Maternal poor glycemic control increases risk of neonatal left ventricular hypertrophy.

Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an important complication of infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs). However, the defined factors, such as the influence of glycemic control, insulin administration of diabetic mothers and large for gestational age (LGA) in infants, are largely unknown on the incidence of LVH. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of maternal and neonatal risk factors associated with LVH in IDMs.

Feasibility of mobile phone application "Epilepsy care" for self-management of children and adolescents with epilepsy in Phramongkutklao hospital: A randomized controlled trial.

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in children. Mobile applications have shown potential in improving self-management for patients with chronic illnesses. To address language barriers, we developed the first Thai version of the "Epilepsy care" mobile application for children and adolescents with epilepsy in Thailand.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Evaluating the Efficacy of Alternative Swaddles for Body Temperature Control of Newborns.

Background/aim: The critical drop of body temperature in neonatal termed "hypothermia" increases risk of morbidity and mortality. In order to minimize hypothermia during delivery room to nursery transportation, we trialed for appropriate alternative means of aluminum coated fabric (ACF), cotton swaddle, and their combination. The aim of the present study was to compare the efficacy of aluminum coated fabric, cotton swaddle, and combined method to prevent neonatal hypothermia.

Genotype-Phenotype Correlation of G6PD Mutations among Central Thai Children with G6PD Deficiency.

Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common X-linked inherited erythroenzymopathy in Thailand. The clinical and hematological manifestations of G6PD deficiency are variable.

Objective: This study aimed to characterize the genotype-phenotype correlation of G6PD mutations in Thai pediatric patients who were followed-up in Phramongkutklao Hospital, a tertiary center in central Thailand.

A Randomized Control Trial of Oral Sucrose Solution for Prevention of Hypoglycemia in High Risk Infants.

Background: Neonatal hypoglycemia is found in up to 15% of neonates and 50% of those with risk factors. Hypoglycemia can cause brain damage and increase risk of developmental delay. Nevertheless, the data regarding hypoglycemia prevention by oral sucrose are still limited.

Intraventricular hemorrhage and multiple intracranial cysts associated with congenital cytomegalovirus infection.

Intraventricular hemorrhage with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is rare and has been reported only in extremely premature infants or in association with thrombocytopenia. We report the first case of a full-term male infant with congenital CMV infection and intraventricular hemorrhage with a normal platelet count and coagulation profile. The infant also had a left subependymal cyst and bilateral occipital cysts without any other manifestations of CMV infection.

Prevalence of significant weight loss and hypernatremia in breast feeding jaundice infants readmitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital within 1 month of age.

Background: Neonatal jaundice, especially breast feeding jaundice is the most common cause of neonatal re-admission within the first month of life. Good maternal support and closed follow-up of newborn infants can promote successful breast feeding without causing any complications.

Objective: To determine the rate of significant weight loss and hypernatremia in infants with breast feeding jaundice readmitted to Phramongkutklao Hospital within 1 month of age.