Corticosteroid therapy with gastric acid secretion inhibitors showed a positive effect in our patient with a severe form of HSP accompanied by abdominal pain and gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

The results of our study and literature data show that the most accurate methods of thermometry are rectal measurement of body temperature in small children and tympanic thermometry in children over 2 years of age.

Hypervitaminosis D occurs in infants due to increased intake of vitamin D and results in hypercalcemia and

BACKGROUND: Acute nonspecific mesenteric lymphadenitis refers to a common pediatric problem that has no specific treatment. CASE REPORT: In our study, we describe seven children presenting with abdominal pain as the main symptom of a disease. All patients were treated with prednisone 1 mg/kg (max 40 mg daily) for a maximum of 5 days. In addition, we evaluated the intensity of the pain using a numeric rating scale and achieved a clinically important difference in acute pain relief of 85.3%. After administering corticosteroid therapy, the abdominal pain resolved after 1.7 (1–4) days in all children without any other disturbances. CONCLUSION: In selective patients with mesenteric lymphadenitis, prednisone can be used as an acceptable form of treatment to reduce the duration of abdominal pain.

Introduction: Nutritional assessment is the most effective way of preventing obesity and malnutrition in the elderly. Aim: The aim of our study was to assess the nutritional status of people living in the nursing home, and to determine blood glucose and arterial blood pressure. Method: In November 2017, thirty-six people aged over 60 were included in the study. The body composition was determined by bioimpedance scale ‘In Body 230’. The fasting blood glucose level was determined by a digital blood glucose meter and the arterial blood pressure was determined by a digital blood pressure monitor. Results: Body composition of the participants showed that 36.1% are classified as overweight (body mass index [BMI] 25–29.9 kg/m2) and 36.1% as obese (BMI≥30.0 kg/m2). Obesity (50%) is predominantly recorded at the age of 75–84 years. 44% of the subjects did not have a glycemic response, with an average fasting blood sugar of 7.27 ± 2.03 mmol/L. The mean arterial blood pressure was 143.6/79.5 mmHg. Nearly 60% of the examined elderly people are hypertensive. Conclusions: Obesity was diagnosed in more than one third of the elderly and 70% had high cardiovascular comorbidity. According to these findings, nursing homes need to pay more attention to the amount and quality of meals in order to avoid complications. Orv Hetil. 2019; 160(9): 349–358.

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the most common diseases that have consequences for the functioning of the whole organism. Because they are incurable, efforts to improve health through nutrition are noticeable in all countries. The following paper presents the nutritional aspects of the most common neurological diseases (stroke, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, autism, epilepsy, autoimmune nerves of the nervous system). In the dietary therapy of neurological diseases, in addition to adequate nutrition rich in fruits and vegetables, the increased use of B and D vitamins, the use of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids is emphasized in order to reduce inflammation and normalization of nerve function. In the diet, it is necessary to avoid simple carbohydrates, processed foods, food additives and alcohol. A ketogenic diet with low carbohydrates and increased fat intake has proven to have a positive effect on the brain's function of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease and migraine.

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Introduction / Using sweetened soft drinks, the habit of eating on the way, increased the probability of overweight and obesity. (Libman, 2003) In America, 25% of adults eat fast food. (Bowman, 2006) The density of fastfood restaurants is connected with increase in the individual body weight. (Mehta, 2008) Children who more often eat in restaurants, have high fat levels and high body mass index.(Jeffery, 2006) Method / We used the results of research factors that determine body mass index, within the Health Research in the adult population of Serbia, in 2006 and 2013 by type of study sections. As data sources were used questionnaires, and anthropometric and other measurements. Results / Respondents who do not eat sandwiches, chips and pastries at the bakery, have the highest BMI. Our results suggest that fast food in the diet, correlates with a lower body mass index. These results are opposite to most studies in the world (America). This situation among our subjects, can be explained by dynamically life of people who use fast food and increased physical activity. Conclusion / Consumption of fast food does not have to have a negative correlation with nutritional status. If this is supported with the desired intensity of physical activity and represents a lifestyle, then this is an opportunity of society, or restaurants that sell and prepare food, to design high-quality food offer.