Background and Aim of the Study: Studies have shown that serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, calcium and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (B-ALP) are altered in children on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and these could result in poor bone mineralization. The study aimed to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i330582
Aim: To determine the outcome of trans-fistula anorectoplasty (TFARP) in female children having anorectal malformation with recto-vestibular fistula. Study Design: A retrospective study. Place and Duration: Department of pediatric surgery during the period of February 2018 to Feb...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i17A35763
Background: Wide range of illness is covered under malnutrition including under nutrition, specific nutrient deficiencies and over nutrition. There is heavy cost burden on Pakistani economy due to high prevalent condition. Children are affected in several ways and exposed to infe...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i13B35576
Introduction: Sofosbuvir/ribavirin and sofosbuvir/ledipasvir regimes are approved by European Association for Study of Liver (EASL) for Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) infection in adolescents although none of the combinations is approved for age below twelve years. Objective: The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2022/v34i12B35557
Background It is not known at which size a congenital Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in children becomes associated with a resultant severe malnutrition in children. Furthermore, the effect of ductal size on anthropometry of children with PDA is yet to be determined. Objectives T...
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Research Article10.9734/ca/2022/v11i230190
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a lethal and rapidly progressive hyper-inflammatory state that lead to development of fulminant multi-organ failure. HLH is divided into primary or familial HLH (FHL) and secondary HLH (sHLH). It can be triggered by a variety of agent t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2022/v11i130178
Background: Proteinuria is a marker of severity of chronic kidney disease)CKD) and leads to progression to end stage renal disease which can be reduced by blocking renin angiotensin aldosterone system(RAAS) through angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors(ACEis) (e.g . enalapril)...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i131246
Marie Claudine Mbame, Bernard Tiencheu, Romelle Feumba, Flore Deffo Tiepma, Arrey Oben Ashu, Achidi Aduni Ufuan, Boris Gabin Kingue Azantsa & Julius Oben·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2021
Background: Malnutrition is still among the leading causes of death in children <5 years, contributing to about 50% of infant deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa. Undernutrition is the more common form of malnutrition in developing countries, and results from insufficient intake of p...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2021/v13i1230471
Background: It is one of the most common abnormalities of human eyes and its incidence has dramatically risen in incidence in the last few decades. Myopia may lead to irreversible vision loss. A number of studies reflect on the effectiveness of low concentration atropine in contr...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64B35336
Aims: This study was conducted to detect and sequence Rotavirus VP4 among children aged 0-5 years with gastroenteritis in 2 selected healthcare centres in Keffi, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Keffi, Nasarawa State, betw...
Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Rafiou El-Hadji Yakoubou, Koffi Mawuse Guédénon, Debehoma Venceslas Redah, Lidawu Roland-Moise Kogoe, Oumboma Bouglouga & Aklesso Bagny·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2021
Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is one of the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases which, together with Crohn's disease. We aimed to report the first cases of ulcerative colitis in two children in Togo and describe their diagnostic and therapeutic course. Result: The first case c...
Background: A common neurological emergency in children is Status epilepticus which, if not treated immediately, may trigger marked neuro morbidity and mortality and hence will need immediate and aggressive management. The neurological outcome worsens in a child as the time taken...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i63B35262
Introduction: Wilms tumor is the most frequent kind of kidney cancer in kids. It is responsible for around 6% of all tumors in children. In children under the age of 15, the incidence is 7.6% cases per million, with 75% of cases occurring before the child reaches the age of five....
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35073
Aim: The aim of conducting this study is to evaluate the role of yogurt in the dietary management of diarrhea in the severe malnutriated children. Study Design: Observational prospective study. Place and Duration: Nutrition Stabilization Center, Department of Pediatrics Civil Hos...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34838
Background: Soil-transmitted parasites, bacterial and other biological contaminants constitute the major causes of food-borne diseases often transmitted through food and water borne routes contaminated with faeces in developing countries. Children and Women of reproductive age (W...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i2431224