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Maternal and umbilical cord blood lactate for predicting perinatal death: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: In high resource settings, lactate and pH levels measured from fetal scalp and umbilical cord blood are widely used …
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The H-HOPE behavioral intervention plus Kangaroo Mother Care increases mother-preterm infant responsivity in Malawi: a prospective cohort comparison
BACKGROUND: Early behavioral intervention to promote development is recommended as the standard of care for preterm infants, yet is not …
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Outcomes of childhood severe malaria: a comparative of study pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods
BACKGROUND: The collateral damages from measures adopted to mitigate the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been projected to negatively …
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Clinical profile of children under 5 years of age with rotavirus diarrhoea in a hospital setting in Kisangani, DRC, after the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is one of the countries with the highest rotavirus mortality rate in …
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Quality of option B + prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in public hospitals of Gamo zone, Southern Ethiopia, mixed approach
BACKGROUND: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission service is a comprehensive package of services planned to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission …
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Birth weight and gestational age distributions in a rural Kenyan population
Abstract Background With the increased availability of access to prenatal ultrasound in low/middle-income countries, there is opportunity to better characterize …
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Effectiveness of antenatal dexamethasone in reducing respiratory distress syndrome and mortality in preterm neonates: a nested case control study
BACKGROUND: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a significant cause of preterm neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. Measures like the use …
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Complicated urachal cyst in two pediatric patients: a case report
BACKGROUND: A urachal cyst has a rare incidence that has been reported as 1/5,000 live birth. CASE PRESENTATION: We report …
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Knowledge and practices of home caregivers on neonatal danger signs pre-admission to tamale teaching hospital, Ghana: an explorative descriptive study
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal illnesses can prove to be fatal if not identified early and treated. This suggests that death occasioned as …
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Viral load suppression in HIV-infected adolescents in cameroon: towards achieving the UNAIDS 95% viral suppression target
BACKGROUND: Achieving the UNAIDS 95% sustained viral suppression (VS) rate requires considerable global efforts, particularly among adolescents living with HIV …
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Multinomial logistic regression analysis of the determinants of anaemia severity among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana: new evidence from the 2019 Malaria Indicator Survey
BACKGROUND: Anaemia among children under age five is a major public health issue. Although anaemia prevalence is declining in Ghana, …
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Blood lead levels in children residing in a 115-year old urban settlement in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Elemental lead (Pb) toxicity in children, irreversibly affects their growth and development. We assessed the prevalence of high blood …
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Adverse drug events and contributing factors among pediatric cancer patients at Jimma University medical center, Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The characteristics and incidence of adverse drug events (ADEs) among pediatric cancer patients in developing countries have not been …
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Characteristics and outcomes of neonates with intrapartum asphyxia managed with therapeutic hypothermia in a public tertiary hospital in South Africa
BACKGROUND: In randomized clinical trials, therapeutic hypothermia (TH) has been shown to reduce death and/or moderate-to-severe disability in neonates with …
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Rates of confirmatory HIV testing, linkage to HIV services, and rapid initiation of antiretroviral treatment among newly diagnosed children living with HIV in Ethiopia: perspectives from caregivers and healthcare workers
BACKGROUND: Successful linkage to HIV services and initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) for children living with HIV (CLHIV) is critical …
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Predictors of time to recovery from uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition among 6–59 months children treated in out patient treatment in health posts of Nagele Arsi district: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Access to outpatient therapeutic feeding programs (OTP) for all children who have uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a …
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Demographic, Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Neonates Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Dekemhare Hospital, Eritrea
BACKGROUND: Ninety-six percent of the world's 3 million neonatal deaths occur in developing countries where the majority of births occur …
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Enhancing pre-school teachers’ competence in managing pediatric injuries in Pemba Island, Zanzibar
BACKGROUND: Safe and healthy learning environment in pre-schools has received increased attention in promoting the well-being of pre-school children. However, …
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Early outcomes of preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome admitted at Muhimbili National Hospital, a prospective study
BACKGROUND: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is one of the commonest complication preterm neonates suffer and accounts for a significant morbidity …
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Promoting weaning practices and growth of Egyptian infants by using communication for behavioral development approach
BACKGROUND: Access to various affordable and nutritious foods is considered a challenging factor for households with limited resources affecting the …