The administration of intravenous levetiracetam (IV-LEV) serves as a significant therapeutic approach for managing seizures in pediatric patients. The major factors that are involved in the equation determinants contain pharmacokinetic parameters, such as dosage regimen, drug int...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i3327
Apert's disease is an acrocephalosyndactyly, which is part of the craniofaciostenosis group. It is characterized by craniofacial dysmorphia and syndactyly of the hands and feet. It is a rare autosomal dominant condition, but sporadic cases are common. The pathogenesis is poorly u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2326
Amezola Herrera Eduardo, Reyes Berlanga Mónica Lucía, Venegas Mojica Cristian Israel, Pérez Sandoval Raúl & Sánchez Villegas María del Carmen Socorro·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: We present the case of a 5-year-old schoolboy with a cutaneous loxoscelism. Loxoscelism is defined as the clinical picture of poisoning after the bite of a spider of the genus Loxosceles. There are two well-defined medical variants: cutaneous and systemic loxoscelis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2325
Background: Respiratory illnesses are prevalent among children, attributed to factors such as immature immune systems, anatomical variations, and increased susceptibility to infections. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2324
Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) is an extremely rare group of heterogenous disorders which are characterized by predisposition to severe unusual and recurrent infections, severe allergies, features suggestive of autoimmune conditions and sometimes malignancies. We report a two-ye...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2323
Aim: The aim of this study is to assess the oral hygiene index in children with stainless steel crowns in the permanent molars. Introduction: Dental caries is a common disease, especially in children. Stainless steel crowns are used for the rehabilitation of carious molars to res...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2322
Introduction: Dental caries is a global public health issue, especially among young children. In both developing and developed countries, it is a major public health problem. Dental caries can start early in life, develop quickly in those at high risk, and go untreated often. Mat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i2321
Introduction: Stainless steel crowns are the best treatment option for restoring primary carious teeth. However maintaining good oral hygiene in children with crowns can be difficult. Plaque and calculus deposits in these teeth will damage the usual teeth nearby. Materials and Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i1320
Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) commonly occurs as a consequence following untreated congenital heart disease (CHD). It’s often related to high morbidity and mortality rates. The work was aimed at assessing the RDW measurements in children who had PAH-CHD. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i1319
Minto’o S., Loembe F. C., Mintsa Mi Nkama E. J., Tchivanga O., Kuissi Kamgaing E., Koko J. & Ategbo S.·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: According to the WHO, environmental health is estimated to cause 12.6 million yearly deaths. The main objective was to determine the impact of airborne pollutants from this landfill on the health of children aged 3 to 11 years living in the area. Methods: This was a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i1318