American Journal of Pediatrics

Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Correlation Between Quality of Life and Severity of Valve Abnormalities in Children with Rheumatic Heart Disease

    I Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani, Putu Diah Vedaswari, Eka Gunawijaya, Ni Putu Veny Kartika Yantie, I Gusti Agung Ngurah Sugitha Adnyana, Soetjiningsih

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 78-82
    Received: 12 February 2020
    Accepted: 24 February 2020
    Published: 3 March 2020
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    Abstract: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is one of the chronic diseases that affects the heart valve and requires long-term treatment that can affect the quality of life. We aimed to determine the correlation between quality of life and severity of valve abnormalities in children with rheumatic heart disease. This was a cross-sectional study was performed to ... Show More
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis Complicating Sepsis in a Late Preterm Cameroonian Infant

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Manuela Nguedjam, Lynda Miaffo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 83-86
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 19 February 2020
    Published: 6 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of death from gastrointestinal disease in premature infants. It has been recognized for decades as the most common life-threatening medico-surgical intestinal emergency in newborns. The overall incidence of NEC has been reducing steadily during the past few years and has become even les... Show More
  • Neonatal Emergencies in Full-term Infants: A Seasonal Description in a Paediatric Referral Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Donleine Sobguemezing, Hélène Tetinou Adjifack

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 87-90
    Received: 9 February 2020
    Accepted: 19 February 2020
    Published: 6 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: A neonatal emergency may be defined as a potentially life-threatening disorder or anomaly which occurs within the first 28 days after birth. From an epidemiological stand point, some disorders may be specific to this period and so their knowledge may improve the management and be life-saving. Objective: To determine the various neonatal... Show More
  • Neurocysticercosis in a Child Living in the Urban Community of Yaoundé, Cameroon: A Case Report in a Low Resource Setting

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Audrey Thérese Mbang, Laura Kuate Makowa, Raïssa Monayong Mendomo, Sonia Zebaze, Hubert Désiré Mbassi Awa

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 91-93
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 20 February 2020
    Published: 6 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Neurocysticercosis is a helminthiasis of public health interest in developing countries, where it is potentially responsible for 70% of epilepsy cases. Clinical presentations are diverse and depend on central nervous system localization of the parasite. The diagnosis is based on a number of factors including environmental context, clini... Show More
  • Epidemio-clinical Profile of Stunting in School Children of an Urban Community in Cameroon

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Ivan Fred Kamsi Djomkam

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 94-97
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 20 February 2020
    Published: 6 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Stunting in children results from a defective growth. Our objective was to describe the epidemiological and clinical profiles of stature growth delay in school children of an urban community in Cameroon. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out on primary and secondary school children aged between 8 to 15 years, from Januar... Show More
  • Hemostasis in the Lab, Approaching to the Correct Diagnosis in the Coagulopathies

    Lopez S N, Cortina DLR E, Gonzalez P M, Nunez T M

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 98-104
    Received: 2 October 2019
    Accepted: 24 February 2020
    Published: 6 March 2020
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    Abstract: Coagulation is the result of a coordinated interaction of blood proteins, circulating cells, endothelium cells and extracellular matrix proteins in the vessel wall. This process works in conjunction with other mechanisms that have to keep the blood in an effective flow, without hemorrity when damage occurs or without a thrombus when clotting begins... Show More
  • Duplication Cysts in Caecum in Three Months Old Girl

    Denis Fiolita, I Putu Gede Karyana, I Gusti Ngurah Sanjaya Putra, Ni Nyoman Metriani Nesa, Made Darmajaya, Kadek Deddy Ariyanta

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 105-108
    Received: 12 February 2020
    Accepted: 25 February 2020
    Published: 10 March 2020
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    Abstract: Gastrointestinal duplication cysts are rare congenital anomalies. It can occur in any part of the alimentary tract but they are rare in the caecum. The reported incidence is 1:4.500 births. The exact etiology is unknown. There is no common clinical pattern of signs and symptoms of duplications. The perioperative diagnosis duplication of cysts are o... Show More
  • Arterial Hypertension in Children with Chronic Kidney Diseases

