- Adrenal gland
- Adrenal failure
- Reproductive system
- Mini-puberty of infancy
- Disorders of sexual differentiation (DSD)
- Common newborn endocrinologic conditions
- Determination of hormonal levels
- Chromosome analysis
- Radiologic investigations
- Chromosomal disorders
- Metabolic concerns
- Hypoglycemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Disorders of sodium metabolism
- Hypernatremia
- Disorders of calcium metabolism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Conclusion
- References
- Section two: Birth rates, slum, leadership and Hong Kong
- Chapter 10
- The Greek economic crisis leads to declining birth rates
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgment
- Appendix 1. Mechanism to Support Greece
- References
- Chapter 11
- Health and nutritional status of women and children: An empirical study in the slums of Delhi, India
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Table 3. Complications during pregnancy (N = 400)
- Seasonality and nutritional status of women and children
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12
- Qualitative evaluation of a credit-bearing leadership subject in Hong Kong
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Data analyses
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 13
- Focus group evaluation of a subject on leadership and intrapersonal development in Hong Kong
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Instruments
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 14
- A study of time trend in global infant mortality rates: Regression with autocorrelated data
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Statistical method
- Time-series regression models
- Results
- Fitted models with OLS method
- Fitted models with GLS method
- Comparison of time trends of the IMR from the selected countries
- Comparison of the results from two model-building methods
- Discussion
- Time trends of the IMR for different regions
- The difference in two model-building methods
- References
- Chapter 15
- Dimensionality of the Chinese Parent-Child Subsystem Quality Scale: Confirmatory factor analyses
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Assessment of parental behavioral control
- Assessment of parental psychological control
- Assessment of parental child relational quality
- Participants and procedures
- Data analytic strategy
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 16
- Qualitative evaluation of a leadership and intrapersonal development subject for university students in Hong Kong
- Abstract
- Introduction
- A subject on leadership and intrapersonal development
- Methods
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 17
- Subjective outcome evaluation of a service leadership subject for university students in Hong Kong
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Instruments
- Data analyses plan
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 18
- Child health status and inequalities in the Indian Sundarbans
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Institutional delivery and postnatal care
- Feeding practice
- Integrated Child Development Services and supplementary feeding
- Immunisation
- Malnutrition
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 19
- "I may not know you but I know you'll make great parents": An analysis of egg donor profiles
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Motivations for donating eggs
- Personality characteristics of egg donors
- Methods
- Results
- Spiritual and altruistic motivation
- Financial motivation
- Comparison of motivation for mothers and non-mothers
- Personal characteristics, traits, and hobbies
- Discussion
- Limitations
- Implications
- References
- Section three: Technology, rehab and special needs
- Chapter 20
- Speech development and therapy using the Kinect
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Speech therapy through technology
- Requirements
- User engagement
- Suitability and ease of use in the home
- Affordability
- Customization
- Feedback
- Metrics
- Integration
- Overview of the speech development and therapy system
- System overview
- Interactive element
- Metric gathering
- Mobile device supervision
- Facially assisted recognition
- Deployment
- Testing
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 21
- The application of enhanced virtual environments for co-located childhood movement disorder rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Advantages of virtual reality
- Advantages of co-located VR-rehabilitation
- Potential for social learning
- Automatic quantification of social interaction
- Current application of co-located VR-rehabilitation in children and directions for future research
- Co-located VR-therapy in autism-spectrum populations
- Directions for future research
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 22
- User evaluation of a virtual rehabilitation system during reaching exercises: A pilot study
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Apparatus of the SVRS
- Participant recruitment
- Procedure
- Data analysis
- Results
- Perspectives on the first reaching exercises
- Perspectives on the second reaching exercises
- Overall reaching exercises
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 23
- Cravings in a virtual reality room paired with chocolate predict eating disorder risk
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Apparatus
- Procedure
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 24
- Virtual reality system for the enhancement of mobility in patients with chronic back pain
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Visual-gain-based change of motor behavior
- Methods
- Instrumentation
- Virtual environment
- Procedure
- Recorded measures
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 25
- Virtual reality exposure for trauma and stress-related disorders for city violence crime victims
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Measures
- Design
- Sample
- Procedure
- Treatment
- PTSD treatment
- ASD treatment
- Results
- Virtual reality treatment effect: PTSD and ASD
- Table 1. Mean, standard deviations results obtained for PTSD symptoms
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 26
- Response latencies to postural disturbances when using a virtual reality balance trainer or wobble board in persons with low back pain
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Subjects
- Equipment for postural responses assessment
- Protocol of the study
- Evaluation of postural responses and clinical tests
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 27
- Comparing a finger dexterity assessment in virtual, video-mediated, and unmediated reality
- Introduction
- System
- Finger tracking
- Virtual environment
- Methods
- Participants
- Measures
- Design
- Procedure
- Statistical analysis
- Results
- Task
- Environment
- Single question comparison
- Completion times
- Correlations between conditions
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 28
- Effect of the Oculus Rift head mounted display on postural stability
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Balance and the sensory systems
- Studies in rehabilitation with VE through different HMDs
- Methods
