V. Bunt, D. Goossens, J. Zhong, Y. Deng, K. Xie, J. Ma, J. Wu, Z. Wang, L. Li, B. Li, M. Chen, Y. Hou, L. van Lee & L. Van Der Zee·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2025
Objectives: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms affect approximately half of infants and can adversely impact infants’ and parents’ quality of life. In this cross-sectional study, infants fed goat milk-based infant formula (GMF) and infants fed cow’s milk-based infant formula (CMF) we...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i1419
Background: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a common and life-threatening complication in children undergoing treatment for cancer, often leading to septic shock. Early identification of septic shock is critical. Serum lactic acid levels have emerged as a potential biomarker for pred...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i1420
Background: Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired immune mediated platelet destruction aided by the inflammatory marker high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP). Higher CRP levels at presentation co-relate with retarded platelet (PLT) recovery as proposed by various st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i1418
Objective: The objective of this study is to report two pediatric cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), highlighting the clinical, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspects of these conditions. Study Design: This is a case study conducted at th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i1417
Introduction: Maternal Graves' disease may be responsible for neonatal complications as well as neonatal hyperthyroidism. The aim was to determine the characteristics and course of neonates born to mothers with Graves' disease. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive retros...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i1416
Background: Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a congenital condition causing functional bowel obstruction. Despite surgical advancements, long-term impacts on patients' quality of life, family dynamics, and satisfaction remain underexplored. This study evaluates the clinical outcome...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12414
Djibril Boiro, Aliou A. Ndongo, Amadou Sow, Aminata Mbaye, Mahfoud Mouktar, Ndiogou Seck, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Mame Fama Niang, Younoussa Kéita & Modou Gueye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Background: Diabetes and its management have been associated with alterations in body composition parameters in various groups of children worldwide. Our objective is to evaluate fat mass in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Methods and Settings: This was a descripti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12415
In preterm newborns, intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) may be preceded by erroneous hemodynamic alterations in cerebral circulation. Neonatal hypotension requiring use of inotropes was found to be the significantly risk factors in IVH. Reduced use of inotropic medications (such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12413
Background and Aim: Patients with severe illness are at an elevated risk of experiencing multiple organ failure, which in turn increases their likelihood of mortality. Hyperlactatemia is recognized as a distinct risk factor for the onset of organ dysfunction and mortality, as wel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12412
Mintsa Mi Nkama E, Midili TL, Lembet Mikolo A, Koumba Maniaga, Mekame Meye A, Loembe FC, Mabery Grodet AM, Kiba L, Bingoulou G, Manga Koumba A, Nzila Matoumba GM, MBoungani M, Dibungg G, Busughu-Bu-Mbadinga, Loulouga P, Kwete A, Kuissi Kamgaing E & Ategbo S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Conjoined twins (Siamese twins) are among the rare and complex complications of twin pregnancy, with a prevalence of 1 in 50,000 to 100,000 births. We report two cases of conjoined twins managed at the Mother-Child University Hospital Jeanne Ebori Foundation in Libreville. The fi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12411