Despite advances in obstetric and neonatal care, subgaleal haemorrhage continues to create significant challenges to health personnel, especially in poor human resource/ facility settings, where a specialist may not always be readily available, thereby contributing significantly...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i124574
Simon Pius, Mustapha Bello, Jose Pwavimbo Ambe, Machoko Yenti, Rhoda Genesis, Adama Yusuf Clement & Mark Inusa Kamas·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2019
Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is a common neonatal problem and contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Encephalopathy occurs in 50% to 60% of patients with severe perinatal asphyxia. Moderate hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), 10% to 20% die and 30%...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i230092
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is constellation of contractions of multiple joints present at birth with fat or fibrous tissue partially or totally replacing muscles. Aetiological cause is from the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. It affects approximately...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2018/v1i113010
Introduction: Birth injuries are impairment of neonatal body function sustained by the baby at birth which can be avoidable and unavoidable. Despite advances in prenatal care, birth injuries occurs especially in prolonged and difficult labour /deliveries. Objectives: The study ai...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40276