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Vaccination dropout and associated factors among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2014–2024)
BACKGROUND: Children in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, continue to suffer from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), contributing to child mortality. One …
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Kangaroo mother care among hospitalised neonates: evaluation of the validity of duration measurement methods compared to observation linked to the OMWaNA trial in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Studies evaluating the impact of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on neonatal mortality and morbidity often rely on healthcare worker …
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Impact of SMOFlipid emulsion integration in total parenteral nutrition on inpatient outcomes and economic burden for preterm neonates: a retrospective cohort study
INTRODUCTION: The use of lipid emulsion in TPN for preterm infants can affect clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To assess the potential …
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Assessment of sleep problems in patients with Kawasaki disease: a survey-based study
INTRODUCTION: Kawasaki disease (KD) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease that primarily affects children under the age of five. It …
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Subclinical systolic dysfunction in children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome identified by speckle tracking echocardiography
BACKGROUND: Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a clinical phenotype of nephrotic syndrome (NS) that does not respond to steroid …
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Contribution of vitamin B 6 deficiency to anemia in children on regular hemodialysis
BACKGROUND: Anemia is prevalent among pediatric patients diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In addition, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) and iron …
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Association of LPCAT1-rs8352 genetic variant with susceptibility and severity of pediatric bronchial asthma: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the possible association of LPCAT1-rs8352 genetic variant (single nucleotide change C to G) with …
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Epidemiology and clinicopathological features of soft tissue tumors in adolescents: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Soft tissue tumors (STTs) in adolescents are relatively rare, and their characteristics and behavior have not been well studied …
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The role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inflammatory markers in the progress of Alport syndrome in Egyptian children
BACKGROUND: Chronic inflammation and its control are crucial to the responses of glomerular and renal tubular cells. This contributes to …
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Prevalence and contributors to anaemia among children aged 6 to 59 months in Kyangwali Refugee settlement, Western Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Anaemia is a major cause of morbidity among children under five years in Uganda. However, its magnitude among refugee …
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A qualitative systematic review of umbilical cord care practices in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Umbilical cord care is an important aspect of newborn health, and different practices exist around the world, often influenced …
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Pentraxin 3: a novel biomarker in pediatric central nervous system infections
BACKGROUND: Pediatric CNS infections have been identified as a global health problem, associated with an increased death rate and fatal …
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Neonatal indicator data in Tanzania District Health Information System: evaluation of availability and quality of selected newborn indicators, 2015-2022
BACKGROUND: The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) indicators are essential in monitoring neonatal healthcare coverage and quality. The District Health …
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Lung recruitment with HFOV versus VTV/AC in preterm infants with RDS
OBJECTIVES: To compare the effect of lung recruitment using high frequency ventilation versus volume targeted ventilation on duration of intubation …
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Onset and predictors of first-line antiretroviral therapy treatment failure among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The emergence of First-line Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) regimens fails; it necessitates the use of more costly and less tolerable …
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Investigating pediatric nurses’ perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi hospital, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a critical concern in pediatric healthcare, contributing to adverse drug events (ADEs) and negatively …
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Prevalence and determinants of thrombocytopenia in newborn unit at Alexandria University Hospital: a three-year report including 1000 patients
BACKGROUND: Thrombocytopenia might be the only clinical clue of diseases in neonates. Classification of thrombocytopenia according to severity, onset offset, …
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Effect of a playful parenting programme on early childhood development and care outcomes of young children in vulnerable communities: findings from a quasi-experimental study
BACKGROUND: World Vision launched the Inclusive Playful Parenting for a Brighter Childhood (IPP4BC) project in identified vulnerable communities in Nepal …
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and the gut microbiota in adolescents: is there a relationship?
BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the pathophysiology is still not fully understood. Recent evidence …
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Prevalence and factors associated with cerebral malaria among children aged 6 to 59 months with severe malaria in Western Uganda: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Cerebral malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum, represents the most severe neurologic complication of malaria. Its association with high morbidity …