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Severe falciparum malaria in children in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Edelu, B, Ndu, I, Igbokwe, O, Iloh, O

“…Introduction: Severe malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia despite several efforts in…”
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Pattern of morbidity and mortality of newborns admitted into the sick and special care baby unit of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu state by Ekwochi, U, Ndu, I K, Nwokoye, I C, Ezenwosu, O U, Amadi, O F, Osuorah, Dic

“…Being the highest contributor to under-5 mortality, neonatal mortality and morbidity has great impact to the attainment of millennium development goals 4 (MDG…”
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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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Comparison of age-based weight estimation with actual measured weight in children aged one to twelve years in Enugu by Edelu, B, Iloh, K, Igbokwe, O, D Osuorah, C, Iloh, O, Ndu, I, Eze, J, Obumneme-Anyim, I, Nduagubam, O, Akubilo, U

“…Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the degree of accuracy of age-based weight estimation methods in assessing the weight of the Nigerian child…”
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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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Parental practice of child car safety in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Ndu, K I, Ekwochi, U, Osuorah, D C, Ifediora, O C, Amadi, F O, Asinobi, I N, Okenwa, O W, Orjioke, J C, Ogbuka, F N, Ulasi, T O

“…Child safety restraints and seat belts are regarded as the most successful safety and cost-effective protective devices available to vehicle occupants, which…”
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Advanced diagnostic techniques for paediatric chronic kidney disease in a developing country: A narrative review by Ndu, IK, Ohayi, SR, Edelu, BO

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is described as a complex and progressive condition that arises from both non-communicable diseases (NCD) and communicable…”
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Symmetrical Peripheral Gangrene: An Unusual Occurrence in a 1-Month Old-A Case Report by I. K. Ndu, O.C. Nduagubam, C.C. Iheji, I. N. Asinobi, U. Ekwochi

“…INTRODUCTION: Symmetrical peripheral gangrene (SPG) is a disfiguring vascular disorder described as symmetrical distal ischemic damage leading to gangrene of…”
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Magnesium levels in stable children with asthma: It’s relationship with asthma control by Ogbuka FN, Ndu IK, Oguonu T, Ikefuna AN, Ibe BC

“…Background: Asthma prevalence is rising worldwide. Amongst the various factors influencing asthma control, the magnesium level of the affected individuals…”
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Malaria chemoprophylaxis: The use and abuse by caregivers of children in South east Nigeria by Ndu IK, Uleanya ND, Ekwochi U, Nduagubam OC, Edelu BO, Asinobi IN, Ayuk AC, Bisi- Onyemaechi A, Osuorah DIC

“…Introduction: Malaria still remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children despite concerted efforts to reverse this. Chemoprophylaxis involves…”
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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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Vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease: current paradigm on pain management by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Ayuk, Adaeze C, Ndu, Ikenna K, Eneh, Chizoma I, Mbanefo, Ngozi R, Ezenwosu, Osita U

“…This narrative review aims to highlight the current paradigm on pain management in sickle cell vaso-occlusive crisis. It specifically examines the…”
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Osteogenesis imperfecta: a case report and review of literature by Edelu, Bo, Ndu, Ik, Asinobi, In, Obu, Ha, Adimora, Gn

“…Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of rare inherited disorders of connective tissue with the common feature of excessive fragility of bones caused by…”
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Knowledge of Asthma among Doctors Practicing in Three South Eastern States of Nigeria by Obumneme-Anyim, In, Oguonu, T, Ayuk, Ac, Iloh, Kk, Ndu, Ik

“…Asthma is a chronic airway disease that has a significant impact on patients with substantial global socioeconomic burden. Appropriate knowledge by health care…”
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Sudden infant death syndrome: an unrecognized killer in developing countries by Ndu, Ikenna Kingsley

“…Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden unexpected death of an infant <1 year of age, with onset of the fatal episode apparently occurring…”
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Prevalence rates of histopathologic subtypes associated with steroid resistance in childhood nephrotic syndrome in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Ndu, Ikenna K, Mbanefo, Ngozi R

“…The prevalence rates of the common histopathologic subtypes of childhood nephrotic syndrome associated with steroid resistance appear to be changing globally…”
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ABO histo-blood group and risk of respiratory atopy in children: a review of published evidence by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Eze, Joy N, Ayuk, Adaeze C, Ndu, Ikenna K

“…Besides their fundamental role in transfusion medicine, ABO and other histo-blood group antigens are associated with the pathogenesis of some human diseases…”
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Determinants of academic performance in medical students: evidence from a medical school in south-east Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Osuorah, DI Chidiebere, Ohayi, Samuel A, Nevo, Anthony C, Ndu, Ikenna K, Onah, Stanley K

“…Medical education is considered one of the toughest college degrees to acquire. Exploring the factors that determine good academic performance in medical…”
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Determinants of Survival in Low Birth Weight Infants at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in the South Eastern Nigeria by Ekwochi U, Ifediora C, Osuorah CDI, Ndu IK, Asinobi IN, Amadi OF, Agwu S, Okeke IB

“…Low birth weight (LBW) babies account for a large number of neonatal deaths globally, with over 90% of these occurring in developing countries with low…”
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Out-of-pocket cost of managing sick newborns in Enugu, southeast Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Osuorah, D Chidiebere, Ndu, Ikenna K, Ezenwosu, Osita U, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Nwokoye, Ikenna C, Odetunde, O Israel

“…Neonatal illnesses usually require long hospital stays and specialized care and/or facilities, which usually results in huge medical bills. With more than 70%…”
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