    Karimdzhanov Ilkhamdzhan, Rakhmanova Lola, Iskanova Gulshan, Israilova Nigora, Yusupova Gulnoza, Karimova Umida

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 109-116
    Received: 18 February 2020
    Accepted: 4 March 2020
    Published: 10 March 2020
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    Abstract: Arrterial hypertension (HTN) is one of the most common sequelae of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children. In children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) HTN is several times higher than in the general pediatric population. With progression of CKD, HTN increases, reaching 45-60% in dialysis patients. The regulation of hypertension in children is m... Show More
  • Association of Nurturing at Daycare with Lower Risk of Suspected Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in 3-6 Year-old Children

    I. Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani, Anlidya Permatasari Gunawijaya, I. Gusti Agung Ngurah Sugitha Adnyana, Soetjiningsih

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 117-120
    Received: 12 February 2020
    Accepted: 26 February 2020
    Published: 10 March 2020
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    Abstract: Emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD) is a serious problem affecting the development, productivity, and quality of life of children. There were many risk and protective factors associated with this disorder, including caregiving method. The aim of this study is to prove the association of nurturing at daycare with suspected E/BD in 3-6 years-ol... Show More
  • Factors Associated with Stunting in School Children of an Urban Community in Cameroon

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Ivan Fred Kamsi Djomkam

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 121-124
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 27 February 2020
    Published: 17 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Stunting is a condition that occurs as a result of a defective growth process. It may remain unnoticed in some children, with the diagnosis made as late as during adolescence. The accurate diagnosis of stunting is mainly done by physical examination, including the assessment of anthropometric parameters, while etiological explorations m... Show More
  • Neonatal Determinants of Mothers’ Affective Involvement in Newly Delivered Cameroonian Women

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Raïssa Monayong Mendomo, Sonia Zebaze, Laura Kuate Makowa, Christiale Batibonack, Audrey Thérese Mbang

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 125-128
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 25 February 2020
    Published: 17 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Emotional instability represents a common psychological impairment experienced by newly delivered women, susceptible to impact mothers’ affective involvement and hence mother-infant bonding. It may occur as early as during the first two weeks of early postpartum, manifesting firstly with the baby blues also known as postpartum or matern... Show More
  • Discussing the “First Cry” as an Initial Assessment for Neonates

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo, Joel Romaric Momo Tetsiguia

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 129-132
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 19 February 2020
    Published: 17 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Crying is common in newly born infants. For many years, it has been considered as a sign of vitality and wellbeing in neonates. However, recent studies have shown that the most important event in neonates’ adaptation to extra-uterine life is “breathing”. Nevertheless, there seems to be multiple organ systems involvement in the act of cr... Show More
  • Level of Satisfaction of Children with Chronic Disease That Follows the Method Bemo Keliling "Si Boling" During Hospitalization at Sanglah Hospital

    I. Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani, Yohannes Adinatha, I. Gusti Agung Ngurah Sugitha Adnyana, Soetjiningsih

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 133-137
    Received: 26 February 2020
    Accepted: 9 March 2020
    Published: 18 March 2020
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    Abstract: Chronic disease in childhood and adolescence can have psychological and mental disorders because they have to come to visit repeatedly, lay down in hospital, fear, and boredom while undergoing treatment. Play intervention therapy is expected to reduce the negative impact of hospitalization. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of sat... Show More
  • Children and Adolescents’ Violence: The Pattern and Determinants Beyond Psychological Theories

    Georges Pius Kamsu Moyo

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 138-145
    Received: 7 February 2020
    Accepted: 27 February 2020
    Published: 24 March 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Violence may be assimilated to actions or words that are intended to hurt. Youth violence includes a wide range of aggressive acts that may vary from bullying and physical fighting, to most serious forms such as homicide. Africa and Latin America are the continents where the highest rates of youth violence and homicide are reported. For... Show More
  • Sensitivity and Resistant Pattern of Commonly Used Drugs in UTI in Younger Children: A Study in a Tertiary Care Level Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    Farhana Noman, Gulsan Ara Zahan, Ferdousi Hasnat, Md. Kariul Islam

