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Spectrum of skin disorders among primary school children in Umuahia, South-East Nigeria by Ewurum, O, Ibeneme, C, Nnaji, T, Ikefuna, A

“…Background: Skin disorders among primary school children are common in many countries, with a variable spectrum. They can constitute major health problems,…”
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Prevalence and risk factors for helicobacter pylori infection among children in Owerri, Nigeria by Emerenini, F, Nwolisa, E, Iregbu, F, Eke, C, Ikefuna, A

“…Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative ubiquitous bacterium affecting over half of the world's population. Most infections are acquired…”
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Screen viewing practices and caregivers' knowledge of the health-related effects in children and adolescents in a Nigerian Urban City by Ikefuna, A, Uwaezuoke, N, Eze, J, Eke, A, Eke, C

“…Background: Globally, a dramatic increase in the use of television and digital media has been observed among children and adolescents in recent times. The…”
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Umbilical cord serum zinc in neonates delivered at the university of Nigeria teaching hospital, Enugu: Variation with gestational age by Olisaka, C, Iloh, K, Asinobi, I, Ubesie, A, Ikefuna, A, Ibe, B

“…Background: Zinc is particularly involved in cellular growth, neurodevelopment, and immune function, which is critical for child survival. To reduce neonatal…”
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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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Primary hypertension among a population of Nigerian secondary school adolescents: Prevalence and correlation with anthropometric indices: A cross-sectional study by Uwaezuoke, S, Okoli, C, Ubesie, A, Ikefuna, A

“…Aim: To assess the prevalence of primary hypertension and its correlation with anthropometric indices among a population of Nigerian adolescents. Materials and…”
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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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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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Nocturnal enuresis in school-aged children with sickle-cell anemia: Any relationship with hyposthenuria? by Eneh, C, Ikefuna, A, Okafor, H, Uwaezuoke, S

“…Background: Reports show that children with sickle-cell anemia (SCA) have a tendency for nocturnal enuresis when compared with their counterparts with normal…”
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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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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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Assessment of gross malnutrition among primary school children using body mass index as an assessment tool in abakaliki metropolis of Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria by Asiegbu, U V, Asiegbu, O G, Onyire, B N, Ikefuna, A N, Ibe, B C

“…Obesity and overweight are emerging major health problems in developing countries in the background of undernutrition. These have been linked to a substantial…”
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Epidemiology and pattern of superficial fungal infections among primary school children in Enugu, south-east Nigeria by Ezomike, Nkeiruka, Ikefuna, Anthony, Onyekonwu, Chinwe, Agozie Ubesie, Ojinmah, Uche, Ibe, Bede

“…Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are prevalent among schoolchildren and result in significant morbidities that may lead to school absenteeism or…”
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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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Blood pressure values in healthy term newborns at a tertiary health facility in Enugu, Nigeria by Nwokoye, I C, Uleanya, N D, Ibeziako, N S, Ikefuna, A N, Eze, J C, Ibe, J C

“…Blood pressure (BP) is a reflection of hemodynamic variables. It is an important vital sign and indicator of clinical stability. Accurate measurement of this…”
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Evaluation of the School Environment of Public and Private Schools in Enugu to Ensure Child Health Promotion by Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Akani, N, Ikefuna, A, Tagbo, B, Chinawa, J

“…Objectives: Poor maintenance of school environment can cause or worsen illnesses among schoolchildren. The objective of this study was to assess the…”
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Nutritional status of primary school children: Association with intelligence quotient and academic performance by Akubuilo, U.C., Iloh, K.K., Onu, J.U., Iloh, O.N., Ubesie, A.C., Ikefuna, A.N.

“…Nutrition plays a pivotal role in brain development throughout life. Sub-optimal intellectual ability and poor school performance are said to be among the long…”
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Prevalence of hematological abnormalities and malnutrition in HIV-infected under five children in Enugu by Ezeonwu, B U, Ikefuna, A N, Oguonu, T, Okafor, H U

“…Hematological abnormalities such as anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia occur in children infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These…”
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Home management of childhood diarrhoea: need to intensify campaign by Adimora, G N, Ikefuna, A N, Ilechukwu, G

“…A review of home management of childhood diarrhea in under-five children among 203 Nigerian mothers was carried out over a period of 3 months in order to…”
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Urinary tract infection in febrile under five children in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria by Ibeneme, C A, Oguonu, T, Okafor, H U, Ikefuna, A N, Ozumba, U C

“…Fever is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children less than 5 years of age. Little attention is however paid to UTI as a cause of fever in…”
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