Introduction: Late onset sepsis is a common problem among neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) population with central venous catheter (CVC) being the primary source of infection in the majority of the cases. Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) have been signi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12976
Background: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an important cause of acute respiratory tract infections among infants and children requiring hospitalization. No data is available concerning RSV epidemiological and demographic characteristics among Lebanese children. Methods: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12608
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis and asthma frequently coexist but has rarely been evaluated in Lebanese children. Aim: This prospective study aimed to estimate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in asthmatic children in Lebanon, and to ascertain whether allergic rhinitis is a ri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17471
Background: Neonatal Jaundice is a common disorder worldwide. Early identification and proper management is needed to prevent the serious neurological complications associated with it. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the predictive ability of a pre-discharge serum b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12607
Background: Bronchiolitis of infancy is a clinically diagnosed respiratory condition presenting with breathing difficulties, cough, poor feeding, and irritability and, in the very young, apnea. Objective: To determine the effect of cesarean section and UTI on bronchiolitis in chi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/20403