A5066285932- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
- Neurological and metabolic disorders
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
- Global Health Care Issues
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
2020-2024
Background Globally, approximately 9 million neonates develop perinatal asphyxia annually of which about 1.2 die. Majority the morbidity and mortality occur in Low middle-income countries. However, little is known current trend incidence, factors affecting from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), Nigeria. Objective We assessed trends incidence fatality rates evaluated predictors among babies admitted with HIE over five years at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Methods A temporal...
Surrogacy involves a woman (surrogate) who consents to carry pregnancy on behalf of an individual or couple cannot conceive for medical reasons. is gaining popularity in Nigeria among infertile couples, partly because surrogacy provides easier means having children than adoption. can be either gestational traditional. Though gives hope individuals, it also comes with peculiar challenges that affect the newborn medical, ethical, and legal dimensions caregivers need aware of. We present three...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and the interventions to mitigate its spread impacted access healthcare including hospital births newborn care. This study evaluated impact of lockdown measures on service utilization in eight tertiary hospitals reflecting six geopolitical zones Nigeria.Methods: records women who delivered babies admitted neonatal wards were reviewed retrospectively. frequency institutional deliveries, gestational age, age at presentation, illnesses, outcomes before (March...
ABSTRACT Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the interventions to mitigate its spread impacted access healthcare, including hospital births newborn care. This study evaluated impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on service utilization in Nigeria. Methods records women who delivered hospitals babies admitted neonatal wards were retrospectively reviewed before (March 2019–February 2020) during 2020–February 2021) selected facilities Results There was a nationwide...
A paraganglioma (PGL) is a tumour derived from extra-adrenal chromaffin cells of the sympathetic paravertebral ganglia thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Cardiovascular manifestations predominate but neurological symptoms like seizures can occur requiring high index suspicion for prompt diagnosis treatment. Case Description. 14-year-old girl was referred to paediatric neurology unit recurrent headaches one-year duration, vomiting 2 months an episode generalized tonic-clonic seizures, weeks prior...
Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by dry, thickened, scaly, fish-like with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. It the severest form of and associated poor survival. We report case HI that presented to our facility highlight challenges management this condition in environment.
A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes mellitus (diagnosed at 12 years of age) was brought to the emergency room fever and altered sensorium. His compliance his insulin regimen questionable. Examination revealed a Glasgow Coma Scale 5/15, sluggishly-reacting pupils, severe dehydration, (temperature 38.8°C). Vital signs upper limit normal, urethral catheter drained dark red urine output 1–2 ml/kg/hr. Laboratory investigations showed hyperglycemia (250 mg/dL), ketonuria (+) hematuria (+++)...
Transverse facial cleft (TFC), Tessier number 7, is a rare congenital anomaly commonly associated with other anomalies of the first and second branchial arch varying severity. Risk factors such as alcohol abuse, folic acid deficiency, ingestion herbal concoctions in pregnancy have been implicated this deformity. We report case bilateral transverse newborn review existing literature on condition to increase awareness knowledge.