Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is diagnosed with impairment in social interactions and communication along with the presence of restricted repetitive behaviour (RRB). These stereotypies can have a significant impact on the quality of life (QoL) of both the affected children and caregivers. Objectives: To characterize RRBs in children with ASD according to the four DSM-5 Section B do…

Introduction: Paediatric cancer is a leading cause of death in children and adolescents after common causes like malnutrition and infection. The field of paediatric oncology has developed significantly over the past few decades resulting in improved 5-year survival of all paediatric cancers to 75-80%. Objectives: To assess the clinical profile, short-term outcomes and survival of paediatric cance…

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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of variable degree with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. It is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and its prevalence varies from 1-20%. GDM normally occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is associated with several maternal and fetal complications which can cause signif…

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Introduction: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a leading bacterial infection in childhood. The prevalence varies according to gender and age. Children with anomalies are more susceptible to UTI. Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and associated renal anomalies in children with culture-positive UTIs in a single centre. ethod: A cross-sectional study was conducted among children a…

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Background: Clinical spectrum of acute neurological disorders in children encompasses central nervous system (CNS) infections, stroke, intracranial space-occupying lesions, pseudotumor cerebri, and spinal cord disease. Presentations include altered consciousness, focal neurological deficits, fever and persistent vomiting. Neuroimaging frequently shows overlapping features, Objectives: To delineat…

Background: Paediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and long-term disability in children worldwide. Objectives: To assess the clinical and aetiological profile of children admitted with TBI to a tertiary care centre and to study the outcome of the children Method: This descriptive hospital-based study was conducted at a tertiary care centre from December 2023 to July 2…

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Introduction: Bacterial meningitis involves inflammation of the meninges due to bacterial infection. Despite improved outcomes globally through immunization and intensive care, it remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Indian children due to poor vaccine coverage, antibiotic resistance, and delayed treatment. Understanding its epidemiology and management is essential for better…

Introduction: Neonates commonly experience physiological weight loss in the first few days of life. A weight loss >10% of birth weight is considered excessive and is associated with increased risks of morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To evaluate the factors influencing weight loss among exclusively breastfed newborns during their first week of life. Method: A case-control study was conducted …

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