Aliou Abdoulaye Ndongo, Djibril Boiro, Idrissa Basse, Younoussa Kéita, Ndiogou Seck, Lamine Thiam, Tabitha D. Van Immerzeel & Assane Sylla·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Background and Aim: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome or nephrosis causes massive protein leakage in the urine. Its treatment requires steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), often for a prolonged period, notably in case of steroid-dependence or steroid-resistance. In children, lo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430225
Background: Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of child mortality worldwide and Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionately affected. Inadequate access to cost-effective interventions in most poor resource areas threatens to increase preterm birth related mortalities. Kangaroo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430226
Background: The impact of COVID-19 on general health care delivery systems has been huge including the immunization services. Several measures were taken by most of the government all over the world to prevent the spread of infection such as lockdown, wearing masks, social distan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430227
Background: There is a large incidence of congenital thoracic abnormalities that manifest as deformities and or defects of anterior chest walls. Thoracic abnormalities in preterm infants may also be associated with malpositioning in the incubator in the presence of respiratory di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430224
Munera Awad Radwan, Najia Abdelati El Mansori, Mufeda Ali Elfergani, Faiaz Ragab Halies & Mohanad Abdulhadi Lawgali·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Introduction: Diabetes has long been associated with maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The infant of a diabetic mother have higher risks for serious problems during pregnancy and at birth. Problems during pregnancy may include increased risks of abortions and stillb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430222
Background: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a functional disorder characterized by repeated episodes of sudden onset of intense vomiting that is followed by symptom-free periods. The diagnosis is based on the fulfillment of Rome IV criteria. The Cyclic vomiting syndrome shares...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430223
Background: Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are at significantly increased risk for both morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Determining the spectrum of echocardiographic abnormalities in these patients can help in reduction of morbidity and mort...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430221
Background: Diarrhoeal diseases constitute a significant burden on the health and growth of children the world over. Globally, diarrhoeal conditions remain the second leading cause of death among children under 5. Knowledge, attitudes and practice of caregivers are at the heart o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i430220
Victoria Jones, Zhengyan Wang, Shangqing Yuan, Christie Pham, Samuel P. Putnam & Maria A. Gartstein·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Aims: The present study assessed cross-cultural differences in temperament and temperament stability between children from the United States (US) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Goals of the study include examining differences in three temperament factors (surgency, neg...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i330219
Aims: The prevalence of overweight adolescents in Taiwan has dramatically increased in recent years. A survey shows that 66.6% of adolescents do not get the recommended amount of vegetables and fruit (i.e., two portions of fruit and three portions of vegetables per day each week)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v7i330218