Chukwuma J. Okafor, Harith Juma Said, Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Diane Millo Martin, Fat-hiya Abdallah Said & Amaya Blanco del Frade·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Introduction: Malnutrition remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in low and middle-income countries. Suboptimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, often driven by limited caregiver knowledge, financial barriers, and inadequate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2513
Background: The aortic–thoracic ratio (ATR) is a simple radiographic index that relates aortic size to thoracic cavity width and may assist in recognizing abnormal aortic enlargement in children. Normative ATR data for African paediatric populations are scarce. Objective: To esta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1512
Maiga B, Traoré B, Traoré K, Sacko K, Dembélé A, Diarra M, Cissé M, Traoré F, Diakité AA, D, Touré A, Togo P, Doumbia A, Coulibaly O, Coulibaly A, Konaté D, Koné I, Dicko F, Sylla M & Togo B.·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Introduction: Seizures are the most common neurological emergency in paediatrics and are often the subject of heated debate in terms of their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. There are numerous causes of seizures, including infectious, metabolic, toxic and traumatic conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1511
Background: Accurate diagnosis of Urinary tract infection depends on obtaining a reliable urine sample. However, urine collection in precontinent infants is challenging. The Quick-Wee method, which uses suprapubic cutaneous stimulation has emerged as a non-invasive alternative. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1510
Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and primarily affects the lungs. It is defined as multifocal tuberculosis (MFT) when at least two non-contiguous extrapulmonary sites are involved, with or without pulmonary involveme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1509
Background: In order to detect acute appendicitis in children as quickly and accurately as possible, a number of scoring systems, including Alvarado and PAS, have been established. Comparing different scoring systems' effectiveness and diagnostic usefulness was the aim of this re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1508
Animasahun B.A., Ransome-Kuti O.O., Animasahun G.A., Adekunle M.O., Lamina M.O., Ariyibi A. & Hughes-Darden C.·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Introduction: Parachute mitral valve (PMV) is a rare congenital malformation characterized by all mitral chordae tendineae inserting into a single papillary muscle. The resultant unifocal attachment often leads to mitral inflow obstruction of varying severity. While PMV is someti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1507
Background: Acute post infectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis in developing countries. Its epidemiology, diagnosis, clinical management and outcome aspects remain poorly documented in Senegal. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1506
Background: a well known radiological finding “bone within a bone” isseen in a variety of conditions of which ‘Osteopetrosis’ is one. “Osteopetrosis of infantile origin” is one of its rare and aggressive subtypes which is inherited as autosomal recessive and often leads to death...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1505
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Edeani Bobby David, Edung Emem Samuel, Arinze Joseph Edochie, Onajiyovwi M.Collins, Enomen Ekata, Uchenna Livinus Akuka, Okoye Chukwuebuka Daniel, Okoli Ijeoma Chinasa, Emefuru Juliet Adaku, Tagbo Chinenye Peace, Tamarapiriye Powei Ojujoh, Oluwatofunmi Olarewaju, Ramatu Umar Ibrahim, Ekere Chinedu Romanus, Ademola Samuel Adeyemi, Joy Heart Avong, Olaosebikan Oluwaseun Dorcas, Vivian Somtoochukwu Ibezim, Emekwue Chukwudi Alex, Kingsley Akaba Onoride, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Background: Blood transfusions are crucial in pediatric care, particularly for children with hematological disorders. Understanding the impact of ABO and Rh blood types on transfusion outcomes is essential for optimizing patient care. Objectives: This systematic review explores t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i12504