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Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a South-Eastern Nigerian State by Ifediora, Christian, Veerman, Lennert, Azuike, Emmanuel, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Obiozor, Williams

“…Background Quests for the global elimination of cervical cancer and its related SDG goals by 2030 are achievable if realistic approaches for improving outcomes…”
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Caregivers perception of common neonatal illnesses and their management among rural dwellers in Enugu state, Nigeria: a qualitative study by Chime, Onyinye H, Eneh, Chizoma I, Asinobi, Isaac N, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Osuorah, Donatus Chidiebere

“…Neonatal mortality continues to be a challenge in Nigeria, where low-quality care, caregivers' ignorance of signs of neonatal illnesses, and prevalent use of…”
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Clinical evaluation of severe neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia in a resource-limited setting: a 4-year longitudinal study in south-East Nigeria by Osuorah, Chidiebere D I, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Isaac N

“…Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia is one of the commonest causes of hospital visit in the neonatal period. When severe, it is a leading cause of irreversible…”
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Bacterial Profile and Antibiogram of Neonatal Sepsis in Nigeria: Literature Review by Uchenna Ekwochi, Stanley Kelechi Onah, Ikenna Kingsley Ndu

“…Bacterial neonatal sepsis is one of the foremost causes of morbidity and mortality in the newborn period. Determining the causative organism and corresponding…”
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Neuroschistosomiasis in an eight year old male: A case report by Ndu, Ikenna, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Amadi, Ogechukwu

“…Background: Schistosomiasis is a helminthic infestation of public health importance. Central nervous system involvement is a severe but under reported…”
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Pattern of Congenital Anomalies in Newborn: A 4-Year Surveillance of Newborns Delivered in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in the South-East Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Osuorah, Donatus Chidiebere Ignatius, Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Ifediora, Christain, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Sunday Mba, Gabriel

“…Abstract Congenital abnormalities are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children and significantly add to the burdens on healthcare in developing…”
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Perception of donor breast milk and determinants of its acceptability among mothers in a developing community: a cross-sectional multi-center study in south-east Nigeria by Iloh, Kenechukwu K, Osuorah, Chidiebere DI, Ndu, Ikenna K, Asinobi, Isaac N, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma N, Ezeudu, Chijioke E, Oluchi, Ukoha M, Anyanwu, Onyinye U, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ogoke, Christian C, Ayuk, Adaeze C, Obu, Herbert U

“…Due to the health and economic benefits of breast milk, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for infants who cannot receive breast milk from…”
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Bacterial isolates of surfaces in the neonatal intensive care unit of Enugu State university teaching hospital, Parklane, Enugu, and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns by Asinobi, Isaac, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Edelu, Benedict, Iheji, Chukwunonso, Onu, Ngozi, Ndu, Ikenna

“…Introduction: The duration of admission in the hospital, mortality rates, and care costs is increased in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICUs) by nosocomial…”
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Evaluation of physician burnout syndrome among pediatric resident doctors in Nigeria by Ikenna, Ndu, Ewenitie, Eki-Udoko, Chidiebere, Osuorah, Uchenna, Ekwochi, Isaac, Asinobi, Ezinne, Nwaneli

“…Background: Medical practice and education are known to lead to emotional and mental exhaustion as well as physical tiredness among healthcare workers. This…”
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Clinical profile and electrolyte abnormalities in hospitalized under-five children with acute gastroenteritis in a tertiary health facility by Eke, ChristopherB, Ndu, IkennaK, Edelu, BenedictO, Uleanya, NwachinemereD, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Chinawa, JosephatM, Nwokoye, IkennaC, Ikefuna, AnthonyN

“…Background: Electrolyte abnormalities constitute the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in younger children with acute gastroenteritis. The aim of the…”
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Bacterial Contamination of Medical Equipment and Surfaces in the Main Operating Theater of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital by Ndu, Ikenna K., Chinawa, Josephat M., Emeka, Chukwubuike K., Asinobi, Isaac N., Ekwochi, Uchenna, Nduagubam, Obinna C., Enebe, Joseph T., Chinawa, Awoere T., Iheji, Chukwunonso C., Onu, Ngozi N., Eze, Thaddeus C.

