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Comparative study of nutritional status of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Ukoha, O, Emodi, I, Ikefuna, A, Obidike, E, Izuka, M, Eke, C

“…Background: Poor growth and nutritional status are common features of sickle cell anemia (SCA) in children. The rising trend of obesity in children in…”
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Serum selenium status of HIV-infected children on care and treatment in Enugu, Nigeria by Ubesie, A C, Emodi, I J, Iloh, K K, Ibe, B C

“…Objective. To compare the selenium status of HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected children.Methods. This was a hospital-based comparative study using a structured…”
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Relationship between zinc levels and anthropometric indices among school-aged female children with sickle cell anemia in enugu, Nigeria by Onukwuli, V, Ikefuna, A, Nwokocha, A, Emodi, I, Eke, C

“…Background: Sickle cell anaemia is one of the most common inherited disorders globally. Some affected children have retardation of physical growth which is…”
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HIV status disclosure rate and reasons for non-disclosure among infected children and adolescents in Enugu, southeast Nigeria by Ubesie, A.C., Iloh, K.K., Emodi, I.J., Ibeziako, N.S., Obumneme-Anyim, I.N., Iloh, O.N., Ayuk, A.C., Anikene, C.J., Enemuo, J.E.

“…Aims: To determine the rate of HIV status disclosure, caregivers' reasons for non-disclosure, and factors influencing disclosure among a sample of HIV-infected…”
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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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Progressive myelopathy, a consequence of intra-thecal chemotherapy: case report and review of the literature by Chukwu, B F, Ukekwe, I F, Ezenwosu, O U, Ani, C O, Ikefuna, A N, Emodi, I J

“…Intra-thecal chemotherapy is a recognized therapy for hematological malignancies such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Despite the advantage of these…”
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Pre-hospital management of diarrhoea among caregivers presenting at a tertiary health institution: implications for practice and health education by Uchendu, U.O, Emodi, I.J, Ikefuna, A.N

“…Background: Diarrhoeal diseases cause significant childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. The effectiveness of home management of diarrhoeal diseases is…”
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Prevalence and Pattern of Psychosocial Disorders among Caregivers of HIV-infected Children in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria by Ogbonna, I F, Emodi, I J, Ikefuna, A N, Ojinnaka, N C

“…Nigeria has the highest burden of paediatric HIV in the world. HIV infection may result in significant life stressors, on both the infected children and their…”
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Prevalence of hypoxemia among children with sickle cell anemia during steady state and crises: A cross-sectional study by Chinawa, J, Ubesie, A, Chukwu, B, Ikefuna, A, Emodi, I

“…Background: Patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) are prone to recurrent pain crises related to red blood cell sickling and vaso-occlusion with subsequent…”
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Awareness and use of insecticide-treated bed nets among children attending outpatient clinic at UNTH, Enugu - the need for an effective mobilization process by Edelu, B.O, Ikefuna, A.N, Emodi, J.I, Adimora, G.N

“…Background: The promotion of insecticide-treated net (ITN) can be a key approach towards the reduction of morbidity and mortality from malaria. Objective: To…”
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Diagnostic Delay in Pediatric Cancer in Enugu, Nigeria: A Prospective Study by Chukwu, B.F., Ezenwosu, O.U., Ikefuna, A.N., Emodi, I.J.

“…Childhood cancer is a leading cause of childhood mortality in developed countries though ranks lower than infections in developing countries. Most patients…”
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Clinical Manifestations of HIV Infection in Children at Enugu, Nigeria by Emodi, I. J., Okafor, G. O.

“…Three-hundred-and-fifty-eight (358) pediatric patients below 16 years of age were screened for suspected human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection between…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of anaemia in paediatric patients in South-East Nigeria by Ughasoro, M.D, Emodi, I.J, Okafor, H.U, Ibe, B.C

“…Background. The causes of anaemia have regional variations, and further variation is expected among paediatric hospital patients. However, the prevalence of…”
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Knowledge and awareness of personal sickle cell genotype among parents of children with sickle cell disease in southeast Nigeria by Ezenwosu, O. U., Chukwu, B. F., Ikefuna, A. N., Hunt, A. T., Keane, J., Emodi, I. J., Ezeanolue, E. E.

“…Sickle cell trait (SCT; HbAS), the heterozygous state for the sickle cell allele of the beta globin gene, is carried by as many as 100 million individuals…”
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Determinants of mother-to-child transmission of HIV despite PMTCT interventions in Enugu, Nigeria by Iloh, K.K, Iloh, O.N, Ikefuna, A.N, Ibeziako, N.S, Ubesie, A.C, Emodi, I.J

“…Background. The burden of paediatric HIV is unacceptably high in Nigeria. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV represents a critical…”
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AUDIT OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION PRACTICES IN THE PAEDIATRIC MEDICAL WARD OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA by Ughasoro, M D, Ikefuna, A N, Emodi, I J, Ibeziako, S N, Nwose, S O

“…To determine the indications, practices and outcomes of transfusion on children. A descriptive retrospective study. Paediatric wards of University of Nigeria…”
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Exclusive breastfeeding--the relationship between maternal perception and practice by Uchendu, U O, Ikefuna, A N, Emodi, I J

“…The behaviour adopted by individuals is moulded by their perception of various issues. In spite of well established benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)…”
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Impact of socioeconomic status on sexual maturation of Nigerian boys living with sickle cell anaemia by Uchendu, U O, Ikefuna, A N, Nwokocha, A R C, Emodi, I J

“…Assessment of sexual maturation of children continues to have great relevance in monitoring their overall development. The interplay between innate disease…”
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The role of blood transfusion on the prevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies in children with sickle cell anaemia in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Ejiofor, O S, Ibe, B C, Emodi, I J, Ikefuna, A N, Ilechukwu, G C, Emechebe, G, Ilechukwu, C

“…The hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has become an important cause of chronic liver disease and liver cancer worldwide. Blood transfusion is one of the important modes…”
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Hospital admission of patients with sickle cell anaemia pattern and outcome in Enugu area of Nigeria by Ikefuna, A N, Emodi, I J

“…BACKGROUND OBJECTIVE: The admission of children with sickle cell anaemia into the Paediatric ward of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, (UNTH) Enugu…”
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