Background: Undescended testis (UDT), or cryptorchidism, is a prevalent pediatric condition with significant implications for fertility and malignancy risk if untreated. Affecting 1–5% of male infants, UDT is influenced by genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Methods: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12409
Various cargo vesicles containing presynaptic proteins are transported from the neuronal cell body to the neuronal terminal to aid in active zone formation. Researchers showed altered levels up to 25 different synaptic proteins (SNAP47, GRIA3/4, GAP43, synaptotagmin 2, LRFN2, SV2...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12408
Background: Pediatric infectious diseases pose a significant risk to child health worldwide. Vaccination programs have greatly reduced the incidence and severity of these diseases, though coverage and efficacy differ across regions. This mini-review examines how effectively these...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12407
Background: Asthma continues to lead to significant health issues and deaths worldwide, and there has been little progress in treatment outcomes over the past ten years, even though treatment costs have risen. Methodology: This mini review compared new therapeutic approaches for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12406
Purpose: Choledochal cyst, a cystic dilatation of biliary tree, is a congenital abnormality of unknown etiology. Excision of cyst & biliary reconstruction is the mainstay of treatment. Most patients (80%) with choledochal cyst are detected after clinical manifestations. Major...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12405
Introduction: The incidence of T1D is increasing worldwide, particularly in young children under 6 years of age. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of type 1 diabetes in children under 5 years of age in our resource-limited country setting. Materials...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i12404
Autism in childhood is a heterogeneous disease with around 110 phenotypes. Around 800 genes are affiliated with autism including members of neuro-ligand, neurexin, cadherin, GABA receptors, SHANK gene families, mutated UBE3 A on chromosome 15 and SNORD 116 precursor interaction....
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11403
Balkisu Seidu, Nasara H. Yakubu, Felicia B. Basoglee, Gifty J. Sumani, Bawa K. Khadija, Mina Sapio, Emelia Boateng, Ayishetu Sango, Dorithy T. Angakumpo, Delilah Nonterah, Rashida Atrime, Zeinab Abubakari, Mohammed A. Kojo, Rashida A. Goribia & Sumani Yakubu·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: Postnatal care (PNC) is crucial for both mothers and newborns, reducing maternal and neonatal fatalities. It is essential for mitigating physical and cognitive impairments, disability, and mortality. However, it is often underutilized for delivering high-quality ser...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11402
Neuropsychiatric lupus encompasses the neurological and psychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus and presents a significant diagnostic challenge due to its broad clinical variability. Affecting between 14% and 75% of lupus patients, it can occur at any stage of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11401
Midili T L, Eyi Zang C, Lembet Mikolo A M, Mekame Méyé A E P, Mintsa Mi Nkama E J, Mayombo Moutsatsa J, Koumba Maniaga R, Loembe F C, Kiba G L, Mabery Grondet A, Manga Koumba A, Kuissi Kaimgang E & Ategbo S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a chronic viral infection characterized by the progressive destruction of CD4 T lymphocytes. Its prevalence in Gabon is estimated 4.1% with approximately 2,500 affected children. This pathology remains a real public he...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11400
Aim: The case study aims to describe and evaluate the initial neuropsychiatric symptoms, therapeutic methods, and diagnostic criteria, of a 3-year-old girl who had been diagnosed with anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis. This case study implies the importance...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11399
Midili T L, Mintsa-Mi-Nkama E, Mekame Meye A E, Loembe F C, Lembet Mikolo A M, Mabery Grodet A, Kiba L, Patipe V, Kuissi Kamgaing E & Ategbo S·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Introduction: Circumcision or posthectomy is the removal of the foreskin, this act seems commonplace practiced by paramedical personnel or unqualified traditional practitioners who may cause significant complications. Objective: Our work aimed to highlight one of the complication...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11398
Background: Low birth weight remains a major public health problem in every country in the world. It is a predictor of early neonatal mortality, morbidity and long-term health. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low birth weight and to identify the associate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11397
Wenyan Jiao, Muhammetaly Agamedov, Guvanch Kerimov, Jiaru Zheng, Stefan Bittmann, Begench Annaye & Fuyong Jiao·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2024
Tourette Syndrome, a persistent neuropsychiatric condition predominantly encountered in childhood, significantly influences an individual's behavior, social engagement, and daily life activities. Current therapeutic strategies for managing Tourette Syndrome can broadly be classif...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i10395
Pediatric neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon, with appendiceal NETs usually being found incidentally. Neuroendocrine tumors are a diverse group of neoplasms that share common features such as a similar histological appearance, special secretory...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2024/v14i11396