Angelman syndrome is a severe neurogenetic disorder characterised by developmental delay, motor impairment, absent or markedly limited speech, epilepsy and a characteristic happy demeanour with frequent laughter. It results from loss of function of the maternally inherited UBE3A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i6548
Ashraf T. Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Mwafak Al Aaraj, Noor Sadeq Abdullah Hamed, Shayma Ahmed & Nada Soliman·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Background: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a prevalent micronutrient disorder in childhood, with well-recognised haematological effects and increasingly reported endocrine consequences. Objectives: This review synthesised evidence on the spectrum, risk factors and reversibility...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i6547
Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that predominantly affects girls and is commonly associated with pathogenic variants in the methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene. It is characterised by apparently normal early development followed by developmental regressi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5546
Background: Depression is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents globally, with a disproportionately higher burden in low- and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, rapid urbanization, intense academic pressure, socioeconomic inequality, and recur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5545
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental condition characterised by persistent challenges in social communication, restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour, and, in many cases, atypical sensory processing. For several decades, applied behaviour...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5544
Background: Early breastfeeding initiation ensures that the newborn receives the nutrients- and immunoglobulin-rich colostrum, reduces reliance on prelacteal feeds and promotes exclusive breastfeeding, protecting the child from infections and offering other health benefits that s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5543
Rare genetic ataxias in childhood are usually progressive neurological disorders characterized by coordination problems (balance/gait instability, fine motor skills) due to damage to the cerebellum. Ataxias are movement disorders that mainly originate from the cerebellum and its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i5542
Background: Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) encompasses a group of central nervous system inflammatory disorders mediated by autoimmune mechanisms, characterized by diverse clinical manifestations including psychiatric abnormalities, cognitive impairment, and motor deficits. Anti-me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4541
Lere P. Oluwadare, Pauline K. Akowundu, Joshua O. Awofeso, Oladotun V. Olalusi, Oyindamola O. Aderinto, Adebowale T. Odunafolabi, Sampson C. Aliozor, Christian E. Amiwero, Olatunbosun O. Olawanle & Odutola I. Odetunde·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
The occurrence of tuberculous meningitis in children is relatively rare, but it is associated with higher rates of mortality and severe morbidity. Confirmation of diagnosis is often difficult, and other infectious aetiologies such as bacterial, viral and fungal causes must be rul...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4540
Rare childhood short stature disorders such as Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia, ACAN syndrome, and Noonan Syndrome are primarily caused by specific genetic mutations that disrupt normal bone growth and development. Advances in molecular diagnostics have improved early detection...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i4539