Edamisan Temiye

Atypical presentation of type 2 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma as a second cancer in a 5-year-old boy: A case report

Adebola Damola-Okesiji, Ugonna Olaraiche Fakile, Oluwaseun A. Afoke, Michael Sanusi et autres

ABSTRACT Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB) presents unique challenges due to its rarity, diverse clinical behaviors, and association with germline DICER1 mutations, emphasizing the need for advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary management. This case describes the atypical presentation of type 2 PPB, the early development …

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The journey to institutionalising Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in a resource-constrained tertiary healthcare facility in Lagos, Nigeria

Oyinlola O. Oduyebo, Iretiola Fajolu, C. A. Oluwarotimi, Adetola Toye et autres

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is one of the main strategies to stem the global tide of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While developed nations have successfully implemented antimicrobial stewardship programmes, such initiatives remain underdeveloped in many Nigerian healthcare institutions. This is a report of …

Point prevalence surveys of antibiotic prescribing in children at a tertiary hospital in a resource constraint, low-income sub-Saharan African country—the impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program

Patricia Akintan, Philip O Oshun, Chioma Osuagwu, Olafoyekemi Ola-Bello et autres

BACKGROUND: Resistance to multiple antibiotics by several pathogens has been widely described in children and has become a global health emergency. This is due to increased use by parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers. This study aims to describe the prevalence rates of …

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Point Prevalence Surveys of Antibiotic Prescribing in Children at a Tertiary Hospital in a resource constraint, low- income sub-Saharan African country.

Patricia Akintan, Philip O Oshun, Chioma Osuagwu, Olafoyekemi Ola-Bello et autres

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance has been widely described in children by various pathogens to multiple antibiotics, these have become a global health crisis and an emergency. Factors associated with antibiotic use are both community and hospital based as studies have reported increased …

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Point Prevalence Surveys of Antibiotic Prescribing in Children at a Tertiary Hospital in a resource constraint, low- income sub-Saharan African country.

Patricia Akintan, Phillip O. Oshun, Chioma Osuagwu, Olafoyekemi Ola-Bello et autres

Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance has been widely described in children by various pathogens to multiple antibiotics, these have become a global health crisis and an emergency. Factors associated with antibiotic use are both community and hospital based as studies have reported increased …

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Prevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis B and C viral co-infections in HIV infected children in Lagos, Nigeria

Mary Adetola Lawal, Oluwafunmilayo Funke Adeniyi, Patricia Akintan, Abideen Salako et autres

INTRODUCTION: The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for hepatitis B and C viral co-infections in HIV infected children in Lagos. METHOD: A cross-sectional study conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis B …

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Feasibility study of prospective audit, intervention and feedback as an antimicrobial stewardship strategy at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Alero Ann Roberts, Iretiola Fajolu, Philip O Oshun, Chioma Osuagwu et autres

BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance, a global problem, is mostly a consequence of misuse or overuse of antimicrobials. This study sought to audit the compliance to hospital antimicrobial policy and determine the ability of medical students to carry out audits. METHODOLOGY: This was a …

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Prevalence, Demographic Patterns, and Outcome of Childhood Malignancies in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A 15-Year Retrospective Study

Oluwakemi Otokiti, Edamisan Temiye

Abstract Objectives Childhood cancers are increasingly recognized as a cause of childhood morbidity and mortality following improvement in immunization programs and sanitation against communicable diseases. With improvement in health care, better survival outcomes have been reported in childhood cancers worldwide. However, mortality …

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Pediatric Oncology in Nigeria: A Panoramic View

Adeseye Michael Akinsete, Babatunde A. Odugbemi, Gbemisola Eniola Ogundowole, Uchechukwu Udochukwu Anene-Nzelu et autres

PURPOSE: A large number of children still die as a result of cancer in low- to middle-income countries, and factors such has poor infrastructure, inadequate human resources, and poorly developed health insurance are responsible for most of these deaths. Nigeria is a …

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Spectrum of Thyroid Abnormalities among Children Living with HIV in Lagos, Nigeria

Adeseye Michael Akinsete, Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Babatunde A. Odugbemi, TinuolaO Odugbemi et autres

Thyroid disorders have been described in an adult population but are underreported in the pediatric population. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and describe the spectrum of thyroid abnormalities among HIV infected children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy …

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Early-onset unusual second cancers – More nightmare in a resource-constrained setting: A report from Lagos, Nigeria

Adeseye Michael Akinsete, Zainab Akere, Nicholas Awodele Awolola, Edamisan Temiye et autres

Abstract Second cancers are not quite common in the pediatric age group, and they are described as histologically distinct cancers from the initial cancer. This study aimed to report the occurrence of second cancers among a cohort of children treated for cancers …

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Infantile Supratentorial Subdural Empyema Managed By Percutaneous Aspiration: An Outcome Study In A Nigerian City

Okezie Obasi Kanu, Christopher Imokhuede Esezobor, Omotayo Ojo, Chinyere N. Asoegwu et autres

= 6 each) were the most common organisms. Forty-three children (95.6%) survived, 36 of which had good Glasgow outcome score. Seven children still had moderate deficits at 3 months. Treatment of SDE in young children with patent fontanel using percutaneous subdural tap …

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