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Assessing the Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) Among the Children of Geidam Central Primary School Yobe State, Nigeria

Saleh Mohammed Yerima & Jain Vikas · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2022

Background: : Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) is one of the preventable and avoidable public health problems that affect a significant portion of school-aged children and cause a lot of predominant physical and intellectual health challenges. Despite the significant public...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i1130622

The Determinants of Child Survival in South-west Nigeria

Bamisaye, Bukola Olanike & Adepoju, Thomas Oladejo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Introduction: Child survival is an essential component of public health concerned with reducing child morbidity and mortality. Despite the gains attained during the Millennium Development Goals era, globally 14,000 children less than five years of age still die daily. Therefore,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i1531399

A Clinical Study of 78 Children with Autism

Liu Juan, Hou Lingyun, Meng Xuchun, Cui Zishuo, Bao Yongfei & Wenyan Jiao · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2022

  Autism, also known as Autism, is a type of pervasive developmental disorder that occurs before the age of 3 and usually manifests in the first or second years of life. The diagnosis of autism falls under one category of mental development disorders. Its incidence is increasing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i430252

Prevalence of Malaria Parasite among Children in Adazi-Enu, Anambra State, Nigeria

C. A. Imakwu, J. C. Ozougwu, I. Nwachukwu, O. P. Okeke & C. U. Uzochukwu · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2022

Aim: Malaria caused by plasmodium parasites is a life threatening disease that are transferred to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite among children in Adazienu, Anaocha Local...

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Molecular Detection of Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Katsina State, Northern Nigeria

Bello Ibrahim, Arpita Sharma & Mukhtar Gambo Lawal · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology · 2022

Aims: To determine the prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and its variant (G6PD A-) among children diagnosed with Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Katsina state, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-Sectional Studies. Place and Duration of Study: General Hospitals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajb2t/2022/v8i230123

Role of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy in Diagnosis of Developmental Delay in Children

Walaa Essam Ali, Ahmed Abd El-Basset Abo Eezz, Rasha Ahmed El Shafey & Atef Hammad Teama · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Background: MR spectroscopy examines molecules like hydrogen ions and protons. The technique of proton spectroscopy is more commonly used. Metabolites, or metabolic products, come in a variety of forms. The aim of this work is to evaluate the role of MR spectroscopy in diagnosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i1331382

Socio Behavioral Factors Associated with Nocturnal Enuresis among Primary School Children in Abo Homous, Elbehira, Egypt

Sahar Abd-elazziz Hamed Elazzazy, Sanaa Abd El-fatah Mostafa Abdo, Khalil Mohamed Abbas Ayad & Samir Abd-elmageed Atlam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Background: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is intermittent urinary incontinence during sleep at children aged five years old or more after exclusion of organic diseases. NE has a negative impact on life quality of children and their families. The aim of this work was to find out the pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i1131368

Prevalence of Overnutrition using Body Mass Index in Comparison with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis among Children and Adolescents in Benin, Nigeria

Oriaifo Sylvester, Abiodun, Philip O., Atimati, Anthony Oyovwikigho & Nwaneri, Damian · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2022

Aim: To compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children in Egor Local Government Area (LGA) using body mass index (BMI) and bioelectricial impedance analysis (BIA) and determine the ability of body mass index (BMI)  to predict body fat mass as measured by b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2022/v14i130474

Hydroxyurea Uptake among Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Okechukwu Chioma, Josiah Appollus & Nri-Ezedi Chisom Adaobi · International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology · 2022

Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is the most common genetic disease in the world, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden. Despite the availability and known benefits of hydroxyurea, its use in low- and middle-income countries has been limited. The purpose of this study was...

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Acute Diarrhea: Risk Factors and Electrolytes Disturbances in Children of Age 2 Months to 5 Years

Nazia Rehana, Azizullah Langah, Ameer Ali Jamali, Habibullah Siyal, Asif Nadeem Jamali, Fouzia Rasool Memon & Arslan Ahmer · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Objectives: Objectives of this study are to determine the risk factors in children with acute diarrhea and to determine the electrolytes disturbances in children with acute diarrhea. Methodology: A study was conducted at Paediatric Department, PMCH Nawabshah. Total 246 patients,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i30B36077

Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease among Children in Bangladesh

Santosh Kumar Saha, Kastury Modak, Kazal Kanti Dan, Syed Nasir Uddin, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun & Kamrun Nahar Choudhury · Asian Journal of Pediatric Research · 2022

Aims: The prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is estimated to be higher in developing countries like Bangladesh than in developed countries, ranging from 24/1,000 to 0.3/1,000 respectively. There is no authentic national data since 2005 on prevalence of RHD in our country...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpr/2022/v8i430248

Prevalence of Early Childhood Caries in Thiruvallur District: A Cross Sectional Hospital Based Study

Prerna Jain · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Oral health is an essential and important component that is involved in the total health and well-being of an individual. It affects various aspects of a person's health status such as the quality of life including self-esteem, ability to masticate, speak and various other levels...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i30A36067

Knowledge of Pediatricians about Oral Health Care of Children

Seema Imtiaz, Yasir Raza, Shazia Parveen Rajper, Nida Talpur, Sadaf Ali, Munir Ahmed Banglani & Salman Shams · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2022

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior of pediatrician’s according oral health in children. Design: Cross sectional descriptive study. Setting: The study was conducted at LUMHS Jamshoro and civil hospital Hyderabad on January 15th and February 28th 2019. Method...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i29A36049

Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria among Children Residing in Urban and Peri-urban Settlements in Rivers State

Onosakponome, Evelyn Orevaoghene, Nyenke, Clement Ugochukwu, Abah, Austin Edache & Okafor Roseanne Adah · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2022

Urban and peri-urban areas are considered to be at lower risk of malaria compared to rural areas because of improved housing, higher socioeconomic status, improved environmental sanitation, and a limited number of breeding sites for mosquitoes. Reports have shown that there is an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430450

Role of Point of Care Ultrasound in Confirmation of Endotracheal Tube Placement in Children

Fekry Roshdy Mohamed, Mohamed Gamal el-bahnasawy, Mohamed Hasan El-shafey & Mohamed Samy Sharaf · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2022

Background: In the emergency department (ED), During airway management, tracheal intubation (TI) is a routine procedure in neonatal and pediatric critical care units, as well as the delivery room. The location of the endotracheal tube (ETT) should be confirmed as soon as possible...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i531298