Weight estimation in Paediatrics: how accurate is the Broselow-tape weight estimation in the Nigerian child

Autor: Ogochukwu N. Iloh, Benedict Edelu, Kenechukwu K. Iloh, Obianuju O. Igbokwe, Ikenna K. Ndu, Obinna C. Nduagubam, Uzoamaka C. Akubuilo, Ijeoma N. Obumneme-Anyim, Joy N. Eze, Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah

Publikováno v: Italian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol 45, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2019)

Abstract Background Determination of weight in children is an important aspect of their assessment. It has a wide range of usefulness including assessing their nutritional status and drug dose calculation. Despite its usefulness, weight estimation in

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Persistent hematuria among children with sickle cell anemia in steady state

Autor: Ifeoma J Emodi, Uzoamaka C Akubuilo, Uchenna H. Okafor, Osita U Ezenwosu, Adaeze C Ayuk

Publikováno v: Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy, Vol 42, Iss 3, Pp 255-260 (2020)
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy, Volume: 42, Issue: 3, Pages: 255-260, Published: 18 SEP 2020

Introduction Persistent hematuria is a chronic complication of sickle cell anemia (SCA) which can progress to chronic kidney disease. The practice of early detection of persistent hematuria in children with SCA in steady state is important for timely

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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2531137919301397

Nutritional status of primary school children: Association with intelligence quotient and academic performance

Autor: Ogochukwu N Iloh, Justus Uchenna Onu, Agozie C Ubesie, Anthony N Ikefuna, Uzoamaka C Akubuilo, Kenechukwu K Iloh

Publikováno v: Clinical nutrition ESPEN. 40

Summary Background 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 term effects of malnutrition. The aim of this study was to determine th

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33183538

Economic burden of childhood asthma in children attending a follow-up clinic in a resource-poor setting of Southeast Nigeria

Autor: T Oguonu, Adaeze C Ayuk, Maduka D. Ughasoro, JN Eze, Uzoamaka C Akubuilo, Ijeoma N. Obumneme-Anyim

Publikováno v: Paediatric respiratory reviews. 37

Background Beyond its chronicity, childhood asthma carries an economic burden for households. In this study we evaluated the cost of care of childhood asthma in a Nigerian household. Methods A cross-sectional hospital-based study. Relevant informatio

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32169438

Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis: Two case reports and literature review

Autor: Uzoamaka C Akubuilo, Ijeoma N. Obumneme-Anyim, Kenechukwu K Iloh, Uche J Achebe, Obinna R Okwesili, Herbert A Obu

Publikováno v: International Journal of Medicine and Health Development. 25:144

Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe infection of the deep soft tissues, which results in a progressive necrosis of the muscle fascia and overlying subcutaneous fat. It occurs less frequently in children, where it’s most likely associated with depress

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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_5_20