C.I. Ndukwu

Advancing mental health and well-being of Nigerian children through public health screening for Fragile X disorders (CHAMP-FX): protocol of a prospective multicentre screening study with longitudinal follow-up

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, E E Eseigbe, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, George Uchenna Eleje et autres

There is an increasing burden of neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide, with scarce data in low and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. Little is known about Fragile X disorders (Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X premutation-associated conditions) in developing countries and there is no national …

Nigéria, ca, us (code pays fourni par la source)

Isolated Femur Neck Fractures in Children: A Case Report

Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu, C.I. Ndukwu

ABSTRACT Femoral neck fracture in children is rare. They usually arise from high energy trauma such as fall from height and road traffic crashes. Femoral neck fractures are fraught with high risk of complications-avascular necrosis of the head of femur, coxa vara, …

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Isolated Femur Neck Fractures in Children: A Case Report

Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu, C.I. Ndukwu

ABSTRACT Femoral neck fracture in children is rare. They usually arise from high energy trauma such as fall from height and road traffic crashes. Femoral neck fractures are fraught with high risk of complications-avascular necrosis of the head of femur, coxa vara, …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Prospective surveillance of acute febrile illness in two tertiary health facilities in Nigeria, March 2021-September 2022

Chinwe Lucia Ochu, Moreen Kamateeka, Nnenna Ananaba, C.I. Ndukwu et autres

Nigéria, us, ch (code pays fourni par la source)

Paediatric Oxygen Therapy in Nigeria: A Survey of Health Workers

Chrysanthus Chukwuma, Rasheedat Mobolaji Ibraheem, A.O. Odeyemi, Solomon Olubodunrin Ariyibi et autres

Abstract Rationale Oxygen therapy, one of the most common medical interventions in the acute care setting is indicated in a variety of medical conditions that can result in hypoxaemia. Globally, about 20% of hospitalized children with hypoxaemia will require oxygen and 1.4 …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Knowledge and perceptions about fragile X syndrome and fragile X‐premutation‐associated conditions among medical doctors in Nigeria

Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Randi J. Hagerman, E E Eseigbe, Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita et autres

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a significant cause of intellectual disability and autism, while Fragile X Premutation -Associated Conditions (FXPAC) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. This study assessed the level of knowledge and perceptions about FXS and FXPAC …

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Chioma Ngozichukwu Pauline Mbachu, Randi J. Hagerman, E E Eseigbe, Amalachukwu Okwukweka Odita et autres

Tuberculous Paraplegia: Outcome of Operative Intervention

HO Obiegbu, C.I. Ndukwu

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis of the spine, a common manifestation of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is characterized by vertebral destruction, paradiscal involvement, abscess collection and varying degrees of neurologic affectation. The primary disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis complex infects the lungs, lymph nodes of the mediastinum …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumo Mediastinum Complicating an Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma in a Nigerian Adolescent

C.I. Ndukwu, C. Chukwujekwu, Charles Okafor

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Exercise Induced Bronchospasm and associated factors in primary school children: a cross-sectional study

Ogochukwu C. Ofiaeli, C.I. Ndukwu, Nwanneka O Ugwu, Kenechi Ogbodo Nnamani et autres

Abstract Background Exercise Induced Bronchospasm(EIB) is not equivalent to asthma. As many as 20%of school aged children are estimated to have EIB. In Nigeria, there is still a dearth of information on EIB as a clinical entity. This study determined the presence …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Global partnerships: The role of BTS-PATS in promoting global health

C.I. Ndukwu, Adaeze C. Ayuk

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Longitudinal Ambient PM2.5 Measurement at Fifteen Locations in Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries Using Low-Cost Sensors

Babatunde Awokola, Gabriel Okello, Olatunji Johnson, Ruaraidh Dobson et autres

Air pollution is a major global public health issue causing considerable morbidity and mortality. Measuring levels of air pollutants and facilitating access to the data has been identified as a pathway to raise awareness and initiate dialogue between relevant stakeholders. Low-and middle-income …

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