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Psychosocial and adaptive behavior functioning in children following pediatric intensive care unit hospitalization: prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: With increasing survival rates following pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization, assessing functional outcomes is imperative. We compared children's …
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Preduodenal portal vein: a case series of variable clinical presentations and surgical implications
AIM OF THE STUDY: To present a case series of four pediatric patients with PDPV, each with a different clinical …
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Hair levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium and their association with glycemic control in Egyptian children with type 1 diabetes
BACKGROUND: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition potentially influenced by environmental factors, including exposure to heavy metals …
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Impact of tailored diabetes education on adherence and glycemic control in children and adolescents on continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, prospective interventional study in a tertiary center
BACKGROUND: Structured diabetes education plays a crucial role in the management of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), especially with advanced technologies …
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The effect of tactile versus auditory stimulation on reducing pain associated with invasive procedures among preterm neonates at NICUs
BACKGROUND: Preterm neonates often undergo invasive procedures during the period spent in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), yet their ability …
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Epidemiology of paediatric snakebites in Northeastern Nigeria: a retrospective single-center study
BACKGROUND: Nigeria remains one of the highest burden bearers of snakebite envenoming in sub-Saharan Africa. In Northeastern Nigeria, where agricultural …
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Gut microbiota pattern in children and adolescents with newly diagnosed immune thrombocytopenia
BACKGROUND: Many autoimmune diseases pathophysiology are linked to gut microbiota alteration. We investigated the role of microbiota in newly diagnosed …
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Physical activity, screen time and sleep among children and adolescents: findings from the 2022 active healthy kids Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Few studies have been conducted on movement behaviours in low-income countries, indicating a need for further surveillance. This study …
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Evaluating the efficacy of LDH and inflammatory indices in discriminating neonatal respiratory distress syndrome from transient tachypnea of the newborns
BACKGROUND: Early discrimination between transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is critical for establishing timely …
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A simplified hydroxyurea dosing approach for paediatric sickle cell anaemia in nigeria: addressing emergency care burden and adherence barriers in low-resource settings
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is characterized by frequent vaso-occlusive crises and other …
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Comparison between dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and calcaneal quantitative ultrasound for determining bone mineral density in children living with HIV in uganda: A cross- sectional study
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to compare quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for determining …
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Molecular characterization of imprinting disorders: Beckwith–Wiedemann, Silver–Russell, and Prader-Willi syndromes in Egyptian patients
BACKGROUND: Imprinted genes, characterized by monoallelic expressions (either maternal or paternal), they are crucial for normal growth and development. Disruption …
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The burden of delayed diagnosis in Hirschsprung disease: insights from a Paediatric Colorectal Centre in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Delayed diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HD), defined as diagnosis after 12 months of age, is usually uncommon and, according …
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Spatial distribution and associated factors of zero-dose immunization among 12–23 month-old children in Ethiopia: spatial and survey regression analysis
BACKGROUND: Immunization is one of the public health interventions, saving millions of lives. Despite this, many children, especially those living …
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Neonatal seizures in Uyo: the burden, etiological factors and outcome
The significant neurological diseases in the newborn can manifest as seizures. Our aim is to establish the burden of neonatal …
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Point of care ultrasound assessment of the optic nerve sheath diameter in critically ill children
BACKGROUND: Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a typical neurological problem in critically ill children, which is associated with poor clinical …
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Practice and factors associated with neonatal sunlight exposure among mothers in Jigjiga City, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Sunlight is a vital natural resource for sustaining life on Earth. Sunlight exposure, especially ultraviolet B, is necessary for …
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Shone᾽s complex in pediatric age group: clinical characteristics, structural components, interventions, and outcomes of a cohort from a single center
BACKGROUND: Shone's complex (SC) comprises multi-level left-sided obstructive cardiac lesions. Limited research has addressed SC in the pediatric age, especially …
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Outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy of a normally appearing appendix in children with suspected acute appendicitis: a tertiary care center experience
BACKGROUND: There is a lack of consensus among pediatric surgeons regarding the optimal management of a macroscopically normal appendix encountered …
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Early detection of pulmonary vasculopathy in children with sickle cell disease by new echocardiography-based blood speckle technology
BACKGROUND: Right ventricle (RV) dysfunction because of pulmonary vasculopathy is the most common cause of death in sickle cell disease …