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Research Article Article 1013

Knowledge and Utilization of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Non-freestanding Children’s Hospital

Authors: Santos RP^*, Smith A, Dudek C, Mitchell-Van Steele A and Lomaestro B

Abstract: We provide evidence supporting the hypothesis that ASP implementation in a nonfreestanding children’s hospital has unique challenges among pediatric providers.

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Research Article Article 1014

Prevalence and Predictors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in Dodoma Region Tanzania

Authors: Mdoe MB^*, Kibusi SM, Munyogwa M and Ernest AI

Abstract: Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is rapidly increasing worldwide. Globally, 17.8 million pregnancies are complicated by GDM. In recent years, Tanzania has experienced

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Mini Review Article 1015

What is Normal Puberty and What is not?

Authors: Al Hassani N^* and Souid A

Abstract: DHEA: Dehydroepiandrosterone; DHEA-s: Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; FSH: Follicle- Stimulating Hormone; GnRH: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; GH: Growth Hormone; TSH: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone; hCG: human Chorionic Gonadotropin; 17-HP: 17- Hydroxy Progesterone;

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Mini Review Article 1016

Sexual Differentiation and Disorders of Sex Development

Authors: Al Hassani N^* and Souid A

Abstract: Sexual differentiation refers to the processes through which a male or female phenotype develops. It typically follows the sex determination as embryonic gonads become testes or ovaries. The sex chromosome complement XY differentiates indifferent (primitive) gonads into testes, whereas the XX differentiates them into ovaries [1,2].

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