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Incidence and patterns of pediatric fractures at selected hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Introduction: Nearly 2,000 children under the age of 14 die every day due to injuries, with fractures accounting for 10%-25% …
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Minimal impact of feed intolerance during therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in a South African cohort with a standardised feeding regimen
Introduction Enteral feeding during therapeutic hypothermia (TH) for neonatal hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), is beneficial, but there is insufficient evidence …
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among low birth weight neonates in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background In Africa, the burden of low birth weight (LBW) neonatal mortality remains substantial, yet comprehensive evidence is lacking, with …
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Magnitude and associated factors of neonatal mortality among neonates admitted at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast, Ethiopia
Background Neonatal mortality rate is high in sub-Saharan Africa than high-income countries in relation to the growing wealth disparity. Different …
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Delayed extubation and hypertrophic pyloric stenosis: what are the predictive factors?
Introduction Prolonged time to extubation after general anesthesia has been defined as a delay of more than 15 min from …
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Prevalence of sub-optimal feeding practices and associated factors in very low birth weight infants admitted to the special care unit, Kawempe Hospital in Uganda
Background: Over 60% of Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) infants worldwide are born in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. VLBW …
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Impact of cessation of caffeine citrate therapy on intermittent hypoxemia patterns among preterm infants born before 34 weeks
Introduction: ) drop ≥5% from the baseline (set at 90 s preceding the event) to a level less than 90% …
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Development and validation of a risk score to predict neonatal mortality among NICU admissions in Southern Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study
Background The World Health Organization reported 2.6 million neonatal deaths in 2016, accounting for nearly 46% of all under-five deaths …
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Parental traditional medicine use for children and associated factors in Harar City, Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Introduction Globally, there is consensus that traditional medicine (TM) has its benefit in solving health-related issues; however, a challenge lies …
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Magnitude and determinants of stunting among children under five years of age in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background There is regional variation in the incidence of stunting, the most common of which occurs in Amhara, the largest …
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among low birth weight neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit in selected public hospitals, North Shoa zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: multi-center retrospective follow-up study
Background: Birth weight of less than 2,500 g is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Various studies in …
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Respiratory pathogens detected in children aged <5 years hospitalized with severe respiratory illness, South Africa, 2017
Introduction The burden of morbidity and mortality of severe respiratory illness (SRI) remains disproportionately high among young children, and in …
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Immunization status and its determinants among children aged 12–23 months at community health centers in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study
Background Routine vaccination is essential in reducing child mortality. This study assessed the determinants of vaccination status and its determinants …
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Findings supporting neonatal screening for sickle cell disease: an observational study in Senegal
Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, and early detection through …
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Editorial: Promoting patient-centered care for pediatric rheumatology across Africa
that explores the experiences of parents caring for children with JIA at a tertiary referral hospital. Through in-depth interviews, the …
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Case Report: Diagnostic itinerary of a male case of juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus in Bouake
Juvenile-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (JLES) is an autoimmune disease of unknown aetiology. It is more common in girls but can …
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Predictors and time to poor management outcomes among pediatric patients hospitalized with pneumonia in the Gedeo Zone, southern Ethiopia: a prospective follow-up study
Background Pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract infections are the leading causes of death worldwide. Accurate diagnosis, identification of complications …
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Harmful newborn cord care practices and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last six months in Chencha town, Southern Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
Background Harmful substance-related infections that cause neonatal deaths on the umbilical stump continue to be a major cause of worry, …
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Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey
Background One of the most common measures of society's health is mortality among neonates. Developing and developed countries still differ …
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Magnitude and factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in public health facilities of Mekelle City, northern Ethiopia: a multi-center study
Background: Low birth weight is a key determinant of child survival, significantly influencing rates of infant and childhood mortality, morbidity, …