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Is there a link between peripheral inflammation and blood brain barrier integrity in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder? A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Claudin-5 is a vital constituent of tight junctions, which are critical elements of the blood-brain barrier. In people with …
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Identifying distinct phenotypes of patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus: results from a cluster analysis by the Egyptian college of rheumatology (ECR) study group
PURPOSE: Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (J-SLE) is a complex, heterogeneous disease affecting multiple organs. However, the classification of its subgroups …
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Hemodynamic monitoring during weaning from mechanical ventilation in critically ill pediatric patients: a prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular dysfunction is a significant factor contributing to weaning failure in mechanically ventilated children. Understanding the cardiopulmonary pathophysiological changes …
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Residual transmission of HIV infection from mother to child in the Atlantic and littoral departments in Benin
BACKGROUND: The implementation of the WHO's 2015 recommendations in Benin, requires an assessment of the progress made over time in …
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Role of endothelial dysfunction in sleep-disordered breathing in egyptian children with sickle cell disease
BACKGROUND: Endothelial dysfunction is an integral pathophysiologic mechanism in sickle cell disease (SCD), and can lead to many complications. Sleep-disordered …
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Role of interleukin 6 polymorphism and inflammatory markers in outcome of pediatric Covid- 19 patients
BACKGROUND: IL-6 polymorphisms were associated to viral infection outcomes through affection of IL-6 production and it is an early indicator …
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Evaluation of insulin-like growth factor-1 in apparently healthy infants and prepubertal Egyptian children with different nutritional statuses
OBJECTIVES: to estimate insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in apparently healthy infants and prepubertal children and compare results among different …
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One stage anterior sagittal sphincter saving anorectoplasty (ASSSARP) for the repair or rectovestibular fistula: mid and long-term outcome in two tertiary centers
PURPOSE: This is a retrospective study of one-stage anterior sagittal sphincter saving anorectoplasty (ASSSARP) for repairing rectovestibular fistula (RVF) including …
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among neonates with congenital heart disease in Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Neonatal mortality poses a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with congenital heart disease emerging as the leading …
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Clinical profiles, incidence and predictors of early neonatal mortality at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, south-western Uganda
BACKGROUND: The current neonatal mortality rate in Uganda is high at 22 deaths per 1000 live births, while it had …
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The impact of HIV infection on skeletal maturity in peripubertal children in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: HIV infection and its treatment compromises skeletal development (growth and maturation). Skeletal maturity is assessed as bone age (BA) …
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Refractory type 1 plastic bronchitis in a child; case report
BACKGROUND: Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare pediatric pulmonary condition characterized by the production of branching bronchial casts that cause …
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Case report of a child with nephronophthisis from South Africa
BACKGROUND: Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is an autosomal recessive disorder with a subset of patients presenting with extrarenal manifestations such as retinal …
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SARS-CoV-2 in Mozambican primary school-aged children at Maputo City and Province: a cross-sectional study from a low-income country
BACKGROUND: Seroprevalence studies provide information on the true extent of infection and capture demographic and geographic differences, indicating the level …
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COVID-19 pandemic effects on neonatal inpatient admissions and mortality: interrupted time series analysis of facilities implementing NEST360 in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, and Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The emergence of COVID-19 precipitated containment policies (e.g., lockdowns, school closures, etc.). These policies disrupted healthcare, potentially eroding gains …
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Determinants of stillbirth among deliveries conducted at west Shoa zone public hospitals, central Ethiopia: a case–control study
BACKGROUND: Globally, 2.6 million stillbirths are estimated to occur each year. The causes of stillbirth are often unknown but can …
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Timely initiation of complementary feeding and associated factors among mothers having children aged 6 to 24 months in North-West Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The timely introduction of complementary foods during infancy is necessary for nutritional reasons, and to enable the transition from …
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The transition from tube feeding to oral feeding algorithm in preterm infants: case-control study
BACKGROUND: Oral feeding is a complex sensorimotor process influenced by many variables, making it challenging for healthcare providers to introduce …
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Hypoxemia and its clinical predictors among children with respiratory distress admitted to the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Hypoxemia is a common complication of childhood respiratory tract infections and non-respiratory infections. Hypoxemic children have a five-fold increased …
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A mixed-methods study to investigate feasibility and acceptability of an early warning score for preterm infants in neonatal units in Kenya: results of the NEWS-K study
Preterm birth (< 37 weeks gestation) complications are the leading cause of neonatal mortality. Early-warning scores (EWS) are charts where …