Nonaccidental injuries (NAI) and child abuse in adopted children are pressing public health issues, shaped by pre-adoption adversities and post-adoption stressors. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on NAI prevalence, risk factors, screening tools, and perpetrator patter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2025/v15i7461
The purpose of a neurological examination of the newborn is to determine a normal neurological condition and to detect abnormal conditions. The examination includes assessment of the central and peripheral nervous system and observation of posture, muscle tone, strength, reflexes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i3328
Introduction: Hemolytic anaemias often occur in neonates, often presenting with jaundice or encephalopathy. Hereditary spherocytosis is the most common cause, followed by glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency and ABO isoimmunization. Early diagnosis and laboratory evaluati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i2258
D-bifunctional protein deficiency (D-BP) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive peroxisomal disorder caused by a mutation in the HSD17B4 (5q23.1) gene. In this case series, we report three cases in which clinical signs appeared during the neonatal period. Two cases had early se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i3282