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The prevalence and risk of urinary tract infection in malnourished children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Ndu, Ikenna K, Eze, Ikenna C

“…There are vast differences in prevalence rates of urinary tract infection (UTI) reported among malnourished children globally. We conducted a systematic review…”
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Paediatric emergency medicine practice in Nigeria: a narrative review by Eze, Joy N, Edelu, Benedict O, Ndu, Ikenna K, Oguonu, Tagbo

“…The practice of paediatric emergency medicine in Nigeria is still evolving, and laden with enormous challenges which contribute to adverse outcomes of…”
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Relationship Between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity: A Narrative Review of Published Evidence by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Eneh, Chizoma I, Ndu, Ikenna K

“…Background: The pattern of infant feeding during the first 1000-day period—from conception to the second birthday—has a significant influence on the child’s…”
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A short course of oral ranitidine as a novel treatment for toddler's diarrhea: a parallel-group randomized controlled trial by Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Ndu, Ikenna K, Eneh, Chizoma I, Anusiem, Chikere A, Ayuk, Adaeze C

“…The current paradigm for treating toddler's diarrhea comprises dietary modification and fluid restriction. Previous studies show that probiotics and…”
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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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Weight estimation in Paediatrics: how accurate is the Broselow-tape weight estimation in the Nigerian child by Iloh, Ogochukwu N, Edelu, Benedict, Iloh, Kenechukwu K, Igbokwe, Obianuju O, Ndu, Ikenna K, Nduagubam, Obinna C, Akubuilo, Uzoamaka C, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma N, Eze, Joy N, Osuorah, Chidiebere D I

“…Determination of weight in children is an important aspect of their assessment. It has a wide range of usefulness including assessing their nutritional status…”
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Spirometry in Asthma Care: A Review of the Trends and Challenges in Pediatric Practice by Ayuk, Adaeze C, Uwaezuoke, Samuel N, Ndukwu, Chizalu I, Ndu, Ikenna K, Iloh, Kenechukwu K, Okoli, Chinyere V

“…Background: Given the rising incidence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) globally, especially bronchial asthma, there is the need to reduce the associated…”
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Paracetamol use (and/or misuse) in children in Enugu, South-East, Nigeria by Obu, Herbert A, Chinawa, Josephat M, Ubesie, Agozie C, Eke, Christopher B, Ndu, Ikenna K

“…Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is the commonest available analgesic and anti-pyretic. It is readily accessed from pharmacy, patent medicine and…”
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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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Food taboos and myths in South Eastern Nigeria: The belief and practice of mothers in the region by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Osuorah, Chidiebere D I, Ndu, Ikenna K, Ifediora, Christian, Asinobi, Isaac Nwabueze, Eke, Christopher Bismark

“…Poor nutritional practices especially in pregnancy and early childhood can result in dire consequences in the growth and development of a child. This study…”
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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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Left ventricular function and cardiac valvar annular dimensions among children with sickle cell anemia compared to those with hemoglobin AA type in Enugu, Nigeria by Chinawa, Josephat M, Chinawa, Awore T, Ossai, Edmund N, Chukwu, Bartholomew F, Ndu, Ikenna K, Asinobi, Isaac N

“…Enumerating the relationship between cardiac structures, function and chamber sizes in children with sickle cell anemia would help in delineating some…”
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Assessment of breastfeeding techniques in Enugu, South-East Nigeria by Nduagubam, Obinna, Ndu, Ikenna, Bisi-Onyemaechi, Adaobi, Onukwuli, Vivian, Amadi, Ogechukwu, Okeke, Ifeyinwa, Ogbuka, Francis, Ezenwosu, Osita, Iheji, Chukwunonso

“…Background: Good breastfeeding technique is important in ensuring adequate milk delivery and preventing breastfeeding problems. Exclusive breastfeeding rate is…”
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Pediatric “Brought in Dead”: Analysis of the Characteristics and Probable Causes in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital by Ndu, Ikenna K., Edelu, Benedict O., Nduagubam, Obinna C., Ogbuka, Frank N., Asinobi, Isaac N.

“…Background: Information obtained from the “brought in dead” (BID) cases is important in understanding the challenges in seeking health care and help in policy…”
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Prevalence and determinants of airflow limitation in urban and rural children exposed to cooking fuels in South-East Nigeria by Oguonu, Tagbo, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma N, Eze, Joy N, Ayuk, Adaeze C, Okoli, Chinyere V, Ndu, Ikenna K

“…Background Biofuels and other cooking fuels are used in households in low- and middle-income countries. Aim To investigate the impact of cooking fuels on lung…”
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Snakebite in children in Nigeria: A comparison of the first aid treatment measures with the world health organization's guidelines for management of snakebite in Africa by Nduagubam, Obinna, Chime, Onyinye, Ndu, Ikenna, Bisi-Onyemaechi, A, Eke, Christopher, Amadi, Ogechukwu, Igbokwe, Obianuju

“…Background: Snakebite and envenomation remains a public health problem with significant morbidity and mortality in children in developing countries. The World…”
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Knowledge of danger signs in newborns and health seeking practices of mothers and care givers in Enugu state, South-East Nigeria by Ekwochi, Uchenna, Ndu, Ikenna K, Osuorah, Chidiebere D I, Amadi, Ogechukwu F, Okeke, Ifeyinwa B, Obuoha, Ejike, Onah, Kenechi S, Nwokoye, Ikenna, Odetunde, Odutola I, Obumneme-Anyim, Nnenne I

“…According to UNICEF, 40% of all under-5 deaths occur within the first month of life and half of these within the first few days of life. Many of these deaths…”
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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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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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World Health Organization’s Recommendation on Breastfeeding: Knowledge and Practices of Nursing Mothers in Enugu, Nigeria by Nduagubam, Obinna C., Bisi-Onyemaechi, Adaobi I., Ndu, Ikenna K., Onukwuli, Vivian O., Amadi, Ogechukwu, Ogbuka, Frank F., Ezenwosu, Osita, Iheji, Chinonso

“…Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has made recommendations for breastfeeding. These recommendations are to promote proper breastfeeding…”
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