Recent Articles
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September 20, 2025 Research Article
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, is among the most defining public health crises of our time. While it wreaked havoc across adult populations globally, children presented a unique paradox—often exhibiting milder disease or remaining asy.....
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September 20, 2025 Case Report
Abstract Objective: Barakat syndrome, also known as HDR syndrome, is a rare disorder caused by pathogenic variants in GATA3 characterized by hypoparathyroidism, sensorineural deafness, and renal anomalies. This case highlights a previously unreported GATA3 .....
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September 19, 2025 Research Article
Abstract Background: Perinatal asphyxia is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality and it is responsible for about a third of neonatal deaths in Sierra Leone. Identifying and addressing the various risk factors associated with perinatal asphyxi.....
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September 14, 2025 Research Article
Abstract Ischemic/hemorrhagic perinatal brain lesions may severely affect infants’ psychomotor and cognitive development. The ischemic/hemorrhagic lesions are frequently unilateral. 79 term infants (51 male and 28 female) from 1 week to 3.5 months were s.....
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August 03, 2025 Research Article
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January 12, 2025 Case Report
Abstract Background: Pilomatrixoma (benign calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe) is an uncommon benign tumor. It is frequently misdiagnosed as epidermoid or dermoid cyst. It has certain characteristic clinical and histopathologic features, but since it is not c.....
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June 21, 2025 Research Article
Abstract Severe anaemia in children is a life-threatening condition that is amenable to prompt blood transfusion. Previous data reported that the transfusion of 5 ml/kg body weight of packed red blood cell (PRBC) increased the haemoglobin (Hb) concentratio.....
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June 06, 2025 Research Article
Abstract In 2004, the WHO introduced rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for the biological diagnosis of malaria. However, the policy of the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP) reserves RDTs for peripheral facilities and thick blood tests for hospitals with ade.....
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May 02, 2025 Research Article
Abstract Preterm birth remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to high neonatal morbidity and mortality. Preterm newborns exhibit distinct immunological and inflammatory profiles compared to term infants, increasing their susceptibility to.....
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May 02, 2025 Research Article
Abstract This study examines infant mortality, a critical global health issue, particularly in developing countries with economic disparities affecting healthcare access. It compares the forecasting accuracy of three econometric models Vector Error Correcti.....
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March 31, 2025 Case Report
Abstract Aim and Background: Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections pose a significant clinical challenge in terms of diagnostic and optimal therapeutic options. Case description: We report a case of a healthy, well vaccinated, four-year-old boy present.....
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January 27, 2025 Case Report
Abstract A congenital laryngocele is an abnormal dilation of the saccule of the ventricle of Morgagni, located between the false vocal fold and the inner surface of the thyroid cartilage. We present a rare case of congenital stridor in a full-term newborn, .....
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March 07, 2025 Review Article
Abstract Risk factors for hypertension in PEDIATRIC POPULATION include obesity, high birth weight (LBW), consuming alcohol, smoking, consuming fast food rich in salt, environmental factors (rural), and exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution. Mos.....
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January 29, 2025 Research Article
Abstract The Nkx2-3 gene belongs to the NK2 class of homeobox genes that play important role in vertebrate development and share overlapping expression patterns. NK2s are involved in several pathways that lead to cell differentiation, migration, and matura.....
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February 03, 2025 Research Article
Abstract Purpose: The pathogenesis of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) have not yet been clarified. Bone marrow is an important sample source for studying the pathogenic mechanisms of ITP. In ITP bone marrow biopsy samples; it was desired to evaluate the effe.....
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September 26, 2024 Research Article
Abstract This study aimed to explore the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among adolescents and the associated factors that caused high suicide and self-harm rates among adolescents. A comprehensive statistical analysis based on clinical in.....
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September 13, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Aim: Osteoarticular infections in children are life-threatening and can lead to long-term disability. They require prompt medical care to reduce the risk of complications. The study was conducted in the paediatric department of the Gabriel Touré Uni.....
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August 12, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Covid-19 induced pandemic has affected patient care to a great extent. Children with hydrocephalus and neural tube defects need regular follow up after surgical repair. During the pandemic, many children could not attend outpatient clinics for foll.....
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July 11, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Standard pediatric preventive care seldom includes evidence-based parenting training as a routine part of well child care. This study describes a group well child care (GWCC) program that incorporated evidence-based positive parenting.....
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June 18, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in the pediatric population, characterized by self-limited evolution and variable severity. Among the support alternatives, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is indic.....
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June 15, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Encephalitis is a complex condition characterized by dysfunction in brain tissue resulting from infectious or autoimmune causes. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is especially relevant in children and adolescents, often associated with ovarian teratom.....
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May 22, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), deficiency is considered the most common enzyme deficiency worldwide. Several studies have reported the frequency of G6PD deficiency in different regions of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective descriptive cross-.....
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March 22, 2024 Review Article
Abstract Background: The prevalence of severe malnutrition among people under five years of age worldwide is 11% and 7% in Uganda, while the prevalence of HIV infection among these children is high (29-48%). Objectives: To establish the pattern of weight gain.....
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February 26, 2024 Review Article
Abstract It is no longer a rare phenomenon for pediatric patients to experience moderate to high levels of emotional distress, including anxiety, during preventive care office visits with healthcare providers. This distress can be attributed to multiple fac.....
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February 19, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Background: Skin involvement in fusariosis can present as rapidly progressive disseminated lesions. Case presentation: We report a 12-year old boy with leukemia with fever on day+31 post-hematopoietic stem-cell transplant. Despite antibiotics, fev.....
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February 26, 2024 Review Article
Abstract There is evidence that multiple negative influences and conditions worldwide not only hinder children from achieving their optimal potential, but also often cause them to be involved in malevolent behaviors. Present evidence suggests that childre.....
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February 12, 2024 Case Report
Abstract Background: Tarlov cysts, commonly known as perineurial cysts, are mostly asymptomatic benign lesions that are often accidentally discovered during imaging initiated for other reasons. The pathology is very rare in children, so it may be of scientifi.....
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February 10, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Objective: To evaluate adequacy of bowel preparation and complications during paediatric gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. Design: A retrospective service evaluation project Place and Duration: All patients < 18 years of age undergoing oesophagogastro.....
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February 08, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Introduction: Typical motor development represents a transition from initial reflex activities to voluntary motor skills. Children with disabilities face challenges in this process. Early intervention approaches, such as the use of mobility devices, .....
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January 06, 2024 Short Communication
Abstract Child malnutrition is still one of the most serious problems facing many developing countries in the world. In order to try to come to grips with this problem, I have proposed a measure of child malnutrition, which I dubbed the Composite Index .....
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January 06, 2024 Research Article
Abstract Background: Abnormal blood glucose concentration is the most common metabolic abnormality in childhood particularly in critically ill children. High blood glucose (BG) levels have shown an association with poor outcomes in critically ill patients. Me.....
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October 28, 2022 Research Article
Abstract Aim: The aim of our study was to analyze the effects of auditory processing disorder in children suffering from DLD using dichotic tests. The intent of this study was to assess language development using Czech-language dichotic word tests and possib.....
