Search Results - "Chinawa, J. M."

Pattern and Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthiasis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State by Onyia, J T, Onyia, O A, Ikefuna, A, Oguonu, T, Ubesie, A, Eke, C B, Chinawa, J M

“…Children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be more prone to helminthic infestation because they have depleted immunity, which increases…”
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Pre-operative 2-D transthoracic echocardiographic diagnosis with intra-operative findings of children with structural heart diseases: A comparative analysis by Ujunwa, F, Chinawa, J, Okwulehie, V, Obidike, E

“…Background: Structural heart disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Echocardiography is accepted as the first line cost-effective…”
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Normalization of Cardiac Structural dimension and Function to Body Surface Area in South East Nigeria Children by Chinawa, J M, Chinawa, A T, Ujunwa, F A, Odimegwu, C L, Onyia, J T, Chukwu, K, Chukwu, B F, Aronu, A E, Ikefuna, A

“…Standardizing cardiac valve structures and function to body surface area will help the clinician and surgeons in decision-making. To evaluate the z-scores of…”
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Echocardiographic Comparison of Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Aortic Blood Flow Velocimetry in Children with Ventricular Septal Defect by Chinawa, J M, Ossai, E N, Chinawa, A T, Onyia, J T, Chime, P U, Onyia, O A, Aronu, A E

“…The assessments of left ventricular (LV) longitudinal systolic dynamics in children with ventricular septal defect (VSD) have achieved a major milestone in the…”
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Complex congenital heart diseases among children presenting for cardiac surgery in a tertiary health facility in Enugu; South-East Nigeria. A rising trend by Ujunwa, F, Ujuanbi, I, Chinawa, J

“…Background: Complex cardiac anomalies are a set of associated heart structural anomalies requiring some adaptive mechanism to maintain life. Objectives: This…”
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Pattern and predictors of internet addiction among secondary school adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria by Odinka, J, Chinawa, A, Nduagubam, O, Ossai, E, Odinka, P, Ugwunna, N, Chinawa, J

“…Background: Internet addiction has negative effects on adolescents. These range from psychological and social impediments to school absenteeism. Aim: To…”
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Health-related quality of life in children and adolescents with epilepsy in Enugu: Need for targeted intervention by Aronu, A, Uwaezuoke, N, Chinawa, J, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Ojinnaka, N

“…Background: Epilepsy, a chronic brain disorder, predisposes children to low Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). Objective: This study aimed at assessing…”
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Psychosomatic problems among medical students: a myth or reality? by Chinawa, J M, Nwokocha, Ada R C, Manyike, Pius C, Chinawa, Awoere Tamunosiki, Aniwada, Elias C, Ndukuba, Appolos Chidi

“…Medical students are exposed to stress and this can predispose them to psychological and behavioral consequences. Psychosomatic disorders were investigated…”
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Correlation between pulse oximetry and the clinical profile of children with acute lower respiratory tract infection by Chinawa, AT, Chukwu, BF, Chinawa, JM, Nduagubam, OC, Aronu, AE

“…Background Hypoxaemia is a common predictor of mortality and a potent marker of severe illness in children with acute lower respiratory tract infection…”
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Somatization disorder among adolescents in southeast Nigeria: a neglected issue by Nwokocha, A R C, Chinawa, J M, Onukwuli, V, Ubesie, A, Ndukuba, Appolos, Chinawa, A T, Aniwada, Elias, Uwaezuoke, Samuel

“…Adolescents do present with somatization disorder which is often neglected by pediatricians. This could have serious consequences if not curbed early. This…”
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The impact of body mass index on left ventricular mass index, right ventricular function, and cardiac dimension of children with sickle cell anemia in Enugu City by Chinawa, A, Chinawa, J, Chukwu, B, Ossai, N, Ndu, I, Asinobi, I, Uwaezuoke, N

“…Background: Body mass index is a major determinant of cardiac annular valvar dimension and left ventricular mass index in children with sickle cell anemia…”
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World by Chinawa, J. M., Odetunde, Odutola Israel, Obu, Herbert A., Chinawa, A. T., Bakare, Muideen O., Ujunwa, F. A.

“…Background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to…”
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Behavioral Disorder amongst Adolescents Attending Secondary School in Southeast Nigeria by Chinawa, A. T., Aniwada, E. C., Odetunde, Odutola Israel, Obu, Herbert A., Manyike, P. C., Chinawa, J. M., Ndu, I. K.

“…Background. Adolescents are prone to various forms of behavioral problems. These behavioral issues in adolescents can have serious consequences for the…”
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Community-Acquired acute kidney injury in critically Ill children as seen in the emergency unit of a tertiary hospital in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Obichukwu, C C, Odetunde, O I, Chinawa, J M, Okafor, H U, Adiele, D K, Ibe, B C

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) has been shown to be common in critically ill patients with associated very poor outcome. There is paucity of data regarding its…”
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Health services utilization and costs of the insured and uninsured under the formal sector social health insurance scheme in Enugu metropolis South East Nigeria by Ujunwa, F A, Onwujekwe, O, Chinawa, J M

“…Health insurance is a social security system that aims to facilitate fair financing of health costs through pooling and judicious utilization of financial…”
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Sleep practices among medical students in Pediatrics Department of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria by Chinawa, J M, Chukwu, B F, Obu, H A

“…Medical students are a population who are at great risk of having bad sleep practice and hygiene due to demanding clinical and academic activities. Poor sleep…”
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Testicular volume of healthy term neonates: Determination of normative values among Igbo babies in South-Eastern Nigeria by Chikani, U, Ibekwe, M, Chinawa, J, Adimora, G

“…Background: Testicular volume (TV) in neonates has some predictive values of clinical importance. Establishing the normal values of TV among term newborn males…”
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Coagulation profile of children with sickle cell anemia in steady state and crisis attending the university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu by Chinawa, J, Emodi, I, Ikefuna, A, Ocheni, S

“…Background: Sickle cell anemia is associated with a hypercoagulable state that may lead to alterations in a coagulation profile. Measurements of coagulation…”
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Pattern and clinical profile of children with complex cardiac anomaly at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Nigeria by Chinawa, J, Obu, H, Eke, C, Eze, J

“…Background: Complex congenital cardiac abnormalities are rare among children and contribute to mortality and morbidity. The prevalence and pattern of…”
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Perception of child adoption among parents/care-givers of children attending pediatric outpatients' clinics in Enugu, South East, Nigeria by Eke, C B, Obu, H A, Chinawa, J M, Adimora, G N, Obi, I E

“…There has been an increasing interest by couples in child adoption due to its acceptability in recent times in our locale. The enactment of the Child's Right…”
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