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Congenital malformations among newborns admitted in the neonatal unit of a tertiary hospital in Enugu, South-East Nigeria--a retrospective study by Obu, Herbert A, Chinawa, Josephat M, Uleanya, Nwachinemere D, Adimora, Gilbert N, Obi, Ikechukwu E

“…Congenital abnormalities are not uncommon among newborns and contribute to neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence and pattern of…”
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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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Synopsis of congenital cardiac disease among children attending University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku Ozalla, Enugu by Chinawa, Josephat M, Eze, John C, Obi, Ikechukwu, Arodiwe, Ijeoma, Ujunwa, Fortune, Daberechi, Adiele K, Obu, Herbert A

“…The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of congenital cardiac disease among children attending UNTH, Enugu, Nigeria. The nature of these…”
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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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Correlates for psycho-active substance use among boarding secondary school adolescents in Enugu, South East, Nigeria by Manyike, Pius C, Chinawa, Josephat M, Chinawa, Awoere T, Obu, Herbert A, Nwokocha, Ada R C, Odetunde, Odutola I

“…Psycho-active substance use among adolescents is a national and global problem and its attendant effects on adolescents cannot be overemphasized. The…”
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Prevalence of malnutrition among pre-school children in South-east Nigeria by Manyike, Pius C, Chinawa, Josephat M, Ubesie, Agozie, Obu, Herbert A, Odetunde, Odutola I, Chinawa, Awoere T

“…Malnutrition can be defined as a state of nutrition where the weight for age, height for age and weight for height indices are below -2 Z-score of the NCHS…”
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Epidemiology of congenital anomalies of the central nervous system in children in Enugu, Nigeria: A retrospective study by Eke, Christopher, Uche, Enoch, Chinawa, Josephat, Obi, Ikechukwu, Obu, Herbert, Ibekwe, Roland

“…Background: Congenital anomalies, including those of the central nervous system (CNS), are among the leading causes of morbidity, mortality, and fetal loss…”
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Use and/or Misuse of Antibiotics in Management of Diarrhea Among Children in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by EKWOCHI, Uchenna, CHINAWA, Josephat M, OBI, Ikechukwu, OBU, Herbert A, AGWU, Samuel

“…Diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of under-5 morbidity and mortality worldwide. To determine the use and/or misuse of antibiotics on children with…”
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Depression among adolescents attending secondary schools in South East Nigeria by Chinawa, Josephat M, Manyike, Pius C, Obu, Herbert A, Aronu, A Ebele, Odutola, Odetunde, Chinawa, Awoere T

“…Depression among adolescents is an uncommon and frequently unrecognized issue in pediatrics. Children and adolescents however suffer from both depression and…”
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : A Neglected Issue in the Developing World by Chinawa, J. M., Odetunde, Odutola Israel, Obu, Herbert A., Chinawa, A. T., Bakare, Muideen O., Ujunwa, F. A.

“…Background. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neglected illness in a developing country. Objectives. The objectives of this study are to…”
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Poor availability of skilled birth attendants in Nigeria: a case study of enugu state primary health care system by Nkwo, Peter O, Lawani, Lucky O, Ubesie, Agozie C, Onodugo, Vincent A, Obu, Herbert A, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…The Government of Enugu State plans to offer free perinatal services at the primary health care (PHC) centers in order to improve perinatal outcomes in the…”
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Prevalence and socioeconomic correlates of autism among children attending primary and secondary schools in south east Nigeria by Chinawa, Josephat M, Manyike, Pius C, Aniwada, Elias C, Chinawa, Awoere T, Obu, Herbert A, Odetunde, Odutola I, Nwokocha, Ada R.C, Ibekwe, Roland R

“…Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence and socio-economic determinants of autism among children attending primary and…”
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The Use of Unprescribed Antibiotics in Management of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection in Children in Enugu, South East Nigeria by EKWOCHI, Uchenna, CHINAWA, Josephat M, OSUORAH, Chidi D. I, ODETUNDE, Odutola I, OBU, Herbert A, AGWU, Samuel

“…It is a documented fact that upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more of a viral illness. This study aims at documenting the prevalence of the use of…”
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Neonatal analgesia: A neglected issue in the tropics by Obu, Herbert A, Chinawa, Josephat M

“…Pain control in newborns is poorly understood and often neglected in neonatal practice in many settings in our environment. Managing pain among newborns can be…”
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Sleep pattern and practice among adolescents school children in Nigerian secondary schools by Maduabuchi, Josephat Chinawa, Obu, Herbert Anayo, Chukwu, Barthlomew Friday, Aronu, Ann Ebele, Manyike, Pius Chukwuka, Chinawa, Awoere Tamunosiki

“…Some adolescents may have sleep disorder at some point during adolescence. Determining the pattern and practice of sleep among adolescents could be useful to…”
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Snake bites in children in The Gambia by Enwere, Godwin C., Obu, Herbert A., Jobarteh, Amie

“…This is a retrospective study of the demographic features, treatment and outcome of 28 cases of snake bite admitted to the department of paediatrics of the…”
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Primary polydipsia in a 15-month-old male at paediatric endocrinology clinic University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital by Chikani, Ugo, Tagbo, Beckie, Ibekwe, Maryann, Adimorah, Gilbert, Obu, Herbert, Eke, Christopher, Ugege, Modupe, Bisi Onyemaechi, Adaobi, Ogbonna, Ikechukwu

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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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Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis: Two case reports and literature review by Obu, HerbertA, Obumneme-Anyim, Ijeoma, Iloh, KenechukwuK, Akubuilo, UzoamakaC, Okwesili, ObinnaR, Achebe, UcheJ

“…Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe infection of the deep soft tissues, which results in a progressive necrosis of the muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous…”
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Primary polydipsia in a 15-month-old male at paediatric endocrinology clinic University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital by Chikani, Ugo Nnenna, Tagbo, Beckie Nnenna, Ibekwe, Maryann Ugochi, Adimorah, Gilbert Nwadiakanma, Obu, Herbert, Eke, Christopher Bismarck, Ugege, Modupe Omoshalewa, Bisi Onyemaechi, Adaobi Ijeoma, Ogbonna, Ikechukwu Frank

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