- Balance board
- Graphics
- Programming
- Data analysis
- Feasibility test
- Full system test
- Evaluation study of balance-impaired adults
- Results
- Feasibility test
- Full system test
- Study of adults with impaired balance
- Discussion
- Limitations of the study
- Further development
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 29
- Kinecting the moves: The kinematic potential of rehabilitation-specific gaming to inform treatment for hemiparesis
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Participants
- Study procedure
- Data analysis
- Results
- Range of motion
- Trunk compensation
- Vertical offsets of both hands in an upward movement
- Discussion
- Limitations
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 30
- Web accessibility by Morse code modulated haptics for deaf-blind
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Research problem and questions
- Methods
- Limitations
- Study setup
- Results
- Test sessions
- Quotes from test subjects
- Discussion
- Verbal feedback
- Conclusion
- Future research
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 31
- Informed design for virtual environments: The impact of object shape on reaching performance
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Reaching and grasping in virtual reality
- Methods
- Procedure
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 32
- Usability and redesign of a university entrance test based on audio for learners who are blind
- Abstract
- Introduction
- AudioPSU
- Software upgrades
- Hardware improvements
- Usability evaluation pilot in 2012
- Sample
- Instruments
- Procedure
- Results
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 33
- Towards a mobile exercise application to prevent falls: A participatory design process
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Theoretical approaches and methodologies
- Older participants
- Themes in focus of the study
- Investigate participants' experience related to falls
- Design exercises together with the older participants
- Explore motivational factors that can improve exercise adherence
- Design and develop the application together with the older participants
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 34
- Adapting a humanoid robot for use with children with profound and multiple disabilities
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- The robot
- Procedure
- Results
- What did teachers want the robot to do?
- How to get the robot to fulfill these roles?
- How to get the robot to produce the responses the teacher required
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 35
- Exploring arm movement pattern to discover strategy changes in a virtual catching task
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Upper-body interactive rehabilitation system for children with cerebral palsy
- Arm movement pattern and strategy
- Experiment with healthy children
- Apparatus
- Outcome measures
- Task procedure
- Results
- Experiment with children with cerebral palsy
- Apparatus
- Task procedure
- Results and discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Section four: Break the cycle
- Chapter 36
- Break the cycle annual project: Survey of past students. 2005-2011
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Environmental health disparities
- Cycle of social and economic disadvantage and disability
- Project details
- The desired outcome
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 37
- Impact of the home environment on the relationship between prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and child behavior
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Data analysis
- Results
- Behavioral effects of a positive home environment
- Behavioral effects of a negative home environment
- Discussion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 38
- Health disparities and factors that trigger asthma in African-American children in low-income communities in Fort Valley, Georgia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Asthma prevalence
- Socioeconomic status (SES)
- Education status
- Housing
- Health behaviors
- Health insurance
- Environmental exposure
- Discussion
- Socioeconomic status
- Access to health care
- Health insurance
- Housing structure
- Environmental factors
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 39
- Impact of housing on pubertal timing
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Pubertal onset
- Body mass index
- Ethnicity
- Family income
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 40
- Racial concentration as a determinant of access to health care in Georgia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Data
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 41
- A cross-sectional study to assess the relationship between environmental risk factors and malnutrition in children under the age of five living in the Chipata Compound of the Lusaka District, Zambia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 42
- Effects of heavy metal exposure on endocrine-related hormones in the neonates of Thai mothers working in agriculture
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Integration into the "Break the cycle" program
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 43
- Race, socioeconomic status, and proximity to nuclear power plants in the Eastern United States
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Nuclear power plant data
- Demographic data
- Data analysis
- Results
- Multilevel logistic regression analysis
- Non-Hispanic black and proximity to a nuclear power plant
- Hispanic and proximity to a nuclear power plant
- SES and proximity to a nuclear power plant
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 44
- In-home interventions to mitigate asthma: Assessing the benefits to children, their caretakers, and the community
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Objective
- Design
- Methods
- Results
- Results of interviews
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Appendix
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 45
- Implementing community supports to lessen health disparities at kindergarten entry for very preterm survivors
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 46
- The family check-up in a pediatric clinic: An integrated care delivery model to improve behaviors in the home environment
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Measures
- Participants
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Chapter 47
- Closing health disparities through a multi-level approach
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Research question
- Review of the literature
- Recommendation
- Break the cycle
- Methods
- Data analysis
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section five: Acknowledgments
- Chapter 48
- About the editor
- Contact
- Chapter 49
- About the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Israel
- Mission
- Service and academic activities
- Research activities
- National collaborations
- International collaborations
- Targets
- Contact
- Chapter 50
- About the book series "Pediatrics, child and adolescent health"
- Contact
- Section six: Index
- Index
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