“…Background: Bacterial contamination of operating theaters is a major contributory factor to the high prevalence of post-operative nosocomial infections. The…”
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Snakebites in a Nigerian children Population: A 5-year review by Ndu, Ikenna, Edelu, Benedict, Ekwochi, Uchenna

“…Background: Snakebite envenomation is a worldwide problem, which is an important cause of death in the developing countries and still remains a neglected…”
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Evaluation of wait time in the children's emergency and outpatient units of a tertiary hospital in Southeast Nigeria by Ndu, Ikenna, I. Osuorah, Chidiebere, Amadi, Ogechukwu, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ekeh, Bismark, Nduagubam, Obinna, Okeke, Ifeyinwa

“…Background: Promptness of intervention in the emergency room (ER) or outpatient unit is a major determinant of outcome in acutely ill children. Time is,…”
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A Review and Analysis of Outcomes from Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infant Follow-up Services at a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Unit of a Major Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: 2007-2020 by Ugochukwu, Ebelechuku F, Onubogu, Chinyere U, Edokwe, Emeka S, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Okeke, Kenneth N, Umeadi, Esther N, Onah, Stanley K

“…Above 90% of childhood HIV infections result from mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). This study examined the MTCT rates of HIV-exposed infants enrolled in…”
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Incidence and Predictors of Mortality Among Newborns With Perinatal Asphyxia: A 4-Year Prospective Study of Newborns Delivered in Health Care Facilities in Enugu, South-East Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Asinobi, Nwabueze I, Osuorah, Chidiebere DI, Ndu, Ikenna K, Ifediora, Christian, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Iheji, Chukwunonso C, Orjioke, Casmir JG, Okenwa, Wilfred O, Okeke, Bernadette Ifeyinwa

“…Fatalities from perinatal asphyxia remain high in developing countries, and continually assessing its risk factors will help improve outcomes in these…”
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Negative Marking and the Student Physician-A Descriptive Study of Nigerian Medical Schools by Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Di Osuorah, Chidiebere, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Nwaneri, Michael Osita, Uwaezuoke, Samuel Nkachukwu, Amadi, Ogechukwu Franscesca, Okeke, Ifeyinwa Bernadette, Chinawa, Josephat Maduabuchi, Orjioke, Casmir James Ginikanwa

“…Background There is considerable debate about the two most commonly used scoring methods, namely, the formula scoring (popularly referred to as negative…”
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Danger Signs of Childhood Pneumonia: Caregiver Awareness and Care Seeking Behavior in a Developing Country by Amadi, Ogechukwu F., Okeke, Ifeyinwa B., Nwokoye, Ikenna, Odetunde, Odutola Israel, Obuoha, Ejike, Onah, Kenechi S., Osuorah, Chidiebere D. I., Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ndu, I. K., Obumneme-Anyim, Nnenne I.

“…Background. Efforts to reduce child mortality especially in Africa must as a necessity aim to decrease mortality due to pneumonia. To achieve this, preventive…”
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Bacterial Profile and Antibiogram of Neonatal Sepsis in Nigeria; A Review of Literatures by Ekwochi, Uchenna

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Outcome of Late Presentation of Posterior Urethral Valves in a Resource-Limited Economy: Challenges in Management by Odetunde, Odutola Israel, Odetunde, Oluwatoyin Arinola, Ademuyiwa, Adesoji Oludotun, Okafor, Henrietta Uche, Ekwochi, Uchenna, Azubuike, Jonathan Chukwuemeka, Obianyo, Nene Elsie

“…Delayed presentation of patients with posterior urethral valve with complications like severe urosepsis, uremia, and anemia are seen in our setting. Renal…”
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Paediatric HIV: Correlation between Serum Zinc Levels and CD4 Percentage on Asymptomatic Nigerian Children Living with HIV by Chukwu, Uchenna Kennedy, Nduagubam, Obinna Chukwuebuka, Ekwochi, Uchenna

“…Abstract Objective This study was conducted to determine the relationship between their serum zinc levels and the CD4% in a cohort children living with HIV…”
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