Background and Aim: Malaria is known to be the most widespread tropical disease and a chief cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. This study was conducted to determine some common complications of falciparum malaria in children, from the perspective of healthcare personnel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i130114
Purpose: Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) variant C677T has been associated with an increased genetic risk in migraine susceptibility. Individuals with the homozygous genotype show higher levels of plasma homocysteine (Hcy) [1,2,3]. Methods: Open-label study evaluating...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2018/v12i330096
In 2012, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) suggested a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for vitamin D at 100 µg/day for adults based on the risk of hypercalcaemia. EFSA concluded that consumption of up to 50 µg/day does not lead to hypercalcaemia in children and adolesce...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i230046
Objectives: Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular malignancy afflicting children worldwide. Even though there are enough data about the epidemiology of retinoblastoma in western population, there are only few reports from developing countries like India. In this retrospec...
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Research Article10.9734/jcti/2018/v8i230093
Objectives: To determine relationship between obesity and dental caries in children and adolescents. Additionally, to explore and report the possible explanations and the underlying causes of the association between obesity and dental caries. Methods: Databases search for recent...
Background: Obesity may bring about various co-morbidities, which commonly not only include cardiometabolic disorders but also mood and cognitive disorders. Gut microbiota which attracts researchers’ much attention recently plays an important role in maintaining human health. As...
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Research Article10.9734/JESBS/2018/46571
Ibrahim Alkasoum, Maman Daou, Mahamadou Doutchi, Samaila Boubacar, Mansour Maman Anou, Mahamane Moustapha Lamine, Ramatoulaye Hamidou Lazoumar, Kamayé Moumouni, Djibo Yacouba Hamadou & Ibrahim Maman Laminou·International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology·2019
Summary: Problem: Malnutrition and malaria are responsible for high mortality rate in Niger. The interaction between malnutrition and malaria remains controversial. Methodology: We analyzed the retrospective data (2014 and 2015) of malarious children referred to the pediatric dep...
Introduction: Foreign body aspiration is a common life threatening event. Foreign bodies in the tracheobronchial tree account for significant morbidity and mortality in children and a high index of suspicion is required for prompt diagnosis Objectives: To review cases of aspirate...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45288
Background: Dengue infection is the common infectious disease in tropical countries caused by dengue virus, which has four serotypes (DEN 1, 2, 3 and 4). More data showed that dengue has caught worldwide attention due to its severe and fatal clinical outcome. This study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2018/v1i229767
Background: Self-medication for febrile illnesses in children is a common practice among caregivers particularly in resource limited settings where over-the-counter medications and prescription-only medications are easily accessible. The most often used drugs in these settings in...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44904
B. G. Mande, K. V. Muyobela, N. J. Mopepe, E. Maturu, K. E. Tebandite, S. D. Falay, L. B. Batoko, O. J. Alworonga & D. N. Ngbonda·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2018
Aims: To determine patterns of childhood mortality and its trends over a 4 years’ period in a private pediatric hospital. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Study conducted in the Nouveau Village de Pédiatrie (NVDP), in Kisangani town...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2018/v1i228799
Aims: This study aims at determining the prevalence, the soil-transmitted helminths (STH) species, and associated risk factors among children aged between four and 12 in the mile 16 community, Buea, through post-deworming intervention. Study Design: The Cross-sectional research...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/44165
Aims: The study characterised some intestinal bacterial and parasitic infections involved in diarrhoea causation in contiguous communities between October 2013 and April 2014. Study Design: A total of 150 freshly-voided diarrhoeic samples of children attending PHC, Eket and Gener...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2018/v1i229766
This study examined child labour and academic performance among students in Nigerian secondary schools with reference to Emmanuel College secondary School, Orita U.I. Systematic random sampling method was employed to collect primary data from 60 respondents through a well-structu...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2018/10146
Aims: This aim of this study was to determine the relationship between socio-economic class and academic performance of primary school children with asthma and to compare with those of children without. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Asthma clinic of the University of Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2018/44304