Background Regional pediatric trauma centers (PTC) were established to optimize the care
of injured children. However, because of the relative shortage of PTC, many injured children …

Background Controversy exists regarding the impact of pediatric trauma centers (PTC) on
survival for injured children. However, functional outcome for children treated at PTC …

Bacterial translocation (BT) may be a normal physiologic process that is important for
mucosal antigen sampling in the gut. However, physiologic insults such as endotoxemia, …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a severe birth defect that is often accompanied by
other congenital anomalies. Previous exome sequencing studies for CDH have supported …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe intestinal inflammation in neonates, occurs
following bacterial colonization of the gut. LPS-induced production of inflammatory factors in …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is characterized by incomplete formation of the
diaphragm occurring as either an isolated defect or in association with other anomalies. Genetic …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a serious birth defect that accounts for 8% of all
major birth anomalies. Approximately 40% of cases occur in association with other anomalies…

Purpose To determine developmental outcomes and associated factors in patients with
congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) at 2 years of age. Methods This is a multicenter …

Background Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common birth defect with significant
morbidity and mortality. Although the aetiology of CDH remains poorly understood, studies …

Background: Although injury-prevention strategies for bicyclists have focused on legislation
requiring helmet use to prevent head trauma, direct-impact handlebar injuries account for a …