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 146-151
    Received: 5 February 2020
    Accepted: 24 February 2020
    Published: 24 March 2020
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    Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common types of infections in children. Resistance to drug used in UTI is universal crisis in the present world. UTIs are usually caused by bacteria living on or in our bodies, and require treatment with antibiotics. A prospectively observational study was conducted in Kurmitola General Hospital (... Show More
  • Takayasu’s Arteritis with Renovascular Damage: A Case Report

    Ilkhamdzhan Karimdzhanov, Dilorom Atayeva Rakhimjanovna, Alovkhon Suleymanov, Gulshan Iskanova, Sanjar Egamberdiyev

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 152-158
    Received: 19 February 2020
    Accepted: 9 March 2020
    Published: 31 March 2020
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    Abstract: Takayasu’s arteritis characterizes with severe damage of medium- and large-sized arteries. The pathophysiological progression of full-thickness inflammation of the vessel wall and subsequent fibrosis usually occurs with vascular stenosis and/or occlusion, causing ischemia of the corresponding organs, which is associated with high mortality. the sup... Show More
  • Bilharzioma of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report of Unusual Location

    Mohamed Abdulhadi Al-Bahlooly, Ahmed Hamood Al-Shehari, Abdulhakim Ali Mohammed Al-Selwi, Saeed Hadi Al-Bahlooli

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 159-161
    Received: 23 February 2020
    Accepted: 16 March 2020
    Published: 14 April 2020
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    Abstract: Bilharzioma is pseudotumor caused by Schistosoma infestation that is localized most common in large bowel. Different localizations of Bilharzioma such as breast, lung, spinal cord and female genitalia have been reported. In this unusual case report, for a 12-year-old boy, atypical location of bilharzioma was found after operation for a presumed app... Show More
  • Risk Factors of Neonatal Death in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sheik Hassan Yabare Referral Hospital, East Ethiopia, 2019: Unmatched Case Control Study

    Mohamed Omar Osman, Abdikani Mawlid Nur, Abdilahi Omer Abdilahi, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 162-167
    Received: 7 March 2020
    Accepted: 23 March 2020
    Published: 23 April 2020
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    Abstract: Child and neonatal mortality are a grave problem in Ethiopia. The first one month of life-the neonatal period is the most vulnerable time for a child’s survival. Ethiopia remains to have one of the highest rates of neonatal deaths in Africa with the rate of 30 deaths per 1000 live births. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the risk f... Show More
  • Risk Factors of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm

    Anak Agung Made Wijaya Kusuma, Eka Gunawijaya, I Gusti Ngurah Sanjaya Putra, Ni Putu Veny Kartika Yantie, I Made Kardana, I Made Gede Dwi Lingga Utama, I Wayan Gustawan

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 168-172
    Received: 14 March 2020
    Accepted: 7 April 2020
    Published: 29 April 2020
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    Abstract: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is one of acyanotic congenital heart diseases that often occurs in preterm infants and closely related to an increased risk of complications for sufferers. Identification of PDA risk factors in preterm infants is very important, so that the diagnosis and management can be done earlier. In this study we aimed to determ... Show More
  • Invasive Myofibromatosis with Visceral Involvement in a Term Newborn: A Case Report

    Erica Ortiz, Aaina Kochhar, Indira Chandrasekar

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 173-177
    Received: 16 March 2020
    Accepted: 2 April 2020
    Published: 29 April 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Infantile myofibromatosis is a rare disease characterized by solitary or multiple benign tumors. Aggressive myofibromatosis with extensive visceral involvement at birth is a very rare condition with poor prognosis. Case report: We report a term male infant born with multi-system myofibromatosis involving the skin, bone, brain, heart, lu... Show More
  • Study on the Effects of IC-ECG Method in Neonatal PICC Catheterization

    Liu Yintian, Liao Qiuying, He Jinai, Lin Na

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 178-182
    Received: 29 March 2020
    Accepted: 17 April 2020
    Published: 29 April 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To compare the effects of Intracavitary Electrocardiography (IC-ECG) method and in vitro measurement for positioning the tip of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in neonates, and investigate the influence of these two methods on PICC complications. Methods: Neonates who received PICC in the neonate intensive care unit of the ... Show More