Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) comprises a set of inherited conditions marked by enzymatic deficiencies within the adrenal steroidogenesis pathway, resulting in compromised cortisol synthesis and, in certain instances, heightened androgen production. Congenital adrenal hype...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4307
Background: Neonatal respiratory distress one of the main causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency whose etiology is dominated by respiratory pathologies. Objective: To study the epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4305
Kisito Nagalo, Balkissa Konaté, Sonia Douamba, Ralph Eden Idogo, Aïssatou Bélemviré, Myriam Sanwidi, Carine Kyélem & Diarra Yé·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Objective: To gain a better understanding of congenital malformations and to help reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in a context of resource-limited countries. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective and prospective data collection o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4303
Shamsun Nahar Shanta, Afroza Begum, Syed S. Haque, Tahmina Jesmin, Abdullah-Al Mamun, Shanjida Sharmim, Ashiqur Rahman Khan & Ashraful Islam·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Background: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a common childhood illness with or without relapses. So, the objectives of this study is to find out such children who are prone to develop frequent relapse and the demographic characteristics responsible for relapse. This retros...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4304
Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), also known as "Bouillaud's disease", is a post-streptococcal non-suppurative inflammatory disease complicating an upper airway infection with group A β-hemolytic streptococcus. Although RHD has almost disappeared in developed countries,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4301
Mohammad Naim Iqbal Mollah, Md. Abdur Rouf, Mohammad Moniruzzaman Bhuiyan, Mohammad Sazzad Hossain Chowdhury, Azreen Chowdhury & Bilkis Sultana·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Background: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is a common and recurrent glomerular disease in childhood. Although the exact etiology of NS is not fully known, it is believed that immune system plays a pivotal role in its pathogenesis. Studies have been reported a strong association between...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4299
Eman Alaqeli, Salma. Elzwai, Ahmed Atia, Fawzia Ahmed, Manal Abuagela, Najia Alwaseea, Arij Mousa, Rehab Jerbi, Abir Ben Ashur, Hamida El Magrahi & Eman Abdulwahed·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Aims: This study aimed to determine the clinical and epidemiological profile, and outcomes of accidental poisonings in children. Study Design: This observational retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: General ward and ICU of Benghazi Children's Hospital, from the 1st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4300
Schizencephaly is a rare anomaly of embryonic development characterized by the presence of linear fissures containing cerebrospinal fluid and lined with dysplastic gray matter, extending from the pial surface of the cerebral hemisphere to the ependymal surface of the lateral vent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4298
Background: Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects individuals of all ages, including children. Within pediatric CLD, one critical aspect that demands careful evaluation is the presence and severity of esophageal varices. If left un...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4295
Samson Ojedokun, Taiwo Oloyede, Ayobami Alabi, Oluwaseyi Oke, Abraham Akinbola, Olawumi kofoworade & Olanike Oladibu·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is a rare disease resulting from the effect of maternal alloantibodies on fetal human platelet antigens HPAs which could lead to severe haemorrhage. An antibody from mother reacting against a defined platelet alloantigen has...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4296